Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão facts for kids

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Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT)

Logo used since 2014
Headquarters at CDT da Anhanguera
Type	Free-to-air television network
Country	Brazil
Stations	SBT Brasília SBT Central SBT Interior RJ SBT Pará SBT Rio SBT RP SBT RS SBT São Paulo
Affiliates	See List of SBT affiliates
Headquarters	CDT da Anhanguera, Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil
Programming
Language(s)	Portuguese
Picture format	1080i HDTV (downgraded to 480i for the SD feed)
Ownership
Owner	Abravanel Family
Parent	Grupo Silvio Santos
Key people	Renata Abravanel , Rinaldi Faria
History
Founded	19 August 1981; 44 years ago (1981-08-19)
Founder	Silvio Santos
Replaced	Rede Tupi (São Paulo, Porto Alegre and Belém)
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital terrestrial television	24 UHF (Brasília, Jaú, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro and Ribeirão Preto) 26 UHF (Belém) 28 UHF (Porto Alegre and São Paulo)

Black logo (similar to the American Broadcasting Company logo), used as on-screen logo from 1995 to 1996, also in use as a corporate logo.

The Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) is a Brazilian TV network. It broadcasts programs for free, meaning you don't need to pay to watch it. SBT was started on August 19, 1981.

The network was founded by a famous businessman and TV star named Silvio Santos. He created SBT after the Brazilian government offered licenses for new TV channels. Before SBT, Silvio Santos already had a TV station in Rio de Janeiro called TVS Rio de Janeiro. This station helped him build what would become SBT.

SBT is one of the most-watched TV networks in Brazil. It has many TV stations across the country. You can watch SBT on regular TV, through cable or satellite, and even online. They have a website and apps for phones and smart TVs. You can also watch their shows for free on YouTube.

SBT shows many different types of programs. They have a lot of entertainment shows. They also air many foreign shows, especially telenovelas (soap operas) from Mexico. SBT is known for being the only big commercial TV channel in Brazil that still shows programs for children. They even work with The Walt Disney Company to bring kids' shows to their viewers. SBT also has news programs throughout the day and week.

The main home of SBT is a large TV complex called CDT da Anhanguera. It's located in Osasco, São Paulo. This complex is one of the biggest TV production centers in Latin America.

History of SBT

How SBT Started

Before SBT, there was a TV channel called Rede Tupi. It started in 1950. Silvio Santos began producing his own TV shows in 1962. He worked with Tupi and other networks like Rede Globo. Soon, he wanted to have his own TV channel.

In 1976, Silvio Santos got a license for his first station in Rio de Janeiro. It was called "TVS." This station became very popular. It offered a new choice for viewers. In 1978, TVS moved its main production to São Paulo.

When Rede Tupi closed down in 1980, Silvio Santos was able to get three of its stations. These stations were in São Paulo, Porto Alegre, and Belém. With these stations, SBT was officially created. It launched on August 19, 1981. At first, SBT's own stations were still called "TVS," but this name was slowly changed to SBT by 1990.

SBT quickly grew. It signed up many other TV stations across Brazil to become its partners. The network's launch was a big event. It was even broadcast live from Brasília, the capital city.

SBT in the 1980s

During the 1980s, SBT became a very strong TV network. It hired popular TV hosts. It also showed a mix of its own programs and shows from Mexico. Famous Mexican comedy shows like El Chavo del Ocho were very popular. SBT became the second most-watched network in Brazil.

SBT also broadcast big sports events. It showed the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 FIFA World Cup. In 1985, SBT had a huge success with an Australian TV series called The Thorn Birds. This helped SBT become a truly national network.

In 1986, a popular talk show called Hebe started on SBT. It was hosted by Hebe Camargo. This show ran for more than 24 years. SBT also started to show more programs for children. These shows often had female hosts.

In 1988, a famous comedian named Jô Soares joined SBT. He started a late-night talk show called Jô Soares Onze e Meia. This was a new type of show for Brazilian TV. Also, Boris Casoy became the first news anchor in Brazil with his newscast TJ Brasil.

SBT in the 1990s

In 1990, all SBT stations officially started using the "SBT" name. That year, SBT also broadcast the 1990 FIFA World Cup. In 1991, new popular shows like the newscast Aqui Agora and the variety show Programa Livre began.

SBT also worked with other networks to broadcast the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics. The 1990s were a very successful time for SBT. It grew to have 74 partner stations.

