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|GW295H219.png|8th Logo (''What's New?'' Variant) (1961-1970)
|GW295H219.png|8th Logo (''What's New?'' Variant) (1961-1970)
|National_Educational_Television_(1962).png|9th Logo (''Perspectives'' variant) (1962)
|National_Educational_Television_(1962).png|9th Logo (''Perspectives'' variant) (1962)
|NET1966.png|10th logo (November 1964-June 1967)
|NET1966.png|10th Logo (November 1964-June 1967)
|GW204H155.png|11th logo (June 1967-November? 1970)
|GW204H155.png|11th Logo (June 1967-November? 1970)
|5435c3408466309c171c5db90f7bedd4.png|12th logo (October 5, 1970-March 1972)
|5435c3408466309c171c5db90f7bedd4.png|12th Logo (October 5, 1970-March 1972)
|GW258H192.jpg|13th Logo (October 5, 1970-Early 1972)
|GW258H192.jpg|13th Logo (October 5, 1970-Early 1972)
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===1st Logo (1954-1955)===
===1st Logo (1954-1955)===
 
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'''Logo:''' We see the typewriter letters "{{Font|Courier|'''NET'''}}", each in a segmented rounded square, on a white map of the U.S. inside a black circle on a white background, with what looks like an antenna on the map. "{{Small|NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION}}" and "{{Small|EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AND RADIO CENTER}}" are shown above and below, respectively, in tiny print.
'''Logo:''' This logo consists of the typewriter letters "{{Font|Courier|'''NET'''}}", each in a segmented rounded square, on a white map of the U.S. inside a black circle on a white background, with what looks like an antenna on the map. "{{Small|NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION}}" and "{{Small|EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AND RADIO CENTER}}" are shown above and below, respectively, in tiny print.


'''Variant:''' On ''Parents and Dr. Spock'', a credit for WQED with the slogan "First in Community Television" below that is superimposed over the NET logo, then fades out.
'''Variant:''' On ''Parents and Dr. Spock'', a credit for WQED with the slogan "First in Community Television" below that is superimposed over the NET logo, then fades out.
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===3rd Logo (October 24, 1957-1959)===
===3rd Logo (October 24, 1957-1959)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}} background, we see a white circle with "'''NET'''" in the Futura Bold font written in black.
'''Logo:''' On a {{color
|gray|gray}} background, we see a white circle with "'''NET'''" in the Futura Bold font written in black.


'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
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===4th Logo (1958)===
===4th Logo (1958)===
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'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see multiple copies of "{{color|gray|'''ETV'''}}" in {{color|gray}}. In the middle, we see the text "'''NET'''" in white.
'''Logo:''' On a black background, we see multiple copies of "{{color
|gray|'''ETV'''}}" in {{color
|gray|gray}}. In the middle, we see the text "'''NET'''" in white.


'''Variant:''' An inverted variant exists.
'''Variant:''' An inverted variant exists.
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===5th Logo (1958)===
===5th Logo (1958)===
 
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===6th Logo (October 1959-November 20, 1960)===
===6th Logo (October 1959-November 20, 1960)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|gray}} background, we see an early version of the NET House logo, which is a black house with the letters "'''NET'''" inside in a wide font and an antenna on the roof. Unlike other house logos, the "T" isn't connected to the roof.
|gray|gray}} background, we see an early version of the NET House logo, which is a black house with the letters "'''NET'''" inside in a wide font and an antenna on the roof. Unlike other house logos, the "T" isn't connected to the roof.


'''Technique:''' None.
'''Technique:''' None.
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===8th Logo (''What's New?'' Variant) (1961-1970)===
===8th Logo (''What's New?'' Variant) (1961-1970)===
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'''Logo:'''


'''Opening Logo:''' On a {{color
*'''Opening:''' On a {{color|blue|blue}} cloth-like background, "'''NET'''" appears in big, bold letters, with "presents" underneath and sparkles appearing.
|blue|blue}} cloth-like background, "'''NET'''" appears in big, bold letters, with "presents" underneath and sparkles appearing.


'''Closing Logo:''' On a {{color
*'''Closing:''' On a {{color|peru|rough sepia}} background, three children appear marching backward, forming the words "{{color|navajowhite|'''{{Font|Courier|National Educational Television}}'''}}", all stacked on top of each other.
|peru|rough sepia}} background, three children appear marching backward, forming the words "{{color
|navajowhite|'''{{Font|Courier|National Educational Television}}'''}}", all stacked on top of each other.


