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|Griffin Productions (1974).png|1st Logo (March 30, 1964-January 3, 1975) |
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|Griffin Productions (1974).png|1st Logo (March 30, 1964-January 3, 1975) |
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|Merv Griffin Productions (1983, normal).png|2nd Logo (January 1975-November 25, 1983) |
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|Merv Griffin Productions (1983, normal).png|2nd Logo (January 6, 1975-November 25, 1983) |
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|Merv Griffin Enterprises (1984-09-10).png|3rd Logo (November 28, 1983-March 31, 1993) |
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|Merv Griffin Enterprises (1984-09-10).png|3rd Logo (November 28, 1983-March 31, 1993) |
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|Merv Griffin Enterprises (1993).png|4th Logo (Late January 1993-July 22, 1994) |
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'''Logo:''' We see a griffin (a Greek mythological creature with the wings and head of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion) sitting and holding up its left paw on the left side and the text "{{color|gold|'''A Griffin production'''}}" in the Old English MT font on the right side. |
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'''Visuals:''' There is a griffin (a Greek mythological creature with the wings and head of an eagle, and the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion) sitting and holding up its left paw on the left side and the text "{{color|gold|'''A Griffin production'''}}" in the Old English MT font on the right side. |
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'''Variant:''' On the <u>series finale of the Art Fleming version of ''Jeopardy!''</u>, there was a caption below the logo reading "{{color|gold|'''''This program was pre-recorded'''''}}". |
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'''Variant:''' On the <u>series finale of the Art Fleming version of ''Jeopardy!''</u>, there was a caption below the logo reading "{{color|gold|'''''This program was pre-recorded'''''}}". |
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'''Technique:''' None. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, superimposed graphic. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The end title of the theme from any show playing. |
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'''Audio:''' The end title of the theme from any show playing. |
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'''Availability:''' Near extinction. Many programs on which this appeared were not preserved. It appeared on ''The Merv Griffin Show'', ''Let's Play Post Office'', and ''Jeopardy!'' hosted by Art Fleming. It is available on ''The Best of The Merv Griffin Show'' on DVD. It did not appear on ''Joe Garagiola's Memory Game''. |
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* Many programs on which this appeared were not preserved. |
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* It appeared on ''The Merv Griffin Show'', ''Let's Play Post Office'', and ''Jeopardy!'' hosted by Art Fleming. |
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* It is also available on ''The Best of The Merv Griffin Show'' on DVD. |
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* It did not appear on ''Joe Garagiola's Memory Game''. |
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===2nd Logo (January 1975-November 25, 1983)=== |
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===2nd Logo (January 6, 1975-November 25, 1983)=== |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1973, early).png|''Shopper's Bazaar'' (pilot, 1973) |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1982, red).png|''The Merv Griffin Show'' (red) |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1982, red).png|''The Merv Griffin Show'' (red) |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1980-07-11).png|''Wheel of Fortune'' (1980) |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1980-07-11).png|''Wheel of Fortune'' (1980) |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1980, Wheel of Fortune orange).png|''Wheel of Fortune'' (orange, 1980) |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1980, Wheel of Fortune orange).png|''Wheel of Fortune'' (orange, 1983) |
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File:Merv Griffin Productions (Wheel of Fortune, variant, September 1983).png|without ''Wheel of Fortune'' text (1983) |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1983, Dance Fever).png|''Dance Fever'' |
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Merv Griffin Productions (1983, Dance Fever).png|''Dance Fever'' |
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'''Logo:''' We now have a detailed outline of an Opinicus griffin sitting and holding up its left paw inside a rounded rectangle. There is also a line separating the griffin with the name "'''MERV GRIFFIN productions'''" underneath. |
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'''Visuals:''' A detailed outline of an Opinicus griffin sitting and holding up its left paw is seen inside a rounded rectangle. There is also a line separating the griffin with the name "'''MERV GRIFFIN productions'''" underneath. |
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'''Trivia:''' While this logo was first used on pilots in 1973 and 1974, it made its broadcast debut on the January 6, 1975 premiere of ''Wheel of Fortune''. |
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'''Trivia:''' While this logo was first used on pilots in 1973 and 1974, it made its broadcast debut on the January 6, 1975 premiere of ''Wheel of Fortune''. |
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* Sometimes, the logo appears in a different color on ''<u>The Merv Griffin Show</u>''. |
