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

Variants:

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

RANGO

A THOMAS-SPELLING-TIMKEL
PRODUCTION

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

THE GUNS OF
WILL SONNETT

A THOMAS-SPELLING-
BRENCO
PRODUCTION

but later, the copyright stamp was read as:

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.