Jay Wolpert Enterprises

From the Audiovisual Identity Database, the motion graphics museum


1st Logo (January 3, 1983-January 8, 1988)


Visuals: Scrolling up in the credits, there is the text:

A
JAY WOLPERT
production

On top of the letter "J", there is a picture of Robin Hood's hat and in front of the letter "J" has a pair of glasses.

Technique: A still superimposed graphic.

Audio: The end theme of the show with the following announcements:

  • Blackout (Johnny Gilbert, Jay Stewart during the last two weeks): "Blackout is a Jay Wolpert production, in association with Taft Entertainment Television, Incorporated. From Television City in Hollywood, this is Johnny Gilbert (Jay Stewart) speaking."
  • Hit Man (Rod Roddy): "Hit Man is a Jay Wolpert production in association with Metromedia Video Enterprises. This is Rod Roddy speaking."

Availability: Seen on game shows such as the first five episodes of Blackout and Hit Man. It's possible to find them on the unsold pilots Duel in the Daytime, Pandemonium!, Trivial Pursuit and Fast Friends as well.

2nd Logo (January 11, 1988-August 31, 1990)


Visuals: Superimposed over the show's footage, there's the previous logo in solid gold color, but with the name "Jay Wolpert" in a different font (though the "J" remains in the same style). The "W" is in a different font, plus it has "PRODUCTIONS" at the bottom in between two lines.

Technique: A still superimposed graphic.

Audio: The end theme playing over. On Rodeo Drive, Burton Richardson announces: "This is Burton Richardson speaking. Rodeo Drive is a Jay Wolpert Production!"

Availability: Seen only on Blackout and Rodeo Drive.

3rd Logo (July 16, 1990-December 26, 1997)


Visuals: On a blue background, there's the previous logo with the text in a 3D golden font and the word "ENTERPRISES, INC." below. Also, Robin Hood's hat is rendered in full colors with the hat colored green and the feather in gold. The logo shines all over.

Technique: CGI.

Audio: The end theme playing over, along with an announcement from Burton Richardson:

  • Shopping Spree: "This is Burton Richardson speaking. (on the Jay Wolpert logo) Shopping Spree is a production of Jay Wolpert Enterprises, (on the 1992 MTM logo) in association with MTM Enterprises, Inc."
  • Wait 'til You Have Kids!!: "This is Burton Richardson speaking. (on the Jay Wolpert logo) Wait 'til You Have Kids!! is a production of Jay Wolpert Enterprises, (on the 1992 MTM logo) in association with MTM Enterprises, Inc."
  • There is no announcer spiel over the logo on Into the Night with Rick Dees.

Availability: Seen on Shopping Spree and Wait 'Til You Have Kids!! as well as the ABC late night series Into the Night with Rick Dees.

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