TAPE Inc. explained

Television and Production Exponents (TAPE) Inc.
Trade Name:TAPE Inc.
Type:Private
Predecessor:Production Specialists, Inc. (1978–1980)[1]
Key People:
Industry:Entertainment
Products:Television program
Foundation:Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines;
Location City:Quezon City
Location Country:Philippines

Television and Production Exponents Inc. (also known as TAPE Inc. or simply TAPE) is a Philippine television production company. It was founded in 1981 by Romeo Jalosjos Sr. and Antonio "Tony" Tuviera.[2] [3]

Shows produced by TAPE Inc.

Shows Television network Date Note
Eat Bulaga! July 7, 1981 – January 5, 2024 The first show produced by TAPE, Inc.; now produced by TVJ Productions and airing on TV5 (first known as E.A.T.) since July 1, 2023 (and later reverted to Eat Bulaga! since January 6, 2024)
Heredero July 23, 1984 – September 4, 1987 The first series produced by TAPE, Inc.
Agila September 7, 1987 – February 7, 1992
Valiente February 10, 1992 – September 12, 1997
Kadenang Kristal July 31, 1995 – August 9, 1996 The first evening teledrama
Mia Gracia August 12, 1996 – August 15, 1997
Del Tierro September 15, 1997 – May 14, 1999
Rio Del Mar February 15, 1999 – March 9, 2001
Kirara, Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig? August 16, 1999 – November 2, 2001 The first morning teledrama
Korek na Korek ka Dyan 2001 first evening game show
Biglang Sibol, Bayang Impasibol March 12, 2001 – January 25, 2002 first comedy teledrama
Hawak Ko ang Langit July 14 – November 7, 2003
Walang Hanggan November 10, 2003 – February 27, 2004
Ikaw sa Puso Ko March 1 – October 15, 2004
Leya, ang Pinakamagandang Babae sa Ilalim ng Lupa October 18, 2004 – January 28, 2005The first fantasy teledrama
Saang Sulok ng Langit January 31 – August 12, 2005
Let's Get Aww! QTV (now GTV) November 12, 2005 – 2006
Kung Mamahalin Mo Lang Ako August 15, 2005 – February 17, 2006
Agawin Mo Man ang Lahat February 20 – August 11, 2006
Pinakamamahal August 14 – November 3, 2006
Makita Ka Lang Muli November 6, 2006 – February 16, 2007
Eat Na Ta! November 12, 2007 – 2008 TAPE, Inc.'s regional variety show
Diz Iz It! February 8 – July 24, 2010
Little Star October 25, 2010 – February 4, 2011
Valiente February 13 – June 29, 2012
Eat Bulaga! Indonesia July 16, 2012 – April 3, 2014 TAPE, Inc.'s first overseas variety show
The Ryzza Mae Show April 8, 2013 – September 18, 2015
The New Eat Bulaga! Indonesia November 17, 2014 – August 8, 2016
January 30 – February 17, 2023
TAPE, Inc.'s final overseas variety show
Kalyeserye July 16, 2015 – December 17, 2016
Princess in the Palace September 21, 2015 – June 10, 2016
Calle Siete June 13 – October 21, 2016
Trops October 24, 2016 – September 22, 2017 TAPE, Inc.'s youth oriented teledrama
The Lolas' Beautiful Show September 25, 2017 – February 2, 2018 The final series produced by TAPE, Inc.
Tahanang Pinakamasaya January 6 – March 2, 2024 The final show produced by TAPE, Inc.

Co-productions

Shows Date Production company Television network Note
Coney Reyes on Camera May 19, 1984 – December 26, 1998
Okay Ka, Fairy Ko! November 26, 1987 – April 3, 1997
1 for 3 April 10, 1997 – July 5, 2001
Daddy Di Do Du July 12, 2001 – July 29, 2007
Daisy Siete September 1, 2003 – July 2, 2010 formerly co-produced with FOCUS E Inc. only in Season 1
Ful Haus August 5, 2007 – August 16, 2009
Del Monte Kitchenomics 1989 – 2015

TV specials

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Ituloy natin kahit 'di kami sumusweldo': Tito Sotto recalls 'Eat Bulaga' history with Romeo Jalosjos . Deni Rose M. Afinidad-Bernardo . April 26, 2023 . Philstar.com . . June 10, 2023.
  2. Book: Rodrigo . Raul . Kapitan: Geny Lopez and the Making of ABS-CBN . 2006 . ABS-CBN Pub. . 978-971-816-111-1 . 262 . May 20, 2021 . en.
  3. Web site: Tony Tuviera: Driving force behind Eat Bulaga! . Bong Godinez . March 16, 2023 . PEP.ph . Philippine Entertainment Portal . June 16, 2023.