Champoy (TV show)

Champoy is a Philippine comedy gag television show. 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]

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Champoy
GenreSketch comedy, Gags
Starring
Opening theme"Champoy" sung by Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
Production
Camera setupMulticamera setup
Running time1 hour (with commercials)
Release
Original networkRadio Philippines Network
Original release1980 (1980) –
1985 (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.

Laurel & Hardy Of The Philippines

Subas Herrero & Noel Trinidad were Dub as the Laurel & Hardy of the Philippines because of their great comedy geniuses and more wackier than ever. Subas died in 2013 in New York while Noel is still active in both TV and movies.

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 it eventually became popular with the masses.

Revival

It was briefly revived by ABS-CBN 2 as Executive Champoy in the summer of 1992 with the original Champoy cast members the late Subas Herrero and the great Noel Trinidad, and aired until 1993 due to low ratings.

Guest On Champoy Revival On ABS-CBN 2
  • Dolphy
  • Whitney Tyson
  • Jimmy Santos
  • Aga Muhlach
  • Jolina Madgangal-Escueta
  • Victor Neri
  • Roselle Nava-Tan
  • Smokey Manaloto
  • APO Hiking Society
  • Winnie Cordero
  • Ariel Ureta

See also

References
  1. 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


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