It began broadcasting on March 19, 1999, on UHF channel 21 in Bogotá. Some programs from the original Citytv, such as
MuchMusic and
Electric Circus (whose Colombian versions are
Mucha Música and
Circo Eléctrico), were adapted for local audiences. While others, such as
Fashion TV and
SeXTV, were dubbed until 2007. Also, following the style of the original Citytv, on newscasts such as
CityNoticias and the morning show
Arriba Bogotá, the anchors read the news standing up, just as they do at the parent company of
Toronto. In 1999, with the channel's launch, "Sin Cédula" (Without a Cédula) stood out, broadcast Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. This program stood out for highlighting all the schools located in the Bogotá capital. It also aired cartoons such as
Oggy and the Cockroaches and
Space Goofs. After eight years of broadcasting, in 2007, "Sin Cédula" was replaced by "Zonalocha," a youth-oriented program similar to its predecessor. Anime series were also incorporated into the channel's programming schedule during this time slot. Additionally, blocks such as "Nikneim" and "El Toque" were created, aimed at a young adult audience. Until then, Citytv had been broadcasting children's programs for Bogotá. In 2009, "Cool's Cool" appeared, a program dedicated solely to school activities throughout the city. In 2011, this program was replaced by "Nick City," featuring animations and live action from the American channel
Nickelodeon, in addition to highlighting school and university activities. The "Nick City" segment ended in 2016. In 2013, Citytv launched "Intervención Colombia" in partnership with
A&E. == Programming ==