CBS Special Presentation Logo History

[@JontyMaster]

What are your favorite logos from CBS Special Presentation? Mine would be the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 13th logos!

[@joshuasmith-cruz9344]

I think the 2nd logo from 1973 is the most iconic one for me since CBS reused the same logo and animation for its 2021 version albeit with a new revision of the first half of the jingle and the last five notes of the current CBS logo from 2021. Nothing beats animation that’s ahead of its time along with a catchy beat, especially for the 1970’s! It’s incredible! 😁👍

[@tracymurray6840]

I have no one favourite, I love them all.

[@starfishorca2975]

Logo 2 because it is nostalgic

[@karaokebackgroundplaylists9878]

Even know I like logo 13...Logo 2 is the MOST POPULAR, REMEMBERABLE and NOSTOLGICALLY LOVED LOGO *EVER!* THIS is my favorite of all of them

[@JontyMaster]

@@karaokebackgroundplaylists9878 Agreed!

[@starfishorca2975]

Everything can't be *SPECIAL* without Logo 2...its hands down...the best intro in EVEN THE *1970's*

[@JontyMaster]

Hell yeah!

[@1Soniccool]

The 13th logo is based off of the 2nd logo

[@Logo_subwayfan]

IM SORRY BUT DID ANYONE ASK?!? (Idc though so you don’t have to answer-

[@rebecca8525]

1980’s, too. Gen X remembers when this logo meant we were about to watch a Charlie Brown holiday special. It’s so iconic that Stephen Colbert has used it in his parodies of the Charlie Brown specials! In fact, I don’t even remember any of the other intros, just that one. I see that CBS brought back the animation of #2 for #13, and I think Colbert’s use of it brought back so many happy memories for Gen Xers who had forgotten about it, that CBS decided to bring it back.

[@SynthonyBeatz]

That fact that the 2nd logo is that popular, is understandable, because companies like marvel, tried to make their own styled logo inspired by this one.

[@LTDANMAN44]

AS A KID WHEN YOU HEARD THIS YOU KNEW CARTOONS WERE COMING ON!!!!

[@sky_835]

The following was recorded at an earlier date for broadcast at this time

[@LamontHolmes-uv6us]

How come they don't make logos like that anymore? That "Special" in pink is so cool!

[@VegasSue905]

Thank you for making this! This so speaks to my soul! So satisfying to watch that logo over and over! It reminds me of the butterflies I had in my young tummy, excited for the show that was about to come on!

[@ManF3]

7:53 Wow! That's quite an treat to see that the 1973-1992 "special presentation" ident got an throwback in 2022! Some people say that this ident should have brought back the music from the 1973 ident, but my guess is that the reason why they didn't bring back the music is because for an ident in 2021, the music is dated since it comes from the 1970s.

[@JontyMaster]

I like how they used similar clicking noises to the 1973 ident. I'm glad it got a modernized version in 2021.

[@starfishorca2975]

But move the "A" atop of CBS then it can be detailed...but this new version is a flashback for sure 👍 but still, I like the fact that this is a modern version of a classic logo...i'll give it a 99.9/100...its a beautiful flashback 😍

[@richardterroni9433]

Definitely my favorite

[@BrianJColby15YT]

The 1973-1992 Special Presentation music was taken from an excerpt from Hawaii Five-O's "Call to Danger" by Mort Stevens.

[@LamontHolmes-i7l]

I just love it when the word "SPECIAL" twirls on the screen,then it says "A CBS SPECIAL PRESENTATION" at the end. How do they do it?

[@axeltank06]

In the 80's cartoons at night was beyond compare. This logo is linked my love of Garfield, the first cartoon I saw of him was Garfield in paradise. Of course all the holiday specials too.

[@Sailormac2]

They freaking need to bring this back for their annual broadcasts of Rudolph and Frosty. The current showings feel incomplete without it. (And also when Apple TV releases its death grip on Peanuts and those specials are allowed to come home to CBS!)

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

And the wizard of oz special presentations

[@taydrabrookshire347]

It did return but it’s mostly used for awards shows like the Grammys

[@joeykardos7602]

Logo #2- That CBS Special Presentation logo was the best ever. I wish that they had kept it.

[@MetroidMagmoor-629]

They remastered it for 2021

[@dodgerrog70]

Nothing beats that special presentation logo spinning on intro is top notch

[@JontyMaster]

Note: Some are claiming the 2nd logo was used until 1991, while a certain user who uploaded a CBS Special Presentation commercial from 1990 said that he believes it was used until January 1992. The CLG Wiki also says it was used until 1992, so I'm just gonna assume it was used until then. If I'm wrong, it's best not to criticize me about it. Thanks for reading, team.

[@noisepuppet]

So epic! I'll never understand why they sometimes had a voiceover covering up that incredible percussion.

[@JontyMaster]

People definitely knew they were in for a treat when they heard that awesome music!

[@noisepuppet]

Your animation of my logo is great. With your permission I think I want to use it for a possible project.

[@JontyMaster]

@@noisepuppet Sure. You can use it if you like.