SBT started making its own telenovelas and remakes of popular foreign ones. A very famous one was Chiquititas. The network also had many variety shows and game shows. In 1998, host Carlos "Ratinho" Massa joined SBT. Popular game shows like Show do Milhão also started. By the end of the 1990s, SBT was still the second most-watched network in Brazil. In 1996, SBT opened its new, modern TV complex, the CDT da Anhanguera.

SBT in the 2000s

In the early 2000s, SBT invested in showing movies. It had deals to broadcast films from Disney and Warner Bros. In 2001, a reality show called Casa dos Artistas became very popular. It helped SBT win the Sunday night ratings for the first time.

However, after 2003, SBT's ratings started to go down. Other networks like Record began to gain viewers. One event that caused problems was a controversy involving the show Domingo Legal. This affected the show's popularity.

In 2005, SBT brought back a main evening news program called SBT Brasil. They hired a well-known journalist, Ana Paula Padrão, to host it. But the news show's time slot often changed, which made it hard for viewers to follow.

SBT continued to air popular shows like the telenovela Rebelde. Child star Maisa Silva also became very popular with her shows. In 2008, SBT lost its second-place spot in the ratings to Record. However, it tied for second place the next year. In 2009, some TV hosts moved between SBT and Record.

SBT is still the second-largest TV network in Brazil. Its main production center, CDT da Anhanguera, is the second biggest in the country. More than 5,000 people work for SBT.

SBT in the 2020s

The early 2020s brought new changes for SBT. The network focused more on sports. It gained rights to broadcast major football events like the Campeonato Carioca final and the Copa Libertadores. In 2021, SBT also broadcast the Copa America.

These sports successes helped the network. SBT brought back its sports news shows. Arena SBT returned in 2020, and SBT Sports launched in 2021. This happened as SBT celebrated its 40th anniversary.

SBT Stations

SBT Staff

Carlos Roberto Massa, known as "Ratinho" (Little Mouse)

Celso Portiolli

Helen Ganzarolli

Here are some of the people who work at SBT:

Hosts

News Presenters

Sports Commentators

Artists

Writers

Directors

SBT Programs

Types of Programs on SBT

SBT often has many hours of shows for children and pre-teens. It is a very popular network with young viewers. In 1998, SBT had one of the longest blocks of children's programming in Brazilian TV history. It was called "SBT Kids" and ran for 14 hours!

While many TV stations in Brazil make most of their own shows, SBT also uses many imported programs. These often come from Mexico and the United States. For example, El Chavo del Ocho (known as Chaves in Brazil) has been one of the station's most popular shows since 1984.

Mexican telenovelas (soap operas) have always been a big part of SBT's schedule. They were especially popular in the early 1990s. Shows like Carrusel and the "María trilogy" (María Mercedes, Marimar, and María la del Barrio) were huge hits. These Mexican soaps are known for being very dramatic and exciting.

Other popular shows in the 1990s included Domingo Legal. This was a Sunday variety show that became SBT's highest-rated program. It even beat shows on TV Globo sometimes. Another popular show was Programa do Ratinho, a talk show. Game shows like Show do Milhão were also very successful. Chiquititas, a Brazilian version of an Argentinean soap opera, was very popular with kids.

For over 20 years, SBT was the second most-watched TV network in Brazil, after Rede Globo. In 2007, Rede Record briefly took its place. But after 2011, SBT became very popular again. In June 2014, SBT successfully took back its second-place spot from Record.

SBT also makes its own versions of Mexican soap operas with Brazilian actors. Some of these, like Picara Sonhadora and Marisol, did well. Besides soaps, SBT shows cartoons in the mornings. It also airs Brazilian versions of international reality and game shows. These include Supernanny and Deal or No Deal. SBT also shows movies and a long-running comedy program called A Praça é Nossa.

