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[Jubenhimer]

Before the era where Netflix and Disney+ ruled our lives, television networks would often create unique and interesting station IDs and shorts to give a distinct identity to their brand. These were often referred to as "bumpers" and they would play between shows or during commercial breaks. Bumpers were a key part of a channel's on-air brand package, showing what the network is about in a fun way. What were some of your favorite network bumpers and station IDs growing up?

For me, I was particularly fond of the Bumpers from both the 1999-2002 and 2002-2008 eras of the Sci-Fi Channel. You know, a time when the network didn't spell its name like an illiterate drunk? They were weird and kind of creeped me out as a kid.




I also really like the Cartoon Network City bumpers. It was such a cool way to tie all of the network's shows together.

 

[borborygmus]

I'm old.

 

[Jethalal]

The way they say 'JETIX' just like in the old Sega commercials. I loved this channel, had all the action cartoons growing up. Power Rangers, Pokemon, Beyblade, Spider-Man ,name it they got it.

 

[MastAndo]

I'm old, but not old enough to figure out why this is etched in my memory - it was used from the 80's to early 90's I think, but I don't even recall having HBO back then.

 

[borborygmus]

I thought this was hilarious when I was younger.

 

[MastAndo]

Damn, did not expect to be taking this trip down memory lane at this ungodly hour. Yeah, time for bed...

 

[Hudo]

I thought this was hilarious when I was younger.

I admit I chuckled.

 

[Dark Star]

Pretty much the only time I ever watched Disney Channel was during October. It was kind of cool back in the late 90's/early 2000's lol.

 

[jason10mm]

I'm old, but not old enough to figure out why this is etched in my memory - it was used from the 80's to early 90's I think, but I don't even recall having HBO back then.

Came for this. Why this isnt the HBOmax theme is beyond me.

 

[Gold_Loot]

I'm old.

Nonsense. Here’s my addition.

 

[greyshark]

I'm old.

I thought this was hilarious when I was younger.

Damn, did not expect to be taking this trip down memory lane at this ungodly hour. Yeah, time for bed...

I did not need to click those links to hear those bumpers in my head.

 

[UncleMeat]

I don't know if it's technically a "bumper" but the old NBA on NBC intro theme was hype.

 

[teezzy]

GOAT

So much better before AS became too hip for their own good.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

I miss bumpers. Those things are still stuck in my head after decades.

 

[West Texas CEO]

I don't know if it's technically a "bumper" but the old NBA on NBC intro theme was hype.

Ah man, the good ol' days..