That's Entertainment (Philippine TV program) explained

Genre:Variety show
Director:Bud Daliwan
Presenter:
Country:Philippines
Language:Tagalog
Num Episodes:3,200
Executive Producer:Lenny C. Parto
Location:
Camera:Multiple-camera setup
Runtime:60 minutes
Company:GMA Productions Inc.
Network:GMA Network

That's Entertainment is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Originally hosted by German Moreno and Ike Lozada, it premiered on January 6, 1986. The show concluded on May 3, 1996 with a total of 3,200 episodes.

Overview

The show was created by German Moreno who initially wanted teenaged celebrity siblings to star in the show and name it as Brothers and Sisters. After watching the American film That's Entertainment!, Moreno decided to change the title of the show. Premiering on January 6, 1986 on GMA Network, the show featured sixteen teenagers (divided into 4 from Monday to Thursday and gathered all together on Friday). The show later joined the network's Saturday afternoon line up. The show first aired from the GMA building in EDSA and eventually moved to GMA Broadway Centrum in 1987 to accommodate a wider studio audience.[1]

The cast was separated into five groups; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. During the Saturday broadcast, all five groups performed together. The show also featured dance groups such as the Manoeuvres, Streetboys, Abztract Dancers, Kids at Work and Universal Motion Dancers.

The final episode, "That's The Reunion" was aired as a 2-hour primetime television special on May 3, 1996, which featured former cast members of the show.[1]

Cast

Hosts
Original cast
Succeeding cast

Segments

Critical reception

Henry C. Tejero of Manila Standard, said That's Entertainment to be the worst musical variety show of 1987, stating that it is a "veritable fleamarket with Top 40s music as aural wallpaper and alien video lifestyles grossly distorted to conform with popular imagination as visual hypnosis."[121]

Accolades

Accolades received by That's Entertainment! Year! Awards! Category! Recipient! Result!
19882nd PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest Variety ShowThat's Entertainment
19926th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionSaturday Entertainment[122]
199610th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest TV SpecialThat's....The Reunion

