Mario Kreutzberger, in his role as Don Francisco, gestures during taping of "Sabado Gigante" in Miami in 2006. The iconic variety show, which began in Chile 53 years ago, will end its run in 2015.

For many Latinos in Southern California, “Sábado Gigante” was a Saturday staple, bringing together young and old for an evening of laughs, scantily clad women and musical acts. Even if it wasn’t quite ...

Univisions’s Sábado Gigante, the longest-running variety series in television history, will end its spectacular 53-year run September 19, the network said today. Host and creator Don Francisco — real ...

"Sábado Gigante" is a Spanish language TV phenomenon that has entertained audiences for decades, both in Latin America and here in the United States. This morning, Mo Rocca will show us: If you like ...

"Sábado Gigante," the longest-running show on Univision — and probably the longest-running variety show on television — will go off the air September 19. Host Don Francisco, whose real name is Mario ...