Thomas-Spelling Productions/Summary

Background : Thomas-Spelling Productions was the first television production company of Aaron Spelling formed in 1966 in association with actor/comedian, Danny Thomas, ending the partnership in 1973 after The Mod Squad ended.

1st Logo

(January 13, 1967-September 15, 1969)

Nickname : "The Thomas/Spelling Emblem"

Logo : On a navy blue background, there is an emblem that features a red shield outlined in yellow with yellow curled ribboning and an outlined eagle on top of the emblem with the words: "Thomas/Spelling" with a diagonal ribbon line separating the names inside the shield and a yellow arched banner with an arched word "PRODUCTIONS" in red.

FX/SFX : On Rango, the sudden zooming-in effect. None on The Guns of Will Sonnett.

Music/Sounds :
 * On Rango, a regal trumpet fanfare was used.
 * On The Guns of Will Sonnett, the closing theme was used.

Availability : Rare. It was seen on Rango years ago and currently on DVD releases of The Guns of Will Sonnett.

Scare Factor : Low.

2nd Logo

(January 13, 1967-March 1, 1973, May 18, 1979)

Logo: In the ending credits of shows like The Mod Squad, the text in the series type font would appear superimposed at the end:

This has been

'''A

THOMAS/SPELLING

PRODUCTION'''

Copyright © THOMAS/SPELLING PRODUCTIONS [YEAR]

All Rights Reserved

Variants:
 * On Rango, a custom text appears superimposed at the end:

RANGO

'''A THOMAS-SPELLING-TIMKEL

PRODUCTION'''

Copyright © [YEAR] All Rights Reserved


 * On The Guns of Will Sonnett, this is the custom text:

THE GUNS OF WILL SONNETT

'''A THOMAS-SPELLING- BRENCO PRODUCTION'''

Copyright © [YEAR] All Rights Reserved

but later, the copyright stamp was read as:

Copyright © THOMAS-SPELLING-BRENCO PRODUCTION [YEAR]

All Rights Reserved


 * Some early TV movies at the beginning would have the text "THOMAS/SPELLING PRODUCTIONS presents".

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: The opening theme of the TV movie for "THOMAS/SPELLING PRODUCTIONS presents" or the closing theme of the show or TV movie.

Availability: Uncommon. Seen intact on Rango, The Guns of Will Sonnett, The New People and The Mod Squad.

Scare Factor: None.