National Educational Television

1952–1962 - The early years of the National Educational Television
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) can trace its origins to when National Educational Television & Radio Center (NET) was developed in 1952. When the National Educational Television was launched in 1952, people thought it was the National Educational Television & Radio Center.

1962–1971 - Changing logos
But, in 1962, something happens! It was no longer National Educational Television & Radio Center anymore. It was the National Educational Television!

1966–1968 - NET Playhouse


Short-lived interim network ID, as seen on NET Playhouse.

1966–1970 - Final days of the National Educational Television


With the advent of color, NET updated its rooftop signature with tri-colored letters. N was colored into red, E into yellow, while T detaching with a shape of the roof on house with an antenna in blue.

Sadly, in October 4, 1970, The National Educational Television had their final day and they are going to say good-bye to NET for good and get ready for the Public Broadcasting Service replacing the National Eductional Television in October 5, 1970 for good.

1969–1970 - The National Educational Television Fanfare
Late '60s bumper for NET Fanfare