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* Sometimes, the logo appears in a different color on ''<u>The Merv Griffin Show</u>''. |
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* In <u>early seasons of ''Wheel of Fortune''</u>, a copyright stamp year appears underneath. Starting in 1978, the words "''Wheel of Fortune'' Is Produced by" were inserted above the logo along with a Califon copyright stamp below. Starting in late 1983, it appears in {{color|gold|yellow}}. |
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* In <u>early seasons of ''Wheel of Fortune''</u>, a copyright stamp year appears underneath. Starting in 1978, the words "''Wheel of Fortune'' Is Produced by" were inserted above the logo along with a Califon copyright stamp below. Starting in late 1983, it appears in {{color|gold|yellow}}. |
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** At least two early nighttime episodes of ''Wheel'' lack the extra text. Both known examples are preceded by full credit rolls and have all-caps copyright stamps underneath. |
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* On ''<u>Dance Fever</u>'', the text says "A MERV GRIFFIN PRODUCTION in association with TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX TELEVISION" with the in-credit MGP logo and the print 20th Century Fox logo next to each other below the text, and underneath has the copyright stamp to Anthony Productions and [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox Film Corporation]]. |
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* On ''<u>Dance Fever</u>'', the text says "A MERV GRIFFIN PRODUCTION in association with TWENTIETH CENTURY-FOX TELEVISION" with the in-credit MGP logo and the print 20th Century Fox logo next to each other below the text, and underneath has the copyright stamp to Anthony Productions and [[20th Century Studios|20th Century Fox Film Corporation]]. |
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* Starting in <u>1979</u>, the logo appears in shadow mode. |
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* Starting in <u>1979</u>, the logo appears in shadow mode. |
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'''Technique:''' Same as the previous logo. |
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'''Technique:''' A still, superimposed graphic. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Just the end-title theme from the show playing. Normally an announcer spiel for the program is also heard: |
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'''Audio:''' Just the end-title theme from the show playing. Normally an announcer spiel for the program is also heard: |
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* ''The All-New Jeopardy!'' (John Harlan): "(This is) John Harlan speaking, ''Jeopardy!'' is a Merv Griffin Production!" |
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* ''The All-New Jeopardy!'' (John Harlan): "(This is) John Harlan speaking, ''Jeopardy!'' is a Merv Griffin Production!" |
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* ''Wheel of Fortune'' (Charlie O'Donnell 1975-1980, Jack Clark 1980-1983): "''Wheel of Fortune'' is a Merv Griffin Production. (Distributed by King World Productions, Inc.)" The King World notice is exclusive to episodes of the syndicated version. |
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* ''Wheel of Fortune'' (Charlie O'Donnell 1975-1980, Jack Clark 1980-1983): "''Wheel of Fortune'' is a Merv Griffin Production. (Distributed by King World Productions, Inc.)" The King World notice is exclusive to episodes of the syndicated version. |
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* No announcer is heard on ''Dance Fever'', the 1973 ''Shopper's Bazaar'' pilot, the first 1974 ''Wheel of Fortune'' pilot, or some broadcast ''Wheel'' episodes, such as Chuck Woolery's last episode (December 25, 1981). |
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* No announcer is heard on ''Dance Fever'', the 1973 ''Shopper's Bazaar'' pilot, the first 1974 ''Wheel of Fortune'' pilot, or some broadcast ''Wheel'' episodes, such as Chuck Woolery's last episode (December 25, 1981). |
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* This appeared on ''Wheel of Fortune'', ''The All-New Jeopardy!'', ''Dance Fever'', and ''The Merv Griffin Show''. |
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* This appeared on ''Wheel of Fortune'', ''The All-New Jeopardy!'', ''Dance Fever'', and ''The Merv Griffin Show''. |
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* It first appeared on the unaired 1973 ''Shopper's Bazaar'' pilot. |
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* It first appeared on the unaired ''Shopper's Bazaar'' pilot, taped in the fall of 1973. |
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* It was also seen on the first pilot episode of ''Jeopardy!'' in September 1983. |
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* It was also seen on the first pilot episode of ''Jeopardy!'' in September 1983. |
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* It was last seen on Get TV airings of ''The Merv Griffin Show'' and Game Show Network airings of the first syndicated season of ''Wheel of Fortune''. |
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* It was last seen on Get TV airings of ''The Merv Griffin Show'' and Game Show Network airings of the first syndicated season of ''Wheel of Fortune''. |
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* It appears on "The Best of ''The Merv Griffin Show''" on DVD. |
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* It appears on "The Best of ''The Merv Griffin Show''" on DVD. |
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* It is currently available on a selection of season 1 episodes of the syndicated ''Wheel'' on PlutoTV. |
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===3rd Logo (November 28, 1983-March 31, 1993)=== |
