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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
:*On the TV movie ''Destination Space'', the text "<span style="font-family:'Times-New-Roman';">''In Association with the''</span>" is seen first. Then the text would fade-out and the rest of the animation takes place.
*On the TV movie ''Destination Space'', the text "<span style="font-family:'Times-New-Roman';">''In Association with the''</span>" is seen first. Then the text would fade-out and the rest of the animation takes place.
:*Sometimes, the pupil remains open for a longer time than normal.
*Sometimes, the pupil remains open for a longer time than normal.
:*On the TV special ''Stars in the Eye'', after the pupil closes, the word "'''''Presents'''''" appears with superimposed footage of fireworks behind it, which transitions into the intro.
*On the TV special ''Stars in the Eye'', after the pupil closes, the word "'''''Presents'''''" appears with superimposed footage of fireworks behind it, which transitions into the intro.
:*There exists a color variant, with the background being an off-white color and the Eyemark and shutter being a shade of brown.
*There exists a color variant, with the background being an off-white color and the Eyemark and shutter being a shade of brown.


'''FX/SFX:''' The zooming-in of the Eyemark, the eye pupil opening and closing.
'''FX/SFX:''' The zooming-in of the Eyemark, the eye pupil opening and closing.
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'''Availability:''' Common.
'''Availability:''' Common.
:*This logo appeared on ''Perry Mason'', ''Gunsmoke'', and ''Rawhide'', among other shows.
*This logo appeared on ''Perry Mason'', ''Gunsmoke'', and ''Rawhide'', among other shows.
:*It is intact on every show released on DVD that CBS produced during this period (except for ''The Honeymooners'', as the prints were sourced from syndication airings of the show).
*It is intact on every show released on DVD that CBS produced during this period (except for ''The Honeymooners'', as the prints were sourced from syndication airings of the show).
:*This is also seen on some newer TV prints of ''Perry Mason'', ''Rawhide'', and pre-fall 1965 episodes of ''The Andy Griffith Show'', which started in early 2009, followed by the silent 2003 Paramount Domestic Television logo on said show, and on more than one occasion, the CBS Television Distribution logo.
*This is also seen on some newer TV prints of ''Perry Mason'', ''Rawhide'', and pre-fall 1965 episodes of ''The Andy Griffith Show'', which started in early 2009, followed by the silent 2003 Paramount Domestic Television logo on said show, and on more than one occasion, the CBS Television Distribution logo.
:*This logo also inexplicably made a surprise appearance following the 1966 [[20th Century Fox Television]] logo on the recent S2 Blu-ray of ''Lost in Space'', which is odd considering the latter series aired in color by 1966.
*This logo also inexplicably made a surprise appearance following the 1966 [[20th Century Fox Television]] logo on the recent S2 Blu-ray of ''Lost in Space'', which is odd considering the latter series aired in color by 1966.


