Antonio Carrizo facts for kids
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Antonio Carrizo
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Antonio Carrozzi Abascal
September 15, 1926 General Villegas, Argentina
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Antonio Carrozzi Abascal, known to many as Antonio Carrizo, was a very famous Argentine radio and television host. He was born on September 15, 1926, and passed away on January 1, 2016. Antonio Carrizo was admired for his clear voice and wide knowledge of culture. He became known as "el señor de la radio" (the lord of the radio) in Argentina.
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Early Life and First Steps in Radio
Antonio Carrizo was born in General Villegas, a town in western Buenos Aires Province. When he was a teenager, he got his first experience in broadcasting. He would use a loudspeaker from a vehicle to sell products in his hometown and nearby areas.
After finishing his military service, he moved to Buenos Aires. In 1948, he started working at Radio del Pueblo as an announcer for advertisements. He quickly became popular.
Becoming a Radio Star
Antonio Carrizo later joined Radio Belgrano, a very popular radio station. He co-hosted a show with Beatriz Taibo. They became known for their unique way of announcing ads, making them sound like fun conversations. For example, one might ask, "Traffic's stuck! What happened?" and the other would reply, "A Sunlight girl must have walked by!"
In 1949, he was hired by Julio César Barton, a producer at Radio El Mundo. There, he worked with big names in Argentine radio like Niní Marshall and Luis Sandrini. He even became the station's director of programs.
Moving to Television and Film
While still working in radio, Antonio Carrizo also started appearing on television in the 1950s. His first TV show was on Channel 7. He also appeared in a movie called El barro humano (1955), playing a radio presenter.
In 1964, he hosted Sábados Continuados on Channel 9. The next year, he returned to Channel 7 to host Bienvenido Sábado (Welcome, Saturday), which was a fun variety show with different acts. In the 1970s, he hosted Primera de la Noche (Top of the Evening).
His Famous Talk Show
From 1966, Antonio Carrizo also worked at Radio Rivadavia, which was the top radio network in Argentina. In 1971, he started hosting La Vida y El Canto (Life and Song). This talk show became very famous and ran for twenty years!
On his show, he interviewed many important people from Argentine music, movies, and books. He even interviewed the famous writer Jorge Luis Borges and the Italian actor Vittorio Gassman. He also hosted Cíclo Los Intérpretes (Performers' Series), which focused on folk and classical music. He was also a regular guest on Polémica en el Fútbol (Controversies in Argentine Football), a popular discussion show about soccer.
Other Interests and Achievements
Antonio Carrizo was not just a great host; he had many other interests. He was named President of the Society of Argentine Bibliophiles, which means he loved books and reading. He was also the President of the Argentine Chess Federation. He was a skilled chess player and was friends with the famous Grand Master Bobby Fischer.
He also co-hosted a radio comedy show called Calabromas and its TV version, El contra, with Juan Carlos Calabró. In the 1990s, he worked as a Cultural Attaché for the Argentine Embassy in Spain. This meant he helped promote Argentine culture in Spain. He received a special award called the Order of Isabella the Catholic.
Later, he hosted other cultural programs like El Locutorio (The Broadcast Room) and Papeles Sueltos (Loose Papers), which was a discussion show. He also hosted Hecho en Argentina, a documentary series about Argentina's geography, and from 2006, Tangos y Libros (Tangos and Books) on Municipal Radio.
Because he hosted a tango program, he stayed connected with many people. His interview shows helped introduce his audience to important cultural figures like Jorge Luis Borges and Astor Piazzolla.
Later Years and Legacy
In 2008, Antonio Carrizo had some health problems, but he recovered and returned to host Tangos y Libros. In 2010, he received the Argentina Bicentennial Medal from the Mayor of Buenos Aires, Mauricio Macri.
Antonio Carrizo's career lasted for seven decades. He was highly respected by his colleagues and listeners for his clear speaking style and his vast knowledge. He truly was "the lord of the radio" in Argentina. He passed away on January 1, 2016.
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Carrizo para niños
