Commercial Video (UK)

NOTE: This company has no connection whatsoever with Commercial Pictures.

Background
Commercial Video was an early 80s sports/educational video division of Thorn EMI Video.

(1981-1982)
Nicknames: "The Chubb Group's Slim Cousin"

Logo: On a black background, a green TV tube-shaped "C" draws into place. In the small space where the drawing stops, the letter "V" appears. "COMMERCIAL VIDEO" wipes-in below the whole thing.

FX/SFX: The drawing in of the C shape and wiping in of "COMMERCIAL VIDEO."

Music/Sounds: A synth-flute sounder.

Availability: Seen on many pre-cert releases from Thorn EMI.

Editor's Note: None.