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In 1999, after Universal sold its 50% shares of [[Brillstein-Grey Entertainment]] to Grey renaming the television unit to [[Brad Grey Television]], Universal launched '''Universal Studios Network Programming''' to continue to produce Brillstein-Grey productions such as ''The Steve Harvey Show'', ''Just Shoot Me!'' (both of them were respective megahits of NBC and The WB) and ''Work with Me''. After struggling, in 2002, it merged with the network television unit of [[Studios USA Television]] to form a newly reorganized '''Universal Network Television'''.
In 1999, after Universal sold its 50% shares of [[Brillstein-Grey Entertainment]] to Grey renaming the television unit to [[Brad Grey Television]], Universal launched '''Universal Studios Network Programming''' to continue to produce Brillstein-Grey productions such as ''The Steve Harvey Show'', ''Just Shoot Me!'' (both of them were respective megahits of NBC and The WB) and ''Work with Me''. After struggling, in 2002, it merged with the network television unit of [[Studios USA Television]] to form a newly reorganized '''Universal Network Television'''.


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'''Note:''' Releases from 1999-2002 (and some from 2003) feature a short version of the Universal Studios logo without any modifications.
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===Logo (September 27, 2002-May 19, 2004)===
==Universal Studios Network Programming==

===(September 21, 1999-November 26, 2003)===
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'''Logo:''' It's only a short version of the 1997 [[Universal Studios]] logo, without any modifications whatsoever. Also, the copyright symbol is added.

'''Variants:'''
* On early season 4 episodes of ''The Steve Harvey Show'' and ''Just Shoot Me!'', the logo (minus the text and the URL) is seen on the right with the 1995 [[Brillstein-Grey Entertainment]] logo on the left inside a white outline box against a gray stone spotlight background.
* On later episodes of the above shows since season 4, the logo is seen on the bottom along with the [[Brad Grey Television]] logo above.

'''Technique:''' CGI by Identica Partnership.

'''Music/Sounds:''' None, the end theme of the show, or a generic theme on original CBS and NBC airings.

'''Availability:''' The standalone logo appears on ''Work with Me''. The combo version is seen on the aforementioned shows.

==Universal Network Television==

===(September 27, 2002-May 19, 2004)===
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'''Logo:''' Almost the same as the previous logo, except the text "{{color|gold|UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION}}" appears below the logo, with the Universal URL. Also, the text's shadow is not there.
'''Visuals:''' Almost the same as the previous logo, except the text "{{color|gold|UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION}}" appears below the logo, with the Universal URL. Also, the text's shadow is not there.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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'''Technique:''' Same as before.
'''Technique:''' Same as before.


'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the 1997 [[Universal Television (1963-1998)|Universal Television]] logo. Three short versions of the logo exist:
'''Audio:''' Same as the 1997 [[Universal Television (1963-1998)|Universal Television]] logo. Three short versions of the logo exist:
* 2002-2003: The same odd short version of the original 1997 Universal TV logo, which appears on ''Robbery Homicide Division''.
* 2002-2004: The same odd short version of the original 1997 Universal TV logo.
* 2002-2004: Another odd short version with four notes.
* 2002-2003: An odd short version with four notes, which appears on ''Robbery Homicide Division''.
* 2003-2004: Final short version using the first four notes playing fast and the last note of the theme.
* 2003-2004: Final short version using the first four notes playing fast and the last note of the theme.


'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Audio Variants:'''
* ABC, CBS and NBC airings used a generic theme.
* ABC, CBS and NBC airings used a generic theme.
* Sometimes, the end theme plays over the logo.
* Sometimes, the end theme plays over the logo.


'''Availability:''' Much more common than before.
'''Availability:'''
* It is seen on several shows, like 2002-04 episodes of ''Law & Order'' and its associated spinoffs, and the 2003 revival of ''Dragnet''.
* It appears on several shows, like 2002-04 episodes of ''Law & Order'' and its associated spinoffs, and the 2003 revival of ''Dragnet''.
* It is also seen on the last episode of ''Columbo'' as well.
* It also appears on the last episode of ''Columbo'' titled "Columbo Likes the Nightlife".


===Copyright Stamps===
===Copyright Stamps===
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*2002-2004: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Network Television LLC. All Rights Reserved.
*2002-2004: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Network Television LLC. All Rights Reserved.


{{Chronology|[[Brillstein-Grey Entertainment]]<br>[[Studios USA Television]]|[[NBC Universal Television Studio]]}}
{{Chronology|[[Brillstein-Grey Entertainment]]<br>[[Studios USA Television]]<br>[[PolyGram Television (1997-1999)|PolyGram Television]]|[[NBC Universal Television Studio]]}}


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[[Category:American television logos]]
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[[Category:Logos made by Identica Partnership]]
[[Category:Logos made by Identica Partnership]]
[[Category:Logos made by Picturemill]]
[[Category:Logos with music by Jerry Goldsmith]]

Latest revision as of 00:23, 30 March 2024

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Background

In 1999, after Universal sold its 50% shares of Brillstein-Grey Entertainment to Grey renaming the television unit to Brad Grey Television, Universal launched Universal Studios Network Programming to continue to produce Brillstein-Grey productions such as The Steve Harvey Show, Just Shoot Me! (both of them were respective megahits of NBC and The WB) and Work with Me. After struggling, in 2002, it merged with the network television unit of Studios USA Television to form a newly reorganized Universal Network Television.

Note: Releases from 1999-2002 (and some from 2003) feature a short version of the Universal Studios logo without any modifications.

Logo (September 27, 2002-May 19, 2004)

  • "In association with" variant

    "In association with" variant

Visuals: Almost the same as the previous logo, except the text "UNIVERSAL NETWORK TELEVISION" appears below the logo, with the Universal URL. Also, the text's shadow is not there.

Variants:

  • On some shows, the text "in association with" appears above the logo.
  • On original ABC and NBC airings, the URL is not shown.

Technique: Same as before.

Audio: Same as the 1997 Universal Television logo. Three short versions of the logo exist:

  • 2002-2004: The same odd short version of the original 1997 Universal TV logo.
  • 2002-2003: An odd short version with four notes, which appears on Robbery Homicide Division.
  • 2003-2004: Final short version using the first four notes playing fast and the last note of the theme.

Audio Variants:

  • ABC, CBS and NBC airings used a generic theme.
  • Sometimes, the end theme plays over the logo.

Availability:

  • It appears on several shows, like 2002-04 episodes of Law & Order and its associated spinoffs, and the 2003 revival of Dragnet.
  • It also appears on the last episode of Columbo titled "Columbo Likes the Nightlife".

Copyright Stamps

Here is some information about the copyright stamps on the Universal Television series and TV movies:

  • 1999-2003: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved. (Used on The Steve Harvey Show, Work with Me and Just Shoot Me!)
  • 2002-2004: Copyright © [YEAR] Universal Network Television LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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