reporting from Miami — “Sábado Gigante” is ending its run after 53 years on the air. As we look back on the show’s history, here is a Times story on the show’s 50th anniversary originally published on ...

A look at the lasting impact of Don Francisco's Sabado Gigante on television. Oct. 26, 2012— -- This Saturday night is no different from so many other Saturday nights, because live from Miami, it ...

Sábado Gigante will end its 53-year run as the longest running variety program in television history this Saturday, September 19. For over half a century, tens of millions U.S. and Latin American ...

Adios, “Sabado Gigante”: Univision is ending its top-rated variety show after a staggering 53-year run. Host and creator Don Francisco (his stage name, real name Mario Kreutzberger) will stay with the ...

"Sábado Gigante," the longest-running show on Univision — and probably the longest-running variety show on television — will go off the air September 19. Host Don Francisco, whose real name is Mario ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. After four decades on the air, ‘Sabado Gigante’ is undergoing a makeover ...

Mario Kreutzberger, in his role as Don Francisco, gestures during taping of "Sabado Gigante" in Miami in 2006. The iconic variety show, which began in Chile 53 years ago, will end its run in 2015.

After 53 years on the air, Sabado Gigante is finally coming to a close this Saturday. Airing on Univision, the seminal Spanish television program was a constant source of entertainment on Saturday ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- He's considered a "gigante" among giants in the entertainment world. On Saturday, iconic Latin American host Don Francisco will present his last show after 53 years on the air.

After 53 years on the air, Sabado Gigante is finally coming to a close this Saturday. Airing on Univision, the seminal Spanish television program was a constant source of entertainment on Saturday ...

After 53 years on the air, Sabado Gigante is finally coming to a close this Saturday. Airing on Univision, the seminal Spanish television program was a constant source of entertainment on Saturday ...