Legendary TV Host Don Francisco Reflects On His American Dream | Nightly News Films

[@gilbertianrueda]

I grew up watching this show with my grandparents. Don Francisco is embedded in our childhoods, our memories, our families, and our hearts.

[@theboyy21]

He's a living legend! He's part of every Latino family, Sabado Gigante was LIT!

[@killerxd57]

Broken english? jezus christ this man spoke perfect english on top of that his first language is german and hosted a spanish tv show! this man is a legend!

[@GreenQueen_83]

Will be waiting for his bio on Netflix

[@milkquieee279]

That's such a GOOD IDEA!!!!!

[@chikasu10]

dew it.

[@cesarmedina6124]

He made family time a thing Saturdays. So many memories of my family thanks to this man. I wouldn’t even watch the show I just remember being with family and this show was on when I was 4

[@mrxxsesshomaruxx9642]

I love this man, it's like he is part of my life, we used to watch him every single saturday, I miss the show so much.

[@rfffff1080]

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[@Ellofez]

Don Francisco entertained latinos homes every Saturday night.

[@Jorge.fernandx]

7pm - 9pm. Pan y cafe en la mano.

[@inuohlatremas]

@@Jorge.fernandx h hig

[@lotusgrl444]

As a little kid, I remember el Chacal de la Trompeta😅😅 he definitely brings childhood memories!

[@Jorge.fernandx]

@@lotusgrl444 Yeah. Crazy how time flies.

[@singingplaylist7779]

OH MAN!! DON FRANCISCO LOOKS SO RELAXED NOW. HE IS MY MOM AND DAD'S FAVORITE VARIETY SHOW HOST AND I REMEMBER THEM BEING ENTRANCED BY HIS SHOW ALL DAY LONG AND LAUGHING HARD WITH HIS JOKES AND HIS ACTORS ON THE SHOW.... GOOD TO SEE YOU ARE FINALLY SLOWING DOWN TO ENJOY THOSE AROUND YOU AND LIFE ITSELF... GOD BLESS YOU SIR

[@marvincordova8956]

he is like 90 years. ready to hang the tennis jajajajajajajajajaaj

[@singingplaylist7779]

@@marvincordova8956 He's pretty old maybe so, but he's still the one and only!!!

[@blackeagleeye56]

Best memories was watching him with my family on Saturday with some pizza hut

[@lotusgrl444]

El chacal de la trompeta for me!

[@gilcruz1479]

How many of us remember growing up with family that watched this man's show every Saturday night? 👋

[@rfffff1080]

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[@Driftking305forlife]

Wow, so moved. Sábado Gigante was my inspiration to leave Cuba for Miami and find my American Dream here.

[@subliminalecstasy4149]

He was around since I was in my diapers 😂 made my entire childhood!

[@joelvazquez7998]

Yes can’t forget “a Los leones “

[@SC-gh6gd]

Yo también. Are you a 90s kid too?

[@vixyvelasquez9898]

S C omg ! You just made me nostalgic ! I was a 90s kid and yes I remember spending every Saturday watching him . So many memories

[@SC-gh6gd]

@@vixyvelasquez9898 🤠

[@reggierodriguez6546]

Same here. My mother has been to Sabado Gigante as a studio audience in the late 80’s in Florida.

[@uvas5854]

I love this man he made my childhood amazing

[@jennifer4489]

i remember watching sabado gigante with my abuelita as a kid every saturday night it was our tradition.. this man is a legend in many hispanic homes

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

This guy hosted a show I started watching back in 1988 called Sabado Gigante. He is a legend.

[@henrylacayo1219]

For real when sabado gigante ended Saturdays wasn't the same anymore .

[@mrxxsesshomaruxx9642]

Agreed :(

[@renatoj.rodriguez9600]

No, they became way way better without that crapy tv show

[@MegaMarlon0123]

Edgecoin??

