That's Entertainment (TV series)
"That's Entertainment (Philippine TV show)" redirects here. For the UAE series, see That's Entertainment (Dubai One series).
For other uses, see That's Entertainment.
Not to be confused with Nuts Entertainment.
| That's Entertainment | |
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| Genre | Teen, Variety show |
| Created by | GMA Network |
| Developed by | GMA Productions Inc. |
| Directed by | Bud Daliwan |
| Starring |
German Moreno† Ike Lozada† and others |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| No. of episodes | 3,200 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Lenny C. Parto |
| Running time | 1 hour |
| Release | |
| Original network | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original release | January 6, 1986 – May 3, 1996 |
That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show on GMA Network. The show aired from January 6, 1986 to May 3, 1996.
History
The show was launched on January 6, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. Hosted by the late actors and TV hosts German Moreno and Ike Lozada. "That's" first aired from the old GMA building in EDSA and soon moved in to the GMA Broadway Centrum in 1987 to accommodate more fans.
The show ushered in new stars (see That's Entertainment members) and would signify the changing of the guards in local show business. Some are deceased or inactive in showbiz and now in politics. The kids are grouped into five: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Every Saturday, all 5 groups were joined together and performed spectacular, well-rehearsed production numbers. The show also catapulted different dance group to popularity, The Manoeuvres, Streetboys, Abztract Dancers, Kids at Work, UMD all became the Philippines' premiere dance group because of the show.
In 1992, the show also won as Best Variety Show on PMPC Star Awards For TV and was accepted by himself Kuya Germs.
In March 1996, the show went off the air at the height of its popularity. The last episode of "That's Entertainment" was shown on Saturday primetime (9:00 pm) with former members reunited in a TV special entitled "That's The Reunion". The said TV special earned an award for Best Musical Special during the 1996 Star Awards.
That's Entertainment members
According to day groups:
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Studios
- Old GMA Building (now GMA Network Center) (1986-1987)
- GMA Broadway Centrum (1987-1996)
- Araneta Coliseum (now Smart Araneta Coliseum) (anniversary venue)
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
Awards
- Winner, Best TV Special (That's....The Reunion TV Special) - 10th PMPC Star Awards for TV 1996
- Winner, Best Variety Show (Saturday Entertainment) - 6th PMPC Star Awards for TV 1992
See also
References
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