That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program)

That's Entertainment is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by German Moreno and Ike Lozada, it premiered on January 6, 1986. The show concluded on May 3, 1996 with a total of 3,200 episodes.

That's Entertainment
Title card
GenreVariety show
Directed byBud Daliwan
Presented by
Country of originPhilippines
Original language(s)Tagalog
No. of episodes3,200
Production
Executive producer(s)Lenny C. Parto
Production location(s)
  • GMA Building, Quezon City, Philippines (1986–1987)
  • GMA Broadway Centrum, Quezon City, Philippines (1987–1996)
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time60 minutes
Production company(s)GMA Productions Inc.
Release
Original networkGMA Network
Picture format480i (SDTV)
Original releaseJanuary 6, 1986 (1986-01-06) 
May 3, 1996 (1996-05-03)

Overview

German Moreno serves as a host.

The show was created by German Moreno who initially wanted teenaged celebrity siblings to star in the show and name it as Brothers and Sisters. After watching the American film That's Entertainment!, Moreno decided to change the title of the show. Premiering on January 6, 1986 on GMA Network, the show featured sixteen teenagers (divided into 4 from Monday to Thursday and gathered all together on Friday). The show later joined the network's Saturday afternoon line up. The show first aired from the GMA building in EDSA and eventually moved to GMA Broadway Centrum in 1987 to accommodate a wider studio audience.[1]

The cast members were separated into five groups; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. During the Saturday broadcast, all five groups performed together. The show also featured dance groups such as the Manoeuvres, Streetboys, Abztract Dancers, Kids at Work, and Universal Motion Dancers.

The final episode, "That's The Reunion" aired on May 3, 1996, which featured former cast members of the show.[1]

Cast

According to day groups:

Original batch
Monday[2] Tuesday[3] Wednesday Thursday
Succeeding batches
Monday[2] Tuesday[3] Wednesday Thursday[4] Friday[5]

  • a Original group.
  • b Reshuffled group.
  • c Return to original group.
  • d Reshuffled group twice.

In alphabetical order:

Segments

  • Rednex Dance Contest
  • That's Acting
  • That's Star Quiz
  • That's Stunting
  • That's News
  • That's Showbiz
  • That's Sports
  • That's Punk Rock!
  • Workshop on the Air

Accolades

Accolades received by That's Entertainment
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1988 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Variety Show That's Entertainment Nominated
1992 6th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Variety Show Saturday Entertainment Won
1996 10th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best TV Special That's....The Reunion Won

References

  1. Young, Rica; Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (October 28, 2019). "That's Entertainment". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  2. "'That's Entertainment Monday Group' Nasaan na kaya sila?" [That's Entertainment Monday Group, where are they now] (in Tagalog). Abante. April 7, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  3. Sun, Cherry (November 23, 2017). "'That's Entertainment' Tuesday group, reunited!". Abante. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  4. "'That's Entertainment' alumni pay tribute to Kuya Germs in 'Walang Tulugan'". GMA News. January 17, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  5. Mendoza, Ruel (May 5, 2018). "Tanaw-balik sa That's Entertainment… Mga babae ng Friday Group malas sa pag-ibig" [A look back at That's Entertainment, Friday group ladies are luckless in love] (in Tagalog). Abante. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  6. "Tricia Roman finds happiness outside of showbiz". GMA News. November 26, 2007. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
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