[@josekure9520]

For sure.. So far I can’t remember a show that United families, Stop doing what we were doing sit together and watch a good Show. I wish that I can go back in the Future hug each one of my family member and let them know how much I love them.. What a Show that was.... Good times Thanks to Don Franciscoz

[@dannysunay8099]

We have a photograph of mygrandma, my mom, and my sister watching this show. We took the photo 5 months before my grandma passed away. Beautiful memories!❤❤ love you grandma!!!

[@Estanis72]

It didn't sound to me like broken English!

[@kathrinekerns8398]

I love this man. I don't even speak Spanish, but I watch his show.

[@teo4609]

Is very easy, i am sure you will be able to understand and learn as fast like a lightning

[@AndyX1337]

Don Francisco que bendicion! Muy buena entrevista gracias! I remember the good old days when sabado gigante was on TV, made you feel great! This is a classic interview, thank you so much NBC!!

[@vnohandle]

Sábado Gigante brought our family together every week

[@miar.4507]

God bless this wonderful man.

[@jphater2012]

Don Francisco is like part of the family. Every Saturday night, it's automatic.

[@FedericoT69]

I was born in the 80s in Ecuador and he was a must see on Saturdays.my grandma loved his show

[@85iluvmusik]

I loooooove Don Francisco I don’t know not one Latino family that didn’t watch him his voice brings familiarity and he has brought joy to Latinos families for generations! Bless him always!

[@freebein]

Whoa I remember this man from every weekend with my grandmother back in the 90s. Its pretty cool to see him again.

[@Alethea302]

Saturday’s have never been the same since Sabado Gigante went off air. Amazing legend will forever be cherished in my heart.

[@DisasterEXE]

Don Francisco, you're English is better than most Chileans'. My parents also used to watch your show. Cariños de un Chileno viviendo en China.

[@kimberlyguerrerolmedo]

😢 ahh this man is my childhood

[@JessNW0lfG4NG]

He's a legend 😭 My grandma was a huge fan.

[@roxybalderas7647]

I loved this show! My mom and Dad would always watch it. ❤️

[@TheSuperhuman622]

This man made my Saturdays special

[@marvinearl3423]

Sabado gigante !!!!✌🏾

[@Lovely-rm8np]

I hope 🤞 one day I get to meet him. A movie should be made about his life work.

[@milkquieee279]

Great idea!

[@CarlosGarcia-jl9dq]

From when I was 4 to like 10 my favorite thing to do was to order a pepperoni pizza from domino’s sit down with my parents and watch sábado gigante while we ate. I didn’t know it at the time but those were my favorite memories that I look back it with a teary smile, thank you Don Francisco for letting me share time with my parents and you

[@sacman3001]

I never saw don Francisco as a European American. Funny to find out he is German. Amazing show, loved him/it... gracias

[@Neo-Kable]

I remember waking up late at night when I was a child probably back in 95' to watch sabado gigante. I never heard him speaking English lol I love this guy.

[@BurgerSliderMan]

He's like 400 years old and he still looks 55. Lmao My mom used to joke about that when I was a kid and now I'm doing it too

[@eduardomelendez8784]

People that worked Saturdays would come home to relax and laugh until night. Great memories. What lovely times were those. My grand ma wouldn't laugh all week except Saturdays.

[@arebolar]

With all his human defects, he is a truly outstanding person.

[@bongbongtravels6108]

The man is always surrounded by beautiful women.

[@johndough201]

...and he gets paid well for being surrounded by them

[@rfffff1080]

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[@juanareyes7119]

Yeah and they said he was a pervert.

[@johndough201]

@@juanareyes7119 Wow! Yet another case of jealousy rearing it's ugly head. Don't blame Don for yr lack of beauty😱

[@juanareyes7119]

@@johndough201 LMAOF

[@milkquieee279]

G'DAY FROM AUSTRALIA! Don Francisco rocks! Such a legend!!!!!!! A true classic

[@ismaelcortez9008]

COMO DISE QUE DIJO "SABADO GIGANTE"🙏

[@Sandy33569]

Man.. Sábado Gigante was such a BIG part of me growing up. It never got old. I always looked forward to it!

