A MESSAGE FROM RHEA SANTOS

Rhea Santos, an award-winning broadcast journalist, host and newscaster of GMA Network Channel 7, visited Video 48 last March 3 for the taping of her weekly program, “Tunay na Buhay.” The shop was used as a backdrop for the episode on the life of Gino Antonio, a popular bold star of the 80s.

I was touched by the very warm message of Ms. Santos when my staff asked the pretty host for an autograph.

Rhea Santos

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 10: "CARMEN ON CAMERA" (1968)

60s popular singer and entertainer Carmen Soriano hosted her own TV show in 1968, titled Carmen on Camera, telecast weekly over Channel 5, 9:20 to 10:20 p.m.

Ms. Soriano made a number of movies during her prime, among them, "Somewhere My Love (1967) opposite Eddie Rodriguez and "Love and Devotion"(1967) with Arnold Mendoza.

"Somewhere My Love" (1967)- Stars Eddie Rodrigues, Gloria Romero and Carmen Soriano/ with Arnold Mendoza, Miriam Jurado, Merci Molina and Rosa Mia/ Directed by Armando de Guzman

"Love and Devotion" (1967)- Stars Arnold Mendoza and Carmen Soriano/ with Rosa Mia, Nello Nayo, Mary Walter, Perla Bautista, Vilma Valera, Merci Molina and Jack Davis/ Directed by Armando de Guzman

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 9: "THE BABY O' BRIEN SHOW" AND "DA BEST SHOW" (1964)

"The Baby O' Brien Show" with host Baby O' Brien and "Da Best Show" with Oscar Obligacion, Vic Pacia and Sylvia La Torre, aired over ABS-CBN Channel 9.

Da Best Show, one of the top and popular TV programs of the 60s, was telecast daily, from 6-7 p.m. over ABS-CBN Channel 9 and later at ABS-CBN Channel 3. It was made into a movie in 1965.

"Da Best Show" (1965)- stars Oscar Obligacion, Gloria Sevilla, Eddie San Jose, Toto, Reycard Duet, Aida Roxas, martin Marfil, Boy Alvarez, Ading Fernando, Rey Taylo/ Directed by Nick Cacas

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 8: "GORIO AND HIS JEEPNEY" (1966) & "THE CHIQUITO SHOW" (1968)

"Gorio and his Jeepney," was one of Chiquito's early TV shows. It was aired in 1966 at ABC-Channel 5. The popular daily cartoon strip by Ben Alcantara was also made into a movie in 1962.

Chiquito did another TV show, "The Chiquito Show," a musical show, for Channel 5 in 1968.

"Gorio and his Jeepney" TV Show (1966)


"Gorio and his Jeepney" cartoon strip by Ben Alcantara

"Gorio and his Jeepney" (1962)- Stars Chiquito, Yolanda Guevarra, Bert Silva, Pugak, Vicente Liwanag, Dely Atay-Atayan, Paquito Toledo, Ponga/ Directed by Pablo Santiago


"The Chiquito Show" (1968)

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 7: "TANG-TARANG-TANG" CIRCA 1960s

Aired over Channel 3, Sunday, 7:00 to 8:00 in the evening, the show topbilled by Pugo, Bentot, Sylvia La Torre, Rosa Aguirre and Leroy Salvador, was one the popular and favorite local TV sit-com of the 60s.

The show started as a radio program in DZRH in 1961. It featured the voices of Pugo, Bentot, Sylvia La Torre and Rosa Aguirre.

"Tang-Tarang-Tang"- Radio serial/ 1961

It was later adapted into the silver screen in 1962---

Movie Adaptation- "Tang-Tarang-Tang" (1962)- Stars Pugo, Bentot, Sylvia La Torre, Rosa Aguirre, Dely Magpayo, Cris de Vera and Leroy Salvador/ Directed by Fred Daluz

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 6: "BUHAY ARTISTA" CIRCA 1964

The legendary comic duo of Dolphy and Panchito headlined Buhay Artista, one the top-rating TV shows in the 60s. A Sunday evening treat for the whole family telecast over Channel 3, from 7:30 t0 8:30 p.m.

