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'''Logo:''' On a dark (or {{Font color|gray|gray}}) background, we see a {{Font color|sienna|brown}} (or drawn) statue of the MGM logo, as seen on movies from 1924-1983, sitting on a pedestal. There is text seen over the statue saying "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''AN MGM-TV PRODUCTION'''}}" (or "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''AN MGM-TV PRESENTATION'''}}"). The name of the Executive Producer is seen below.
'''Logo:''' On a dark (or {{Font color|gray|gray}}) background, we see a {{Font color|sienna|brown}} (or drawn) statue of the MGM logo, as seen on movies from 1924-1983, sitting on a pedestal. There is text seen over the statue saying "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''AN MGM-TV PRODUCTION'''}}" (or "{{Font|Times New Roman|'''AN MGM-TV PRESENTATION'''}}"). The name of the Executive Producer is seen below.


'''Variant:''' On ''The Islanders'', the text "MGM-TV" zooms in from the center. On ''Northwest Passage'', the 1953 version of Jackie in the standard MGM film logo appears at the beginning with a voice-over saying "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood..."
'''Variants:'''
*On ''The Islanders'', the text "MGM-TV" zooms in from the center.
*On ''Northwest Passage'', the 1953 version of Jackie in the standard MGM film logo appears at the beginning with a voice-over saying "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood..."


'''FX/SFX:''' None.
'''FX/SFX:''' None.
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*It appeared on ''Dr. Kildare'', ''The Travels of Jamie McPheeters'' (which starred Kurt Russell and the Osmonds), ''The'' ''Man from U.N.C.L.E.'', ''The Courtship of Eddie's Father'', ''Please Don't Eat the Daisies'', and ''Medical Center'', among others.
*It appeared on ''Dr. Kildare'', ''The Travels of Jamie McPheeters'' (which starred Kurt Russell and the Osmonds), ''The'' ''Man from U.N.C.L.E.'', ''The Courtship of Eddie's Father'', ''Please Don't Eat the Daisies'', and ''Medical Center'', among others.
*It survives on the Dr. Seuss cartoon specials ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'' (plastered by the [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] logo on NBC broadcasts) and ''Horton Hears a Who!'', and was also seen on reruns of ''The Tom and Jerry Show'' on Boomerang during the 2000s. It is also preserved on TBS airings and the [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] release of the former special.
*It survives on the Dr. Seuss cartoon specials ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'' (plastered by the [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] logo on NBC broadcasts) and ''Horton Hears a Who!'', and was also seen on reruns of ''The Tom and Jerry Show'' on Boomerang during the 2000s. It is also preserved on TBS airings and the [[MGM Home Entertainment|MGM/UA Home Video]] release of the former special.
* Most MGM TV series from this era are now owned by Warner Bros. Television (via parent company Time Warner's acquisition of Turner Entertainment Co.), so many current prints of these shows have the Turner Entertainment Globe and the Warner Bros. Television "Shield" logos, following the MGM Television logo, while series not owned by Time Warner (such as the original ''Flipper'') may have it replaced with the 2001 or MGM Domestic Television Distribution logos.
* Most MGM TV series from this era are now owned by Warner Bros. Television (via parent company Time Warner's acquisition of Turner Entertainment Co.), so many current prints of these shows have the 1987 Turner Entertainment Globe and the Warner Bros. Television "Shield" logos, following the MGM Television logo, while series not owned by Time Warner (such as the original ''Flipper'') may have it replaced with the 2001 or MGM Domestic Television Distribution logos.
* This logo was last seen on ''The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'' on Heroes & Icons, which the network stopped airing it in August 2017.
* This logo was last seen on ''The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'' on Heroes & Icons, which the network stopped airing it in August 2017.


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'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*On the '70s reruns of ''Northwest Passage'', it used the 1957 first two lion roars. On the 2nd lion roar, there is a male announcer's voice-over that says, "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood".
*On the '70s reruns of ''Northwest Passage'', it used the 1957 first two lion roars. On the 2nd lion roar, there is a male announcer's voice-over that says, "From the MGM Studios in Hollywood".
* On the TV movie ''The Fifth Missile'', it used an abridged version of the 1982 lion roar.
*On the TV movie ''The Fifth Missile'', it used an abridged version of the 1982 lion roar.
* On a few Hungarian TV prints of ''Daktari'', the 1979 logo featured various roars from the 2nd logo, due to sloppy plastering.
*On a few Hungarian TV prints of ''Daktari'', the 1979 logo featured various roars from the 2nd logo, due to sloppy plastering.


