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Lorimar-Telepictures
Written and Compiled by Matt A., James Fabiano and Adam P.
Images by Bob Fish, Mr. Logo Lord, V of Doom and others
Editions by Shadeed A. Kelly and V of Doom
Video captures courtesy of Phasicblu, DrClaw77, and JohnnyL80
Background: Lorimar-Telepictures was formed in January 1986 by the merger of Lorimar and Telepictures. However, these television divisions became separate companies in 1988, and, in 1989, was bought by Warner Communications (now TimeWarner).
1st Logo
(January-September 1986)
Nicknames: "Linewriter/Flying Parallelograms", "The Lorimar/Telepictures Combo", "Linecoaster", "Loripictures"
Logo: A combination of the Lorimar "Orange Line of Doom" from the Lorimar Motion Pictures logo with the later variant of the Telepictures "Flying Parallelograms" logo.
FX/Cheesy Factor: The formation of the names.
Music/Sounds: The same as the later variant of the Telepictures "Rollercoaster" logo.
Availability: This is a placeholder logo, so it's a pretty rare find. Seen on some Rankin-Bass animated series, like ThunderCats, incorporated as part of the current Rankin-Bass logo of the time.
Scare Factor: Low.
2nd Logo
(September 1986-1988)
Nicknames: "L-T", "Fireworks", "Crashing Comets"
Logo: Two comet-like streaks with a blueish glow swerve toward each other. As the lines get closer, the ends of each start to gain a red glow. When the lines connect, a red fireworks-type effect flashes/explodes in the background, and the Lorimar-Telepictures logo zooms up rapidly in the center. This logo has both company names in their usual fonts, in white, with a hyphen between them. When the logo has finished zooming out, the red "fireworks" fade into a black background, which yet again, starts to fade to blue. Sparkles appear with a ding accompanied with them.
FX: The fireworks, the "L-T" logo popping out.
Music/Sounds: The fanfare was arranged and composed by "X-Files" composer, Mark Snow, along with John Parker. This logo was also played with the (then) current Rankin-Bass logo at that time for animated shows, which made it a tad bit scary, but nothing traumatizing.
Music/Sound Variant: Very rarely, the original 1971 Lorimar music was played with this logo. This was spotted on a recent rerun of Perfect Strangers.
Availability: Seen on shows from the period. These include Alvin and the Chipmunks (the 1980s version), Dallas, Knots Landing, Falcon Crest, the 1980s Gumby remake, Superior Court, The People's Court, Love Connection, the first season of Full House, as well as Perfect Strangers and the first season of Fun House. Mama's Family also had this logo, but currently plasters it with the Telepictures Distribution logo. Later ThunderCats episodes would also have this logo, as well as the short-lived game shows Perfect Match and The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime. Surprisingly, it also appears after two episodes of Tales from the Darkside on SCI FI and Chiller.
Scare Factor: Low; the sudden appearance of the sparks can catch a viewer unaware, but this is a favorite logo among many.
Images by Bob Fish, Mr. Logo Lord, V of Doom and others
Editions by Shadeed A. Kelly and V of Doom
Video captures courtesy of Phasicblu, DrClaw77, and JohnnyL80
Background: Lorimar-Telepictures was formed in January 1986 by the merger of Lorimar and Telepictures. However, these television divisions became separate companies in 1988, and, in 1989, was bought by Warner Communications (now TimeWarner).
1st Logo
(January-September 1986)
Nicknames: "Linewriter/Flying Parallelograms", "The Lorimar/Telepictures Combo", "Linecoaster", "Loripictures"
Logo: A combination of the Lorimar "Orange Line of Doom" from the Lorimar Motion Pictures logo with the later variant of the Telepictures "Flying Parallelograms" logo.
FX/Cheesy Factor: The formation of the names.
Music/Sounds: The same as the later variant of the Telepictures "Rollercoaster" logo.
Availability: This is a placeholder logo, so it's a pretty rare find. Seen on some Rankin-Bass animated series, like ThunderCats, incorporated as part of the current Rankin-Bass logo of the time.
Scare Factor: Low.
2nd Logo
(September 1986-1988)
Nicknames: "L-T", "Fireworks", "Crashing Comets"
Logo: Two comet-like streaks with a blueish glow swerve toward each other. As the lines get closer, the ends of each start to gain a red glow. When the lines connect, a red fireworks-type effect flashes/explodes in the background, and the Lorimar-Telepictures logo zooms up rapidly in the center. This logo has both company names in their usual fonts, in white, with a hyphen between them. When the logo has finished zooming out, the red "fireworks" fade into a black background, which yet again, starts to fade to blue. Sparkles appear with a ding accompanied with them.
FX: The fireworks, the "L-T" logo popping out.
Music/Sounds: The fanfare was arranged and composed by "X-Files" composer, Mark Snow, along with John Parker. This logo was also played with the (then) current Rankin-Bass logo at that time for animated shows, which made it a tad bit scary, but nothing traumatizing.
Music/Sound Variant: Very rarely, the original 1971 Lorimar music was played with this logo. This was spotted on a recent rerun of Perfect Strangers.
Availability: Seen on shows from the period. These include Alvin and the Chipmunks (the 1980s version), Dallas, Knots Landing, Falcon Crest, the 1980s Gumby remake, Superior Court, The People's Court, Love Connection, the first season of Full House, as well as Perfect Strangers and the first season of Fun House. Mama's Family also had this logo, but currently plasters it with the Telepictures Distribution logo. Later ThunderCats episodes would also have this logo, as well as the short-lived game shows Perfect Match and The $1,000,000 Chance of a Lifetime. Surprisingly, it also appears after two episodes of Tales from the Darkside on SCI FI and Chiller.
Scare Factor: Low; the sudden appearance of the sparks can catch a viewer unaware, but this is a favorite logo among many.
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| rushlimb45 | Crashing Comets | 0 | Dec 20 2008, 12:57 PM EST by rushlimb45 | |
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Thread started: Dec 20 2008, 12:57 PM EST
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Actually, amazingly this logo is found on the Mama's Family episode "Family Feud", on the S1 DVD set in high resolution. It then follows the Telepictures Distribution logo.
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| rosetano_vincent | Crashing comets | 0 | Nov 20 2008, 5:22 PM EST by rosetano_vincent | |
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Thread started: Nov 20 2008, 5:22 PM EST
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Re-runs of "full house" have this logo on Nick at Night, followed by the CGI AOL WB Shield w/ 1994 fanfare
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| LotsaHeart | Anyone else Scared? | 1 | Oct 20 2008, 10:01 PM EDT by tbone8815 | |
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Thread started: Jul 29 2008, 8:43 PM EDT
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Actually, I don't know why, but this logo kinda creeps me out :(
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