A Spanish-language variety show that brings musicians, comedians, and the audience together for 4 hours on Saturday night.
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A Spanish-language variety show that brings musicians, comedians, and the audience together for 4 hours on Saturday night.
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For several years, two episodes were recorded each week, one in Santiago, Chile and one in Miami, Florida. The Chile version aired only in Chile and the Miami version aired in the United States. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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12 April 1986 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Sabado Gigante has something for everyone: comedy skits, musical interludes, interviews, quiz games & the luscious Sissi. Helmed by the affable Don Francisco, SG is a throwback to the old American variety shows. But even America didn't have recurring characters such as El Santo the masked wrestler, a lion who drags off contestants during singing contests & of course, the beautiful Sissi. Entertaining, colorful & corny, SG makes for decent TV viewing. And I don't even speak Spanish. Did I happen to mention the gorgeous Sissi? In the words of Bob Hope, "Rrrrrrrrrrrrrr...!!"