Soap Operas

Reality and Game Shows

• Bake Off Brasil
• Júnior Bake Off Brasil
• Bake Off Brasil Celebrity
• BBQ Brasil (BBQ Champ)
• Hell's Kitchen: Cozinha sob Pressão
• Roda a Roda Jequiti (Wheel of Fortune)
• Programa Silvio Santos (Takeshi's Castle)
• Passa ou Repassa (Double Dare) - (Domingo Legal)
• Show do Milhão PicPay (Game Show)
• Quem Arrisca Ganha Mais (Game Show) - (Domingo Legal)
• Comprar É Bom, Levar É Melhor (Game Show) - (Domingo Legal)
• Wall Duet Brasil (The Wall Song) - (Ratinho)
• O Melhor (The Winner Is) - (Ratinho)
• Te Devo Essa! Brasil (Property_Brothers)
• Mestres da Sabotagem (Cutthroat Kitchen)
• Ex-Maridos Contra Ex-Mulheres - (future)
• O Mais Fraco Vai Embora (Weakest Link) - (future)
• Hotel dos Artistas (El hotel de los famosos) - (future)
• Famílias Frente a Frente (Family Food Fight)
• Pra Ganhar É Só Rodar
• Fábrica de Casamentos
• Jogo das Fichas
• Bolsa Família
• Nada além de Um Minuto (Minute to Win It)
• Rola ou Enrola? - (Eliana)
• Fenômenos - (Eliana)
• Esquadrão da Moda (What Not to Wear)
• Bomba! (Boom!) - (Programa Silvio Santos)
• Cabelo Pantene - O Reality (2017-2018)
• Qual é o Seu Talento? (What's Your Talent?)
• Caldeirão da Sorte (2016-2017)
• Duelo de Mães (2016-2017)
• Dance se Puder (2016) - (Eliana)
• Máquina da Fama (2013-2017)
• Esse Artista Sou Eu (Your Face Sounds Familiar) (2014)
• Os Paranormais (Psychic Challenge) (2014)
• Festival Sertanejo (2013-2014)
• Menino de Ouro (Football's Next Star) (2013-2014)
• Famoso Quem? (My Name Is) (2013)
• Amigos da Onça (Impractical Jokers) (2013)
• Vamos Brincar de Forca (2012-2013)
• Cante se Puder (Sing If You Can) (2011-2013)
• Se Ela Dança, Eu Danço (So You Think You Can Dance) (2011-2012)
• Esquadrão do Amor (2011-2012)
• Um Milhão na Mesa (The Million Pound Drop) (2011)
• Cantando no SBT (2011)
• SOS Casamento (2011)
• Romance no Escuro (Dating in the Dark) (2010-2011) - (Eliana)
• Solitários (Solitary) (2010)
• Meu Pai é Melhor que Seu Pai (My Dad Is Better Than Your Dad) (2010)
• Topa ou Não Topa (Deal or No Deal) (2006-2011)
• Um Contra Cem (1 vs. 100) (2009-2010)
• Você Se Lembra? (Amne$ia) (2009-2010)
• 10 Anos Mais Jovem (10 Years Younger) (2009)
• Identidade Secreta (Identity) (2009)
• Só Falta Esposa (2009)
• Astros (2008-2013)
• Supernanny (2008-2010)
• Nada Além da Verdade (The Moment of Truth) (2008-2010)
• Quem Manda É o Chefe (2008-2009)
• High School Musical: A Seleção (2008)
• Tentação (Temptation) (2007-2009)
• Você É mais Esperto que um Aluno da Quinta Série? (Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?) (2007-2008)
• Quem Perde, Ganha (The Biggest Loser) (2007)
• Vinte e Um (Twenty-One) (2007)
• Namoro na TV (The Dating Game) (2007)
• Curtindo com Reais (2007)
• Curtindo com Crianças (2007)
• Você É o Jurado (2007)
• Ídolos (SBT) (Idols) (2006-2007)
• Bailando por um Sonho (2006)
• Family Feud Brasil (Family Feud) (2005-2006)
• Casamento à Moda Antiga (2005-2006)
• O Grande Perdedor (2005)
• O Conquistador do Fim do Mundo (2003)
• Xaveco-Se Rolar...Rolou (Singled Out) (1996-2001-2003-2004)
• Todos contra Um (2002-2005)
• Popstars Brasil (Popstars) (2002-2003)
• Ilha da Sedução (Temptation Island) (2002-2003)
• Sete e Meio (Seven and a half) (2002)
• Curtindo uma Viagem (2001-2002)
• Casa dos Artistas (Protagonistas) (2001-2002-2004)
• Audácia (Greed) (2000)
• Qual É a Música? (The Singing Bee) (1999-2008)
• Qual é a Musica? (Name That Tune) (1999-2005)
• Show do Milhão (Million Show) (1999-2009)
• Gol Show (1997-2002)
• Passe A Palavra (Password) (1995)
• Nações Unidas (1992-1993)
• Cidade contra Cidade (1988-1989)
• TV Powww! (TV Powww) (1984-1989)
• Cinderella (Queen for a Day) (1981-1987)
• Ela Disse, Ele Disse (Tattletales) (1975-1986)
• Só Compra Quem Tem (Sale of the Century) (1960s-1970s, TVS)
• Casa dos Segredos (Secret Story) (canceled)
• Cinquenta (50–50) (uncertainty)

Images for kids

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  Former headquarters of TVS and SBT in Rio de Janeiro (1976–2020)

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  Former headquarters of the SBT in São Paulo

See also

In Spanish: SBT para niños