Champoy (TV series)

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Champoy
GenreSketch comedy, Gags
Starring
Opening theme"Champoy" sung by
Multicamera setup
Running time1 hour (with commercials)
Original release
NetworkRadio Philippines Network
Release1980 (1980) –
1985 (1985)

Champoy is a Philippine comedy gag television show. The show starred Subas Herrero, Tessie Tomas, and Noel Trinidad, and featured Mitch Valdes, 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]

The popular segments of the show were Mr. Boom Boom, Walang Sisihan, and

as Amanda Pineda.

Segments

  • Mr. Boom Boom
  • Walang Sisihan

Casts

Main cast

Supporting cast

Production

In 1985, the show was rumored to have been cancelled by RPN, which was then owned by President Ferdinand Marcos' crony, Roberto Benedicto. Some of the show's gags were allegedly not amusing to the administration.

Reception

Champoy appealed to educated

Filipinos and eventually became popular with the masses; Herrero and Trinidad were later dubbed as the Laurel and Hardy
of the Philippines because of this show.

Revival

It was briefly revived by ABS-CBN 2 as Executive Champoy. It was a comedy talk show rather than the gag show, which premiered in the summer of 1992 with original Champoy cast members Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad. It would only air until 1993 due to low ratings.

The revival's guests included:

See also

References

  1. ^ Tupaz, N. B. (Ed.). (December 30, 1982). TV Guide Section. TV Times Philippines (December 26, 1982-January 1, 1983), 7(28), p. 31. Retrieved December 30, 2015