[@nelidafernandez9318]

This man was a staple in my house growing up. I didn't speak much Spanish (still don't) but something always grabbed me about him. The fact he speaks such great English makes me so happy that if I ever meet him, I can actually have a conversation with him! His voice is ASMR to me. Lol.

[@maddominican879]

The man the legend don Francisco.i grew up watching this man

[@samueledouardd.2613]

what's funny is that this interview could have happened in Spanish! He is one of the people who made me want be a Tv host. I would watch Sabado Gigante with my parents in Haiti as a Kid. I didn't even speak Spanish at the time! Now I speak it (I've spoken it since I was 11) . I ended up being a radio host in my country. Don Francisco transcends languages dad speaks Spanish. Mom doesn't and she likes Don Francisco so much! Ojalá un día pueda hablar con Don Francisco!!!

[@Ep3tzYc]

His show was so entertaining

[@chivasceltics]

Imagine sacrificing every Saturday with your family and friends for 53 years straight to do a show.

[@lalocatweety78]

I started watching his show in '97 with my now ex-husband. I really didn't understand much but I loved the part with Chacal.

[@master_wa-chu-sei7137]

OMG the show lasted more than your matrimony. At least you had something to watch at. 😃

[@KA-yu7zf]

I love this thank you for making this interview, I grew up watching don francisco, I remember rushing home with my mom every Saturday to be on time and watch sábado gigante! Like me there is millions of Latinos and many generations that we grew up watching don Francisco and sábado gigante while eating dinner. Don Francisco you’re a idol and so dear to me! I love you and god may bless you for bringing so much happiness to our hearts for so many years 💕💕💕💕💕

[@tonygamboa6360]

Hello Don Francisco Am Tony Gamvoa all the way from Belize We love Sabado Givante

[@lisacaranvlahos8647]

Don Francisco 🇺🇸🥰American Dream

[@Dementiumfan1990]

This man was to Spanish saturdays what Raul Velasco was to Sundays.

[@isabellashirahmadi5704]

I lived in Chile until I was 12 I grew up watching him 🙂

[@marys3738]

I grew up watching Sabado Domingo while eating tamales

[@KrzNena]

Sabado Gigante*

[@heczamz8483]

Nah you tweaking

[@dmrukia]

Se paso don Francisco, a sido parte de tantas familias. y no solo por su trabajo con sábado gigante.

[@cynicalbear8686]

God I remember watching his show back when I was a kid with my parents

[@luzvaldes1030]

Tantos gratos momentos con Don Francisco....Muchas gracias José por la entrevista.

[@veronicasantana6493]

Absolutely hated my in-laws but definitely appreciate the memories of watching this with my kids at their house... Makes me proud to have my Latin/Hispanic background!

[@daniellashah7995]

He is part of my childhood he was always there

[@xjnavx]

I remember I was three years old. Watching Sabado Gigante with my dad next to him on the couch. His show gave me so many good memories in my childhood. My family would watch his show every Saturday

[@GeordiLaForge1974]

I love Don Francisco! I grew up watching that man! God bless him. He reminds me of the many great times I spent with my father. My father is no longer with me, so this interview is very endearing to me.

[@davidbonilla2449]

We need a movie 🎥 of Don Francisco... From his childhood to his success in Latin American family tv time.

[@lma8661]

I remember watching him when I was 9 - 10 years old I’m now 31 I wish to live a long life like this man !!🙏

[@ダンピール]

gotta thank the lad. he gave latino families entertainment WEEKLY.

[@expresatupersona8109]

Your shows, your voice and your great personality takes me back to when I was a kid. It brings back all the joy that I felt when I watched your shows Don Francisco 😊

[@haroldaltamirano3958]

Thank you Don Francisco. My grandma loved watching you and she is a very good person too. Thank you for all you did :)

[@aztecwrrior1997]

I grew up watching this man on Sábado Gigante he was part of many generations

[@bravofanone9321]

His English is fluent, not broken at all.