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Young, Rica . Dimaculangan, Jocelyn . That's Entertainment . PEP . October 28, 2019 . September 6, 2020.
  2. Web site: Si 'Kuya Germs' sa paningin ng kaniyang mga kasama sa industriya . Kuya Germs on his colleagues' perspective in the industry . tl . . January 8, 2016 . September 4, 2020.
  3. Web site: Ramos, Jansen . Jestoni Alarcon posts photo from his That's Entertainment days and he's so gwapo . GMA Network . July 22, 2020 . September 4, 2020.
  4. Web site: Francisco, Butch . Jojo Alejar's dream interviews . tl . . August 7, 2010 . September 4, 2020.
  5. Web site: Regondola, Glenn . Lovely: Kuya Germs should retire . . May 20, 2015 . August 30, 2020.
  6. Web site: Alcaraz, Rowena . That's Entertainment members, Piolo Pascual honor German Moreno in Christmas reunion . GMA Network . December 11, 2017 . September 1, 2020.
  7. News: Hernandez, Allan . Ms. Sheryl Cruz on That's Entertainment, the fans, and how crazy the '80s were . All Out Manila . September 18, 2019 . August 30, 2020.
  8. News: Buan-Deveza, Reyma . Where on earth is Jennifer Sevilla? . ABS-CBN. October 22, 2010 . September 1, 2020.
  9. News: Manilyn Reynes renews ties with GMA Network . Canadian Inquirer . May 27, 2017 . September 6, 2020.
  10. Web site: Serato, Arniel . Karla Estrada admits romantic past with Romnick Sarmenta . tl . PEP . November 20, 2017 . August 30, 2020.
  11. 3 October 2020 . That's Zoom-Mustahan – That's Entertainment 2020 Grand Online Reunion Special (Part 4) . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/GJEUklr4Xg8 . December 13, 2021 . live . . Chuckie Dreyfus.
  12. Web site: Lalin, Jun . That's Entertainment pasabog na reunion kinakasa na . A surprise That's Entertainment reunion is already set. tl . . March 13, 2018 . August 30, 2020.
  13. Rivera, Nathaniel . January 2016 . GMA 7 TV Reunion – That's Entertainment . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/ddt7jivPhJY . December 13, 2021 . live . YouTube.
  14. Web site: Birmingham Barrio Fiesta 2018 at Woodgate Valley Country Park . Families Online UK . September 6, 2020.
  15. News: Tanaw-balik sa That's Entertainment… Mga babae ng Friday Group malas sa pag-ibig. A look back at That's Entertainment, Friday group ladies are luckless in love. tl. Abante. 6 May 2018. 30 August 2020.
  16. News: Rachel Alejandro, inalala ang 'That's Entertainment'. Rachel Alejandro fondly remembers 'That's Entertainment'. tl. ABS-CBN. 20 December 2017. 4 September 2020.
  17. News: Brylle Mondejar happy to have been part of "That's Entertainment". tl. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 10 December 2007. 30 August 2020.
  18. 3 October 2020. That's Zoom-Mustahan – That's Entertainment 2020 Grand Online Reunion Special (Part 5). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/JmVY9CF6zvk . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Chuckie Dreyfus.
  19. News: Abanilla, Clarizel. 'That's Entertainment' members set to reunite for show's 31st anniversary. GMA News. 19 December 2017. 24 April 2020.
  20. News: Sexy stars noon, mga butihing maybahay na ngayon. GMA News. 14 September 2014. 6 September 2020.
  21. News: Sun, Cherry. 'That's Entertainment' Friday group, nag-reunion. GMA News. 6 February 2018. 24 April 2020.
  22. News: Gabinete, Jojo. Kuya Germs at Mayor Isko Moreno, binigyang parangal sa That's Entertainment reunion. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 6 October 2019. 30 August 2020.
  23. Cecilio, Dave. 25 August 2020. That's My Show (August 25, 2020). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/8GaZoD9bGBM . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Dave Cecilio.
  24. News: Basil, Timmy. Basil: Haya ni Kuya Germs gihugpaan sa mga celebrity. Basil: Several celebrities flocked to Kuya Germ's wake. ceb. SunStar. 10 January 2016. 30 August 2020.
  25. News: Medina, Rogelio Constantino. Rita's dream. GMA News. 1 January 2015. 6 September 2020.
  26. News: Bukas, Leo. Boy Abunda napipisil sa MiGuard. Boy Abunda gets squeezed at MiGuard. tl. journal.com.ph. Journal Online. 16 September 2018. 30 August 2020.
  27. News: Bimbo Bautista and Rosemarie Mora: A second chance. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 29 August 2008. 30 August 2020.
  28. News: Romnick Sarmenta, Harlene Bautista announce separation. Rappler. 5 October 2018. 4 September 2020.
  29. News: Dating 'That's Entertainment' member na si Dranreb Belleza, ikinasal na. Former That's Entertainment member Dranreb Belleza got married. tl. GMA News. 21 March 2018. 6 September 2020.
  30. News: Ano naman kayang kapalaran ang dumating sa mga bagong member ng That's?. What fate lies on the newest That's members?. Daily Libangan. A Scribbler's Thoughts. 3 March 1995. 17 December 2022.
