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===Background=== <!--T:2-->
===Background===
'''Sunn Classic Pictures''' was founded in 1971 as a subsidiary of the razor company Schick. The company was among the many that popularized the concept of “Four Walling”, in which a studio goes from town to town leasing theatre space for a limited engagement, saturates the local market with advertising, and rakes in all the box-office grosses instead of sharing it with the individual theatres. Sunn Classic also used computerized market research to develop its films. Its niche was in speculative documentaries and family-friendly narrative films such as ''Grizzly Adams''. Sunn was acquired by Taft Broadcasting in 1980, and years later, folded into [[Taft Entertainment Pictures|Taft Entertainment]]. Currently the library is owned by [[Paramount Global]] through [[Paramount Pictures]] (feature films) and [[CBS Media Ventures]] (TV programs). However, their post-1983 TV movies and miniseries are distributed on home video by [[Warner Bros.]], which was grandfathered through [[Lorimar]].
'''Sunn Classic Pictures''' was founded in 1971 as a subsidiary of the razor company Schick. The company was among the many that popularized the concept of “Four Walling”, in which a studio goes from town to town leasing theatre space for a limited engagement, saturates the local market with advertising, and rakes in all the box-office grosses instead of sharing it with the individual theatres. Sunn Classic also used computerized market research to develop its films. Its niche was in speculative documentaries and family-friendly narrative films such as ''Grizzly Adams''. Sunn was acquired by Taft Broadcasting in 1980, and years later, folded into [[Taft Entertainment Pictures|Taft Entertainment]]. Currently the library is owned by [[Paramount Global]] through [[Paramount Pictures]] (feature films) and [[CBS Media Ventures]] (TV programs). However, their post-1983 TV movies and miniseries are distributed on home video by [[Warner Bros.]], which they inherited through [[Lorimar]].


===1st Logo (November 13, 1974-1981)=== <!--T:3-->
===1st Logo (November 13, 1974-1981)===

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'''Visuals:''' On a zooming out space background, a black ball with flames erupting behind it (supposed to represent a stylized solar eclipse) zooms out slowly from the top right of the screen. As it moves to the center, the eclipse is covered up by a stylized sun drawing represented by a {{color|orangered|red-orange}} disc surrounded by a halo of white flames and "{{color|gold|'''SUN'''}}" or "{{color|gold|'''SUNN'''}}" in a bold font inside it. Below it, one of the following texts appears in an {{color|orange}} Helvetica font:
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*1974-1979: "{{color|orange|'''SCHICK SUN CLASSIC PICTURES PRESENTS'''}}" or "{{color|orange|'''SCHICK SUN CLASSIC PRODUCTIONS'''}}"
'''Nicknames:''' "The Sun", "The Solar Eclipse", "The Day of Black Sun"
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*1975-1978: "{{color|orange|'''SUNN CLASSIC PICTURES PRESENTS'''}}"
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*1978-1981: "{{color|orange|'''SUN CLASSIC PICTURES'''}}"


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'''Logo:''' On a zooming out space background, a black ball with flames erupting behind it (supposed to represent a stylized solar eclipse) zooms out slowly from the top right of the screen. As it moves to the center, the eclipse is covered up by a stylized sun drawing represented by a {{Font color|orangered|red-orange}} disc surrounded by a halo of white flames and "{{Font color|gold|'''SUN'''}}" or "{{Font color|gold|'''SUNN'''}}" in a bold font inside it. Below it, one of the following texts appears in an {{Font color|orange|orange}} Helvetica font:
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*1974-1979: "{{Font color|orange|'''SCHICK SUN CLASSIC PICTURES PRESENTS'''}}" or "{{Font color|orange|'''SCHICK SUN CLASSIC PRODUCTIONS'''}}"
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*1975-1978: "{{Font color|orange|'''SUNN CLASSIC PICTURES PRESENTS'''}}"
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*1978-1981: "{{Font color|orange|'''SUN CLASSIC PICTURES'''}}"

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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* While the company was owned by Schick, their name is placed above "{{Font color|gold|'''SUN(N)'''}}" in a {{Font color|gold|yellow}} font.
* While the company was owned by Schick, their name is placed above "{{color|gold|'''SUN(N)'''}}" in a {{color|gold|yellow}} font.
* A short version used as a closing logo which cuts to the logo fading in exists.
* A short version used as a closing logo which cuts to the logo fading in exists.
* Another closing version has the logo already formed with the background still zooming.
* Another closing version has the logo already formed with the background still zooming.
* During 1978-1981, the sun is smaller and has a notable {{Font color|orange|orange}} gradient on the flames.
* During 1978-1981, the sun is smaller and has a notable {{color|orange}} gradient on the flames.