'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
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*The text with "TELEVISION" in white can be seen on most of the final season of ''Fame'' last seen on nuvoTV (now Fuse).
*The text with "TELEVISION" in white can be seen on most of the final season of ''Fame'' last seen on nuvoTV (now Fuse).
*The 1979 variant appeared on late-70s/early-80s reruns of ''Daktari'', which were shown on the Hungarian network Duna in the 2000s.
*The 1979 variant appeared on late-70s/early-80s reruns of ''Daktari'', which were shown on the Hungarian network Duna in the 2000s.
*It was also seen on Encore Drama airings of the TV movie ''Cry for the Strangers''
*It was also seen on Encore Drama airings of the TV movie ''Cry for the Strangers'' (1982).


'''Editor's Note:''' This logo and its successors are all variations of the well-known theatrical MGM lion logo, which despite occasionally frightening young viewers with its roaring, is overall regarded as one of the all-time classic logos.
'''Editor's Note:''' This logo and its successors are all variations of the well-known theatrical MGM lion logo, which despite occasionally frightening young viewers with its roaring, is overall regarded as one of the all-time classic logos.
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'''Variants:'''
'''Variants:'''
* 1984-1985: Company identified as MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Television. "DIAMOND JUBILEE (in an arc above the ribbon) SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION" (all in silver) is used in the 1984-85 season.
*1984-1985: Company identified as MGM/UA Entertainment Co. Television. "DIAMOND JUBILEE (in an arc above the ribbon) SIXTY YEARS OF GREAT ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION" (all in silver) is used in the 1984-85 season.
*1986-1987: Another variation existed having the 1979 MGM Television logo all in {{Font color|gold|gold}}. Used during the MGM Entertainment Co. era.
*1986-1987: Another variation existed having the 1979 MGM Television logo all in {{Font color|gold|gold}}. Used during the MGM Entertainment Co. era.
*1987-1993: The company is identified as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Television Productions, An MGM/UA Communications Company'''}}}}". The ribboning is now {{Font color|gold|gold}} from this point on. At least one episode of ''Thirtysomething'' has a freeze of the logo.
*1987-1993: The company is identified as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Television Productions, An MGM/UA Communications Company'''}}}}". The ribboning is now {{Font color|gold|gold}} from this point on. At least one episode of ''Thirtysomething'' has a freeze of the logo.
* April 27, 1987-1993: The syndication division is now ID'ed as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications'''}}}}". The words "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}}}" appear above the logo and the MGM/UA byline appears below.
*April 27, 1987-1993: The syndication division is now ID'ed as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications'''}}}}". The words "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''Distributed by'''}}}}" appear above the logo and the MGM/UA byline appears below.
*1991-2009: A short version of the movie design without anything below. Appears in either black & white or color in 1996.
*1991-2009: A short version of the movie design without anything below. Appears in either black & white or color in 1996.
*1989-1992: A version reads "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA'''}}}}" without a byline. Seen on the final season of ''The Young Riders'', the short-lived show ''Against the Law'' and several network made-for-TV movies.
*1989-1992: A version reads "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA'''}}}}" without a byline. Seen on the final season of ''The Young Riders'', the short-lived show ''Against the Law'' and several network made-for-TV movies.
*1993-1996: The company is reverted back to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, along with the byline "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}" or "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications Group'''}}}}" underneath the logo. For ''In the Heat of the Night'', there is a byline that says "In The Heat Of The Night" Property Of United Artists".
*1993-1996: The company is reverted back to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, along with the byline "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}" or "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM/UA Telecommunications Group'''}}}}" underneath the logo. For ''In the Heat of the Night'', there is a byline that says "In The Heat Of The Night" Property Of United Artists".
* 1996-2005: The syndication division is referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Domestic Television Distribution'''}}}}", along with the 1995 lion roar track. The global arm is referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}". In 2002, the widescreen version of MGM DTD begins.
*1996-2005: The syndication division is referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Domestic Television Distribution'''}}}}", along with the 1995 lion roar track. The global arm is referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Worldwide Television Group'''}}}}". In 2002, the widescreen version of MGM DTD begins.
* 1995-2009: Same as the above logo but with the byline below it simply blacked out, meaning it's essentially the movie logo but shifted upward. Appears in either black & white or color, and with one roar or two.
*1995-2009: Same as the above logo but with the byline below it simply blacked out, meaning it's essentially the movie logo but shifted upward. Appears in either black & white or color, and with one roar or two.
*1997-2004: Network arm referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Television Entertainment'''}}}}".
*1997-2004: Network arm referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM Television Entertainment'''}}}}".
*1999-2009: Referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM International Television Distribution'''}}}}" for global distribution.
*1999-2009: Referred to as "{{Font color|gold|{{Font|Times New Roman|'''MGM International Television Distribution'''}}}}" for global distribution.
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*1984-1996: The last lion roar from the 1957-1982 lion roar.
*1984-1996: The last lion roar from the 1957-1982 lion roar.
*1991-1992: The first lion roar sound from the 1982 lion roar.
*1991-1992: The first lion roar sound from the 1982 lion roar.
* 1991-1999: The last lion roar sound from the 1985 lion roar or the 1957 lion roar.
*1991-1999: The last lion roar sound from the 1985 lion roar or the 1957 lion roar.
* 1996-2009: The first lion roar sound from the 1995 lion roar.
*1996-2009: The first lion roar sound from the 1995 lion roar.
*A long version exists on cable broadcasts of ''Holiday Heart'', ''Rocky V'', ''The Terminator'', ''At Close Range'' and ''Delirious''. Only appears on the MGM Domestic Television Distribution variant or the 1995 variant.
*A long version exists on cable broadcasts of ''Holiday Heart'', ''Rocky V'', ''The Terminator'', ''At Close Range'' and ''Delirious''. Only appears on the MGM Domestic Television Distribution variant or the 1995 variant.
*There is also a silent version on ''Soul Plane''. MGM Domestic Television Distribution only.  
*There is also a silent version on ''Soul Plane''. MGM Domestic Television Distribution only.  
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*On ''Microcops'', aired as part of ''CBS Summer Playhouse'' in 1989, the lion makes a "Whoop, whoop, whoop!" sound.
*On ''Microcops'', aired as part of ''CBS Summer Playhouse'' in 1989, the lion makes a "Whoop, whoop, whoop!" sound.
*On a April 2003 UPN airing of ''Under Fire'' (1983), the Domestic Television Distribution logo plays in warp speed.
*On a April 2003 UPN airing of ''Under Fire'' (1983), the Domestic Television Distribution logo plays in warp speed.
* On the DVD release of the TV movie ''Moving Target'', the first half of the 1995 roar is heard over the MGM/UA Television Productions logo. On the Spanish audio track, the second half is used.
*On the DVD release of the TV movie ''Moving Target'' (1988), the first half of the 1995 roar is heard over the MGM/UA Television Productions logo. On the Spanish audio track, the second half is used.
* The 2001 opening variant sometimes uses the 1982 roar, which can be seen on season 2 of ''Dead Like Me''.
*The 2001 opening variant sometimes uses the 1982 roar, which can be seen on season 2 of ''Dead Like Me''.