  31. 24 March 2019. Throwback: Thursday Group Live Performance (That's Entertainment's 4th Anniversary, 1990). https://web.archive.org/web/20200924225704/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2Vc4_HkQOc&gl=US&hl=en . 2020-09-24 . dead. YouTube. Sunflower Madness Channel.
  32. Lipana, Cherryl. 31 August 2020. That's Entertainment. YouTube. CheChebureTche.
  33. 3 October 2020. That's Zoom-Mustahan – That's Entertainment 2020 Grand Online Reunion Special (Part 7). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/GT0MywovWDc . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Chuckie Dreyfus.
  34. News: Former sexy star Patricia Javier reinvents herself in US. ABS-CBN. 4 June 2013. 30 August 2020.
  35. News: Tina Paner, magpapakatandang dalaga?. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 10 January 2001. 8 September 2020.
  36. 3 October 2020. That's Zoom-Mustahan – That's Entertainment 2020 Grand Online Reunion Special (Part 6). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/gUca7ETCfro . 13 December 2021. live. YouTube. Chuckie Dreyfus.
  37. Lipana, Cherryl. 10 September 2020. That's Entertainment. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/1u5pWc-mFlg . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. CheChebureTche.
  38. News: Enriquez, Marge C.. From famous mothers to accomplished daughters: Lessons across generations. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 8 May 2016. 6 September 2020.
  39. News: Sun, Cherry. 'That's Entertainment' Tuesday group, reunited!. GMA News. 24 November 2017. 30 August 2020.
  40. 14 June 2016. Wednesday Group That's Entertainment. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/ZSFhiw8_SWo . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. OPM MTV Video.
  41. News: Ramos, Gerard. Entertainment icon German Moreno, 82. BusinessMirror. 9 January 2016. 6 September 2020.
  42. News: Quieta, Racquel. Meet Jomar Cruz, the handsome brother of Donna Cruz. GMA News. 17 May 2020. 31 August 2020.
  43. 3 October 2020. That's Zoom-Mustahan – That's Entertainment 2020 Grand Online Reunion Special (Part 8). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/m8ybBq4Kv9s . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Chuckie Dreyfus.
  44. News: Dennis da Silva to serve life sentence over rape, child abuse convictions. GMA News. 11 December 2017. 1 September 2020.
  45. News: Regondola, Glenn. Ex-member ng That's ipinagamot nang libre. That's ex-member was hospitalized for free. Inquirer Bandera. PressReader. 20 May 2011. 6 September 2020.
  46. News: Lo, Ricky. Jaypee de Guzman back to where he belongs. The Philippine Star. 24 July 2014. 30 August 2020.
  47. News: Aseoche, Therese. Lotlot De Leon Shares Throwback Photo of Original 'That's Entertainment' Cast. When In Manila. 1 March 2020. 1 September 2020.
  48. News: Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. Fredmore delos Santos returns to showbiz via his first indie film. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 4 January 2008. 30 August 2020.
  49. 18 January 2016. That's Entertainment Friday Group. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/UBWXUtjnfDs . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. RandoManila.
  50. News: Francis Enriquez: His Stab Wounds are Healed!. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 5 August 2007. 1 September 2020.
  51. News: 'That's Entertainment' alumni pay tribute to Kuya Germs in 'Walang Tulugan'. GMA News. 17 January 2016. 24 April 2020.
  52. News: Pregnant housewife commits suicide. The Philippine Star. 18 December 2008. 6 September 2020.
  53. News: Ace Espinosa and Maricel Morales meet again at their son's birthday party. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 11 December 2006. 1 September 2020.
  54. News: Rula, Gorgy. Harlene lantad na ang bagong dyowa!, Pero 'di pa aprub ng mga anak. Harlene reveals her newest boyfriend, subject to her children's pending approval. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 7 May 2019. 6 September 2020.
  55. News: Dating sexy actress Francine Prieto, ikukuwento ang kaniyang 'Tunay na Buhay' . GMA Network . February 12, 2016 . September 6, 2020.
  56. News: Sunshine Cruz, Jackie Forster reunite with That's friends, Kobe makes special appearance . GMA Network . July 18, 2018 . September 6, 2020.
  57. News: Fontanilla, John. Former That's Entertainment member Caselyn Francisco, a big star in The Netherlands. tl. www.pinoyparazzi.com. Pinoy Parazzi. 22 July 2011. 30 August 2020.
  58. News: Shirley Fuentes, na-gong sa Tawag ng Tanghalan. Shirley Fuentes gets "gong-ed" on Tawag ng Tanghalan. tl. ABS-CBN. 8 October 2019. 6 September 2020.
  59. News: Karla at kasamahan sa 'That's Entertainment,' nagsama-sama. Karla reunited with her That's Entertainment co-members. tl. ABS-CBN. 20 November 2017. 30 August 2020.
  60. News: Lucita Soriano passes away. Manila Times. 9 July 2015. 30 August 2020.
  61. News: Former 'That's Entertainment' stars reunite. ABS-CBN. 14 December 2017. 6 September 2020.
