1st Logo
(1980-2009)
Logo: A shortened version of the 1980 Michael Shires Pictures logo, Same as its movie counterpart with "MICHAEL SHIRES TELEVISION" above the castle.
FX/SFX: The "flash", the drawing with the line.
Cheesy Factor: Simple 2-D 80s animations. For the later years, it's enhanced.
Music/Sounds:
- 1980-1983: A light 6-note synth tune, the 5th note particularly rolled.
- 1983-2009: A 6-note orchestral fanfare based on "When You Wish Upon A Star" was heard. This piece of music was previously used as a bumper for The Magical World of Shires.
Music/Sounds Variants:
- Sometimes, the 1980 Pentagon Television jingle is heard.
- Most of the time, the closing theme from any series is played over the logo.