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'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. Preserved on 1983-1985 ''Reading Rainbow'' tapes. This also appeared on pre-1987 episodes of ''The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour'', ''Jukebox Saturday Night'', season 1 episodes of ''The American Experience'', and ''Eyes on the Prize''.
'''Availability:''' Ultra rare. Preserved on 1983-1985 ''Reading Rainbow'' tapes. This also appeared on pre-1987 episodes of ''The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour'', ''Jukebox Saturday Night'', season 1 episodes of ''The American Experience'', and ''Eyes on the Prize''.
'''Legacy:''' The logo bears a striking resemblance to the Chuck Barris logo and would continue to go up all the way until 2002.


=== 5th Logo (October 1, 1984-November 29, 1987, September 1, 1991-July 1, 1992) ===
=== 5th Logo (October 1, 1984-November 29, 1987, September 1, 1991-July 1, 1992) ===
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* On 1989 episodes of ''Frontline'', the text is set in the Haettenschwelier font, just like the ''Degrassi Junior High'' episodes.
* On 1989 episodes of ''Frontline'', the text is set in the Haettenschwelier font, just like the ''Degrassi Junior High'' episodes.


'''Technique:''' The stars, and the occasional 90 degree rotation of the CPB circle from the left side of the screen; decent quality CGI. It is unknown, however, which graphics boutique created this (possibly R/Greenberg Associates, Rhythm & Hues, or Whitney/Demos Productions).
'''Technique:''' CGI. It is unknown which studio created this (possibly R/Greenberg Associates, Rhythm & Hues, or Whitney/Demos Productions).


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' Same as the 2nd logo, often with "...and by the (annual) financial support of viewers like you." or just simply "...and viewers like you.".
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' Same as the 2nd logo, often with "...and by the (annual) financial support of viewers like you." or just simply "...and viewers like you.".
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* On pledge drive programming such as ''The Internet Show'', ''The Judds' Farewell Concert'', and ''The Kennedy Center 25th Anniversary Celebration'', the "Viewers Like You" tag used a blurry, multi-colored background. This was also seen on the ''Sesame Street'' specials ''Elmo Saves Christmas'' and ''Elmopalooza''.
* On pledge drive programming such as ''The Internet Show'', ''The Judds' Farewell Concert'', and ''The Kennedy Center 25th Anniversary Celebration'', the "Viewers Like You" tag used a blurry, multi-colored background. This was also seen on the ''Sesame Street'' specials ''Elmo Saves Christmas'' and ''Elmopalooza''.


'''Technique:''' The lines and the circles sliding. Great animation by an unknown graphics boutique.
'''Technique:''' CGI by an unknown graphics boutique.


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' Same as the 6th logo. The voice-overs are the same as the first logo.
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' Same as the 6th logo. The voice-overs are the same as the first logo.
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* On early programs, "Viewers Like You" is styled differently, and is not followed by "Thank You".
* On early programs, "Viewers Like You" is styled differently, and is not followed by "Thank You".


'''Technique:''' The background.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:'''
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:'''
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* For voice-overs, an announcer either says, "This program is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting" or "and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting". This is often followed by the updated "viewers like you" and "thank you" spiel from the 7th logo.
* For voice-overs, an announcer either says, "This program is made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting" or "and by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting". This is often followed by the updated "viewers like you" and "thank you" spiel from the 7th logo.
   
   
'''Availability:''' Rare, probably the one of rarest of the CPB logos.
'''Availability:''' Rare, probably the rarest of the CPB logos.
* It may appear on PBS programs from 2000-2001 if your station has older prints. Also seen on a few PBS Home Video tapes of the era.
* It may appear on PBS programs from 2000-2001 if your station has older prints. Also seen on a few PBS Home Video tapes of the era.
* The early "Viewers Like You" variant can be seen on ''Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course'' (also its VHS release) and ''Fiesta in the Sky'' and appeared mainly on HDTV programming. It is unknown whether this appeared on the original DVD releases of ''Chihuly Over Venice'' and ''Over Ireland'' (the latter as part of [[PBS Distribution|PBS Home Video]]'s release of ''In Search of Ancient Ireland'').
* The early "Viewers Like You" variant can be seen on ''Digital TV: A Cringely Crash Course'' (also its VHS release) and ''Fiesta in the Sky'' and appeared mainly on HDTV programming. It is unknown whether this appeared on the original DVD releases of ''Chihuly Over Venice'' and ''Over Ireland'' (the latter as part of [[PBS Distribution|PBS Home Video]]'s release of ''In Search of Ancient Ireland'').
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* A alternate version of the RR variant exists, where instead it has the same animation as the normal variant.
* A alternate version of the RR variant exists, where instead it has the same animation as the normal variant.


'''Technique:''' The blue dots forming the CPB logo.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' The music consists of a futuristic synth tune as the dots appear, followed by a woodwind note as the CPB logo wipes in. This is followed by an updated version of the 1996 PBS logo's music, performed on brass. (This version is also used for the actual PBS logo on ''Beyond the Color Line''.) The voiceovers are the same as the 7th logo.
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' The music consists of a futuristic synth tune as the dots appear, followed by a woodwind note as the CPB logo wipes in. This is followed by an updated version of the 1996 PBS logo's music, performed on brass. (This version is also used for the actual PBS logo on ''Beyond the Color Line''.) The voiceovers are the same as the 7th logo.
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* Sometimes, the company name is shown. This was seen on ''The National Parks: America's Best Idea'', ''Independent Lens'', and later episodes of ''American Experience'', among other programs.
* Sometimes, the company name is shown. This was seen on ''The National Parks: America's Best Idea'', ''Independent Lens'', and later episodes of ''American Experience'', among other programs.


'''Technique:''' The wiping in of the CPB logo.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' Several variations of the 2002 PBS logo's music have been used so far. The voiceover is the same as the 8th logo.
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' Several variations of the 2002 PBS logo's music have been used so far. The voiceover is the same as the 8th logo.
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* On occasion, the original variant has been shown against a black background.
* On occasion, the original variant has been shown against a black background.


'''Technique:''' The wiping in of the CPB logo.
'''Technique:''' 2D animation.


'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' A variation of the 2009 PBS logo's music. The voiceover is the same as in the previous logo.
'''Music/Sounds/Voice-over:''' A variation of the 2009 PBS logo's music. The voiceover is the same as in the previous logo.
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