NBC

1953–1956
In January, a xylophone and mallet was shown with a three tone "G E C" tone, as seen in the Video section. The keys refer to the General Electric Company (G, E, C).


 * Youtube: NBC ID

1956–1976


In 1956, NBC started using a logo for their color programming. The original peacock is a lucky find today. In 1962, they changed the logo. On a kaleidoscopic background, a majestic tune plays, as the NBC peacock fans its feathers and then turns into the logo from before.


 * Youtube: Original 1957 NBC Peacock
 * Youtube: 1960's NBC Peacock

1959–1975


The chimes were rendered obsolete by 1960 as a new logo, dubbed the "NBC snake", arrived. There are some variants of it but the most famous is the one where it draws itself.


 * Youtube: NBC Snake logo (1965-1975)

1975–1979
This short-lived abstract N logo made its debut on New Years Day 1976.


 * Youtube: NBC ID
 * Youtube: NBC logo bumper from 1977

1979–1986


This is shown with or without the stylized "N"; although the version without the "N" was rarely seen after 1980. The network had, by this time, decided to take a new approach in its programming to introduce the slogan, "NBC--Proud As A Peacock!"




 * Youtube: NBC ID 1981
 * Youtube: NBC Peacock (1982)

1986–Present


A new logo, created by Chermayeff & Geismar, was finally launched in 1986. Chermayeff & Geismar are also responsible for the logos of [http://PBS PBS], Chase Manhattan Bank, Screen Gems Television, and others.
 * Chermayeff &amp; Geismar

2011–2013


In 2011, NBC altered and modified their logo slightly to feature bevels and gradients. Other aspects of the 2009 graphics package remained intact. Currently in tandem with the 2013 CGI variant in promos, the 2011 variant is still in use until the end of the 2012-2013 television season.

2013–present


In 2013, NBC altered and modified their computer-generated logo. which is currently in tandem with its 2011 counterpart that is still in use for the remainder of the 2012-2013 television season.

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