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===3rd ID/Bumper (May 1980-Early 1981)===
===3rd ID/Bumper (May 1980-Early 1981)===


'''Bumper:''' Same as the previous bumper, except the background is light purple and the text is dark yellow. In addition, different text is used for each rating.
'''Bumper:''' TBA


'''Announcements:'''
'''Announcements:'''


* G: "The following feature has been rated "G" for General Audiences, by the Motion Picture Association of America. and is suitable for your entire family."
* G: "The following motion picture has been rated "G" for General Audiences, by the Motion Picture Association of America. and is suitable for your entire family."
* PG: "The following feature has been rated "PG" by the Motion Picture Association of America. Some of the program content may not be suitable for children, and parental guidance is suggested."
* PG: "The following feature has been rated "PG" by the Motion Picture Association of America. Some of the program content may not be suitable for children, and parental guidance is suggested."
* R: "The following feature has been rated "R" by the Motion Picture Association of America. SHOWTIME Recommended that the film be viewed by mature audiences only. Please consult your viewer’s guide for more specific details."
* R: "The following feature has been rated "R" by the Motion Picture Association of America. SHOWTIME Recommended that the film be viewed by mature audiences only. Please consult your viewer’s guide for more specific details."
* The following SHOWTIME entertainment special is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
* The following SHOWTIME entertainment special deals with mature subject matter and contains some strong language. Parental guidance is advised.


'''Variants:''' On specials, "SPECIAL" replaces the rating, and text about the content of said special is used.
'''Variants:''' TBA


'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
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===4th ID/Bumper (Early-Mid 1981)===
===4th ID/Bumper (Early-Mid 1981)===


'''Bumper:''' Same as the previous two bumpers, except "RATED" no longer precedes the rating, and "''SHOWTIME''" is now italicized.
'''Bumper:''' TBA


'''Announcements:'''
'''Announcements:'''
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*R: "The following film has been rated "R", restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult."
*R: "The following film has been rated "R", restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult."


'''Variants:''' TBA
'''Variants:''' As with the previous bumper, a variant exists for specials.


'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
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===5th ID/Bumper (Mid 1981-1983)===
===5th ID/Bumper (Mid 1981-1983)===


'''Bumper:''' On a black/blue gradient background, a round TV set design
'''Bumper:''' On a black/blue gradient background, a round TV set design used in Showtime's logo of the era is shown. Next to it is either "GENERAL AUDIENCE," "PARENTAL GUIDANCE," or "RESTRICTED AUDIENCE(S)." As before, the rating information scrolls up.


'''Announcements:'''
'''Announcements:'''
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* PG: "The following film has been rated "PG" by the motion picture industry's rating system. Parents may consider that some of the program content may be unsuitable for children. Parental guidance is therefore suggested."
* PG: "The following film has been rated "PG" by the motion picture industry's rating system. Parents may consider that some of the program content may be unsuitable for children. Parental guidance is therefore suggested."
*R: "The following film has been rated "R" restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult."
*R: "The following film has been rated "R" restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult."
* The following program is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
*The following feature deals with mature subject matter. Some of the material may not be suitable for children, and parental guidance is suggested.
*The following feature deals with mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult.


'''Variants:''' TBA
'''Variants:''' As with the previous bumpers, variants exist for specials.


'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
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* For the first time ever in 1984, PG-13: "Parents are strongly cautioned to give special guidance for viewing by children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children."
* For the first time ever in 1984, PG-13: "Parents are strongly cautioned to give special guidance for viewing by children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children."
* R: "The following film has been rated "R", restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture only in the company of an adult."
* R: "The following film has been rated "R", restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture only in the company of an adult."
*The following motion picture is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
*The following motion picture contains mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends viewing only by mature audiences.
*The following motion picture contains mature subject matter. Parents may consider some of the program content unsuitable for children. Parental discretion is advised.
*The following SHOWTIME SERIES is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
*The following SHOWTIME SERIES contains mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends viewing only by mature audiences.
*The following SHOWTIME SERIES contains mature subject matter. Parents may consider some of the program content unsuitable for children. Parental discretion is advised.
*The following SHOWTIME ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
*The following SHOWTIME ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL contains mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends viewing only by mature audiences.
*The following SHOWTIME ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL contains mature subject matter. Parents may consider some of the program content unsuitable for children. Parental discretion is advised.


