El Chavo del Ocho

El Chavo del Ocho (1973-1980)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Adventure

El Chavo del 8 is the history of a Mexican boy (el Chavo) who lives in a vicinity of the City of Mexico within a barrel located in the patio of the vicinity. The program explores, of humorous way, the tangles that the childrens get into, especially el chavo with their friends and neighbors like kiko, chilindrina, Don Ramon, among others.

Network
Scheduleevery Monday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S08E50La LavadoraJan 7, 1980
S08E49Retorno a la Vecindad (4)Dec 31, 1979
S08E48Navidad en Casa del Señor Barriga (3)Dec 24, 1979
S08E47La Casa del Señor Barriga (2)Dec 17, 1979
S08E46La Casa del Señor Barriga (1)Dec 10, 1979
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'El Chavo del Ocho' premiere?

'El Chavo del Ocho' premiered on June 20, 1973.

Who created 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

'El Chavo del Ocho' was created by Roberto G\u00f3mez Bola\u00f1os, also known as Chespirito.

What is the genre of 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

'El Chavo del Ocho' is a Mexican sitcom that falls under the genre of comedy.

Who played the character of El Chavo?

Roberto G\u00f3mez Bola\u00f1os played the iconic character of El Chavo in the show.

What was the original title of 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

The original title of 'El Chavo del Ocho' was 'Chespirito y la Mesa Cuadrada.'

What is the premise of 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

'El Chavo del Ocho' revolves around the adventures and misadventures of an orphan boy named El Chavo who lives in a neighborhood filled with quirky characters.

Who was the landlord in 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

Don Ram\u00f3n, played by Ram\u00f3n Vald\u00e9s, was the landlord in 'El Chavo del Ocho'.

What were the main settings in 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

The main settings in 'El Chavo del Ocho' were the neighborhood, the courtyard, and the classroom.

Who was El Chavo's best friend in the show?

Quico, played by Carlos Villagr\u00e1n, was El Chavo's best friend in the show.

What was the catchphrase often used by El Chavo?

El Chavo frequently used the catchphrase "\u00a1Eso, eso, eso!" which translates to "That, that, that!"

Who was Do\u00f1a Florinda's son in 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

Quico, played by Carlos Villagr\u00e1n, was Do\u00f1a Florinda's son in 'El Chavo del Ocho'.

What was the name of the neighborhood in 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

The neighborhood in 'El Chavo del Ocho' was called La Vecindad.

Who was the actor behind the character of Se\u00f1or Barriga?

Edgar Vivar portrayed the character of Se\u00f1or Barriga in 'El Chavo del Ocho'.

Who was the school teacher in 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

Profesor Jirafales, played by Rub\u00e9n Aguirre, was the school teacher in 'El Chavo del Ocho'.

Who was the actress behind the character of Do\u00f1a Florinda?

Florinda Meza portrayed the character of Do\u00f1a Florinda in 'El Chavo del Ocho'.

What was the running time of each episode of 'El Chavo del Ocho'?

Each episode of 'El Chavo del Ocho' had an average running time of 30 minutes.

Also known as

  • El Chavo del 8

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