'''Editor's Note:''' This is some exceptional animation for 1952, and remains a classic logo by logo enthusiasts and TV fans alike.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is some exceptional animation for 1952, and remains a classic logo by logo enthusiasts and TV fans alike.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
:*Sometimes, there would be no Eyemark at all.
*Sometimes, there would be no Eyemark at all.
:*1959-1962: The text would appear on a Eyemark wallpaper background.
*1959-1962: The text would appear on a Eyemark wallpaper background.
:*1962-1965: The text would appear on a gray background with the N.A.B. "Seal of Good Practice" or "Television Code" logo.
*1962-1965: The text would appear on a gray background with the N.A.B. "Seal of Good Practice" or "Television Code" logo.
:*1962-1964: On early seasons of ''Petticoat Junction'' and ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', the "IAW" variant fades after the 1961 Filmways logo.
*1962-1964: On early seasons of ''Petticoat Junction'' and ''The Beverly Hillbillies'', the "IAW" variant fades after the 1961 Filmways logo.
:*1962-1966: Appeared in grayscale.
*1962-1966: Appeared in grayscale.
:*1963-1975: The text would appear on a blue background with a black CBS Eyemark at the lower left corner. Additional text "FILMED AT CBS STUDIO CENTER, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA" would be seen alongside the Eyemark.
*1963-1975: The text would appear on a blue background with a black CBS Eyemark at the lower left corner. Additional text "FILMED AT CBS STUDIO CENTER, STUDIO CITY, CALIFORNIA" would be seen alongside the Eyemark.
:*1964-1965: The notice is shown on the lower right-hand corner on the Filmways logo.
*1964-1965: The notice is shown on the lower right-hand corner on the Filmways logo.
:*1965-1969: On ''The Wild Wild West'', there is an additional in-credit name for Michael Garrison on a grayscale background (season 1 only), blue background (subsequent seasons) reading "A MICHAEL GARRISON PRODUCTION" before that logo faded to the "IAW THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK PRODUCTION" logo.
*1965-1969: On ''The Wild Wild West'', there is an additional in-credit name for Michael Garrison on a grayscale background (season 1 only), blue background (subsequent seasons) reading "A MICHAEL GARRISON PRODUCTION" before that logo faded to the "IAW THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK PRODUCTION" logo.
:*1968-1970: On shows from [[Talent Associates]], the Eyemark appears at the center, sandwiched between the respective in-credit text.
*1968-1970: On shows from [[Talent Associates]], the Eyemark appears at the center, sandwiched between the respective in-credit text.
:*1978-1980: The text is referred to as "A CBS Entertainment Production". Apparently, ''Five-O'' was a CBS Entertainment Production in its next-to-last season, as well as its last season.
*1978-1980: The text is referred to as "A CBS Entertainment Production". Apparently, ''Five-O'' was a CBS Entertainment Production in its next-to-last season, as well as its last season.
:*From season 8 through to the end of the original ''Hawaii Five-O'', after the CBS Television Network/"Filmed Entirely On Location in Hawaii" card, there was an extra card that said "Developed by Leonard Freeman Productions." This was also included with the CBS Entertainment card of the final two seasons.
*From season 8 through to the end of the original ''Hawaii Five-O'', after the CBS Television Network/"Filmed Entirely On Location in Hawaii" card, there was an extra card that said "Developed by Leonard Freeman Productions." This was also included with the CBS Entertainment card of the final two seasons.
:*The Eyemark would either be black or white.
*The Eyemark would either be black or white.
:*On some episodes of ''My Three Sons'', this logo is sometimes seen in a completely different font.
*On some episodes of ''My Three Sons'', this logo is sometimes seen in a completely different font.
:*On the 1978 TV movie ''Like Mom, Like Me'', it would read "A CBS Television Production".
*On the 1978 TV movie ''Like Mom, Like Me'', it would read "A CBS Television Production".
:*On the [[Dr. Seuss Enterprises|Dr. Seuss]] TV specials from 1971-1975, such as ''The Cat in the Hat'', the logo is just text, in this format:
*On the [[Dr. Seuss Enterprises|Dr. Seuss]] TV specials from 1971-1975, such as ''The Cat in the Hat'', the logo is just text, in this format:




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'''Availability:''' Common.
'''Availability:''' Common.
:*It appears on ''The Twilight Zone'', ''Perry Mason'', ''Rawhide'', ''Gunsmoke'', ''Get Smart'', ''Gilligan's Island'', the original ''Hawaii Five-O'', and ''Have Gun, Will Travel'', among other key shows.
*It appears on ''The Twilight Zone'', ''Perry Mason'', ''Rawhide'', ''Gunsmoke'', ''Get Smart'', ''Gilligan's Island'', the original ''Hawaii Five-O'', and ''Have Gun, Will Travel'', among other key shows.
:*This was also seen on ''The Wild Wild West'', as well as the 1965-1972 episodes of ''My Three Sons''.
*This was also seen on ''The Wild Wild West'', as well as the 1965-1972 episodes of ''My Three Sons''.
:*The [[Filmways Television|Filmways]] shared version appears on 1962-1965 episodes of ''The Beverly Hillbillies''.
*The [[Filmways Television|Filmways]] shared version appears on 1962-1965 episodes of ''The Beverly Hillbillies''.
:*Its last use was on the 1985 TV movie ''Brotherly Love''.
*Its last use was on the 1985 TV movie ''Brotherly Love''.