'''Variants:''' TBA
'''Variants:''' Special text is used for specials once again.


'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
'''FX/SFX:''' The scrolling.
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===7th ID/Bumper (July 1985-1987)===
===7th ID/Bumper (July 1985-1987)===


'''Bumper:''' Against a blue black gradient background, we see "G", "PG", "R", or for the first time "PG-13" in the center. Text appears in front of it
'''Bumper:''' Against a black-purple gradient background, we see "G", "PG", "PG-13", or "R" in the center. Text appears in front of it describing the rating, and the rating behind it shines.


'''Announcements:'''
'''Announcements:'''
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'''Bumper:''' TBA
'''Bumper:''' TBA


'''Variants:''' TBA
'''Announcements:'''
* G: "Rated G by the Motion Picture Association of America, and is suitable for viewing by your entire family."
* PG: "Rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America, Parental guidance is suggested."
* PG-13: "Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America, Parents may wish to consider whether children under 13 should view this picture."
* R: "Rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America, Parents may wish to consider whether children under 17 should view this picture."

'''Variants:''' Sometimes, "Feature" would be replaced by "Familytime," "Exclusive," or "After Hours."


'''FX/SFX:''' TBA
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA
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===10th ID/Bumper (1994)===
===10th ID/Bumper (1994)===


'''Bumper:''' Same as the previous bumper, except with a different color scheme and a second "viewer discretion" screen following.
'''Bumper:''' SHOWTIME suggests viewer discretion, as a result of President Bill Clinton's 1993 lesiglation against the ever-increasing levels of explicit content on television


'''FX/SFX:''' TBA
'''FX/SFX:''' TBA
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'''Bumper:''' On a black background, rating information is shown, along with any of these:
'''Bumper:''' TBA


* A "TV speech bubble" symbol ("Closed Captioned")
* A "TV speech bubble" symbol ("Closed Captioned")
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'''Variants:''' TBA
'''Variants:''' TBA


'''Content Bumper:''' TBA
'''Content Bumper:''' Underneath the rating, any of the following is shown:


* AC (Adult Content)
* AC (Adult Content)
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===15th ID/Bumper (2011-present)===
===15th ID/Bumper (2011-2022)===


'''Bumper:''' TBA
'''Bumper:''' TBA
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'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA
'''Music/Sounds:''' TBA


'''Availability:''' Current.
'''Availability:''' Same as the previous bumpers.

===16th ID/Bumper (2022-present)===


[[Category:Film Rating bumpers]]
[[Category:Film Rating bumpers]]

Revision as of 14:48, 30 November 2022

Background

1st ID/Bumper (July 1, 1976-April 1979)

Bumper: Just an orange circle with a rating inside it.

Announcements:

  • This program contains strong language, nudity and a candid attitude towards sex. Recommended for mature viewing audiences.
  • This program contains some violence and strong language. Recommended for mature viewers.
  • G: This program has been rated G for General Audiences. Recommended for all ages. It will be presented in its entirety without deletions or commercial interruptions.
  • PG: This program has been rated PG. Parental guidance is suggested. It will be presented in its entirety without deletions or commercial interruptions.
  • R: This program has been rated R. Recommended for 17 years or over. It will be presented in its entirety without deletions or commercial interruptions.

Variants: Sometimes, "Recommended for mature audiences" text is shown instead of the rating.

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: An announcer reading the text.

Availability: Extinct.

2nd ID/Bumper (May 1979-April 1980)

Bumper: On a blue or purple background, we see two white lines. On the top is "RATED [G, PG, or R]," and on the bottom is "SHOWTIME." In the middle of it, white rating text scrolls up.

Announcements:

  • G: "The following motion picture has been rated G by the Motion Picture Association of America. and is suitable for your entire family."
  • PG: "The following motion picture has been rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America. as it deals with mature subject matter and may contain strong language, nudity, or scenes of violence. Parental guidance is suggested."
  • R: "The following motion picture has been rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America. as it may contain strong language, nudity, or scenes of violence. Parental guidance is suggested. Please consult your viewer’s guide for more specific details"

Trivia: TBA

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumper.


