| CityLine | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Talk show |
| Presented by | Dini Petty (1984–1989) Marilyn Denis (1989–2008) Tracy Moore (2008–2024) |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 40 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Moses Znaimer Sandy Chronopoulos |
| Production locations | Toronto,Ontario |
| Camera setup | Multiple |
| Running time | 60 minutes (with commercials) |
| Production companies | CHUM Television (1984–2007) CTVglobemedia (2007) Rogers Media (2007–2024) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Citytv (1984–2024) NewNet/A-Channel (1995–2008) |
| Release | February 20, 1984 (1984-02-20) – May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03) |
| Related | |
| The Marilyn Denis Show | |
CityLine is a Canadiantalk show and lifestyletelevision program originally hosted byDini Petty, who was then succeeded byMarilyn Denis and laterTracy Moore[1] that aired from February 1984 until May 3, 2024,[2] produced for theCitytv network at itsTorontoflagship stationCITY-DT. It also aired on its then-sister stations owned byCHUM Limited such asCKVR Barrie.
Each show had a theme that changed daily. These included "Around the House", "Family Day", "Home Day", and "Fashion Friday". It was Canada's longest running daytime show specifically targeted to women.[3] The show also aired in the United States on theDabl digital multicast network and was syndicated on local television stations.
CityLine debuted in February 1984, originally hosted byDini Petty. The show was hosted byMarilyn Denis between September 1989 and May 23, 2008.[4] Subsequent to Denis's departure to hostThe Marilyn Denis Show forCTV, a series of guest hosts were used, includingJessica Holmes,Jennifer Valentyne,Jody Vance, Liz West,Dina Pugliese, Christine Cardoso,Tracy Moore, Catherine Marion and Nalini Sharma. Moore was named the new permanent host in 2008.
Prior to fall 2008,Cityline was aired live. However, from 2008 to 2024Cityline was taped in advance and then aired two weeks from the date it was recorded.
In 2024, Rogers announced the cancellation ofCityLine; the show's final episode aired on May 3. It was announced that the show would be replaced by a new lifestyle-oriented hour ofBreakfast Television hosted by Moore. It was later announced that formerET Canada hostCheryl Hickey would co-host the new hour—BT with Tracy and Cheryl.[5] The program was originally slated to premiere in September 2024, but was delayed; the network subsequently announced in January 2025 that the new program would not proceed.[6]
In addition to hostTracy Moore,Cityline revolved around regular lifestyle experts from chefs, to design, to decor, including:
Toronto's Next Top Model was broadcast as a segment onCityline's Fashion Fridays in May 2005. Ten aspiring models were selected from over 1,000 applicants and judged on live television. To promote the connection toAmerica's Next Top Model,Cityline invitedANTM stylistJay Manuel as a guest on the final episode.
The winner was decided by three high-profile fashion industry professionals, and influenced by an online vote open to the Canadian public. The judges were Elmer Olsen, head of Elmer Olsen Models, Ceri Marsh, editor ofFashion magazine, and Lisa Rogers, one of Canada's first top international models and now a consultant onCityline.
The winner, Lisa Caroline Leung, of Toronto, walked away with a modeling contract from Elmer Olsen Models, the chance to model onCityline, a fashion shoot with fashion photographer Gabor Jurina and a spread in the 2005 summer issue ofFashion magazine. Leung was the firstmultiracial person to ever win any of theTop Model competitions or competition spin-offs.