ABC 7 Denver 1562 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Yup...they did it after early prime. Around 1994/1995 just before they switched to the 1996-2013 logo. Nice to see the original Group W '5' back. The new GM, Bruno Cohen, was the News Director there in the 80s. At that time they started emphasizing 'KPIX' in the logo, though still called it Eyewitness News. This move has his fingerprints on it. What do you mean "back"? According to logo.wikia the Group W '5' has been in place since 1970 something. And I haven't seen it go anywhere! I mean, it slightly better, but almost identical. On a side note, I might want to drop the K from 'KPIX' and just call it 'PIX 5'. What, is Tribune going to sue? Opposite coast people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1945 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 What do you mean "back"? According to logo.wikia the Group W '5' has been in place since 1970 something. And I haven't seen it go anywhere! I mean, it slightly better, but almost identical. On a side note, I might want to drop the K from 'KPIX' and just call it 'PIX 5'. What, is Tribune going to sue? Opposite coast people! He's talking about the original "5" design, which is more authentic than the one they use for over 16 years. I would love for them to blow up the full Group W Typeface, and send the "1" & "3" to WJZ so they can finally bring back the authenticity of the 13 logo. Not that retraced logo they're using now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboy247 42 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 He's talking about the original "5" design, which is more authentic than the one they use for over 16 years. I would love to them to blow up the full Group W Typeface, and send the "1" & "3" to WJZ so they can finally bring back the authenticity of the 13 logo. Not that retraced logo they're using now. I totally agree with what you said about WJZ's logo. I think they should've kept the original logo rather than switch to that retraced piece of crap in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboy247 42 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 I totally agree with what you said about WJZ, their retraced logo is nothing more than a piece of crap. They should've just kept the original one in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboy247 42 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Can somebody please delete the duplicate post above? I hate it when I mess up like that. :bang: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4225 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 He's talking about the original "5" design, which is more authentic than the one they use for over 16 years. I would love to them to blow up the full Group W Typeface, and send the "1" & "3" to WJZ so they can finally bring back the authenticity of the 13 logo. Not that retraced logo they're using now. That retraced "5" looks an awful lot like the crappy Anklepants font. I hadn't realized that WJZ's current "13" is a retracing of the original. But I don't know how they can revert without changing the graphics... and there's only ONE way they can go in that regard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismilton95 1 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! KDKA-TV needs to follow KPIX's lead with the logo design, NOW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1562 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 !!!!!!!!!!! KDKA-TV needs to follow KPIX's lead with the logo design, NOW!!! I don't quite understand. Does the Group W font represent a better time in ratings? Or is it just nostalgia? Personally, while I think the font is very unique looking, It does not seem to fall inline at all with the CBS look. And frankly, it is kind of out dated. I like it, but I don't think going retro is the best idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismilton95 1 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I don't quite understand. Does the Group W font represent a better time in ratings? Or is it just nostalgia? Personally, while I think the font is very unique looking, It does not seem to fall inline at all with the CBS look. And frankly, it is kind of out dated. I like it, but I don't think going retro is the best idea. In terms of ratings, not really, as KDKA was and still is the #1 station in Pittsburgh, but it also has some nostalgia. KDKA dropped the font in 2003. Considering KDKA was the home of Group W, they deserve to continue using the Westinghouse font at least for the "2". Their current logo just looks so bland and boring, especially compared to the logos used on WTAE and WPXI, which are unique as well. Bringing back the classic font would make the logo stand out a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knn3144 9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 The "KPIX" text looks utterly similar to WPIX's "PIX" text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismilton95 1 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 The "KPIX" text looks utterly similar to WPIX's "PIX" text. Yep, looks like the same font. I thought at first it was the Eurostyle font that KD uses, but it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knn3144 9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 "KPIX is the 'PIX of the west, and WPIX is the 'PIX of the east." Author: SamUnreel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismilton95 1 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 KPIX is the 'PIX of the west, and WPIX is the 'PIX of the east. I'd fall off my chair if they started calling themselves "PIX5", like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knn3144 9 Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 that would be hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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