Super RTL

Super RTL is a Cologne-based German television network operated by RTL Disney Fernsehen GmbH & Co. KG. It was the first German television channel aimed mostly at children. Formerly a combination of RTL Television and The Disney Channel, it was launched in 1995 as a joint venture between RTL Group predecessor company Compagnie Luxembourgeoise de Télédiffusion, and The Walt Disney Company. During the daytime and early evening until 8:15 pm, there are only shows for children on Super RTL, including many American series. Super RTL used to air a large number of Nickelodeon shows as well during the time that rights owner Viacom did not operate their own children's channel in Germany, but this supply dried up with the re-introduction of Nickelodeon to Germany in 2005. In prime time, Super RTL mostly repurposes older RTL Television series or airs family-branded, inexpensive entertainment shows.