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'''Logo:''' We see Leo the lion (from the 1957 movie logo) inside a black circle border, which reads "'''METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER TELEVISION'''". The lion roars once. The background either has wallpapered images of a lion's face or a live action background.
'''Logo:''' We see Leo the lion (from the 1957 movie logo) inside a black circle border, which reads "'''METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER TELEVISION'''". The lion roars once. The background either has wallpapered images of a lion's face or a live action background.


'''Trivia:''' The same image was used as the print logo of MGM Records until 1966. Like the film logo, the original footage of leo without the border is currently lost due to the vault fire.
'''Trivia:''' The same image was used as the print logo of MGM Records until 1966. Like the film logo, the original footage of Leo without the border is currently lost due to the vault fire.


'''Variants:''' These are the main are color/B&W variations of this logo:
'''Variants:''' These are the main are color/B&W variations of this logo:
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* 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.
* 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.
'''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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*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'' (1982).
*It was also seen on Encore Drama airings of the TV movie ''Cry for the Strangers'' (1982).
'''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-October 23, 1975)===
===4th Logo (September 4-October 23, 1975)===
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* It also appears on ''The Handmaid's Tale'' starting with S4 E6, as well as the final season of ''The Celebrity Apprentice Australia'', ''From'', ''Vikings: Valhalla'' and ''Last Light''.
* It also appears on ''The Handmaid's Tale'' starting with S4 E6, as well as the final season of ''The Celebrity Apprentice Australia'', ''From'', ''Vikings: Valhalla'' and ''Last Light''.
* It's expected to be seen on future shows from the company.
* It's expected to be seen on future shows from the company.
'''Legacy:''' Same as the movie logo.


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