Mario Kreutzberger during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Sábado Gigante
Mario Kreutzberger, also known as Don Francisco, spoke to PRODU during the celebration of Sábado Gigantes 50th anniversary on Univision this past Saturday Oct. 24. The famed host expressed that the only way he was able to withstand these 50 years through his determination every day. He assured the audience that his first show was canceled in its first seven weeks of transmission in Chile, and that his first program in the U.S. never even made it to the air. Kreutzberger recognized that 50 years of Sábado Gigante has been made possible thanks to the talent of thousands of people. Well continue with the same dream, and well take this occasion like a second opportunity he said. Sábado Gigante represents my life. I married my wife and television the same year, and together weve gone through every life moment. He assured that theres a key phrase that captured the Hispanic public: Separated by distance but united under one language. Don Francisco has lived through the transformation of TV, from its first generation in black and white to its current digital platform. One has to adapt to new changes. Univision has asked that we develop new talents and Id love to also work with my daughter. My goal is to be here in 2022 in the month of October he finalized.
Artists and hosts congratulate Don Francisco for half a century on air with Sábado Gigante
Don Francisco celebrates 50 years as host of iconic television show Sábado Gigante
