Stephen J. Cannell Productions Logo History *UPDATE*

[sectiona]

If you saw this closing, it means something good was just on TV.

[maxwestcomics]

I'm old enough to remember seeing this at the end of the shows Mr. Cannell wrote for - today's kids probably know it for being spoofed on the Simpsons and Family Guy.

[XXDodgerSoxxXX86]

does anyone notice his emmys

[LeroyTheHedgehog]

¿Que Stephen no se cansa los dedos de tanto escribir?

[ILuvJoeJonasSoMuch01]

fuck family guy

[votekyle3000]

collar poppin' at 1:23

[VigilanteAgumon]

At least add the Castle tribute.

[codename617]

@VigilanteAgumon the last clip was the clip used for castle. I think they just edited on castle for the tribute.

[codename617]

@codename617 I think might also have been for Silk Stalkings.

[Blue85828]

I feel sorta sad watching this; he's been dead a year but you kinda look forward to another one of his shows becoming a hit.

[dorourke105]

What no Family Guy parody or itchy and scratchy parody?

[FreshprinceWTS]

family guy brought me here

[Skull10]

The take at 1:25 is the one I remember the most.

IBM Selection - I remember my mother's well. I used to play on it and waste her ribbon all the time!

[jaconguy]

I feel Like a kid again... Ohh the memories, it gives me goose bumps... WOW

[bigaouetteify]

Oh My God Stephen J. Cannell Why You Wake Up God Heart Attack By Blood Inside Skin On RIP MMy Sad Christopher! Not Very Good!!

[BiteThis2007]

This still gets me to cry sometimes.

[Cyclops236]

What kind of station is Chiller?

[Skull10]

@Cyclops236 Horror/thrillers.

[Cyclops236]

@Skull10 Where is it from and is it available in America?

[Skull10]

@Cyclops236 It's available on Direct TV, Dish Network and many cable providers.

[Cyclops236]

@Skull10 The reason I ask if because I'm seeing videos from other countries like Sweden and such.

[Skull10]

@Cyclops236 Whatever the case, it's a US channel broadcast in the US.

[rfitzhen100]

Stephen J. Cannell RIP

[NewEggKid]

thumbs up if family guy send you here.

[wwe697]

classic tv , its was on the end of the A team

[MorsecodeZ]

That was really cool ... but if you feel like adding one more, Castle did a tribute using his signature paper toss and music.

'Castle's Tribute to Stephen J. Cannell' (won't let me post the link)

[ryumaru21]

IT aint a masterpiece unless you toss it behind your back , turns into a logo, and sings a Killer Guitar solo!

[Gothiczartan]

We should bring in the type writter and papers he can throw up in heaven.

[nicetryjason]

you can tell witch one was the 80s one.. flip collar.. I like how he gets older, more golden globe awards.. and he still throws all his papers.. how does he orginize that mess into such works of art?

[barulez]

He's the man of television of great shows such as the A-Team.

It's pity to see him gone and very sad as well.

Thank you, Stephen J. Cannell for all you done.

RIP, Old Friend and I shall miss you. GREAT VID!

[GoGoFiasco]

The "80's orange shirt with collar up" has to be my favorite! He really looked like he was having fun doing what he did so well.... I wish I could be so happy..... Thanks for the memories Mr. C.

[silvia6550]

cannell descanse en paz pobre,creo una gran serie como el equipo a y hasta en un espisodio de la 4º temporada sale haciendo un cameo ana obregon.xd

[BuhoLoco40]

This man was an icon. I didn't realize he came up with so many shows I liked.

[Cindylover1969]

The bells in the longer versions kind of remind me of the Revue logo, which is a nice (if probably unintended) shoutout to Universal where he got his start.

[Sharptooth100]

Stephen J Cannell must understand that pipe smoking is a health hazzard.

[themostrandomchick24]

@Sharptooth100 -That's not what killed him, though you're right, smoking a pipe might be harmful to one's health. Anyway, Cannell actually died from skin cancer.

[lilross2k6]

this was usually the best part of the show...but then again it was the 80's and i was a toddler so i couldn't comprehend much.

[actor2120]

awesome vid! we made a video just like this one! so weird!

[25phillycheesesteak]

OMG, he passed away THIS year, he DIED so young!! (69 yrs old)!!

