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* 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.


'''Editor's Note:''' As with other MGM logos, the lion's roar has frightened some young viewers, and the trumpet vibrations on the 1960-62 fanfare may have a similar effect. But other viewers who grew up seeing this logo at the time, or on repeats of ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'', may view it fondly. Generally, it's regarded as a memorably distinct variant of the famous MGM lion logo. On the other note, the 1965 version looks more like Leo's head was pasted onto another Lion's body.
'''Legacy:''' As with other MGM logos, the lion's roar has frightened some young viewers, and the trumpet vibrations on the 1960-62 fanfare may have a similar effect. But other viewers who grew up seeing this logo at the time, or on repeats of ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'', may view it fondly. Generally, it's regarded as a memorably distinct variant of the famous MGM lion logo. On the other note, the 1965 version looks more like Leo's head was pasted onto another Lion's body.


===3rd Logo (October 9, 1973-1991) ===
===3rd Logo (October 9, 1973-1991) ===
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*It was also seen on Encore Drama airings of the TV movie ''Cry for the Strangers'' (1982).
*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.
'''Legacy:''' 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.


===4th Logo (September 4, 1975-October 23, 1975)===
===4th Logo (September 4, 1975-October 23, 1975)===
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* It's expected to be seen on future shows from the company.
* 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.
'''Legacy:''' 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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