CBS
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | Columbia Broadcasting System |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
CBS stands for Columbia Broadcasting System, a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
One of the "Big Three" US broadcast television networks, home of 60 Minutes, CBS Evening News, The NFL Today and long-running dramas and sitcoms. Its corporate parent became Paramount Skydance after a 2025 merger.
Example: Sunday's AFC playoff game is on CBS at 4:30 p.m.
Usage notes
Grew from a radio network founded in 1927 that took the Columbia name from a record company investor; William S. Paley took control in 1928 and led it for more than 50 years. The "Eye" logo, designed by William Golden, dates from 1951. Edward R. Murrow and Walter Cronkite made CBS News famous.
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