The Logo Corner: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Films, Inc. (Episode 2) [PART 1 of 3]

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Welcome to Episode 2 of the Logo Corner. And what a behemoth of an episode it is.

This episode revolves around everyone's favorite movie lion, Leo, and his participation in the logo of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Films, Inc.

Because Sony Vegas kept quitting in the middle of rendering this monster, I had to split the video in three parts. That also means there's no "Cutoff Point" screen, so the videos may end awkwardly. I apologize for that, but I'd rather a chopped series of videos than ones that do not render properly.

In addition, I make several errors in this series of videos. I mention how George (the sixth MGM lion) debuted in 1956, though while the text shows that, I say he comes into the logo in 1953, which is not true.

I blame society.

This is part 1 of the episode. Hope you enjoy. Thanks for watching this quirky series. Hopefully I'll be able to make some more episodes! Thank you for watching and please comment.

Sources:
http://www.mgm.com/#/about/mgm-history
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro-Go...
http://www.seeing-stars.com/Studios/M...
http://www.closinglogos.com/page/Metr...

The CLG Wiki page cites the YouTube videos that feature the logo identities.

As for the other variants:
Richard Williams Pink Panther MGM Logo Parody -    • Richard Williams Studio Pink Panther logo  
Several MTM Logos -    • Видео  
MGM North by Northwest Variant (1959) -    • NORTH BY NORTHWEST ♪♫ TITLE SEQUENCE  
MGM The Fearless Vampire Killers Variant (1967) -    • Title credits from the Fearless Vampire Ki...  
Wizard of Oz VHS Intro that Features MGM/UA Home Video Logo and Jackie Variant -    • Видео  
MGM Strange Brew Variant (1983) -    • Opening To Strange Brew 2000 VHS