[JonRahl]

I've no idea he passed till I watched the tribute on Castle. I grew up watching his production!

[authentic09]

the greatest logo EVER! RIP Stephen.

[singinglawnchair]

Good night, sweet prince. I threw a sheet of paper in your memory. =(

[Guillermoamartinez]

Definitivamente uno de mis logos favoritos, los otros son Cinergi y Carolco (Por la Musica de Goldsmith), este para mi es especial porque tiene muchos detalles de fondo para que el publico las note, la camiseta rosada (creo yo) es un detalle gracioso, lamentablemente cuando Canal 9 transmite Brigada A omite los creditos del final y por cable es inexistente en la programacion. No soy de escribir esto pero; Gracias por todos los programas que has realizado y por la trayectoria que sera recordada.

[ma55aracin9]

@Guillermoamartinez es verdad, hermano; nuestro amigo fue el principal responsable de tantas series exitosas (Los Magnificos, Renegado, Stingray y Baretta, entre otras); con su muerte, finaliza otro glorioso capitulo en la historia de la television estadunidense e intenacional.

HASTA SIEMPRE, "PROFESOR" CANNELL...QUE SU TRABAJO SE MANTENGA VIGENTE HASTA EL FIN DE LOS TIEMPOS

[ninelivecat]

Did Mike Post and Pete Carpenter write this music score ?

[now316]

R.I.P Mr.Cannell u will be missed

[dwalted]

Stephen J. Cannell. Thank you for blessing us with your genius. You are sorely missed. R.I.P.

[sydonabike]

He looks like he's about to crack up at the beginnings of a few of them.

[kSpittel]

Thanks for staring Northwood, eh...

[LPOSLA]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell... One of the greatest humbled producers in the history of television ever! The man knew television. Pure genius!!!

[rubber4532]

RIP stephen. such a huge part of my childhood in the 80's.

[1freckleface2]

They had his logo at the end of Castle's episode last night and it said

We'll miss you, Pal. I almost started crying!!

[Tigerman1138]

@1freckleface2 I saw that! I too thought it was so nice, sweet, and sad. I too almost teared up. We'll MISS YOU PAL

[YoshiAngemon]

Itchy and Scratchy, then Peter Griffin did versions of the logo.

[HawkfanMom1981]

@YoshiAngemon I loved Peter Griffin's version! It brought back memories of this one! I grew up watching this at the end of certain shows. Too bad they don't show it anymore.

[sagnier]

ah SJC... this ident epitomised the glamour of hollywood producers for me when i was a youngster. the pipe, the wood panelling, the feverish typing (allalakalklkalallalklkalklaal­a), the wall adorned with Basic Food Hygiene certificates, the shiny jacket... not sure about the orange polo shirt though.

RIP

[Juliaflo]

Those of you who think a scholarship should be established in Mr. Cannell's name, raise your hand.



[sydonabike]

@Juliaflo

You'd think more writers like that would.

Always wanted to see one in Wes Craven's name personally since he was an English professor.

[HawkfanMom1981]

@Juliaflo - I do!

[codename617]

@Juliaflo Thinking is overrated! I KNOW a scholarship should be established under Mr. Cannell's name. It is a desperate time where people would rather do everything electronically and shorten long words to mere three letters. With this scholarship, there just might be hope for literacy in all its forms. Except for scripted reality shows.

[Juliaflo]

@codename617 I totally second that. As much as I love using the computer, I still like to pick up an pen or pencil.

Here's wishing you a Happy New Year.

[JeterSwisherFan88]

Rest in peace, Stephen J. Cannell.

[whispers999]

thank you very much ! see you soon I LOVE YOU .

[BadNews88]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell

[Jason9811]

R.I.P Stephen, you'll never be forgotten.

[RickWolff]

Just had a funny thought. I'm typing on my MacBook. In frustration, I throw it across the room. Each half splits, making a W.

[retroguy1976]

one of the best closing logos ever

[Kttx0283]

RIP and Goodbye to Stephen thanks for the memories

[VSN411]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell (1941-2010) just almost there to our Stephen 40th birthday.

[AarHan3]

Died on my birthday, too. Sheesh. :^P

[ieshaparsons]

@AarHan3

ohhh

[bloodymeerkat78]

R.I.P. You will truly be missed.

