UBU Productions

In Memory of Gary David Goldberg (1944-2013)

Background: Ubu Productions was the production company of late producer Gary David Goldberg. It was named for his "campus dog," Ubu, who actually appears in the picture that serves as the logo's basis. Ubu's full name was Ubu Roi, and died in 1984. Goldberg himself also died in June of 2013, at the age of 68.

(April 5, 1982-April 30, 2002)
Nicknames: "Sit, Ubu, Sit!...", "UBU", "Good Dog!"Logo: We see a black Labrador retriever named Ubu holding a Frisbee in his mouth in the middle of a city park. The text "UBU PRODUCTIONS" is on the bottom of the screen, set in Morris Fuller Benton's Hobo typeface.

Trivia:


 * This picture was taken somewhere in France, according to various sources.
 * Robot Chicken Parody: On an episode of Robot Chicken after the credits roll, we see a still image of a black clay dog in a grassy lawn (much like this logo). Seth Green says, "Sit, Ubu, sit! Bad dog!" The screen cuts to black and we hear a loud gunshot and a dog whimper.
 * At the end of the Animaniacs episodes "Animator's Alley/Can't Buy a Thrill/Hollywoodchuck" and "The Christmas Tree/Punchline (Part I)/Prom Night/Punchline (Part II)", the Warners (Yakko, Wakko and Dot) pop out from the water tower, hands folded (like they're praying), and they say the iconic line, minus the "Good dog" part.

FX/SFX: None.

Music/Sounds: Goldberg saying "Sit, Ubu, sit! Good dog.", followed by Ubu barking. ABC airings of Spin City starting in 1998 used the network's generic theme.

Availability: Can be found on Goldberg-produced shows such as Family Ties, Brooklyn Bridge, Day By Day, the Family Ties spin-off pilot The Art of Being Nick, and Spin City. This may have first appeared on the short-lived Making the Grade.

Editor's Note: This is a favorite amongst many closing logo fans, although the picture and sound quality hasn't aged well. The legacy of both his dog, Ubu, and Gary David Goldberg continues.