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'''Availability:''' Extremely rare.
'''Availability:''' Extremely rare.
:*It appears on Columbia House releases of ''I Love Lucy: The Collector's Edition'' on VHS.
*It appears on Columbia House releases of ''I Love Lucy: The Collector's Edition'' on VHS.
:*Strangely, on some copies, the "closing variant" appears at the start, and the opening variant appears at the end.
*Strangely, on some copies, the "closing variant" appears at the start, and the opening variant appears at the end.


'''Editor's Note:''' Pretty good animation in 1983, since it's basically the same as the film division's logo of the era.
'''Editor's Note:''' Pretty good animation in 1983, since it's basically the same as the film division's logo of the era.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
:*Sometimes, the logo is shown on an all-white, gray, or blue background, with the letters smaller and on the bottom of the screen.
*Sometimes, the logo is shown on an all-white, gray, or blue background, with the letters smaller and on the bottom of the screen.
:*The logo is sometimes superimposed or scrolling in the end credits.
*The logo is sometimes superimposed or scrolling in the end credits.
:*The text "'''A Production of'''" would sometimes appear above.
*The text "'''A Production of'''" would sometimes appear above.
:*Sometimes, there is a copyright stamp underneath the logo.
*Sometimes, there is a copyright stamp underneath the logo.
:*Sometimes, the text "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears below the logo, ''The Honeymooners Reunion Special'' had the IAW text type in.
*Sometimes, the text "IN ASSOCIATION WITH" appears below the logo, ''The Honeymooners Reunion Special'' had the IAW text type in.


'''FX/SFX:''' None. The IAW byline typing in on ''The Honeymooners Reunion Special''.
'''FX/SFX:''' None. The IAW byline typing in on ''The Honeymooners Reunion Special''.
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'''Availability:''' Rare.
'''Availability:''' Rare.
:*This is seen on the first three seasons of ''Rescue 911'', the first season of ''Evening Shade'' (Antenna TV airings retained this but DVDs remove this logo and plaster with the CBS Television Distribution logo), the first two seasons of ''The (New) Twilight Zone'' (MeTV and former Chiller airings retained this with the CBS Television Distribution logo following soon after), the 1987 TV movie ''Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge'', the 1990 film ''Gunsmoke: The Last Apache'', and the 1992 film ''Gunsmoke: To the Last Man''.
*This is seen on the first three seasons of ''Rescue 911'', the first season of ''Evening Shade'' (Antenna TV airings retained this but DVDs remove this logo and plaster with the CBS Television Distribution logo), the first two seasons of ''The (New) Twilight Zone'' (MeTV and former Chiller airings retained this with the CBS Television Distribution logo following soon after), the 1987 TV movie ''Gunsmoke: Return to Dodge'', the 1990 film ''Gunsmoke: The Last Apache'', and the 1992 film ''Gunsmoke: To the Last Man''.
:*It was also seen on several television specials like ''I Love Lucy: The Very First Show!'', the short-lived talk show ''The Pat Sajak Show'' from 1989-90, as well as some TV movies from this time.
*It was also seen on several television specials like ''I Love Lucy: The Very First Show!'', the short-lived talk show ''The Pat Sajak Show'' from 1989-90, as well as some TV movies from this time.
:*The in-credit version appeared on the pilot of the short-lived game show ''The Hollywood Game''.
*The in-credit version appeared on the pilot of the short-lived game show ''The Hollywood Game''.
:*It made its debut on ''CBS Storybreak'', and didn't make full use until the 1985-86 season.
*It made its debut on ''CBS Storybreak'', and didn't make full use until the 1985-86 season.


