Rede Record facts for kids
Rede Record, often just called Record, is a big Brazilian television network. It was started by Paulo Machado de Carvalho in 1953. Later, in 1980, it was bought by a bishop and businessman named Edir Macedo. Record is one of the oldest and most important TV channels in Brazil. It broadcasts news, shows, and soap operas to millions of homes across the country.
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What is RecordTV?
RecordTV is a major television channel in Brazil. It sends its programs to many cities and towns. The channel has its main offices in São Paulo, a very large city in Brazil. It also has studios in Rio de Janeiro. RecordTV is known for its news programs, entertainment shows, and popular soap operas, which are called telenovelas in Brazil.
How RecordTV Started
RecordTV began broadcasting in 1953. It was one of the first TV channels in Brazil. Paulo Machado de Carvalho, a well-known businessman, started the channel. For many years, RecordTV grew and became a popular choice for viewers.
New Ownership in the 1980s
In 1980, the TV network was bought by Edir Macedo. He is a religious leader and businessman. Under his ownership, RecordTV changed a lot. It became one of the biggest and most watched TV channels in Brazil. The channel started to offer many new types of programs.
RecordTV's Programs
RecordTV shows a variety of programs for its viewers. These include:
- News: The channel has many news programs. They cover local, national, and international events. Journalists report from different parts of Brazil and the world.
- Soap Operas: RecordTV is famous for its telenovelas. These are long stories that are shown in daily episodes. Some of its historical soap operas have been very popular. For example, A Escrava Isaura was a big hit.
- Entertainment Shows: The channel also has many fun shows. These include morning shows, talk shows, and reality programs. They often feature music, interviews, and games.
Where RecordTV Broadcasts From
RecordTV uses big towers to send its signal. One important tower is the Grande Avenida Tower. It is located on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo. This tower helps RecordTV reach homes in São Paulo and nearby areas. The main headquarters of RecordTV are in São Paulo. They also have large studios in Rio de Janeiro.
Images for kids
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The Grande Avenida Tower in São Paulo. RecordTV uses it to send its signal.
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Lula and Edir Macedo at the opening of Record News.
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The logo of Rede Record from 2007 to 2012.
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Record TV logo in 2011.
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Filming the program Hoje em Dia in 2015.
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The main building of RecordTV in São Paulo.
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The entrance to the Casablanca Estúdios complex in Rio de Janeiro.
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Bianca Rinaldi dressed as Isaura from the A Escrava Isaura telenovela.
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A journalist from Record TV reporting in Pretoria, South Africa.
See also
In Spanish: RecordTV para niños