3rd ID/Bumper (May 1980-Early 1981)

Bumper: Same as the previous bumper, except the background is light purple and the text is dark yellow. In addition, different text is used for each rating.

Announcements:

  • G: "The following motion picture has been rated "G" for General Audiences, by the Motion Picture Association of America. and is suitable for your entire family."
  • PG: "The following feature has been rated "PG" by the Motion Picture Association of America. Some of the program content may not be suitable for children, and parental guidance is suggested."
  • R: "The following feature has been rated "R" by the Motion Picture Association of America. SHOWTIME Recommended that the film be viewed by mature audiences only. Please consult your viewer’s guide for more specific details."
  • The following SHOWTIME entertainment special is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
  • The following SHOWTIME entertainment special deals with mature subject matter and contains some strong language. Parental guidance is advised.

Variants: On specials, "SPECIAL" replaces the rating, and text about the content of said special is used.

FX/SFX: The scrolling.

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumper.


4th ID/Bumper (Early-Mid 1981)

Bumper: Same as the previous two bumpers, except "RATED" no longer precedes the rating, and "SHOWTIME" is now italicized.

Announcements:

  • G: "The following film has been rated "G" for General Audiences, by the motion picture industry's rating system and is suitable for viewing by your entire family."
  • PG: "The following film has been rated "PG" by the motion picture industry's rating system. Some of the program content may be unsuitable for children. and parental guidance is suggested."
  • R: "The following film has been rated "R", restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult."

Variants: As with the previous bumper, a variant exists for specials.

FX/SFX: The scrolling.

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


5th ID/Bumper (Mid 1981-1983)

Bumper: On a black/blue gradient background, a round TV set design used in Showtime's logo of the era is shown. Next to it is either "GENERAL AUDIENCE," "PARENTAL GUIDANCE," or "RESTRICTED AUDIENCE(S)." As before, the rating information scrolls up.

Announcements:

  • G: "The following film has been rated "G" for General Audiences, by the motion picture industry's rating system and is suitable for viewing by your entire family."
  • PG: "The following film has been rated "PG" by the motion picture industry's rating system. Parents may consider that some of the program content may be unsuitable for children. Parental guidance is therefore suggested."
  • R: "The following film has been rated "R" restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult."
  • The following program is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
  • The following feature deals with mature subject matter. Some of the material may not be suitable for children, and parental guidance is suggested.
  • The following feature deals with mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture in the company of an adult.

Variants: As with the previous bumpers, variants exist for specials.

FX/SFX: The scrolling.

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.



6th ID/Bumper (1983-June 1985)

Bumper: On a blue/black gradient background, we see the then-current Showtime logo in a black area above with a white line underneath.

Announcements:

  • G: "The following film has been rated "G" for General Audiences, by the motion picture industry's rating system and is suitable for viewing by your entire family."
  • PG: "The following film has been rated "PG" by the motion picture industry's rating system. Parents may consider that some of the program content may be unsuitable for children. Parental guidance is therefore suggested."
  • For the first time ever in 1984, PG-13: "Parents are strongly cautioned to give special guidance for viewing by children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children."
  • R: "The following film has been rated "R", restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture only in the company of an adult."
  • The following motion picture is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
  • The following motion picture contains mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends viewing only by mature audiences.
  • The following motion picture contains mature subject matter. Parents may consider some of the program content unsuitable for children. Parental discretion is advised.
  • The following SHOWTIME SERIES is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
  • The following SHOWTIME SERIES contains mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends viewing only by mature audiences.
  • The following SHOWTIME SERIES contains mature subject matter. Parents may consider some of the program content unsuitable for children. Parental discretion is advised.
  • The following SHOWTIME ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL is suitable for viewing by your entire family.
  • The following SHOWTIME ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL contains mature subject matter. SHOWTIME recommends viewing only by mature audiences.
  • The following SHOWTIME ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL contains mature subject matter. Parents may consider some of the program content unsuitable for children. Parental discretion is advised.

Variants: Special text is used for specials once again.

FX/SFX: The scrolling.

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


7th ID/Bumper (July 1985-1987)

Bumper: Against a black-purple gradient background, we see "G", "PG", "PG-13", or "R" in the center. Text appears in front of it describing the rating, and the rating behind it shines.

