TV’s longest running show turns 38—and counting

not just work. I think that’s one recipe on the

Asked for the secret of the program, de Leon attributes it not just to luck but also to their constant effort to reinvent and be closer to their audience.

He said that at the end of the day, Eat, Bulaga! still exists due to the continuous and overwhelm - name of the show’s loyal followers.

“We’ve been through seven presidents and counting. We’ve been to three different networks-RPN 9, ABS-CBN and GMA- 7— dapatkasalilagi ang audience. Hindinaminilal layoangsarilinamin.Dapatili iD connected kamisa masses— sa viewers. one of them ka, kailanganmaabotka

Vic says that somehow, they hardly feel they have been on air for 38 years already. But all the laughter aside, the seasoned host noted that they cannot rest on their laurels and there is still a lot of work to be done.

“The show makes people happy. It entertains them. There’s always room for improvement. It’s also very satisfying to see people na natulunganatmatutulunganng Eat, Bulaga! Sabingani Tito Sen, ‘It’s a public service show

anniversary month as Eat, Bulaga! introduces new and exciting segment featuring beautiful Filipinas and must-see travel destinations in the country.

Viewers will also be treated to a special second anniversary celebration of AlDub and

Eat Bulaga! airs weekdays at noon on GMA Network. THIS month marks the 38th anniversary of Philippine television’s longest running show, the noontime variety program of iconic comedians

Since the program started almost four decades ago, it has lived up to its promise of providing isanglibo’tisangtuwa to millions of Filipinos through fun games, jokes and song and dance numbers.

A staple in Filipino homes come lunch for break time, Eat, Bulaga!, as Joey de Leon says, “is simply the ex

De Leon, along with brothers Titoo and Vic Sotto, weree The formidable trio of Tito, Vic and Joey has crossed initially tapped by y many generations and is still very much in tune with Television and Pro- today’s millennials duction Exponents Incorporatedd (TAPE) b boss Antonio Tuviera in 1979 to headline a new the number one variety show during that time.

With their knack in comedy and audience appeal, the formidable trio was able to turn the tide. Eat, Bulaga! eventually dominated the local noontime slot.

“Credit goes to the think tanks of the show, the writers, the staff, and of course our producer, Mr. Tuviera. When we were starting, (I thought) it was just going to be a new show. I never thought we

Over the years, Eat, Bulaga! has introduced over 300 segments that reached out to people of all ages. Among the most popular of these

Vic relates how they always try to make new additions feel like they belong to the show off the bat.

“We make sure they feel comfortable; we make them feel that this is a family and this is