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40th anniversary of world’s longest running TV show
MIAMI: To commemorate 40 years of success, Latin American programme Sabado Gigante will air an anniversary special on Saturday, 9 November. Sabado Gigante holds the ‘Guinness Book of World Records’ title for the longest running programme in the history of television.
Sabado Gigante was started by Mario Kreutzberger popularly known as Don Francisco in Chile in 1962 and has aired on the Univision Network since 1986. The unique variety show features games, contests, comedy, celebrity guests and musical performances. It is considered a necessary platform for political figures including Al Gore and George W. Bush. In addition, Sabado Gigante has been the stepping-stone for international stars such as Enrique Iglesias. The show has become a phenomenon with over 100 million viewers in 42 countries.
Don Francisco has been on-air for the equivalent of 600 continuous days, travelled more than 2.8 million miles (10 times the distance between the earth and the moon!), hosted over 1.5 million contestants and given away over 3,000 cars and $50+ million in prizes.
Univision Communications is the premier Spanish-language media company in the United States.
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CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
