Super TV was an early form of subscription television which was offered to the public as either an additional viewing alternative to HBO & Showtime, or, like many in the area at that time who did not have cable service in their area(s). To many, Super TV served as the only choice to see recently-run movies & various musical specials all unedited and commercial-free. After originally operating in the Washington, D.C. area beginning in November 1981 on UHF channel 50 WFTY (presently WDCW), Super TV expanded into the Baltimore area in July 1982 on channel 54 WNUV.Unlike other pay TV channels, Super TV only broadcast from 7pm to 1am Monday - Friday and 3 pm to 1 am weekends.

Subscribers received a 12 inch by 12 inch brown decoder box and a dedicated UHF antenna which was installed on the roof or on a balcony and aimed at the station's transmitter. When attached to a television, the box would filter in the Super TV movie channel. In the evening, subscribers could view a host of movies that were scheduled to play at that time.