Laura (talk show)
Laura (also known as Laura en América, Laura sin censura, Laura de todos, Laura en acción, Que Pase Laura) is a Peruvian tabloid talk show, hosted by lawyer Laura Bozzo.
The show originated as Laura en América (Laura in America[1]) and first aired on America TV in February 1998. Bozzo had previously done a similar program called Intimidades ("Intimacies") in 1997. Laura is known for displaying various social problems such as domestic violence, adultery, alcoholism and drug addiction.
Laura en América was the most-watched program in Peru in the late 1990s and one of the most tuned-in talk show in several
History
Laura en América aired in February 1998 on America TV in Peru. On June 26, 1998, while taping the 100th anniversary show, a stampede of people rushed into the Dibos Coliseum in Lima. More than 63 were injured and one elderly woman was trampled. Laura en América began being broadcast to Bolivia, Paraguay, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador in 1999.
In January 2000, Laura en América began being broadcast by Telemundo, which gained the show immense ratings and popularity.[3] Laura en América became the top-rated show among adults in its slot in key United States markets in February 2001.[4]
In 2009, Mexican company
References
- ^ For more details on this translation, see American (word)#Other languages.
- ^ Talk show and reality show
- ^ "Telemundo Turns up the Heat on Univision".
- ^ EBSCOhost Connection
- ^ http://www.tvyespectaculos.com/2009/07/02/inicio-laura-de-todos-programa-de-laura-bozzo-en-tv-azteca/
- ^ "El Universal - - Laura Bozzo va a Televisa tras romper con Azteca".
- ^ "Laura - Sitio oficial". televisa.esmas.com. Archived from the original on 2011-01-26.