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=== Background ===
===Background===
MTM Television Distribution (also known as the "MTM Television Distribution Group") was the distribution arm of [[MTM Enterprises]] formed in 1986. In 1997, International Family Entertainment was sold to Fox Family Worldwide (now "ABC Family Worldwide," owned by The Walt Disney Company), for $1.9 billion and MTM Television Distribution was folded into [[20th Television]] in 1998.
'''MTM Television Distribution''' (also known as the "'''MTM Television Distribution Group'''") was the distribution arm of [[MTM Enterprises|'''MTM''' Enterprises]] formed in 1986. In 1997, International Family Entertainment was sold to Fox Family Worldwide (now "ABC Family Worldwide," owned by [[The Walt Disney Company]]), for $1.9 billion and MTM Television Distribution was folded into [[20th Television]] in 1998.


===(1986-1998)===
===1st Logo (1986-1998)===
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'''Visuals:''' There is the MTM logo with "{{color|gold|'''{{Font|Times New Roman|<small>TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION GROUP</small>}}'''}}" below. The proportion of the logo, however, is different to the main logo, the image of Mimsie and the {{color|gold}} frame is given greater emphasis.
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'''Technique:''' A still graphic.
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'''Logo:''' We see the MTM logo with "{{color|gold|'''{{Font|Times New Roman|TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION GROUP}}'''}}" below. The proportion of the logo, however, is different to the main logo, the image of Mimsie and the {{color|gold}} frame is given greater emphasis.


'''Audio:''' None.
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'''Variant:''' On ''Graham Kerr'', it's the same as the regular MTM logo from 1992 with "{{color|gold|'''{{Font|Times New Roman|TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION}}'''}}" below, and Mimsie wears a chef's hat. Her meowing animation is also different then in the main logo. Sometimes, Mimsie meows twice.


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'''Availability:'''
'''Technique:''' None for the regular version, and live action and 2D animation for the ''Graham Kerr'' variant.
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<li>This can be found on 1995-1998 syndicated repeats of <i>America's Funniest Home Videos</i>.</li>
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*It also appeared after some episodes of ''Newhart'' on Antenna TV (right before the current 20th TV logo) and when it aired on WGN America.
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*It's intact on the final season of <i>St. Elsewhere</i> on Amazon Prime and IMDb TV.


===2nd Logo (1992?-1995)===
'''Music/Sounds:''' The standard version is silent, as the logo is static. The ''Graham Kerr'' version is animated and has the normal sound.
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'''Visuals:''' The MTM logo animates like normal with "{{color|gold|'''{{Font|Times New Roman|TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION}}'''}}" below. Mimsie is seen wearing a chef's hat and her meowing animation is different than the main logo's meowing animation.
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'''Availability:''' Rare.

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*This can be found on 1995-1998 syndicated repeats of ''America's Funniest Home Videos''.
'''Variant:''' Sometimes, Mimsie meows twice.
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*It also appeared after some episodes of ''Newhart'' on Antenna TV (right before the current 20th TV logo) and when it aired on WGN America.

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*It's intact on the final season of ''St. Elsewhere'' on Amazon Prime and IMDb TV.
'''Technique:''' A combination of live action and camera controlled/cel animation.

'''Audio:''' Same as the MTM Enterprises logo.

'''Availability:''' Seen on ''Graham Kerr''.


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Latest revision as of 15:45, 18 March 2024

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Descriptions by
Eric S., V of Doom, and DogeDestroyer

Captures by
Eric S. and V of Doom

Video captures courtesy of
mcydodge919 and LogicSmash

Background

MTM Television Distribution (also known as the "MTM Television Distribution Group") was the distribution arm of MTM Enterprises formed in 1986. In 1997, International Family Entertainment was sold to Fox Family Worldwide (now "ABC Family Worldwide," owned by The Walt Disney Company), for $1.9 billion and MTM Television Distribution was folded into 20th Television in 1998.

1st Logo (1986-1998)


Visuals: There is the MTM logo with "TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION GROUP" below. The proportion of the logo, however, is different to the main logo, the image of Mimsie and the gold frame is given greater emphasis.

Technique: A still graphic.

Audio: None.

Availability:

  • This can be found on 1995-1998 syndicated repeats of America's Funniest Home Videos.
    • It also appeared after some episodes of Newhart on Antenna TV (right before the current 20th TV logo) and when it aired on WGN America.
    • It's intact on the final season of St. Elsewhere on Amazon Prime and IMDb TV.

    2nd Logo (1992?-1995)


    Visuals: The MTM logo animates like normal with "TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION" below. Mimsie is seen wearing a chef's hat and her meowing animation is different than the main logo's meowing animation.

    Variant: Sometimes, Mimsie meows twice.

    Technique: A combination of live action and camera controlled/cel animation.

    Audio: Same as the MTM Enterprises logo.

    Availability: Seen on Graham Kerr.

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