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Quinn Martin Productions
Logo descriptions and captures by Eric S. and V of Doom
Editions by V of Doom, mr3urious, Bob Fish, and Shadeed A. Kelly
Video captures courtesy of Eric S. and Videoholic2008
Background: Quinn Martin opened his own production company as Quinn Martin Productions (a.k.a. QM Productions) in 1960 to produce various sucessful TV shows during the 1960s and 1970s. All his series were known for their highly stylized format: a prologue featuring a stern-voice narrator to establish the premise; explicitly announced Acts I, II, III, and IV; and an epilogue, again featuring the narrator. In 1979, a group of investors acquired this company and subsequently sold it finally to Taft Broadcasting Co., closing definitively in 1983. Nowdays, all the QM library, with some exceptions (The F.B.I. and Banyon are currently owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment, and 12 O'Clock High is currently owned by 20th Television), is currently held by CBS Corporation, through CBS Television Distribution and Republic Entertainment, Inc.
1st Logo
(1961-1981)
Nickname: "QM"
Logo: We see the in-credit logo superimposed on the screen saying:
or
"QM" is written in script.
Variants:
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: The closing theme of the show.
Availability: Seen intact on all shows of the era, such as The Fugitive, The F.B.I., Cannon, and The Streets of San Francisco among other classic shows, as well on some TV movies.
Scare Factor: None.
2nd Logo
(1980-1983)
Nicknames: "QM II", "Icarus in Space", "QM Icarus", "QM Zoom-Out"
Logo: On a starry background, we see a shining medallion consisting of a rainbow-colored Icarus inside a circle. Then, the object flies up at the screen and a blue, stylized, and connected "QM" zooms-out from the bottom of the screen to the centre. Then "PRODUCTIONS" appears, usually with the Taft byline appearing below. The logo shines.
Bylines:
FX/SFX: All the Scanimate animation in this logo.
Cheesy Factor: The music, the drawing, and the choppy shining effect of the logo.
Music/Sounds: A 70s dramatic synthesized jingle.
Availability: Very rare; seen on TV movies of the era, such as The Return of Frank Cannon and The Aliens Are Coming among others, as well on early 80s rerun prints of The Streets of San Francisco. Expect this logo being cut off or plastered by the CBS Paramount Television or CBS Television Distribution logo on DVDs of those shows.
Scare Factor: Medium, due to the sudden appear and the music.
Editions by V of Doom, mr3urious, Bob Fish, and Shadeed A. Kelly
Video captures courtesy of Eric S. and Videoholic2008
Background: Quinn Martin opened his own production company as Quinn Martin Productions (a.k.a. QM Productions) in 1960 to produce various sucessful TV shows during the 1960s and 1970s. All his series were known for their highly stylized format: a prologue featuring a stern-voice narrator to establish the premise; explicitly announced Acts I, II, III, and IV; and an epilogue, again featuring the narrator. In 1979, a group of investors acquired this company and subsequently sold it finally to Taft Broadcasting Co., closing definitively in 1983. Nowdays, all the QM library, with some exceptions (The F.B.I. and Banyon are currently owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment, and 12 O'Clock High is currently owned by 20th Television), is currently held by CBS Corporation, through CBS Television Distribution and Republic Entertainment, Inc.
1st Logo
(1961-1981)
Nickname: "QM"
Logo: We see the in-credit logo superimposed on the screen saying:
A
QM---
PRODUCTION
or
QM---
PRODUCTIONS
"QM" is written in script.
Variants:
- For co-produced shows, a byline of the producer's name is shown below.
- An in-credit text was used on earlier releases.
FX/SFX: None.
Music/Sounds: The closing theme of the show.
Availability: Seen intact on all shows of the era, such as The Fugitive, The F.B.I., Cannon, and The Streets of San Francisco among other classic shows, as well on some TV movies.
Scare Factor: None.
2nd Logo
(1980-1983)
Nicknames: "QM II", "Icarus in Space", "QM Icarus", "QM Zoom-Out"
Logo: On a starry background, we see a shining medallion consisting of a rainbow-colored Icarus inside a circle. Then, the object flies up at the screen and a blue, stylized, and connected "QM" zooms-out from the bottom of the screen to the centre. Then "PRODUCTIONS" appears, usually with the Taft byline appearing below. The logo shines.
Bylines:
- 1980-1981: "A Taft Broadcasting Company"
- 1981-1983: "A Division of the Taft Entertainment Company"
FX/SFX: All the Scanimate animation in this logo.
Cheesy Factor: The music, the drawing, and the choppy shining effect of the logo.
Music/Sounds: A 70s dramatic synthesized jingle.
Availability: Very rare; seen on TV movies of the era, such as The Return of Frank Cannon and The Aliens Are Coming among others, as well on early 80s rerun prints of The Streets of San Francisco. Expect this logo being cut off or plastered by the CBS Paramount Television or CBS Television Distribution logo on DVDs of those shows.
Scare Factor: Medium, due to the sudden appear and the music.
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The 80's QM logo was featured on The Vhs copy Of Senior Trip 1981with Scott Baio released by Worldvision video in the mid 80's.Unfortunately the new Dvd,doesn't contain the logo,it's cut off.
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Westrex Recording System Really Used On The New Breed Did They Have A QM PRODUCTION In Association With SELMUR PRODUCTIONS And ABC TELEVISION NETWORK Filmed At METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS.
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