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ClassicTV4Ever · 08-26-2002, 12:39 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...7-17-abc_x.htm

Somebody posted this at the GSN board. What do you all think?

I kinda like it. It looks sorta 60's/70's-ish, of course I'd have to actually see it on TV to make any real decisions. However, I think they could have used different colors. But it sure beats the heck out of the crappy plain yellow background. I had a feeling that ABC would probably have a new logo since they're changing their image and going back to family comedies

Brian Damage · 08-26-2002, 01:24 PM

I like it and you're right it does have a funky 70's-ish look to it.

Lance Link · 08-26-2002, 04:44 PM

I haven't seen it and probably won't because our ABC affiliate covers it up with their own logo which deffinitely interferes with the picture.

alf8mycat · 08-26-2002, 06:51 PM

It's hard to believe that at one time ABC was such a powerhouse and had shows like "Roseanne," "Home Improvement," 'Full House," etc etc, and had such great lineups on Tuesdays and Fridays. I can't think of any good shows that they have now, cept maybe for Drew Carey. Sadly that show isn't good any more and seems like the only thread connecting them to their 90's dominance.

SBTB Geek · 08-26-2002, 08:02 PM

I don't like the new logo.

BTW, I agree. ABC has been heading down- drastically.

Sadly... I think FOX has better programming than ABC now.

DarleneIllyria · 08-26-2002, 08:38 PM

The picture on that link makes it look like one of those lawn mazes. The dark green is the unmowed grass. The light green is the mowed grass and the yellow is dead mowed grass. I'll have to check the other colors the next time I watch ABC. lol

Will and Grace Fanatic · 08-26-2002, 09:49 PM

It's sad the last 2 powerhouse sitcoms they had were Roseanne and Home Improvement. Which ended in 1997 and 1999. Hopefully they'll actually have shows worth watching this season. Instead of all that bad crap they debuted last season. But I don't know why everyone is complaining about ABC with ratings going down there not the only network who's ratings went down.

NBC and the WB were the only 2 networks last season to have a ratings increase.

Although ABC had the biggest percentage drop.

Impressions · 08-26-2002, 10:15 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
The picture on that link makes it look like one of those lawn mazes. The dark green is the unmowed grass. The light green is the mowed grass and the yellow is dead mowed grass. I'll have to check the other colors the next time I watch ABC. lol

Anyways,

I think the new logo is ok, Its something different.

DarleneIllyria · 08-27-2002, 01:03 AM

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Originally posted by Will and Grace Fanatic
It's sad the last 2 powerhouse sitcoms they had were Roseanne and Home Improvement. Which ended in 1997 and 1999. Hopefully they'll actually have shows worth watching this season. Instead of all that bad crap they debuted last season. But I don't know why everyone is complaining about ABC with ratings going down there not the only network who's ratings went down.

NBC and the WB were the only 2 networks last season to have a ratings increase.

Although ABC had the biggest percentage drop.

Even though it isn't a sitcom, they did have 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire'. They kind of shot the arrow into the flames when they started to overplay it. If they had just did it sparingly, it might still be a power house for ratings. They just had to shove it down everybody's throat and make everybody sick of it

Sitcomwriter · 08-27-2002, 12:05 PM

I used to watch ABC alot growing up.Perfect Strangers,Family Matters,Roseanne,Full House,Baby Talk,Home Improvement.I have to admit I think in my first 10 years alive I watched it more than NBC! But I agree ABC has nothing "Powerhouse" anymore.Drew Carey had hope when it premiered but it's no more than a silly little nonsensical piece of crap! Hopefully Life with Bonnie and/or 8 Simple Rules can become hits!

AJ2086 · 08-27-2002, 03:24 PM

It's not there new logo, ABC is still going to use the circle with ABC in the middle during the TV shows and stuff. But in commercials for the TV shows and in between them when they say "We'll be back in a moment" Those will be all based on that. No more ugly yellow. Thank the lord.