'''Editor's Note:''' The design of the logo is neat, but nothing else beyond that.
'''Editor's Note:''' The design of the logo is neat, but nothing else beyond that.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
:*There is a superimposed variant of this logo that has appeared on some shows.
*There is a superimposed variant of this logo that has appeared on some shows.
:*A short version exists, where it starts at where the CBS eye moves up.
*A short version exists, where it starts at where the CBS eye moves up.
:*On the 1992 ''Guiding Light Primetime Special'', the logo is a still image against a black background.
*On the 1992 ''Guiding Light Primetime Special'', the logo is a still image against a black background.
:*There is a still version.
*There is a still version.
:*There is a variant that has the byline A PRODUCTION OF CBS BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL OF CANADA LTD.
*There is a variant that has the byline A PRODUCTION OF CBS BROADCAST INTERNATIONAL OF CANADA LTD.


'''FX/SFX:''' The CGI animation.
'''FX/SFX:''' The CGI animation.


'''Music/Sounds:'''
'''Music/Sounds:'''
:*A 3-note re-orchestration of the 1959 CBS Television fanfare, the end theme, or, most commonly, silence. The short version uses the last note being longer.
*A 3-note re-orchestration of the 1959 CBS Television fanfare, the end theme, or, most commonly, silence. The short version uses the last note being longer.
:*There is also a longer version, where we hear a synth harp at the beginning, then it leads to the normal version.
*There is also a longer version, where we hear a synth harp at the beginning, then it leads to the normal version.
:*Starting in 1994, a generic theme is used due to split screen credits.
*Starting in 1994, a generic theme is used due to split screen credits.


'''Availability:''' Fairly common.
'''Availability:''' Fairly common.
:*It's seen on post-season 2 episodes of ''Evening Shade'', pre-1995 episodes of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'', ''CBS Soap Break'', and ''Rescue 911'' (except for the first, second, third, and final seasons), among others.
*It's seen on post-season 2 episodes of ''Evening Shade'', pre-1995 episodes of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'', ''CBS Soap Break'', and ''Rescue 911'' (except for the first, second, third, and final seasons), among others.
:*It still appears on DVD prints of the first two seasons of ''Walker, Texas Ranger'', the first three seasons of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'', and the final two ''Gunsmoke'' TV movies: ''The Long Ride'' (1993), and ''One Man's Justice'' (1994), as well as the 1st season of ''Touched By An Angel''. However, the DVDs of the 1st 2 seasons of ''Caroline in the City'', and the second season of ''Dave's World'' both plaster this logo with the CBS Television Distribution logo.
*It still appears on DVD prints of the first two seasons of ''Walker, Texas Ranger'', the first three seasons of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'', and the final two ''Gunsmoke'' TV movies: ''The Long Ride'' (1993), and ''One Man's Justice'' (1994), as well as the 1st season of ''Touched By An Angel''. However, the DVDs of the 1st 2 seasons of ''Caroline in the City'', and the second season of ''Dave's World'' both plaster this logo with the CBS Television Distribution logo.
:*The in-credit version appeared on the short-lived game show ''The Hollywood Game''.
*The in-credit version appeared on the short-lived game show ''The Hollywood Game''.
:*It was also seen at the end of the [[Family Home Entertainment]] and [[Golden Books Family Entertainment]] VHS releases of ''Frosty Returns'' (however, it is plastered by the 9th logo on current CBS airings and the Classic Media logo on the ''Frosty The Snowman'' DVD in which this special is included), and made its final appearance in the 1996 TV movie ''Dead Man's Island'' while it made its debut on ''P.S. I Luv U''.
*It was also seen at the end of the [[Family Home Entertainment]] and [[Golden Books Family Entertainment]] VHS releases of ''Frosty Returns'' (however, it is plastered by the 9th logo on current CBS airings and the Classic Media logo on the ''Frosty The Snowman'' DVD in which this special is included), and made its final appearance in the 1996 TV movie ''Dead Man's Island'' while it made its debut on ''P.S. I Luv U''.


