Champoy
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]
| Champoy | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sketch comedy, Gags |
| Starring |
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| Opening theme | "Champoy" sung by Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original language(s) | Filipino |
| 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 |
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 Benedicto. Some of the show's gags were allegedly not amusing to the administration.
Casts
Main cast
- Subas Herrero
- Noel Trinidad
Supporting cast
- Tessie Tomas
- Cherie Gil
- Gary Lising
- Ronnie Lazaro
- Mitch Valdes (originally ss Maya Valdes)
Reception
Champoy appealed to educated Filipinos, and it eventually became popular with the masses.
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