'''Variant:''' This logo debuted in black and white.
'''Variant:''' This logo debuted in black and white.
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===9th Logo (''Perspectives'' variant) (1962)===
===9th Logo (''Perspectives'' variant) (1962)===
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'''Legacy:''' One of the few animated custom logos NET has had.
'''Legacy:''' One of the few animated custom logos NET has had.


===10th logo (November 1964-June 1967)===
===10th Logo (November 1964-June 1967)===
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'''Legacy:''' One of the most recognizable NET logos, only rivaling the 1960-1964 house logo and the latter house logo.
'''Legacy:''' One of the most recognizable NET logos, only rivaling the 1960-1964 house logo and the latter house logo.


===11th logo (June 1967-November? 1970)===
===11th Logo (June 1967-November? 1970)===
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GW209H150.jpg|''Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood'' variant 1
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GW206H155.jpg|''Mister Rogers' Neighbourhood'' variant 2
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'''Note:''' The first four images are the regular variants. The fifth image is a ''Black Journal'' variant. The sixth and seventh images are the ''Mister Rogers'' variants, and the last image is the copyright version.
'''Note:''' The first four images are the regular variants. The fifth image is a ''Black Journal'' variant. The sixth and seventh images are the ''Mister Rogers'' variants, and the last image is the copyright version.


'''Logo:''' First, the left section of the screen fills with {{color
'''Logo:''' First, the left section of the screen fills with {{color|red|red}} from the bottom, the middle section fills with {{color|#FFD900|yellow}} from the top, and the right section fills with {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} from the bottom. Each colored section flips to form the letters "'''{{color|red|N}}{{color|#FFD900|E}}{{color|dodgerblue|T}}'''" on a black background one by one. Then either one of two things would happen:
|red|red}} from the bottom, the middle section fills with {{color
* '''<u>1967-1968:</u>''' The text "{{color|dodgerblue|'''NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION'''}}" appears above the NET logo and morph into a line, which bends to form a gable roof with an aerial antenna on top, which is connected to the "{{color|dodgerblue|'''T'''}}". You can see the fourth logo for seeing about the style of this logo.
|#FFD900|yellow}} from the top, and the right section fills with {{color
* '''<u>1968-1970:</u>''' A {{color|dodgerblue|blue}} line is drawn above the letters, which bends to form the aforementioned gable roof with the aerial antenna on top (still connected to the "{{color|dodgerblue|'''T'''}}").
|dodgerblue|blue}} from the bottom. Each colored section flips to form the letters "'''{{color
|red|N}}{{color
|#FFD900|E}}{{color
|dodgerblue|T}}'''" on a black background one by one. Then either one of two things would happen:
* '''<u>1967-1968:</u>''' The text "{{color
|dodgerblue|'''NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION'''}}" appears above the NET logo and morph into a line, which bends to form a gable roof with an aerial antenna on top, which is connected to the "{{color
|dodgerblue|'''T'''}}". You can see the fourth logo for seeing about the style of this logo.
* '''<u>1968-1970:</u>''' A {{color
|dodgerblue|blue}} line is drawn above the letters, which bends to form the aforementioned gable roof with the aerial antenna on top (still connected to the "{{color
|dodgerblue|'''T'''}}").