Sean Snow · 08-27-2002, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by AJ2086
It's not there new logo, ABC is still going to use the circle with ABC in the middle during the TV shows and stuff. But in commercials for the TV shows and in between them when they say "We'll be back in a moment" Those will be all based on that. No more ugly yellow. Thank the lord.

Yeah, that's waht I was thinking since the new one would take a lot of space.

"My Wife & Kids" imo has some promise for ABC. It was their highest rated sitcom for the 2001-'02 season. "8 Simple Rules" and "Life with Bonnie" look pretty good, I'll definatly be watching those this season.

ClassicTV4Ever · 08-27-2002, 06:01 PM

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Originally posted by AJ2086
It's not there new logo, ABC is still going to use the circle with ABC in the middle during the TV shows and stuff. But in commercials for the TV shows and in between them when they say "We'll be back in a moment" Those will be all based on that. No more ugly yellow. Thank the lord.

Oh yeah, I didn't think of that, lol. What was in the picture sure would take a lot of space. I'm just glad that they got rid of that HORRID yellow. It just looked way too plain and blah.

08-26-2002, 12:39 PM	#1
ClassicTV4Ever Coming November 27th! Senior Member Join Date: May 02, 2002 Location: TV Land! Posts: 1,421	ABC's New Logo http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...7-17-abc_x.htm Somebody posted this at the GSN board. What do you all think? I kinda like it. It looks sorta 60's/70's-ish, of course I'd have to actually see it on TV to make any real decisions. However, I think they could have used different colors. But it sure beats the heck out of the crappy plain yellow background. I had a feeling that ABC would probably have a new logo since they're changing their image and going back to family comedies

08-26-2002, 01:24 PM	#2
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I like it and you're right it does have a funky 70's-ish look to it.
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08-26-2002, 06:51 PM	#4
alf8mycat Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 21, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 77	It's hard to believe that at one time ABC was such a powerhouse and had shows like "Roseanne," "Home Improvement," 'Full House," etc etc, and had such great lineups on Tuesdays and Fridays. I can't think of any good shows that they have now, cept maybe for Drew Carey. Sadly that show isn't good any more and seems like the only thread connecting them to their 90's dominance.
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DarleneIllyria Gone Forum Star Join Date: Oct 15, 2000 Posts: 19,086	looks The picture on that link makes it look like one of those lawn mazes. The dark green is the unmowed grass. The light green is the mowed grass and the yellow is dead mowed grass. I'll have to check the other colors the next time I watch ABC. lol
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Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	It's sad the last 2 powerhouse sitcoms they had were Roseanne and Home Improvement. Which ended in 1997 and 1999. Hopefully they'll actually have shows worth watching this season. Instead of all that bad crap they debuted last season. But I don't know why everyone is complaining about ABC with ratings going down there not the only network who's ratings went down. NBC and the WB were the only 2 networks last season to have a ratings increase. Although ABC had the biggest percentage drop.
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08-26-2002, 04:44 PM	#3
Lance Link Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 27, 2001 Posts: 224	I haven't seen it and probably won't because our ABC affiliate covers it up with their own logo which deffinitely interferes with the picture.

08-26-2002, 08:02 PM	#5
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I don't like the new logo. BTW, I agree. ABC has been heading down- drastically. Sadly... I think FOX has better programming than ABC now.

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Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	I used to watch ABC alot growing up.Perfect Strangers,Family Matters,Roseanne,Full House,Baby Talk,Home Improvement.I have to admit I think in my first 10 years alive I watched it more than NBC! But I agree ABC has nothing "Powerhouse" anymore.Drew Carey had hope when it premiered but it's no more than a silly little nonsensical piece of crap! Hopefully Life with Bonnie and/or 8 Simple Rules can become hits!

08-27-2002, 03:24 PM	#11
AJ2086 Pine Valley Citizen Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: CT Posts: 117	It's not there new logo, ABC is still going to use the circle with ABC in the middle during the TV shows and stuff. But in commercials for the TV shows and in between them when they say "We'll be back in a moment" Those will be all based on that. No more ugly yellow. Thank the lord.
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