National Educational Television

Not to be confused with NET..

1952–1959
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) traces its origins to when Educational Television and Radio Center was developed in 1952. When National Educational Television was launched in 1952, people thought it was the Educational Television and Radio Center.

1959–1962


In 1958, Educational Television and Radio Center was reincorporated as the National Educational Television and Radio Center.

1962–1970


In 1962, the TV network of National Educational Television and Radio Center became simply referred to as NET.

1966–1968


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

1968–1970
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.

1970–1971
In October 4, 1970, the Public Broadcasting Service replaced National Educational Television, which in turn became the precursor to WNET.