[@aileenchan3741]

Always remember Don Francisco!!! 💗💗💗💗🙋🏻‍♀️🇵🇷

[@Letsgoandgetit]

He’s a hard working man that provided for his family, we know he wanted to spend more time with his kids and that thought matters; I’m sure his kids would agree. Every Latino’s grandpa. We love you Don Francisco

[@teo4609]

I grew up with his show, he's an amazing host

[@edwardgonzalez8430]

I remember watching Sábado Gigante with my parents, my neighbors, aunts and uncles and grandparents. Now they are all gone and only the memories survive. At his age I realize I’m going to lose another uncle and close friend who witnessed it all. Gracias Don Francisco.

[@gusdogas7759]

My Mom used to watch your Saturday program back in the 90s ! And I used to watch the afternoon salsa dancing by Latinos , beautiful woman !

[@ErikPT]

A household name. A name recognized in Mexico (my tia's watched him in Los Fresnos, Michoacan) but he is an icon to all Latinos in America.

[@mariaesthervignaud5819]

DON FRANCISCO !!! BRAVOOOOOO !!!🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@geovannygerman1939]

I remember as a child watching El show de donde Francisco with my father on Saturday night, it was a curfew in the 90s, my dad's favorite part of the show was the Comedian la cuatro, Good memories

[@ariesshine1857]

There is more than being a good person ..🤫👀

[@annquinones2312]

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[@ariesshine1857]

@@annquinones2312 I just meant there is so much more in life than being pious / good , although some may disagree ..✌🏽

[@joelap.3859]

I am going to be very honest with you guys but I have never heard Don Francisco speak English until now and I am freaking out hahaha!

[@guerreravelez2458]

¡¡¡ Sabado GIIIIGANTE !!! 🤎💪🏽✨

[@monigee3925]

My favorite, my grandma my grandpa watches this

[@truthseeker4504]

Thank you so much Jose for bringing us this true gem of a story. 🤗💙💪🏾

[@LeilaLaughsAlot]

Thank you for this interview this was a great hes so wise and dynamic

[@annquinones2312]

A real legend

[@gloriap6168]

Such an icon👏👏👏👏💞

[@Fabedog9]

LEGEND......🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@Douken]

This guy has eternal life.

[@maritzaramirez1950]

Quien no se acuerda de el. Fue un excellente show, uno esoeraba el show todos los Sabado era un show completo a traves de el uno conocia la cultural de otros paises. Felicidades y muchas bendiciones para Don Francisco. Gracias, Jose.

[@jazminflores2989]

Don Francisco! 😄, como me gustaba míralo cuando estaba chiquita, y como me entretenía! Como extraño sábado giante

[@mannyguerrero4868]

Heeyyyyyy DON FRANCISCO,,,,,,,,, VIVA CHILE 🇨🇱 Y 🇲🇽 the real good ol days I grew up watching SABADO GIGANTE ALL 1990,S good people good everywhere good everything 🙏

[@DistractedDaisy]

I wish Don Francisco episodes would come on! It’s was so much better than ANY show today!

[@dcjrsrt10]

Watched sabado Gigante every Saturday since I can remember 4 or 5 till the last show he aired, my parents are mexican and it was the only time we sat to watch the a show together.

[@BocaAvilez]

He just revealed The secret word. ( dreaming). Not a dream but constantly dreaming is what get your success to align with you. We need to change the world by showing people that their power is to constantly visualize themselves doing what they desire.

[@nelsyolson4961]

We miss him a lot ❤❤❤❤❤👍

[@danielmelendez9943]

I was a kidnwhen this guy was a famous Saturday night variety host, we would sit around the living room and watch 4 hr shows every weekend.

[@fernandozeledon8595]

A true icon.......

[@fernandozeledon8595]

#netflix

[@nomo4u886]

Grew up watching this guy crazy

[@philipzapata9105]

Wow, so good to see him again! Would watch sabado gigante with my mom and dad growing up, my kids would never understand how good it was.