[@richardterroni9433]

This is so iconic, this and at the end when they told you to visit you local library to learn more about something

[@retroguy1976]

1973-92 was the most popular def knew when rudolph,charlie brown,frosty and other holiday specials

[@Youngstown529]

Those drums in the early ones - gotta be done by the same dudes who did Hawaii-50.

[@1978garfield]

The 2nd is the G.O.A.T. I wish someone would figure out how the graphics were done. I suspect it was done on a Scanimate machine.

[@EthanAnania]

The 2nd and 13th logos are my favorites because it captures the likeliness for the nostalgia.

[@JontyMaster]

Yeah, the 2nd logo will always be a classic! The 13th logo is a great modernization of the 2nd logo!

[@MrLikecats]

I remember the Family presentation logo. It was used for years when they showed A Christmas Carol 1969.

[@ManF3]

Jonty, this "special presentation" ident history of CBS is... _awesome!_ Just like other television networks like NBC and ABC from America, BBC from the UK and Globo from Brazil, CBS has a lot of good and memorable logos and idents! These "special presentation" idents from CBS are really memorable, especially the 1973 ident (being my best favourite "special presentation" ident from CBS and one of my favourites along with the 3rd ident), whose longevity is amazing, being lasted for 19 years from 1973 until 1992!!

[@JontyMaster]

Thank you once again! CBS does have a lot of memorable logos, and I'd love to do an ident history on CBS one day! I agree that the 1973 ident is a huge classic! Many people in their 40s, 50s, and older remember that bumper. It is surprising how it lasted all the way until possibly January 1992!

[@april1969simnel]

CBS used a "This program was recorded on an earlier date for presentation at this time" bit in late November 1977 for the "Bing Crosby's Merrie Olde Christmas" special, the one where a 30-year-old David Bowie sang with Bing (who sort of passed on the crooner torch, didn't he?). Bing had died in October, a little more than a month before the broadcast. They'd taped it that September in London, so it would make sense to have that message run before the show.

[@mrawesome3915]

Also used for The Kennedy Center Honors every December.

[@dodgerrog70]

The following program was recorded on an earlier date for presentation at this time

[@patton303]

A Charlie Brown Christmas. I was so freakin psyched when I saw that 70's logo.

[@JontyMaster]

Ah, yes. *_The_* Christmas special.

[@dodgerrog70]

When you present a network logo with dignity: The following program was recorded at an earlier date for broadcast at this time

[@jw77019]

I have a vcr tape of the episode of Dallas when Bobby returned after being dead for a season or two. It was preceded by this special presentation introduction. I guess it was the first episode of that new season.

[@bmasters1981]

Love how, on the third logo, the CBS Eyemark starts coming down, hesitates for a second, and then takes its place in the title as the title completes.

[@JontyMaster]

I agree! I especially love the music!

[@bmasters1981]

@@slightlyevolved Exactly!

[@robertorick6383]

the 1978 version opened up a real disaster moment: the airing of "The Star Wars Holiday Special". The 2001 with Charlie Brown was a sad occasion: it marked the death of Charles Schulz at age 77. 😢😢😢😢

[@JontyMaster]

Rest in peace, Schulz.

[@mrawesome3915]

2000. Schultz died in 2000 and it was also the final yeat ACBC aired on CBS. 😔

[@robertorick6383]

@@mrawesome3915 Sorry. I corrected the error.

[@hayleywaalen2612]

The 2021 logo is a reboot to the 2nd one.

[@starfishorca2975]

It's a flashback (I said it in a good way)

[@bobbillings]

I recorded all CBS christmas primetime specials for December 2022 and not once did CBS use the "2021-present" , which resembles the 73-92 one, the best and my fav. The one they used is the same music 2021-present shows in this video, but no retro animation, just a bunch of christmas words scattered in the background

[@Twin138956Productions2019]

Amazing logo history, Jonty!

[@JontyMaster]

Thank you once again!

[@emmejayeh.5995]

Pretty sure CBS used the animation at 1:02 for the last Bing Crosby Christmas Special in 1977, the one where he sang with David Bowie. It had been taped in September in London and shown in the US at the end of November-but Bing died in Spain in October, about 5 weeks after the taping. Otherwise, I’m sure people watching would have been a bit freaked out seeing “der Bingle” on their screens only a month after he’d died!

[@VideoDavid1]

Spanish/Español: Esta es una presentación especial de CBS. El siguiente Programa, fue previamente grabado para su emisión en este momento. Ahora, esta es una presentación especial cinematográfica CBS.

[@classicsonicstvcommercialvault]

Amazing as always! Mine is the 2nd, 3rd and 4th logos!

[@JontyMaster]

Thank you once again! I agree with your picks!

[@DanAVC]

the spinning special logo music was from Hawaii 5-0 from the song come to action from what I read

[@malcomschmalcom]

mort stevens and his orchestra:

[@jpod3000]

KMOX-TV 4 when it was an O&O had the 70s presentation logo adjusted to reflect the call letters. It’s on KZbin somewhere

[@jorgecotyzen4162]

Vaya, no sabía que en 2021 decidieron usar nuevamente la clásica presentación... aunque claro, más renova, buena compilación

[@georgenicholson1813]

Great work that takes time and effort...