A movie was made in 1967---

"Buhay Artista" (1967)- Stars Susan Roces, Dolphy & Panchito, Ronaldo Valdez, Chichay, Elsa Bouffard, Dely Atay Atayan, Prospero Luna, Georgie Quizon, Ike Fernando and Lucita Soriano/ Directed by Luciano B. Carlos

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 5: "STUDENT CANTEEN" AND "EVERYDAY- HOLIDAY" CIRCA 1964

A fun-filled back-to-back daily noontime fare in 1964 with Student Canteen (12 noon to 1 pm) hosted by Eddie Ilarde, Leila Benitez and Pepe Pimentel and Everyday-Holiday (1:00- 2:00 pm) with the tandem of Sylvia la Torre and Doro delos Ojos.

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 4:"AN EVENING WITH PILITA" CIRCA 1964

An Evening with Pilita, hosted by Pilita Corrales, Asia’s Queen of Song, was one of the popular TV shows in the 60s and widely considered as "one of the benchmarks in Philippine broadcasting history."

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 3:"HAMON SA KAMPEON" CIRCA 1963

"Hamon sa Kampeon," a musical talent radio-TV program, hosted by Dely Magpayo and Pepe Pimentel, simulcast every Saturday 7-8 pm over DZAQ radio and Channel 3.

A movie was made in 1964---

"Hamon Sa Kampeon" (1964)- Stars Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Dely Magpayo, Pepe Pimentel and Bella Flores/ Directed by Mar S. Torres

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 2: "THE LUCKY STRIKE SHOW" CIRCA 1963

"The Lucky Strike Show" hosted by Nelda Navarro (mother of singer Leah Navarro), aired over Channel 3

60s LOCAL TV SHOWS # 1: "JAM SESSION" CIRCA 1962-63

Jam Session, aired over Channel 3, was hosted by Bobby Ng with The Hi-Jacks

A movie was made in 1962, probably inspired by the popularity of the TV show.

"Jam Session" (1962)- Stars Nida Blanca, Nestor de Villa, Bernard Bonnin, Lourdes Medel, Gil de Leon, Caridad Sanchez/ Directed by F.H. Constantino

"FREE MOVIE PASS PROMO" CIRCA 1965

In 1965, one can avail a free movie pass with Camay wrappers, worth 10 cents per wrapper.

"FREE BUS RIDES PROMO" CIRCA 1963

In 1963, Dari Creme wrappers (worth 10 cents each) entitled one with free bus rides.

PBA SUPERSTARS: IMAGES OF THE 70s to 90s

Miss the days when homegrown talents were kings of the hardcourt. The influx of Fil-Am players dampens my enthusiasm on the games.

Toyota's Robert Jaworski and the fallen Crispa's Alberto Guidaben

Crispa's Philip Cezar , the master shot-blocker

Crispa's William Adornado and Toyota's Robert Jaworski

Crispa's Fortunato 'Atoy' Co dribbling against defender Toyota's Robert Jaworski

Toyota's Ramon Fernandez going against Crispa's Abet Guidaben

Atoy Co against Jaworski


Ginebra's Chito Loyzaga


Benjie Paras


Prized import Billy Ray Bates


Ginebra's Billy Ray Bates and Michael Hackett

Photos: PBA 20 Years in Pictures (1975-94)

"VIDEO 48" FEATURED IN ABC CHANNEL 5 "SAPUL SA SINGKO" MORNING SHOW

Video 48 was featured in ABC TV Channel 5 morning show "Sapul sa Singko," in the segment "Makata on the Spot." The show was aired March 9, 2011.

TV Clip Part One/ Courtesy of ABC Ch.5


TV Clip Part Two/ Courtesy of ABC Ch.5