'''Variants:'''  
'''Variants:'''  
* Both black and white and color versions exist for this logo.
* Both black and white and color versions exist for this logo.
* In early shows, the logo had lighter colors ("'''{{color
* In early shows, the logo had lighter colors ("'''{{color|orangered|N}}{{color|yellow|E}}{{color|deepskyblue|T}}'''"), likely due to film/tape deterioration.
|orangered|N}}{{color
|yellow|E}}{{color
|deepskyblue|T}}'''"), likely due to film/tape deterioration.
* On the first three seasons (1968-1970) of ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'', the NET logo was built into a building that was part of the toy neighborhood in the show’s opening and closing (it was in black on B&W broadcasts to stand out better). This feature remained in reruns until 1989. A copyright notice to “National Educational Television and Radio Center” continued to be used on the show through 1971.
* On the first three seasons (1968-1970) of ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'', the NET logo was built into a building that was part of the toy neighborhood in the show’s opening and closing (it was in black on B&W broadcasts to stand out better). This feature remained in reruns until 1989. A copyright notice to “National Educational Television and Radio Center” continued to be used on the show through 1971.
* The closing variant in ''Black Journal'' has the animation for the logo (during the part when the right section of the screen fills up with {{color
* The closing variant in ''Black Journal'' has the animation for the logo (during the part when the right section of the screen fills up with {{color|dodgerblue|blue}}) fade in a few seconds after the music begins.
|dodgerblue|blue}}) fade in a few seconds after the music begins.
* At the end of ''Black Journal'', an alternative closing variant can be seen after the regular closing logo. It is just the words "{{color|gray|NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION}}" in {{color|gray|gray}} stacked on top of each other on a black background. The ending result is quite similar to the first PBS logo.
* At the end of ''Black Journal'', an alternative closing variant can be seen after the regular closing logo. It is just the words "{{color
|gray|NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION}}" in {{color
|gray|gray}} stacked on top of each other on a black background. The ending result is quite similar to the first PBS logo.
* In ''The Warren Years'', a black version of the logo appears on a white background with a copyright notice below.
* In ''The Warren Years'', a black version of the logo appears on a white background with a copyright notice below.
* A still variant was used for special programming that preempted regularly scheduled shows.
* A still variant was used for special programming that preempted regularly scheduled shows.
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'''Legacy:''' This is by far the most well-known NET logo. With its mellotron fanfare, the announcer, the dark background, and the low audio and grainy film quality, it gained a reputation for frightening children who grew up with ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'' or ''Sesame Street''.
'''Legacy:''' This is by far the most well-known NET logo. With its mellotron fanfare, the announcer, the dark background, and the low audio and grainy film quality, it gained a reputation for frightening children who grew up with ''Mister Rogers' Neighborhood'' or ''Sesame Street''.


===12th logo (October 5, 1970-March 1972)===
===12th Logo (October 5, 1970-March 1972)===
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'''Logo:''' On a {{color
'''Logo:''' On a {{color|darkslateblue|dark purple}} background, several distorted white shapes spin around the center of the screen, which appears to be letters spinning and rolling around each other and larger copies made of lines forming around them. The letters then unwrap from each other. The copies also absorb themselves into the letters, revealing the word "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|net}}}}" in a Bauhaus 93-like font.
|darkslateblue|dark purple}} background, several distorted white shapes spin around the center of the screen, which appears to be letters spinning and rolling around each other and larger copies made of lines forming around them. The letters then unwrap from each other. The copies also absorb themselves into the letters, revealing the word "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|net}}}}" in a Bauhaus 93-like font.


'''Variants:'''  
'''Variants:'''  
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* A "Children’s Theatre” variant was seen on the 1971 TV movie ''The Boy and the Turtle''.
* A "Children’s Theatre” variant was seen on the 1971 TV movie ''The Boy and the Turtle''.
* A B&W variant also exists.
* A B&W variant also exists.
* Beginning on October 3, 1971, the logo was enhanced. It is now on an {{color
* Beginning on October 3, 1971, the logo was enhanced. It is now on an {{color|mediumblue|ultramarine}} background, the lines are now {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}, and the "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|{{color|orange|n}}}}}}" is {{color|orange|orange}}, the "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|{{color|#FFD900|e}}}}}}" is {{color|#FFD900|yellow}}, and the "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|{{color|limegreen|t}}}}}}" is {{color|limegreen|green}}. Additionally, it is also videotaped, the mass appears to zoom in, and the letters also appear to be thinner and spread a bit further out from each other.
|mediumblue|ultramarine}} background, the lines are now {{color
|#FFD900|yellow}}, and the "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|{{color
|orange|n}}}}}}" is {{color
|orange|orange}}, the "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|{{color
|#FFD900|e}}}}}}" is {{color
|#FFD900|yellow}}, and the "{{Font|Bauhaus 93|{{Big|{{color
|limegreen|t}}}}}}" is {{color
|limegreen|green}}. Additionally, it is also videotaped, the mass appears to zoom in, and the letters also appear to be thinner and spread a bit further out from each other.
* A variant exists of the ''Realities'' logo, in 16mm. It is currently unknown if there is any other variant that is in the format.
* A variant exists of the ''Realities'' logo, in 16mm. It is currently unknown if there is any other variant that is in the format.


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===13th Logo (October 5, 1970-Early 1972)===
===13th Logo (October 5, 1970-Early 1972)===
 
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'''Logo:''' Just an in-credit logo with either "NET PRESENTS" (opening) or "A PRODUCTION OF NET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION (Copyright year)" (closing).
'''Logo:''' Just an in-credit logo with either "NET PRESENTS" (opening) or "A PRODUCTION OF NET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION (Copyright year)" (closing).


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