Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman

Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
Title card
Also known asMaster Showman Presents (1997-2005)
GenreVariety show
Directed byBam Salvani
Presented byGerman Moreno
Theme music composerTats Faustino[1]
Opening theme"Walang Tulugan"
Ending theme"Walang Tulugan"
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageTagalog
No. of episodes977
Production
Executive producerJocelyn Balvino
Production locations
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time120 minutes
Production companyGMA Entertainment TV
Original release
NetworkGMA Network
ReleaseFebruary 8, 1997 (1997-02-08) –
February 13, 2016 (2016-02-13)

Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman (transl. No Sleeping with the Master Showman) formerly known as Master Showman Presents, is a Philippine television variety show broadcast by GMA Network. Hosted by German Moreno, along with John Nite, Shermaine Santiago, Jackie Lou Blanco, and Shirley Fuentes, it premiered on February 8, 1997. The show concluded on February 13, 2016, with a total of 977 episodes.

The show is known for its tagline "Walang Tulugan!"[2] It is the longest running late night variety television show in the Philippines.

History

Early years

The show was originally titled Master Showman Presents. It premiered as a late-night variety talk show similar to GMA Supershow in the late 1970s. It had some elements similar to American talk shows. Master Showman was German Moreno's trademark moniker during his reign as one of television's top TV hosts in the early '80s and '90s, thanks to his hosting stints in GMA Supershow and That's Entertainment.

When GMA Network decided to make a title out of his famous moniker, Moreno introduced the catchphrase/tagline "Walang Tulugan!" (No Sleeping!) during the show. Since then the catchphrase has attracted majority of the viewers.

From live to taped

Master Showman originally aired live from the GMA Broadway Centrum at Aurora Blvd. in Quezon City, Philippines. Airing time varies from 11:05 pm at the earliest to 1:05 am at the latest on Saturday night going to Sunday morning. Running time was usually two to three hours, depending on the availability of big-name guests. When the show moved to its present home at GMA Network Center, it had to do away with live broadcast and instead presented taped episodes. The taping usually occurs every other Friday, shooting two episodes from 5 pm to 2 am, depending on the number of guests. The taped episodes now run from one and a half-hour to two hours, ending not later than 3 in the morning.

Re-branding of the show

In 2005, Walang Tulugan was incorporated in the show title. The move was welcomed since through the years, Master Showman has been always identified by the public as the "show na walang tulugan" (the show that does not sleep).

Master Showman's death

German Moreno died on January 8, 2016, due to cardiac arrest. A special live tribute episode was aired at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine in Quezon City on January 9, where his wake is being held.

Nora Aunor, a popular Philippine actress, singer, and close friend of Moreno became the temporary main host of the show. In an interview with GMA News, Aunor said that she is willing to continue the advocacy of her close friend and to help establish the careers of young aspirants that wish to join Philippine showbiz.[3]

After more than 19 years of its long-run, Walang Tulugan aired its final episode on February 13, 2016, after a month since Kuya Germs' death.

Cast

Hosts
German Moreno
Shermaine Santiago
Ken Chan
Sanya Lopez
Co-hosts
Segment hosts
  • Aster Amoyo (2012-16) (Celebrity Talk)[16]
  • Hideaki Torio (Eh Kasi Ewan)
  • John-na Chuchi (Diva Dingdings) (2013-16)
  • Mega Oohlala (Diva Dingdings) (2013-16)
  • Fresh
Groups
UPGRADE
  • Rhem Enjavi
  • Mark Baracael
  • Armond Bernas
  • Ivan Lat
  • Casey Martinez
  • Miggy San Pablo
  • Raymond Tay
Detour
  • JC Cruz
  • Dell Ramirez
  • Allan Santarin

Segments

  • Barkadahan
  • Celebrity Talk
  • Diva Dingdings
  • Eh Kasi Ewan
  • Fan Kita
  • John Ka Na Naman
  • LSS: Love Song Para Sa'Yo
  • OPM Greats

Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman scored a 3.3% rating.[17]

Accolades

Accolades received by Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
2007 21st PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Female TV Host Jackie Lou Blanco Nominated [18]
Best Male TV Host German Moreno Nominated
Best Musical Variety Show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Nominated
2008 22nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host German Moreno Nominated [19]
Best Musical Variety Show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Nominated
2009 23rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host German Moreno Nominated [20]
Best Musical Variety Show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Nominated
2010 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [21]
2011 25th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [22]
2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host German Moreno Nominated [23]
Best Musical Variety Show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality Michael Pangilinan Nominated
2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Musical Variety Show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Nominated [24]
2014 28th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male TV Host German Moreno Nominated [25]
Best Musical Variety Show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Nominated
Best New Female TV Personality Marika Sasaki Nominated
Yna Uy Nominated
Best New Male TV Personality John Pol Dimaculangan Nominated
Prince Villanueva Nominated
2015 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Musical Variety Show Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman Nominated [26]
2016 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television Nominated [27]

References

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  4. ^ Francisco, Butch (October 13, 2011). "Kuya Germs: Walang kupas, walang tulugan". The Philippine STAR. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  5. ^ "John Nite: 'It will never be the same without Kuya Germs'". January 8, 2016. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  6. ^ Quieta, Racquel (June 23, 2021). "Comedian-TV host Shalala passes away". Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  7. ^ ""Kuya Germs never runs out of new ideas" – Shermaine Santiago". February 27, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
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  11. ^ a b Gabinete, Jojo (September 29, 2021). "Kokoy de Santos, nagsalita tungkol sa nakaraan nila ni Rhen Escaño; Shaira Diaz, gustong matutong sumayaw gaya ni EA Guzman". Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  12. ^ Franco, Bernie V. (October 29, 2020). "Jak Roberto: Hard-earned fame". Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  13. ^ "Bakit hindi Estrada ang ginamit na apelyido ni Rob Gomez sa kanyang screen name?". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  14. ^ a b Amoyo, Aster. "Walang Tulugan, babu na!". Philstar.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  15. ^ "Former Walang Tulugan mainstay Ali Asistio, ipakikilala sa pelikulang Kara Krus". PEP.ph. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  16. ^ "New segment in Walang Tulugan". The Philippine STAR. March 1, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
  17. ^ Ching, Mark Angelo (March 16, 2016). "AGB Mega Manila Ratings (February 1-14, 2016): Wowowin enters Top 10; consistently defeats rival show". Retrieved March 14, 2018.
  18. ^ "PMPC bares nominees in the 21st Star Awards for Television". October 21, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
  19. ^ Navarro, Mell T. (October 16, 2008). "PMPC bares nominees for "22nd Star Awards for Television"". Retrieved May 3, 2020.
  20. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 26, 2009). "23rd Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  21. ^ Reyes, William R. (October 25, 2010). "24th Star Awards for Television nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  22. ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (October 29, 2011). "25th Star Awards for TV nominees bared". Retrieved May 2, 2020.
  23. ^ "PMPC bares nominees for 26th Star Awards for TV". September 26, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  24. ^ "Full list of winners of the 27th Star Awards for Television". November 24, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  25. ^ "28th Star Awards for Television nominees revealed". November 5, 2014. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  26. ^ "FULL LIST: Winners, 2015 PMPC Star Awards for TV". December 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  27. ^ "LIST: Winners, PMPC Star Awards 2016 – television". Rappler. October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2020.

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