  62. News: Joaquin set for birthday show. The Philippine Star. 25 July 2009. 6 September 2020.
  63. News: Mahigit 100 members ng That's… nag-reunion. More than 100 That's members gathered for a reunion. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 7 October 2019. 30 August 2020.
  64. News: Thousands watch KC, Piolo in NY concert. ABS-CBN. 31 October 2011. 6 September 2020.
  65. Tejada, Edgar. 5 November 2012. "That's Intro 2" – Thursday Group of That's Entertainment 1991. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/GLrU7K_UFdM . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Edgar Tejada.
  66. News: 'That's Entertainment' colleagues remember Isabel Granada with a smile. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 11 November 2017. 6 September 2020.
  67. News: Pampelikula ang lovelife ng dating 'That's...' member. Former That's member's lovelife is like a movie. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 9 September 2005. 6 September 2020.
  68. News: Villanueva, Brooke. Metro At 30: Ruffa Gutierrez Celebrates Her 30th Anniversary In Showbiz With Metro. Metro Style. 27 October 2019. 6 September 2020.
  69. News: That's graduate now a businessman in US. The Philippine Star. 18 January 2011. 30 August 2020.
  70. News: Tornada, Nathalie. Wholesome Kyla. Manila Standard. 14 October 2006. 6 September 2020.
  71. News: Precious Hipolito: From child star to newscaster. GMA News. 18 October 2007. 6 September 2020.
  72. News: Bardinas, Mary Ann. Cute and endearing throwback photos of a young Manilyn Reynes. ABS-CBN. 2 June 2020. 6 September 2020.
  73. News: Gabinete, Jojo. Mystery singer ng Eat Bulaga, pantapat sa "Hide and Sing" ng It's Showtime? Naaalala mo pa ba si Mystery Boy?. Will Eat Bulaga's mystery singer match It's Showtime's "Hide and Sing"? Do you still remember the Mystery Boy?. tl. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 26 October 2020. 27 October 2020.
  74. News: The ultimate 80s throwback! Former Laguna Board Member Angelica Jones in reunion with That's Entertainment members. Politiko. 12 December 2017. 30 August 2020.
  75. 3 October 2020. That's Zoom-Mustahan – That's Entertainment 2020 Grand Online Reunion Special (Part 3). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/yYSowE8UcCY . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. Chuckie Dreyfus.
  76. News: Husband and wife Dingdong and Jessa mark '20/30′ in the biz. Manila Times. 4 December 2017. 6 September 2020.
  77. News: Gonzales, Rommel. Former That's Entertainment member Charo Laude is Philippine representative to Mrs. Universe 2019. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 17 October 2019. 1 September 2020.
  78. 15 September 2010. That's Entertainment Batch 1993.flv. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/nkgFwtn3yBo . 2021-12-13 . live. YouTube. DW.
  79. News: Mendoza, Ruel. Lilet na-trauma sa pag-lips-to-lips ng lalaking fan. Lilet got traumatized after a male fan allegedly kissed her from lips-to-lips. tl. Abante. 23 August 2018. 24 April 2020.
  80. News: Guno, Niña V.. Maja Salvador, Kakai Bautista support Lea Salonga in Broadway play. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2 January 2018. 13 September 2020.
  81. News: Quinto, Arthur. Mas gustong mag-make up ng iba si Susan Lozada. Susan Lozada longs for a different make-up. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 17 November 2001. 13 September 2020.
  82. News: Salterio, Leah C.. The joyride of their lives. The Philippine Star. 9 March 2008. 13 September 2020.
  83. News: Regondola, Glenn. Former actor Reuben Manahan fondly remembers ex-girlfriend Isabel Granada. tl. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 12 November 2017. 30 August 2020.
  84. News: Noguera, Al Kendrick. Gladys Reyes at 'That's Entertainment' Thursday group, nag-reunion. Gladys Reyes reunited with 'That's Entertainment' Thursday group. tl. GMA News. 21 January 2016. 30 August 2020.
  85. News: Mel hinamon ang mga beki: Harapin ang multo. Mel challenges the gays: Face the ghost. tl. Abante. 18 November 2018. 13 September 2020.
  86. News: Mendoza, Ruel. Glydel Mercado recalls fond memories of Kuya Germs. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 11 January 2016. 1 September 2020.
  87. News: Dimaculangan, Jocelyn. That's Entertainment. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 28 October 2019. 30 August 2020.
  88. News: Llanes, Rommel. Rob Moya not privy to dad Jovit Moya's love life. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 26 July 2017. 31 August 2020.
  89. News: Almira Muhlach, mabait na madrasta sa mga anak ng kanyang partner. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 7 October 2019. 6 September 2020.
  90. 28 June 2020. Allan Ortega: That's Entertainment (Tuesday Group) – Let's Do The Twist. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/UNlRv7BOD4w . 13 December 2021. live. YouTube. jannrence.
