Dallas, Texas



1st (known) logo
(1987-2000)
Logo: On a orange textured background that scrolls upward, the letters "KERA" (also in blue, with downward-scrolling textures) zoom out from the left to the center of the screen, and fade to orange. The background fades to blue, then white. Below this, "Dallas Fort Worth Denton" appears, and that fades to "PRESENTS" (both of which are in a yellow Times font).

FX: The background changing colors, "KERA" zooming out, and the text changing.

Music: A few synth drum beats, followed by a synthesized six-note tune, and then a synth keyboard flourish.

Availability: Rare, unless PBS still airs KERA-TV programs of this era, which are mainly imported kids' shows from Canada and the UK. I know "Tots TV", "Groundling Marsh", and "Katie & Orbie" had this logo at the end of their shows (odd, isn't it, considering the "Dallas Fort Worth Denton" fading into "Presents" is part of the logo's animation).

Scare Factor: Low; this is probably a favorite among CLG fans.