'''Availability:''' Very common.
'''Availability:''' Very common.
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*It's also global wise on all MGM and [[NBCUniversal Syndication Studios|NBC]] series.
*It's also global wise on all MGM and [[NBCUniversal Syndication Studios|NBC]] series.
*The MGM/UA Television Productions variation is extremely rare and was recently seen on ''Moving Target'' on DVD and Amazon Prime, season 6 of ''In the Heat of the Night'' on NewsNation (but not on getTV or MeTV) before they updated the prints, and appears on the '90s revival of ''Dark Shadows'' on VHS from [[MPI Home Video]].
*The MGM/UA Television Productions variation is extremely rare and was recently seen on ''Moving Target'' on DVD and Amazon Prime, season 6 of ''In the Heat of the Night'' on NewsNation (but not on getTV or MeTV) before they updated the prints, and appears on the '90s revival of ''Dark Shadows'' on VHS from [[MPI Home Video]].
* The 1986 logo is extinct and was seen on ''Kids Incorporated''.
*The 1986 logo is extinct and was seen on ''Kids Incorporated''.
*The version with just the "MGM/UA" text can be found on the TV movie ''Fatal Memories'', among others.
*The version with just the "MGM/UA" text can be found on the TV movie ''Fatal Memories'', among others.
*The warped version of the 2001 logo is very rare and only seen so far on the pilot of the '90s revival of ''Dark Shadows'' only on Chiller.
*The warped version of the 2001 logo is very rare and only seen so far on the pilot of the '90s revival of ''Dark Shadows'' only on Chiller.
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*The Domestic version was seen as an opening logo on the TV movie ''Body & Soul'' on DVD.  
*The Domestic version was seen as an opening logo on the TV movie ''Body & Soul'' on DVD.  
*It's also last seen at the end of the closing credits on pre-national Me-TV reruns of ''Cagney & Lacey'', plastering both the [[Filmways Television|Filmways]] logo (Season 1) and the [[Orion Television]] logo (Season 2-onward), although a few episodes retain the latter logo, followed by this logo.
*It's also last seen at the end of the closing credits on pre-national Me-TV reruns of ''Cagney & Lacey'', plastering both the [[Filmways Television|Filmways]] logo (Season 1) and the [[Orion Television]] logo (Season 2-onward), although a few episodes retain the latter logo, followed by this logo.
* The logo also appeared at the end of ''It's About Time'', last seen on the now-defunct Light TV network.  
*The logo also appeared at the end of ''It's About Time'', last seen on the now-defunct Light TV network.  
* The bylineless 1995 logo appears at the end of late-90s prints of MGM-owned movies from the time period on VHS or DVD. Also appears at the beginning of the TV movies ''Silver Strand'' and ''Escape Clause'' (at least on the UK VHS releases of both, and also on Paramount+ prints of the latter).
*The bylineless 1995 logo appears at the end of late-90s prints of MGM-owned movies from the time period on VHS or DVD. Also appears at the beginning of the TV movies ''Silver Strand'' and ''Escape Clause'' (at least on the UK VHS releases of both, and also on Paramount+ prints of the latter).


