Champoy
Champoy | |
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Genre | Sketch comedy, Gags |
Developed by | Radio Philippines Network |
Starring |
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Opening theme | "Champoy" sung by Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language(s) | Filipino and English |
Production | |
Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
Running time | 1 hour (with commercials) |
Release | |
Original network | Radio Philippines Network |
Picture format | 480i SDTV |
Original release | 1980 – 1985 |
Champoy is a 1980s comedy gag television show from the Philippines. The show starred Subas Herrero, Tessie Tomas, and Noel Trinidad, and featured Mitch Valdez, Cherie Gil, and Gary Lising. It aired on RPN-9 from 1980 to 1985. The show aired every Thursdays from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM during its run.[1]
Popular segments of the show were Mr. Boom Boom, Walang Sisihan, and Tessie Tomas spoofing the great PAGASA weatherman Amado Pineda as Amanda Pineda.
In 1985, the show was rumored to have been cancelled by RPN, which was then owned by President Ferdinand Marcos' crony, Roberto S. Benedicto. Some of the show's gags were allegedly not amusing to the administration.
Reception
Champoy appealed to educated Filipinos, and it eventually became popular with the masses.
See also
- Subas Herrero
- Radio Philippines Network
- List of programs previously broadcast by Radio Philippines Network
References
- ↑ Tupaz, N. B. (Ed.). (1982, December 30). TV Guide Section. TV Times Philippines (Dec. 26, 1982-Jan. 1, 1983), 7(28), p. 31. Retrieved December 30, 2015