''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman'' () formerly known as ''Master Showman Presents'', is a

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variety show broadcast by

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. Hosted by

German Moreno German Molina Moreno (; October 4, 1933 – January 8, 2016), also known as Kuya Germs ( or ) and dubbed as "The Master Showman", was a Filipino television host, presenter, actor, comedian, talent manager, producer, writer, and director. Early ...

, along with John Nite,

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, 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!" 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 ''

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'' 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

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

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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

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, 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

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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

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, 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. 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

;Co-hosts * Shalala * John Nite *

* Jackie Lou Blanco * Shirley Fuentes *

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* Eian Rances *

Marlo Mortel Jhann Marlowe Galman Pamintuan (born January 4, 1993), known professionally as Marlo Mortel, is a Filipino actor, TV host, musician, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, who was best known for his role as Nicolo Angelo Cortez in the morning t ...

Hiro Peralta Hirojenel Benz Magalona Peralta (born November 7, 1994 in Manila, Philippines), better known by his stage name Hiro Peralta, is a half-Filipino quarter-German quarter-Portuguese actor. He made his acting debut when he joined the cast of ''Tween ...

* Ken Chan *

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* Rhen Escaño *

Vince Gamad Vince Gamad (born January 15, 1994) is a Filipino actor, model and host. He is a host in ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman''; hosts German Moreno, Sanya Lopez, Jak Roberto, Teejay Marquez and Hiro Peralta. Career Gamad started his c ...

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* Mara Alberto *

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*Dale Rossly *Lloyd Abella *

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*Vince Camua *Jacob Danan *Sharmaine Santos *Lance Gutierrez *Renato Ramos, Jr. *Emil Paden *Per Paden *KD Rossly *Angelo Carreon *Jolo Romualdez *Kassie De Guzman *Marika Sasaki *Trisha Bernales *Mart Catacutan *Franz Nichols *Anjo Alfonzo *Claire Borja *Earl Santos *Delmar Cruz *John Patrick Picar *Yna Uy ;Segment hosts *

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*Hideaki Torio *John-na Chuchi *Mega Oohlala *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 ;Former hosts *Pauline Aguilar *

Billy Crawford Billy Joe Ledesma Crawford (born May 16, 1982) is a Filipino actor, musician, singer, dancer, comedian and television host who released 7 studio albums and has had a number of singles, notably "Trackin'", "When You Think About Me" (a remake of ...

*Jose Konrado Amedo *

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*Jameelah Bowden * Martha Joy * Mariz Ricketts *Boobsie *

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*PJ Valerio *Derek Viray *

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

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' Mega Manila household television ratings, the final episode of ''Walang Tulugan with the Master Showman'' scored a 3.3% rating.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 844273 1997 Philippine television series debuts 2016 Philippine television series endings Filipino-language television shows GMA Network original programming Philippine variety television shows