'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.
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'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
'''Availability:''' Uncommon.
* It was first seen on ''First Business'', before they apparently reverted back to the previous logo soon after.
*It was first seen on ''First Business'', before they apparently reverted back to the previous logo soon after.
*This can also be seen at the end of several classic new prints of MGM movies on local networks and cable broadcasts, especially seen on classic ''007'' movies (mainly the Roger Moore era) that were aired on Sleuth, WGN America, USA, and G4, among other networks, several ''Rocky'' films on the Encore networks, as well on international prints of non-MGM shows and movies (such as those copyrighted by NBC Studios for Universal Television).
*This can also be seen at the end of several classic new prints of MGM movies on local networks and cable broadcasts, especially seen on classic ''007'' movies (mainly the Roger Moore era) that were aired on Sleuth, WGN America, USA, and G4, among other networks, several ''Rocky'' films on the Encore networks, as well on international prints of non-MGM shows and movies (such as those copyrighted by NBC Studios for Universal Television).
*Don't expect to see this logo at the end of ''Stargate Universe'' on Syfy. It does, however, appear on local TV and Netflix airings.
*Don't expect to see this logo at the end of ''Stargate Universe'' on Syfy. It does, however, appear on local TV and Netflix airings.
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'''Editor's Note:''' None.
'''Editor's Note:''' None.


===8th Logo (November 19, 2012- )===
===8th Logo (November 19, 2012-)===
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'''Music/Sounds:''' The same first half of the 1995 lion roar. A Light airing of ''The Pink Panther 2'' has the 2008 roar track.
'''Music/Sounds:''' The same first half of the 1995 lion roar. A Light airing of ''The Pink Panther 2'' has the 2008 roar track.


'''Music/Sounds Variant:''' Original airings used a generic theme and occasionally a voiceover.
'''Music/Sounds Variants:'''
*A Light airing of ''The Pink Panther 2'' has the 2008 roar track.
*Original airings used a generic theme and occasionally a voiceover.


'''Availability:''' Common.
'''Availability:''' Common.
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'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logo.
'''Music/Sounds:''' Same as the previous logo.


'''Availability:''' Current. First appeared on ''The Big Shot with Bethenny'' and started appearing on ''Clarice'' beginning with the eighth episode. It also appears on ''The Handmaid's Tale'' starting with S4 E6, as well as ''The Celebrity Apprentice Australia'', ''From'', ''Vikings: Valhalla'' and ''Last Light''. It's expected to be seen on future shows from the company.
'''Availability:''' Current.
*First appeared on ''The Big Shot with Bethenny'' and started appearing on ''Clarice'' beginning with the eighth episode.
*It also appears on ''The Handmaid's Tale'' starting with S4 E6, as well as ''The Celebrity Apprentice Australia'', ''From'', ''Vikings: Valhalla'' and ''Last Light''.
*It's expected to be seen on future shows from the company.


'''Editor's Note:''' Like its theatrical counterpart, the CGI Leo could take some time to get used to, even by those who prefer the previous logos. It also should be worth noting that the 2021 logo debuted on TV, four months before the theatrical logo followed suit.
'''Editor's Note:''' Like its theatrical counterpart, the CGI Leo could take some time to get used to, even by those who prefer the previous logos. It also should be worth noting that the 2021 logo debuted on TV, four months before the theatrical logo followed suit.
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