'''Editor's Note:''' The logo features some nice CGI from the early '90s (and not the late '80s, despite what some have claimed).
'''Editor's Note:''' The logo features some nice CGI from the early '90s (and not the late '80s, despite what some have claimed).
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
:*It appeared on such shows like seasons 3 & 4 of ''Walker, Texas Ranger''; the first 2 seasons of ''Caroline in the City'', the final season of ''Rescue 911'', the first season of ''Early Edition'', post-1995 episodes of ''Dave's World'', ''Moloney'', and even the first season of ''Kids Say The Darndest Things''. Also seen on seasons 4 and 5 of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'', and the first seasons of ''Promised Land'' and ''Early Edition''.
*It appeared on such shows like seasons 3 & 4 of ''Walker, Texas Ranger''; the first 2 seasons of ''Caroline in the City'', the final season of ''Rescue 911'', the first season of ''Early Edition'', post-1995 episodes of ''Dave's World'', ''Moloney'', and even the first season of ''Kids Say The Darndest Things''. Also seen on seasons 4 and 5 of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'', and the first seasons of ''Promised Land'' and ''Early Edition''.
:*However, this logo was plastered by the CBS Television Distribution logo on most current prints of ''Early Edition'' including the DVD and Start TV airings, and on the DVD's of the 1st 2 seasons of ''Caroline in the City'', and by the CBS Paramount Network Television "Wallpaper" logo on ''Walker, Texas Ranger: The Complete Third Season'' on DVD.
*However, this logo was plastered by the CBS Television Distribution logo on most current prints of ''Early Edition'' including the DVD and Start TV airings, and on the DVD's of the 1st 2 seasons of ''Caroline in the City'', and by the CBS Paramount Network Television "Wallpaper" logo on ''Walker, Texas Ranger: The Complete Third Season'' on DVD.


'''Editor's Note:''' Another fine logo from CBS, especially a treat for those who remember CBS's look from 1995-96.
'''Editor's Note:''' Another fine logo from CBS, especially a treat for those who remember CBS's look from 1995-96.
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'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
:*On ''Kids Say the Darndest Things'' and the short-lived series ''Now & Again'', there's a mysterious synth sounder, on the later show, this theme would trail into the 1995 Paramount Domestic Television logo.
*On ''Kids Say the Darndest Things'' and the short-lived series ''Now & Again'', there's a mysterious synth sounder, on the later show, this theme would trail into the 1995 Paramount Domestic Television logo.
:*On ''Listen Up!'', it plastered over the [[Fox Television Studios]] logo, but keeps its music (the abridged version) intact.
*On ''Listen Up!'', it plastered over the [[Fox Television Studios]] logo, but keeps its music (the abridged version) intact.
:*Since 2008, we hear a light orchestral sounder, played by low strings, low horns and a piano with a bang of a timpani and a clash of cymbals. It sounds like the old CBS jingle a bit.
*Since 2008, we hear a light orchestral sounder, played by low strings, low horns and a piano with a bang of a timpani and a clash of cymbals. It sounds like the old CBS jingle a bit.
:*A short version of the 2008 theme exists, where we begin a split-second before the cymbals end.
*A short version of the 2008 theme exists, where we begin a split-second before the cymbals end.
:*On ''The Beautiful Life: TBL'', the shortened CBS Paramount Television jingle is heard.
*On ''The Beautiful Life: TBL'', the shortened CBS Paramount Television jingle is heard.
:*On Russian TV prints of ''Early Edition'', this logo is short and almost still with the ending theme playing over it. On one episode, a bad plaster job resulted in this logo having the music for [[Columbia TriStar Television]].
*On Russian TV prints of ''Early Edition'', this logo is short and almost still with the ending theme playing over it. On one episode, a bad plaster job resulted in this logo having the music for [[Columbia TriStar Television]].
:*CBS, NBC and The CW airings used their generic themes.
*CBS, NBC and The CW airings used their generic themes.
:*On most episodes of ''Family Law'', the scream from the preceding [[Paul Haggis Productions]] logo would extend onto this logo.
*On most episodes of ''Family Law'', the scream from the preceding [[Paul Haggis Productions]] logo would extend onto this logo.