'''Technique:''' Scanimate for the space background, and stop-motion for the flames on the eclipsed sun.
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'''FX/SFX:''' The animation of the flames on the eclipsed sun.


'''Audio:'''
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'''Music/Sounds:'''
*The opening variant often featured a triumphant orchestral piece, the opening somewhat sounding like the iconic "Sunrise" portion of Strauss' ''Also sprach Zarathustra''..
*The opening variant often featured a triumphant orchestral piece, the opening somewhat sounding like the iconic "Sunrise" portion of Strauss' ''Also sprach Zarathustra''..
*In other cases, a more orchestrated version with bells and percussion sounds was used.
*In other cases, a more orchestrated version with bells and percussion sounds was used.
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*The closing logo featured a majestic sounding orchestral piece made of strings. Another variant of the same jingle was also used, but using piano and brass as the main melody.
*The closing logo featured a majestic sounding orchestral piece made of strings. Another variant of the same jingle was also used, but using piano and brass as the main melody.


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'''Availability:''' It appeared on [[Vestron Video]] releases of ''Greatest Heroes of the Bible: The Story of Esther'', ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'', and ''Battle Beyond the Street'', and the Starmaker Video release of ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'', among others. Was plastered with the [[Taft Entertainment Pictures|Taft]] logo during the '80s when they owned the company. If any of these films are ever shown or released on DVD, it's unknown if the logo will be preserved or a [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] or [[Republic Pictures (1985-1996)|Republic Pictures]] logo will plaster this one.
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'''Availability:''' Very rare. It appeared on [[Vestron Video]] releases of ''Greatest Heroes of the Bible: The Story of Esther'', ''The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams'', and ''Battle Beyond the Street'', and the Starmaker Video release of ''The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'', among others. Was plastered with the [[Taft Entertainment Pictures|Taft]] logo during the '80s when they owned the company. If any of these films are ever shown or released on DVD, it's unknown if the logo will be preserved or a [[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]] or [[Republic Pictures (1985-1996)|Republic Pictures]] logo will plaster this one.


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===2nd Logo (1982)===

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'''Visuals:''' Over a white background, there are 4 raindrop shapes in an {{color|orange}} gradient color around a {{color|gold|yellow}} circle, with their ends curled inwards to form a perfect circular shape, representing a stylized sun. The text "Sunn Classic Pictures" in a black font is below the logo, with a small Taft Entertainment byline below it.
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'''Nicknames:''' "The Sun II", "The Raindrop Sun"


'''Technique:''' A still graphic.
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'''Logo:''' On a white background, we see 4 raindrop shapes in an {{Font color|orange|orange}} gradient color around a {{Font color|#FFD900|yellow}} circle, with their ends curled inwards to form a perfect circular shape, representing a stylized sun. The text "Sunn Classic Pictures" in a black font is below the logo, with a small Taft Entertainment byline below it.


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'''Audio:''' The end theme of the show.
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'''FX/SFX:''' None.


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'''Availability:''' Has been seen only on ''Laugh Trax'' so far, which hasn't been released on home media. It's unknown if it has appeared on any other shows.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The end theme of the show.


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'''Availability:''' Extinct. Has been seen only on ''Laugh Trax'' so far, which hasn't been released on home media. It's unknown if it has appeared on any other shows.

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'''Legacy:''' This logo's existence was only brought to light in 2019.
'''Legacy:''' This logo's existence was only brought to light in 2019.


