That's Entertainment (TV series)
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That's Entertainment Title Card |
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| Format | Teen, Variety |
| 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 | n/a (airs daily) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Lenny C. Parto |
| Running time | 1 hour |
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| Original channel | GMA Network |
| Picture format | 480i SDTV |
| Original run | January 6, 1986 – March 23, 1996 |
That's Entertainment is a defunct Filipino youth-oriented talent and variety show aired by GMA Network.
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[edit] 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 German Moreno together with 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 Maneouvres, Streetboys, Abztract Dancers, Kids at Work, UMD all became the Philippines' premiere dance group because of the show.
On 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.
[edit] That's Entertainment members
According to day groups:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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In alphabetical order:
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[edit] Studios
- Old GMA Building (1986-1987)
- GMA Broadway Centrum (1987-1996)
- Araneta Coliseum (now Smart Araneta Coliseum) (anniversary venue)
[edit] Awards
- Winner, Best TV Special (That's....The Reunion TV Special)- 10th PMPC Star Awards for TV 1996
- Winner, Best Variety Show (Saturday Entertainment)- PMPC Star Awards for TV 1992
- Winner, Best Variety Show (That's Entertainment)- PMPC Star Awards for TV 1994