[catbeast2007]

Stephen J. Cannell was one of the greatest Television producers ever. Stephen J. Cannell will be sadly missed. But also I nothing but agree with you there DLCOrganization.

[tvnutboy]

If you ever do an update, would it be possible to throw in some of the Parodies of the logo (Preferably the ones from "Family Guy" & "The Simpsons" w/Itchy & Scratchy).

[HeldInScorn]

The Commish and The Greatest American Hero are two of the most astonishing shows (in my opinion) ever! The Cannell/Kronish double team NEVER failed. RIP Stephen J.!

[texasmane2006]

R.I.P Mr Cannell. You are one of the best producers ever and My inspiration to learning to type

[WWE1119]

wow just heard he died...that's too bad. Besides A-Team I didn't know much of his work but it seems he made a lot of contributions...RIP

[EndureTemptation]

I wouldn't say this brings back memories, but there sure is some special feeling from childhood which is brought up whenever I see these logos. I remember myself anticipating this logo when episode was over. So it was important. The time was an ending of a day. That is the feeling of an ending of a day which comes when I watch these logos.

A-team Renegate were always shown after 9 p.m. and after a show it was time to go sleep.

[Kentpaul1986]

Listing to these tunes brings back some memories for me as a kid Stephen J Cannell R.I.P :(.

[jejeneo]

Thanks for all, mister Cannell

[Codycole80]

R.I.P

[MadScout]

We'll miss you, Mr. Cannell. The typewriter's silent now....

[Lightwolf333]

Thank you for every thing you have ever done Mr. Cannel

[dianablanton1984]

Mr. Cannell, you will be missed. :(

[kascnef82]

rest in peace, logo man.

[sungura2005]

RIP Stephen J. Cannell from your fans in Kenya. We enjoyed The A-Team, Hardcastle & McCormick, Renegade, Street Justice, The Commish, and 21 Jump Street while growing up in Kenya.

[art166wj]

Thanks for sharing this!

[SticK94400]

R.I.P !!

[TheComicfreak10]

R.I. P.

Steve Cannell

1941-2010

Thank You for "The A-Team"

[staragoraTV]

Cette info a été traitée par Staragora dans l'article : MORT DE STEPHEN J CANNELL, LE PAPA DES SéRIES CULTES

Stephen J Cannell est mort jeudi 30 septembre à l'âge de 69 ans.

Le producteur et scénariste est décédé dans sa maison de Pasadena (Californie). Il a succombé à un cancer de la peau contre lequel il luttait depuis des années.

Stephen J Cannell est le papa de nombreuses séries américaines, devenues...

[MirrorKnight]

RIP Stephen J. Cannell

[spin103]

I'm not one who usually becomes moved by a celebrity death, but this one really stung. R.I.P. Mr. Cannell. You created some of my favorite shows. But as shallow and mundane as this sounds, I'll always remember those logos. So, in memory of you, I shall throw a piece of paper up in the air!

~We love you Stephen!

[DLCOrganization]

Hey, don't sweat it, Spin. I never thought it would happen to me for a long time, but it happened to me today. I personally grieved for about 20 minutes or so. Cannell was an icon of television and an inspiration to me in particular as he had one of the most creative logos ever in TV history. He practically INVENTED the "vanity" logo (or RE-defined it, as it were). Stephen J. was the man, and I'll always remember "The Greatest American Hero" as the FIRST source of this classic logo. > DLC

[Veloxi]

We'll miss you, Mr. Cannell, but you will live on forever in your fantastically wonderful shows. Thank you for all of the entertainment.

[blackfighter78]

R.I.P. Thank you for everything....

[usa02]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell 1941-2010, We will all miss you!

[BoxerRJM52]

Just found out about the news about his recent passing. Rest in Peace Mr. Cannell! These end logos (especially the 1st few in the beginning) will always a part of my earliest memories.

[quasimondo1933]

Popped collars at 1:25? This man was truly ahead of his time.

[lilross2k6]

@quasimondo1933 lol...damn

[1BajaBandito]

I will forever associate these commercials with Mr. Cannell because they were at the end of my favorite 80's shows. RIP Mr. Cannell your were a one of a kind writer and producer.

[DLCOrganization]

These are called LOGOS, Bandito.

Not commercials.

> Professor DLC

[1BajaBandito]

@DLCOrganization Thank you for the clarification.