'''Availability:''' Common.
'''Availability:''' Common.
:*It's seen on ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' seasons 5-8, ''The District'', ''Still Standing'', ''Yes, Dear'' until 2006, ''The King of Queens'' until 2007, the final season of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'' (and the two TV movies that followed it), the last few seasons of ''Promised Land'', ''Kids Say the Darndest Things'', and the ''CSI'' franchise, among others. This was used until summer 2006 when this logo was replaced by the CBS Paramount Network Television logo.
*It's seen on ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' seasons 5-8, ''The District'', ''Still Standing'', ''Yes, Dear'' until 2006, ''The King of Queens'' until 2007, the final season of ''Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman'' (and the two TV movies that followed it), the last few seasons of ''Promised Land'', ''Kids Say the Darndest Things'', and the ''CSI'' franchise, among others. This was used until summer 2006 when this logo was replaced by the CBS Paramount Network Television logo.
:*The logo is not plastered over on syndicated reruns of shows except on season 5 of ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' on DVD and ''Early Edition'' reruns on GMC (now Up) and DVD releases.
*The logo is not plastered over on syndicated reruns of shows except on season 5 of ''Walker, Texas Ranger'' on DVD and ''Early Edition'' reruns on GMC (now Up) and DVD releases.
:*Recently, this logo was spotted on ''90210'' on The CW, S2 episodes of ''The Cleaner'', and the short-lived ''Melrose Place'' revival, although the new show's pilot episode ended with the CBS Television Studios logo on the CW airing. This logo was also seen on the first 2 seasons of CBS's current revival of ''Hawaii Five-O'' and ''Blue Bloods''. Beginning with the third season, the CBS Television Studios logo appears on both shows.
*Recently, this logo was spotted on ''90210'' on The CW, S2 episodes of ''The Cleaner'', and the short-lived ''Melrose Place'' revival, although the new show's pilot episode ended with the CBS Television Studios logo on the CW airing. This logo was also seen on the first 2 seasons of CBS's current revival of ''Hawaii Five-O'' and ''Blue Bloods''. Beginning with the third season, the CBS Television Studios logo appears on both shows.
:*From March 2015 to March 2016, the logo was brought back on ''CSI: Cyber''. It's also surprisingly re-appeared on the ''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'' since 2017.
*From March 2015 to March 2016, the logo was brought back on ''CSI: Cyber''. It's also surprisingly re-appeared on the ''Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade'' since 2017.
:*It also appeared on original prints of season one episodes of ''Rescue Heroes'' and season three episodes of ''Tales from the Cryptkeeper'', but current prints remove this logo. It can also be seen on later seasons of ''Touched By An Angel'' on Me-TV and Start TV airings.
*It also appeared on original prints of season one episodes of ''Rescue Heroes'' and season three episodes of ''Tales from the Cryptkeeper'', but current prints remove this logo. It can also be seen on later seasons of ''Touched By An Angel'' on Me-TV and Start TV airings.


'''Editor's Note:''' This is a clean logo, with simple, but effective CGI that still holds up over 22 years later. That it's been brought back numerous times is a testament to how well it's held up.
'''Editor's Note:''' This is a clean logo, with simple, but effective CGI that still holds up over 22 years later. That it's been brought back numerous times is a testament to how well it's held up.
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