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TV's 'Sabado Gigante' Will Cease Production This Fall, Ending Record Run
After 53 years, Don Francisco will finally put down the mic. Univision says it will stop making the legendarily unpredictable variety show Sábado Gigante in September, ending a run that began in 1962 when Chile's Mario Kreutzberger started entertaining viewers as Don Francisco.
Sábado Gigante has been a ratings and cultural phenomenon, captivating viewers with a three-hour blend that included comedy, amateur talent shows, interviews, games, and music performances.
Viewed in more than 40 countries, its pace has often been called frenetic. The show's absurd props, peppy music and scantily-dressed women have been spoofed countless times by other TV shows and comedians. Along the way, Sábado Gigante set a Guinness World Record as the world's longest-running variety show.
TV's 'Sabado Gigante' Will Cease Production This Fall, Ending Record Run
After 53 years, Don Francisco will finally put down the mic. Univision says it will stop making the legendarily unpredictable variety show Sábado Gigante in September, ending a run that began in 1962 when Chile's Mario Kreutzberger started entertaining viewers as Don Francisco.
Sábado Gigante has been a ratings and cultural phenomenon, captivating viewers with a three-hour blend that included comedy, amateur talent shows, interviews, games, and music performances.
Viewed in more than 40 countries, its pace has often been called frenetic. The show's absurd props, peppy music and scantily-dressed women have been spoofed countless times by other TV shows and comedians. Along the way, Sábado Gigante set a Guinness World Record as the world's longest-running variety show.