[quasimondo1933]

lol typewriters.

[MrBSergeant]

I just heard he has passed away. I'm sad to hear of his passing.

Thank you for The A-Team and your iconic production endcap, your place in broadcasting heaven is assured!

RIP

P.S. Was there an updated logo for the 2000s?

[DLCOrganization]

Hey, Johnny! At a time like this,

you may want to update this montage just

one more time. You forgot about the

Renegade IV Enterprises variant.

Fare thee well, Mr. Typewriter Man.

You were indeed a great inspiration!

Rest in peace, Big C.

> Professor DLC

[antster1983]

@DLCOrganization Prof, If he has it, he will upload it.

Yep, he's reunited up there with Hannibal himself, George Peppard. RIP Stephen :o(

[TheComicfreak10]

@DLCOrganization THATS A GREAT IDEA!

R.I.P. Typewriter Dude- We'll miss ya!

[RetroVideoFan]

R.I.P. Mr. Cannell

[tapthatt2012]

rip

[musicfreak1967]

R. I. P. - in Germany his shows were very successful, too.

[MrMagital]

May he rest in peace, you work will live on......

[urmo345]

He writes jibberish...lol

[masonTganes]

RIP

some of the best TV shows EVER made

[cleoo2010]

Even though your logos scared the hell out of me as a kid, it's sad to see you go. God rest your soul.

[Wrentastic]

If heaven exists, I like to picture Mr.Cannell up there playing fetch with Ubu.

[ohmanthisstinks]

@Wrentastic Me too.

@ cleoo2010: Same here, along with the music for me O_o. Definitely, he'll truly be missed... may he rest in peace :(.

[tvnutboy]

@Wrentastic Or feeding Mimsie the Cat (MTM)

[Tigerman1138]

@Wrentastic That was sweet! It actually made my eyes tear up. I'd picture it where he still gets to write...entertainment for those up there.

[Cyclops236]

@Wrentastic Why would you want that?

[badgonelyonnais]

sont bureau devient peu a peu un musée a trophée

[badgonelyonnais]

mdr; plus le temps passe et plus son bureau devient un musée à trophée

[krayzie11]

RIP....one of the best tv producers ever...

[TheFattHatt1943]

Lol, I bet he got really tired of doing this over and over again.

RIP

[saian8]

RIP

[Juliaflo]

In memoriam--Stephen J. Cannell: 1941-2010

It is my sad duty to inform my fellow Tubees that the talented Mr. Cannell passed away from complications of melanoma. He was 69.

R.I.P. Mr. Cannell

[scorpiofromhdpc]

RIP Stephen J. Cannell

[bobbyladd]

R.I.P.

[ObamalsAFailure]

after watching this a few times last night, I just noticed today that if you keep on watching, you can watch the awards and plaques stacking up behind him.

What a writer and producer. RIP

[CorporalPitts]

Very sad to hear about Cannell's passing. An inspiration from the late 1960's, to the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's and to his Crime Novel Passion in the 2000's. Forever be missed and always be remembered for his " Crime Buff " style ( February 5, 1941 - September 30, 2010 ) ~ R.I.P.

[CrazyLeafNinja5]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell, 1941-2010

He'll be missed.

[CrazyLeafNinja5]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell, 1941-2010

[tnawcwvictoria]

This man gave us Tenspeed and Brownshoe, The Greatest American Hero, The A-Team, The Commish, Hardcastle and McCormick, Wiseguy, Renegade, Silk Stalkings, Stingray, Riptide and of course, HUNTER

I know one thing is for certain

He will be missed by many, Mike Post, William Katt, Connie Selleca, Mr. T, Perry King, Joe Penny, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Holly Robinson Peete, Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Bruce Davison, Lauren Lane and many others

God Bless You Mr. Cannell and Thank You

May You R.I.P.

[MsGeek703]

The Logo community has hit the big time...the LA Times. RIP Mr. Cannell. The voice of a lot of awesome characters has been silenced.

[kanro77]

Nice tribute. I just learned that he passed away a couple of days ago. Rest in peace Mr. Cannell

[Juliaflo]

@kanro77 I just read about it this morning at breakfast. Sad news, indeed.



[DaringDarkwingDuck]

I'm glad that they eventually dropped the trumpet blare. It sounded like the musical accompaniment for a monster entering the room.

