Spokane, Washington


1st (known) Logo
(1982-1991)
Nickname: "Lake at Dusk", "Giant 7", "Creepier than WGBH!"

Logo: Over a computerized background of a lake and mountains at dusk, the KSPS logo of the time, consisting of "KSPS-TV" in a thin font (the "V" looks very curvy) next to a very large "7" (the channel number) with the PBS "Split Profile" logo at the top of the number, flies into the screen, passing the mountains, first on its side, then turning into place. When it settles in, "SPOKANE" wipes in along the bottom.

Variant: My gut tells me that prior to 1984, the logo animated as normal, but the "7" had the "Tri-Colored Everyman" PBS logo on it.

FX: The logo flipping in, "Spokane" wiping in.

Cheesy Factor: Very primitive 2D animation.

Music: A sound of wind blowing as the logo flies in, followed by a couple of drumbeats, a small chime when "Spokane" wipes in, then, another sound of wind blowing.

Availability: "Sit and Be Fit" is the only show I can think of with this logo. If PBS reruns episodes of this show from this era, expect to see this logo intact.

Scare Factor: Medium to high; it just depends on your opinion of the darkness and chimes.

2nd Logo
(1991-1997)

Nickname: "The '7' People"

Logo: On a black background, a pink "7" with a pink dot over it, which looks like a human being exercising, spreads out to the left and right, forming a purple-colored version of the logo, and then a peach-colored version. "KSPS-TV", in a Times New Roman-esque font, flips in, and so does "Spokane" below it, in the same font. A white light passes diagonally upward through the logo, then we fade out.

FX: The animation of the logo.

Cheesy Factor: Better than the previous logo, but not much.

Music: A synthesized orchestra fanfare.

Availability: On "Sit and Be Fit" episodes from this era.

Scare Factor: Minimal; the logo and music are much better this time.