===Final Note===
''''''Final Legacy:'''''' In 1982, Sunn Classic Pictures was re-established by Taft to produce TV movies and miniseries for network television. There was no logo for this incarnation, just a in-credit mention of Sunn Classic with a Taft Entertainment byline. Taft closed the division once again in 1988 and sold the home video rights of its programs to Lorimar.
In 1982, Sunn Classic Pictures was re-established by Taft to produce TV movies and miniseries for network television. There was no logo for this incarnation, just a in-credit mention of Sunn Classic with a Taft Entertainment byline. Taft closed the division once again in 1988 and sold the home video rights of its programs to Lorimar.



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Captures by
Eric S. and others

Editions by
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Background

Sunn Classic Pictures was founded in 1971 as a subsidiary of the razor company Schick. The company was among the many that popularized the concept of “Four Walling”, in which a studio goes from town to town leasing theatre space for a limited engagement, saturates the local market with advertising, and rakes in all the box-office grosses instead of sharing it with the individual theatres. Sunn Classic also used computerized market research to develop its films. Its niche was in speculative documentaries and family-friendly narrative films such as Grizzly Adams. Sunn was acquired by Taft Broadcasting in 1980, and years later, folded into Taft Entertainment. Currently the library is owned by Paramount Global through Paramount Pictures (feature films) and CBS Media Ventures (TV programs). However, their post-1983 TV movies and miniseries are distributed on home video by Warner Bros., which they inherited through Lorimar.

1st Logo (November 13, 1974-1981)


Visuals: On a zooming out space background, a black ball with flames erupting behind it (supposed to represent a stylized solar eclipse) zooms out slowly from the top right of the screen. As it moves to the center, the eclipse is covered up by a stylized sun drawing represented by a red-orange disc surrounded by a halo of white flames and "SUN" or "SUNN" in a bold font inside it. Below it, one of the following texts appears in an orange Helvetica font:

  • 1974-1979: "SCHICK SUN CLASSIC PICTURES PRESENTS" or "SCHICK SUN CLASSIC PRODUCTIONS"
  • 1975-1978: "SUNN CLASSIC PICTURES PRESENTS"
  • 1978-1981: "SUN CLASSIC PICTURES"

Variants:

  • While the company was owned by Schick, their name is placed above "SUN(N)" in a yellow font.
  • A short version used as a closing logo which cuts to the logo fading in exists.
  • Another closing version has the logo already formed with the background still zooming.
  • During 1978-1981, the sun is smaller and has a notable orange gradient on the flames.

Technique: Scanimate for the space background, and stop-motion for the flames on the eclipsed sun.

Audio:

  • The opening variant often featured a triumphant orchestral piece, the opening somewhat sounding like the iconic "Sunrise" portion of Strauss' Also sprach Zarathustra..
  • In other cases, a more orchestrated version with bells and percussion sounds was used.
  • On In Search of the Historic Jesus, a long version of the Taft International Pictures logo jingle was used.
  • The closing logo featured a majestic sounding orchestral piece made of strings. Another variant of the same jingle was also used, but using piano and brass as the main melody.

Availability: It appeared on Vestron Video releases of Greatest Heroes of the Bible: The Story of Esther, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, and Battle Beyond the Street, and the Starmaker Video release of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, among others. Was plastered with the Taft logo during the '80s when they owned the company. If any of these films are ever shown or released on DVD, it's unknown if the logo will be preserved or a Paramount or Republic Pictures logo will plaster this one.

2nd Logo (1982)


Visuals: Over a white background, there are 4 raindrop shapes in an orange gradient color around a yellow circle, with their ends curled inwards to form a perfect circular shape, representing a stylized sun. The text "Sunn Classic Pictures" in a black font is below the logo, with a small Taft Entertainment byline below it.

Technique: A still graphic.

Audio: The end theme of the show.

Availability: Has been seen only on Laugh Trax so far, which hasn't been released on home media. It's unknown if it has appeared on any other shows.

Legacy: This logo's existence was only brought to light in 2019.

Final Note

In 1982, Sunn Classic Pictures was re-established by Taft to produce TV movies and miniseries for network television. There was no logo for this incarnation, just a in-credit mention of Sunn Classic with a Taft Entertainment byline. Taft closed the division once again in 1988 and sold the home video rights of its programs to Lorimar.


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