[atomofish]

OMG, I just learned that he died. 0_0

R.I.P.

May you rip that last page from your typewriter in heaven, Mr. Cannell. You will always be a TV legend.

[FlashMaster659]

@atomofish me too

[spin103]

Rip

[NinjaGhostScorpion]

Farewell to a producer of some damn fine television.

[CaptainBeyond72]

Bummer to hear that he died. Even his theme was cool. Watched so many of his creations religiously as a kid..

[kellyilla]

RIP

[areasevenpro]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell, one of the greatest minds in television history.

[MasonHellCat]

Rest In Peace Mr Cannell....rest in peace. The world would not be the same without the Greatest American Hero and the A-Team.

[TeshawnEdmonds]

May he RIP/PBUH 1941-2010

[ItsMeMarcusTee]

I suppose you all know Steve couldn't type a word. He wrote everything down by hand and, in later years, dictated it all. Great mind on that guy! Very creative. He'll be sorely missed.

[rsobka]

1:01 is the best one, r.i.p your shows rocked!

[DJKhrome]

R.I.P. Stephen J. You made & produced a lot of great shows in 3 decades! Thanks for entertaining us!

[DoctorPretorious616]

Rest in peace, Stephen Cannell; and thanks for all the TV memories.

[RetroGirl85]

RIP stephen j cannell :(

[TheBiggirl08]

Mr. Cannell. You were one of the greatest producers of all time. You will be greatly missed. R.I.P. 1941-2010

[YankeeGirl226]

RIP

[vorsdec]

Damn, RIP Stephen Cannell. If it wasn't for this guy, Johnny Depp wouldn't make it far in entertainment.

[AEMoreira81]

R.I.P. However, I think that a typewriter just might be buried with Stephen Cannell.

[astewart2005]

R.I.P.



[pod7178]

Classic....

I remember this so well!

[pod7178]

Classic....



[pod7178]

classic....



[DigitalKieran]

Damn, RIP Stephen Cannell, you made some epic shows over the years, there will enver be another of your like

[KittyLover1061994]

RIP Stephen J. Cannell

[ShortyLongstrokin]

R.I.P. Typewriter Guy.

[BladeGT]

The best ending music ever!!! RIP Stephen J. Cannell A TV Pioneer and Legend! 1941-2010

[mtprice1978]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell(1941-2010). May God Bless you!!

[alwayslost]

RIP Mr Cannell I I loved his shows!! TVLand should have a marathon of them!!

[sweetdenni]

R.I.P.

You made the most wonderful and memorable T.V. endings...even if they scared me as a child...

[IHS7]

I could watch this 4ever - RIP

[toddsmitts]

RIP.

(But what was up with the collar-up pink shirt?)

[authoress1]

@toddsmitts It was probably the 80s.:) RIP Mr.Cannell

[ImagesAR]

RIP

[syntaur]

RIP STEPHEN J CANNELL:(

[tall32guy]

RIP Stephen, and thanks for all the memories that you afforded me and many other kids growing up in the late 70's and throughout the 80's. :)

[tnawcwvictoria]

This man was a legend, Stephen J. Cannell is the TRUE King of Crime TV

William Katt, Robert Culp, Connie Selleca, George Peppard, Dirk Benedict, Perry King, Joe Penny, Mr. T, Ken Wahl, Jonathan Banks, Johnny Depp, Dustin Nguyen, Holly Robinson Peete, Nick Mancuso, Brian Keith, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Charles Hallahan and Bruce Davison are all stars thanks to Stephen

God Bless Him and Thank You for giving us some of THE Best Cop Shows on TV, may you Rest in Peace.

[tall32guy]

@tnawcwvictoria Yeah and I did not realize there were so many versions of this intro! I thought he'd used the same one throughout all the years! LOL Very cool. :)

[The1baddman]

Rest in Peace Mr Cannell ; thank you for all your great work.

[Renagade70]

Thank you for cranking the tv shows we loved. Blacksheep Squadron, A-Team, Rockford Files are just a few of many tv shows you wrote. We will miss you. But you left us a treasure trove of stories to watch. You will be missed. 8-(

[MedusaA]

R.I.P. Stephen J. Cannell -- very nice to see these logos all in one place. Thanks so much for posting.