John Masius Productions

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum


Background

This is John Masius' production company. It was originally known as Maysh, Ltd. Productions before taking on its current name.



1st Logo (January 8-May 21, 1999)


Visuals: This is an update of the Maysh, Ltd. Productions logo. John Masius is seen sleeping on a couch and turning over. The company name is seen above, while "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" fades in at the bottom of the screen.

Technique: Live-action with superimposed text.

Audio: A woman saying "He's, uh... in a meeting".

Availability: Seen on season 1 of Providence.

2nd Logo (September 24, 1999-December 20, 2002)


Visuals: John Masius sits in his living room, reading a newspaper while his dog (a St. Bernard) stares at him. The dog barks, causing Masius to put his paper down and give him an unamused look. The company name fades in underneath, followed by "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" in the same font.

Technique: Live-action with superimposed text.

Audio: The sound of the dog barking, the newspaper rustling as Masius puts it down, and Masius scoffing. Original NBC airings used a generic theme with a voiceover.

Availability: Seen on seasons 2-5 of Providence.

3rd Logo (July 4-October 26, 2003)


Visuals: On a black background is a still image of John Masius and his dog in the same area as the previous logo. Here, Masius is leaning on the couch's armrest, looking intently at the dog. The company name is seen below the image.

Technique: A live-action photograph with digital editing.

Audio: The closing theme of the show.

Availability: Seen on season 1 of Dead Like Me (excluding the pilot).

4th Logo (July 25, 2004-August 24, 2010)


Visuals: On a black background is footage of a brown cat walking towards the camera in what appears to be a patio area. The company name is seen below.

Variant: On HawthoRNe, the logo is sped up.

Technique: Live-action footage with digital editing.

Audio: The cat meowing and purring, followed by John Masius calling his name, "Murray". Otherwise, the closing theme plays over it.

Availability: Seen on season 2 of Dead Like Me and seasons 1-2 of HawthoRNe.

Maysh, Ltd. Productions
John Masius Productions