El Chapulín Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids El Chapolin Colorado è El Chaparon Bonaparte |
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| Created by | Roberto Gómez Bolaños (1929-2014) |
| Starring | Roberto Gómez Bolaños Carlos Villagrán Ramón Valdés (1972–1979) Florinda Meza Rubén Aguirre Angelines Fernández Edgar Vivar María Antonieta de las Nieves Horácio Gómez Bolaños Raul "Chato" Padilla |
| Opening theme | Freedom March (1973-1975) Finale (1975–1979) |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| No. of seasons | 8 |
| No. of episodes | 155 |
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| Running time | 25 minutes (22 minutes for syndication) |
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| Original network | Canal de las Estrellas |
| Original release | 28 February 1973 – 19 September 1979 |
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| Followed by | La Chicharra |
El Chapulín Colorado (which means The Red Grasshopper in English) is a super funny Mexican TV show. It's a comedy series all about a very special superhero. The show was created and written by a famous person named Roberto Gómez Bolaños. It first aired in 1972 and continued until 1981, making people laugh for many years!
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Meet El Chapulín Colorado
El Chapulín Colorado is not your typical superhero. He's a bit clumsy and often makes mistakes, but he always tries his best to help people. He wears a red grasshopper costume and carries a special hammer called the "Chipote Chillón." This hammer can make things bigger or smaller, which often leads to hilarious situations.
Who Created This Hero?
The amazing mind behind El Chapulín Colorado was Roberto Gómez Bolaños. He was a very talented Mexican writer, actor, and comedian. He created many popular characters and shows that are loved across Latin America. Chespirito played the role of El Chapulín Colorado himself, bringing the character to life with his unique humor.
When Did the Show Air?
The first episode of El Chapulín Colorado was shown on February 28, 1973. The series ran for eight seasons, with the last episode airing on September 19, 1979. In total, there were 155 episodes, each about 25 minutes long. Even after it stopped making new episodes, the show remained very popular and was shown again and again.
The Talented Cast
Many talented actors worked alongside Chespirito to make the show so funny. Some of the main stars included Carlos Villagrán, Ramón Valdés, Florinda Meza, Rubén Aguirre, and Angelines Fernández. They played different characters in each episode, often villains or people needing help, which added to the comedy.
Why Is It So Popular?
El Chapulín Colorado became a huge hit not just in Mexico, but all over Latin America. People loved the show because it was silly and made them laugh. The humor was simple and easy to understand, making it fun for families to watch together. Even today, many fans dress up as El Chapulín Colorado, especially at big events like football games, to show their love for the character and their country.
Images for kids
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Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito) as El Chapulín Colorado
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Mexico supporters at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Chespirito's characters are widely known in Latin America and as a result, fans frequently dress as them to show affiliation with Mexico's national football team.
See also
In Spanish: El Chapulín Colorado para niños
