When was CBS founded and what was its original name?
CBS was founded on the 27th of January 1927 as United Independent Broadcasters, Inc., a radio network started in Chicago by New York City talent agent Arthur Judson. It was later briefly renamed the Columbia Phonographic Broadcasting System after the Columbia Phonograph Company invested, before William S. Paley renamed it the Columbia Broadcasting System. The network formally shortened its name to CBS, Inc. in 1974.
What is the origin of the CBS Eye logo?
The CBS Eye device was conceived by graphic designer William Golden, drawing inspiration from a Pennsylvania Dutch hex sign and a Shaker drawing. It made its broadcast debut on the 20th of October 1951. The Eye has never been fundamentally redesigned since its introduction.
Why is CBS called the Tiffany Network?
CBS is nicknamed the Tiffany Network as an allusion to the perceived high quality of its programming during the tenure of William S. Paley. The name also references some of CBS's first color television demonstrations, which were held in the former Tiffany and Company Building in New York City in 1950.
What happened during the CBS Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show controversy?
During the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in 2004, singer Janet Jackson's right breast was briefly exposed by guest performer Justin Timberlake. The FCC imposed a $550,000 fine on CBS, the largest indecency fine at the time. A Philadelphia federal court annulled the fine in 2008, ruling it arbitrary and capricious.
What was CBS All Access and when did it launch?
CBS All Access was an over-the-top subscription streaming service launched by CBS on the 28th of October 2014, described as the first such service offered by a U.S. broadcast television network. It was priced at $5.99 per month, with a commercial-free tier at $9.99. It was rebranded as Paramount+ on the 4th of March 2021.
How long did Bob Barker host The Price Is Right on CBS?
Bob Barker hosted The Price Is Right for 35 years before Drew Carey took over in 2007. The Price Is Right began production in 1972 and holds the record as the longest continuously running daytime game show on network television.