Announcements:

  • G: "The following film has been rated "G" for General Audiences, by the motion picture industry's rating system and is suitable for viewing by your entire family."
  • PG: "The following film has been rated "PG" by the motion picture industry's rating system. Parents may consider that some of the program content may be unsuitable for children. Parental guidance is therefore suggested."
  • PG-13: "Parents are strongly cautioned to give special guidance for viewing by children under 13. Some material may be inappropriate for young children."
  • R: "The following film has been rated "R", restricted, by the motion picture industry's rating system. SHOWTIME recommends that children under 17 view this picture only in the company of an adult."

Variants:

  • On a rare version of the R-rated bumper, the rest of the words were added: "Because of its subject matter, this particular film will be presented by Showtime only after 10:00 (or 11:00) p.m. nine central. (or ten central)"
  • On some non rated movies or programs, the Showtime logo of the time appears on the top with text underneath it. The announcements vary.

FX/SFX: A shining effect as the ratings of a certain movie brightens up after getting outlined.

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: A low, deep voiced male announcer reading the texts throughout the bumper.

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


8th ID/Bumper (1987-1990)

Bumper: TBA

Announcements:

  • G: "Rated G by the Motion Picture Association of America, and is suitable for viewing by your entire family."
  • PG: "Rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America, Parental guidance is suggested."
  • PG-13: "Rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America, Parents may wish to consider whether children under 13 should view this picture."
  • R: "Rated R by the Motion Picture Association of America, Parents may wish to consider whether children under 17 should view this picture."

Variants: Sometimes, "Feature" would be replaced by "Familytime," "Exclusive," or "After Hours."

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover Variants: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


9th ID/Bumper (1990-1994)

Bumper: TBA

Variants: TBA

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


10th ID/Bumper (1994)

Bumper: Same as the previous bumper, except with a different color scheme and a second "viewer discretion" screen following.

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: This movie is rated (insert rating)

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


11th ID/Bumper (1994-1997)

Bumper: On a black background, rating information is shown, along with any of these:

  • A "TV speech bubble" symbol ("Closed Captioned")
  • Headphones ("Stereo")
  • The letters "ESP" ("en Español/In Spanish Were Available")

Variants: TBA

Content Bumper: Underneath the rating, any of the following is shown:

  • AC (Adult Content)
  • AL (Adult Language)
  • BN (Brief Nudity)
  • GL (Graphic Language)
  • GV (Graphic Violence)
  • MV (Mild Violence)
  • N (Nudity)
  • RP (Rape)
  • SC (Strong Sexual Content)
  • V (Violence)

TV Ratings: Starting on January 1, 1997, Showtime began to precede its series and specials with bumpers featuring the TV ratings that were adopted by the rest of the industry: "TV-G", "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-M" (later "TV-MA").

FX/SFX: None for the black background, but only for spotlights crisscrossing and moving in a rare version of the bumper.

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: An announcer (presumably Bill St. James) saying "The following movie is rated [insert rating].", just like the 1989-1994 HBO rating bumper. He even states about how a certain movie contained in the content bumper and says "Viewer discretion advised." at the end.

Music/Sounds/Voiceover Variants: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.

12th ID/Bumper (1997-2001)

Bumper: TBA

  • Dolby's "double-D" logo ("Stereo/Surround Sound Where Available")
  • The letters "ESP" ("en Español/In Spanish Were Available")

Variants: TBA

Content Bumper: TBA

TV Ratings: TBA

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: Same as the 1994-1997 bumper.

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


13th ID/Bumper (2001-2004)

Bumper: TBA

Variants: TBA

Content Bumper: TBA

TV Ratings: TBA

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: Same as the 10th and 11th bumpers.

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


14th ID/Bumper (2004-2011)

Bumper: TBA

Variants: TBA

Content Bumper: TBA

TV Ratings: TBA

HDTV Bumper: TBA

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds/Voiceover: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.


15th ID/Bumper (2011-2022)

Bumper: TBA

Content Bumper: TBA

TV Ratings: TBA

FX/SFX: TBA

Music/Sounds: TBA

Availability: Same as the previous bumpers.

16th ID/Bumper (2022-present)

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