Chilevision (CHV), one of the oldest jewels of the Chilean television scene, has forged a lasting legacy since its founding in 1959 under the institutional auspices of the University of Chili. Born as Channel 9, in honor of its broadcast frequency, this channel has undergone a notable transformation over the years, marking important milestones in the country's television history.
He November 4, 1960, Chilevision It broadcast its first broadcast, although initially it was an experimental signal that was only broadcast on Fridays for one hour, thanks to state support. However, in 1962, in an interesting turn that coincided with the fervor of the Soccer World Cup held in the country, the channel began its massification process, paving the way for a broader and more diverse audience.
For almost two decades, the channel maintained the original name and frequency, with a brief exception between June and September of 1973, when it broadcast as channel 6. In April 1980, el canal cambió su frecuencia al 11 y se rebautizó como «Teleonce«. Esta etapa se caracterizó por la introducción de programas innovadores que dejaron huella en la industria televisiva local, como el primer magazine matinal y formatos icónicos dirigidos a jóvenes y niños.
He March 31, 1991, Teleonce evolved again, becoming University Television Network, RTU. During this phase, the channel stood out for its sports programming, current affairs debates and cultural content. However, in 1993, the University of Chili decided to transfer the 49% of its property to the Venezuelan television consortium Venevision, which marked a turning point in the channel's history. He October 1, 1993, born Chilevision SA, and in April 1994 managed to extend its coverage nationwide.
One year later, the University of Chile completely gave up its participation in Chilevision, transferring all its shares to Venevision, who became the sole owner of the company. Towards the end of March 1999, Chilevision joined the communication conglomerate Iberoamerican Media Partners, result of the merger between Cisneros Television Group and Hicks Muse, Tate and Furst.
History continued its course in 2001 with the merger of Iberoamerican Media Partners, Cisneros Television Group and The place, giving rise to the new entity called Claxson Interactive Group. However, in a significant turn in 2005, Claxson sold the entire share capital of Chilevisión SA Television Network. to Bancard Inversiones Limitada and Bancorp Investments Limited.
October of 2010 brought a new era for Chilevision, when the station became operated by its new owners: Turner Broadcasting System Latin America, Inc., a subsidiary of Time Warner. This marked the union of Chilevision with other pay television channels Turner available in Chili, expanding its impact on the audience and enriching the diversity of its programming.
From its modest beginnings as Channel 9 to its current position in the portfolio of renowned television channels, Chilevision has traveled a path of constant evolution, playing a central role in the television culture of Chili and maintaining its commitment to the audience over the years.