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

This brings back a lot of great memories

[@monkface]

I can't remember what jazz song or artist this music is from. I read it once but I can't remember! (Wait I found it! composed by Morton Stevens for the soundtrack of the original Hawaii Five-O series.!!!)

[@ManF3]

0:16 Oh goodness no. Not the evil number. Break every curse Lord 😨

[@JontyMaster]

Toot Lord.

[@thortczodtcrhodie6364]

THIS is how special my sister is about cartoons and animation PERIOD (sic). I kind of started her when we rode the subway alone together is the summer of 1987.

[@octaviogutierrez5355]

The new logo history episode!

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Jamming on those drums

[@JontyMaster]

Yup!

[@veveveveveveveveveve]

The current logo should have used the music from the 2nd logo to make it feel more like that logo

[@chrisutley2859]

#2: Time for Charlie Brown!

[@taydrabrookshire347]

If LETS F*CKING GOOOOOOOOO was a logo

[@JontyMaster]

Yeeeaahhhh!!! Charlie Brown, here we come!

[@pnull]

I love this as much as anybody, but come on enough already!

[@PhilMoskowitz]

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special sent me here.

[@danielroyer6005]

From 1982 to 1984:Because of the following CBS Special Presentation,30 minutes of The Little Rascals will not be presented this evening!

[@erikerice9068]

Quite frankly, I'm not sure about the last one. the old school spin was alright, but the jingle could've been more punchy.

[@dollieashby2105]

I'm so very proud of all these gentlemen n lady's for standing up for there country

[@kagechu2005BISVG]

0:38 So I heard many are going to Strong Bad's Marshmallow Roast-

[@gregorkrause]

i think the logo at 0:40-0:41 was used for the 2 #rescue911pilots from April 18th to May 9, 1989 what do you think since the 2nd logo was from 1972-1992?

[@gregorkrause]

my bet is 0:38 was the one used for the #rescue911pilots especially the May 9, 1989 "Pilot" for #rescue911.

[@rugratsthebrothersflubcats5966]

Where's my request? But my request is Gunther-wahl productions logo history.

[@gregorkrause]

just curious do you have the ones that announce tonight a cbs special presentation hosted by William Shatner..."Rescue911" "pilot#1" "pilot #2"? those are the ones i want to see hear and other diehard #rescue911 fans would too.

[@dianebenson4323]

There was one where this guy and his son pose as clowns. Says CBS SPECIAL PRESENTATION

[@alvinfredlin5585]

[Episode 237] CBS Special Presentation Logo History [© 1970-Present]

[@BenJabituya]

WCAU/KYW Memories

[@saraiopazosanmartin5222]

1:09

[@MrAlexClarkeChannel]

Request: Eternal Word Television Network Logo History

[@JontyMaster]

As a matter of fact, I'm doing just that! A lot of your captures will also be in the video!

[@SuperSpaceGirlHDTV]

The 2nd one was way better

[@remixchild]

So cbs is now 76 years old

[@boramedica96]

An Network Ten Special Presentation

[@bmabry91]

How about nbc special presentation history?

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

The 80's was the best version all the later ones pale in comparison.

[@bruhmaster6950]

I honestly am curious of Episode 238

[@JontyMaster]

I actually don't have a clue just yet, which is why I no longer add the next episode tag.

[@bruhmaster6950]

@@JontyMaster I do got a request: either American Zoetrope or Lightstorm Entertainment (potentially both), as they are some of my personal favorites and my birthday is coming as well, so it be an indirect gift

[@JontyMaster]

@@bruhmaster6950 When is your birthday?

[@bruhmaster6950]

@@JontyMaster The 14th

[@LindaMerchant-pm8vn]

Rhe original one was the same music set to a row of CBS rolling

[@jeffthevideoguy23]

What time signature is this in?

[@SamuelGriffin-u8d]

This intro makes me laugh

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

😂now CBS presents this special program in color

[@mike57chevy1]

I need this as my ringtone

[@TrendFWD]

00:59 this one!

[@TheTechnicalWizard]

5:03 The Nostalgia Mall anyone??

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

Wizard of oz is coming on or rudolph or charlie brown

[@crazyeight_est.2019]

Music for the noisepuppet logo?

[@JontyMaster]

Cannon Cinemas logo from the 1980s.

[@crazyeight_est.2019]

@@JontyMaster Thanks!

[@rachelblanche2907]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@capitulonoaquita5168]

Faz Chronology de idents eternal Word televsion network favor

[@zippyshare4036]

Is it the final episode?

[@JontyMaster]

Nope. Not planning on cancelling the logo history series anytime soon.

[@EthanAnania]

@A_UTTP_THDTCbecause he’s gonna continue making each of the logo history episode

[@Tbose54]

I prefer 2nd logo.

[@Logo_subwayfan]

I can’t stand the 2nd logo I just can’t-

[@dollieashby2105]

Usa Trump we need Trump for our leader he a real leader not stupid has hell Luke t n one in the white house