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Merv Griffin Enterprises (1984, Dance Fever).jpeg|with "20th Century Fox Television” below |
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'''Logo:''' Against a black background, inside a box with a {{color|deepskyblue|sky blue}} border, we see a detailed drawing of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo, in front of what looks like a chain-link fence. Below that, we see the text "{{Font|Serif|''MERV GRIFFIN PRODUCTIONS''}}" in white with a {{color|dodgerblue|light blue}} "chrome" color effect moving inside it. The griffin later blinks its eye. |
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'''Visuals:''' Against a black background, inside a box with a {{color|deepskyblue|sky blue}} border, there is a detailed drawing of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo, in front of what looks like a chain-link fence. Below that, the text "{{Font|Serif|''MERV GRIFFIN PRODUCTIONS''}}" in white is seen with a {{color|dodgerblue|light blue}} "chrome" color effect moving inside it. The griffin later blinks its eye (though it doesn't on <u>some 1984 episodes of ''Jeopardy!''</u>, ''Wheel of Fortune'' episodes from February 1984-September 1991, and the pilot and the 2nd episode of ''Headline Chasers''). |
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* On <u>September 10, 1984</u>, the name was changed to "{{Font|Serif|''MERV GRIFFIN ENTERPRISES''}}" after Griffin expanded his company. |
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* On <u>September 10, 1984</u>, the name was changed to "{{Font|Serif|''MERV GRIFFIN ENTERPRISES''}}" after Griffin expanded his company. |
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* In <u>some 1984 episodes of ''Jeopardy!''</u>, ''Wheel of Fortune'' episodes from February 1984-September 1991, and the pilot and the 2nd episode of ''Headline Chasers'', the griffin doesn't blink its eye. |
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'''''The Merv Griffin Show'' Variant:''' <u>Some episodes</u> have the griffin blinking twice. |
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'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation. |
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'''Technique:''' Motion-controlled animation for the Griffin's eye. |
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The closing theme of the show. This logo and the King World logo following it were accompanied by the following announcements: |
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** Johnny Gilbert, Pilot episode on January 9, 1984: "This has been a Merv Griffin Production! (on the King World text screen) Distributed by King World Productions". |
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** Johnny Gilbert, Pilot episode on January 9, 1984: "This has been a Merv Griffin Production! (on the King World text screen) Distributed by King World Productions". |
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* ''The Merv Griffin Show'' (Carol Bilger): "This has been a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises. Distributed by King World and Camelot Entertainment Sales. This program has been recorded." |
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* ''The Merv Griffin Show'' (Carol Bilger): "This has been a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises. Distributed by King World and Camelot Entertainment Sales. This program has been recorded." |
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* The logos were not accompanied by announcer spiels on ''Super Jeopardy!'', ''Monopoly'', ''Ruckus'' (a 1991 game show hosted by "The Amazing Jonathan" that only aired on WNBC), and some 1986 episodes of ''The Merv Griffin Show''. |
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'''Audio Variant:''' On GSN reruns in 1997, the King World logo was replaced by the 1994 and 1997 Columbia TriStar Television logo with a Charlie O'Donnell voice-over, resulting in an awkward transition between the two voices. This also happened on ''Jeopardy!'', 1984-1988 and 1983-1988 & 1992-1993 episodes of ''Wheel of Fortune'' with Jack Clark and Charlie O'Donnell, and ''Headline Chasers''. |
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* It was last seen on Get TV airings of ''The Merv Griffin Show''. |
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* When GSN aired older episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'' in the past, the logo was retained. But if GSN were to begin airing these episodes again, the logo would probably not be seen due to GSN's current practice of running ads during credits and cutting them off early. |
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* When GSN aired older episodes of ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'' in the past, the logo was retained. |
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** However, if GSN were to begin airing these episodes again, the logo would probably not be seen due to GSN's current practice of running ads during credits and cutting them off early. |
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* The ''Best of Merv Griffin Marathon'' had the WOF logo variants in 2007 to pay tribute to Merv Griffin on GSN. |
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* The ''Best of Merv Griffin Marathon'' had the WOF logo variants in 2007 to pay tribute to Merv Griffin on GSN. |
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* The logo can be found on the ''Jeopardy! An Inside Look At America's Favorite Quiz Show'' DVD, at the end of the first Trebek syndicated episode. |
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* The logo can be found on the ''Jeopardy! An Inside Look At America's Favorite Quiz Show'' DVD, at the end of the first Trebek syndicated episode. |
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* This was seen on classic ''Jeopardy!'' episodes on Sony Pictures Entertainment's online service Sony Crackle, and currently seen on Paramount owned Pluto TV. |
