Champoy (TV series)

Champoy is a Philippine comedy gag television show. The show starred Subas Herrero, Tessie Tomas, and Noel Trinidad, and featured Mitch Valdes, 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.

The popular segments of the show were Mr. Boom Boom, Walang Sisihan, and Tessie Tomas spoofing the PAGASA weatherman Amado Pineda as Amanda Pineda.

Segments

 * Mr. Boom Boom
 * Walang Sisihan

Main cast

 * Subas Herrero
 * Noel Trinidad

Supporting cast

 * Tessie Tomas
 * Cherie Gil
 * Gary Lising
 * Ronnie Lazaro
 * Liza Lorena
 * Mitch Valdes (originally known as Maya Valdes)
 * Don Pepot
 * Joel Torre

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 eventually became popular with the masses; Herrero and Trinidad were later dubbed as the Laurel and Hardy of the Philippines because of this show.

Revival
It was briefly revived by ABS-CBN 2 as Executive Champoy. It was a comedy talk show rather than the gag show, which premiered in the summer of 1992 with original Champoy cast members Subas Herrero and Noel Trinidad. It would only air until 1993 due to low ratings.

The revival's guests included:


 * Dolphy
 * Whitney Tyson
 * Jimmy Santos
 * Aga Muhlach
 * Jolina Magdangal
 * Victor Neri
 * Gio Alvarez
 * Jennifer Mendoza
 * Roselle Nava
 * Smokey Manaloto
 * Ogie Alcasid
 * Michael V.
 * APO Hiking Society
 * Winnie Cordero
 * Amy Perez
 * Ariel Ureta
 * Tito, Vic & Joey
 * Redford White
 * Eric Quizon