  91. News: Garcia, Cara Emmeline. Ysabel Ortega feels 'thankful' to be part of the Kapuso family. GMA News. 26 September 2019. 4 October 2020.
  92. News: Maffi Carrion represents Bicol in unique pageant. Manila Times. 1 December 2019. 1 September 2020.
  93. News: Navalta, Daniel Joseph. Do you still remember Bunny Paras? The 'That's Entertainment' star's bittersweet family life in the US. kami.com.ph. KAMI. 18 June 2018. 30 August 2020.
  94. Parcero, John. 28 June 2020. Buhay That's Entertainment by John Parcero. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211213/4qYtt3Sz3Js . 2021-12-13 . live. That's Entertainment Life by John Parcero. tl. YouTube. ParGavBlogs.
  95. News: Rufa Mae to the Max. GMA News. 14 March 2007. 24 April 2020.
  96. News: Amoyo, Aster. Denver, inihabilin ang mga anak sa amang si Darius. Denver, left his children's care to father Darius. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 18 March 2006. 30 August 2020.
  97. News: Concepcion, Eton. Remembering the Master Showman. tl. Manila Standard. 12 January 2016. 30 August 2020.
  98. News: Former That's Entertainment member Ricky Rivero, suffers heart attack-- report. GMA News. 27 August 2015. 6 September 2020.
  99. News: Carrasco, Ronnie. Ex-member ng That's Entertainment drug user lang, hindi pusher. Former That's Entertainment member was a drug user, not a pusher. tl. Inquirer Bandera. 4 January 2020. 6 September 2020.
  100. News: Abanilla, Clarizel. Ana Roces proves she was already a stunner at 10 years old. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 27 April 2018. 6 September 2020.
  101. News: Raffy Romillo and his second chance at life. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 24 July 2008. 1 September 2020.
  102. News: Desiree del Valle, Boom Labrusca get married. ABS-CBN. 15 January 2018. 6 September 2020.
  103. News: Bukas, Leo. Mahal's ex-boyfriend Jimboy Salazar passes away at 42. tl. ABS-CBN. 24 July 2015. 30 August 2020.
  104. News: Wang, Nickie. Romnick Sarmenta's new passion. Manila Standard. 9 August 2016. 6 September 2020.
  105. News: Llanes, Rommel. Actor-turned-concert producer Joed Serrano wants to resurrect That's Entertainment. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 15 January 2012. 1 September 2020.
  106. News: Buan-Deveza, Reyma. Where on earth is Jennifer Sevilla?. ABS-CBN. 22 October 2010. 1 September 2020.
  107. News: Moreno, German. Dating mga taga-that's naiba-iba ang kapalaran. Former That's members focused on their own career paths. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 16 July 2012. 6 September 2020.
  108. News: Sarnio, Veronica. Dating member ng That's na si Bryan Soler ikinasal na sa long-time GF. Former That's member Ryan Soler wed his longtime girlfriend. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 16 June 2019. 6 September 2020.
  109. News: Sharon Cuneta reunites with Beth Tamayo in California. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 23 June 2017. 6 September 2020.
  110. News: Calderon, Ricky. 'My 2 Mommies' becomes box-office and critical hit. The Philippine Star. 18 May 2018. 1 September 2020.
  111. News: Former "That's Entertainment" Star to Talk in Colour Me Ladies Conference. Metro Cebu. 28 February 2014. 6 September 2020.
  112. News: Navalta, Daniel Joseph. Willie Revillame gets wowed by ex-actor's daughter who joined 'Wowowin' contest. kami.com.ph. KAMI. 9 January 2020. 30 August 2020.
  113. News: Romano Vasquez finds fulfillment in food cart business. Philippine Entertainment Portal. 15 August 2016. 1 September 2020.
  114. News: Lu, Monet. The timeless appeal of Ian Veneracion. Asian Journal. 25 January 2020. 6 September 2020.
  115. News: Soriano, Gia Allana. 'That's Entertainment' stars express their grief over German Moreno's passing. GMA News. 8 January 2016. 6 September 2020.
  116. News: Lo, Ricky. Former Octo star happily settled in US. The Philippine Star. 16 July 2004. 6 September 2020.
  117. News: Bautista, Emy Abuan. Dating Taga-'That's' Sumisikat Na. Former That's member rises to stardom. tl. Pilipino Star Ngayon. 25 March 2002. 13 September 2020.
  118. Web site: Then and Now: Members of the That's Entertainment Monday group . May 11, 2016 . GMA Network . June 7, 2024.
  119. Web site: Annie Brazil sa nakakulong na anak na si Ronnel Wolfe: 'Hindi namin siya pinabayaan' . Annie Brazil on her son Ronnel Wolfe's imprisonment, "We will not abandon him." . tl . . February 21, 2015 . September 1, 2020.
  120. Lipana, Cherryl. 31 August 2020. That's Vidjok. YouTube. CheChebureTche.
  121. News: Tejero, Henry C. . The year's 10 worst . June 5, 2021 . . Standard Publications, Inc. . January 6, 1988 . 11.
  122. Web site: Your Childhood Faves From That's Entertainment Just Had a Reunion . Spot . December 9, 2017 . September 6, 2020.