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* This was also seen on classic ''Jeopardy!'' episodes on Sony Pictures Entertainment's online service Sony Crackle, and currently seen on Paramount owned Pluto TV. |
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* The other variants are extinct. |
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'''Legacy:''' This is regarded as a classic logo that was seen on two of the most popular game shows of all time. |
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'''Legacy:''' This is regarded as a classic logo that was seen on two of the most popular game shows of all time. |
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'''Logo:''' Against the same cloud background as the then-current [[Columbia Pictures Television]] logo, we see a {{color|gold}} statue of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo on a pedestal. Underneath the griffin, in the same Bank Gothic MD BT font used on the CPT and [[TriStar Television (1991-1999)|TriStar Television]] logos of the time, is the text "'''MERV GRIFFIN ENTERPRISES'''", and under that, the byline "a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company". This logo was always followed by a graphic with the show's title card and copyright stamp. |
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'''Visuals:''' Against the same cloud background as the then-current [[Columbia Pictures Television]] logo, a {{color|gold}} statue of the Opinicus griffin from the previous logo is seen on a pedestal. Underneath the griffin, in the same Bank Gothic MD BT font used on the CPT and [[TriStar Television (1991-1999)|TriStar Television]] logos of the time, is the text "'''MERV GRIFFIN ENTERPRISES'''", and under that, the byline "a SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT company". This logo was always followed by a graphic with the show's title card and copyright stamp. |
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'''Trivia:''' This logo was done by Michael J. Deas, who also painted the 1993 [[Columbia Pictures]] logo. It was painted in 1992 and debuted in 1993.
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*This logo was done by Michael J. Deas, who also painted the 1993 [[Columbia Pictures]] logo. It was painted in 1992 and debuted in 1993. |
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*A textless version, alongside the [[Columbia Pictures Television]] and [[TriStar Television (1991-1999)|TriStar Television]] logos, was shown as a Video Daily Double clue under the "Horses" category for $500 in the December 22, 1993 episode of ''Jeopardy'', as shown [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5MYEVBttMc here]: "This is the Merv Griffin logo, this is the Columbia logo, & the following is this company's". Dave Dixon , who found that Daily Double, wagered $700 of his $1,300 and gave the correct response, "What is TriStar?", brining his score to $2,000 and taking the lead. Dixon was eventually beaten by fellow contestant Jean Grewe, who became a three-day champion with $29,901 on hand , adding $4,000 to his $25,901 that he won in the previous two days. |
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* On <u>most episodes of ''Wheel of Fortune''</u>, this logo would appear as a turning page effect. |
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* On <u>most episodes of ''Wheel of Fortune''</u>, this logo would appear as a turning page effect. |
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* On <u>several season 9 episodes and one season 10 episode of ''Jeopardy!'' from 1993 and 1994</u>, the logo appears on the big board after Johnny Gilbert's voice-over before cutting to the title logo with the copyright stamp and King World logo. |
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* On <u>several season 9 episodes and one season 10 episode of ''Jeopardy!'' from 1993 and 1994</u>, the logo appears on the big board after Johnny Gilbert's voice-over before cutting to the title logo with the copyright stamp and King World logo. |
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* ''Jeopardy!'' (Johnny Gilbert): "This is Johnny Gilbert speaking. ''Jeopardy!'' is a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises.". |
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* ''Wheel of Fortune'' (Charlie O'Donnell): "Merv Griffin Enterprises produces... (copyright screen appears/drum roll starts) ''Wheeeeel of Fortune''!". |
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* ''Wheel of Fortune'' (Charlie O'Donnell): "Merv Griffin Enterprises produces... (copyright screen appears/drum roll starts) ''Wheeeeel of Fortune''!". |
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'''Availability:''' It was only used for less than two years. |
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* It was last seen regularly when GSN aired reruns of 1993-1994 ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'' episodes since last decade, followed by the 1997 CTT logo. |
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* It was last seen regularly when GSN aired reruns of 1993-1994 ''Jeopardy!'' and ''Wheel of Fortune'' episodes since last decade, followed by the 1997 CTT logo. |
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* It also showed up at the end of a ''Late Night with David Letterman'' episode. |
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* It also showed up at the end of a ''Late Night with David Letterman'' episode. |
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* This was seen on classic ''Jeopardy!'' episodes on Crackle and currently seen on Pluto TV. |
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* This was also seen on classic ''Jeopardy!'' episodes on Crackle and currently seen on Pluto TV. |
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