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

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  • @gilbertianrueda
    @gilbertianrueda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +202

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

  • @theboyy21
    @theboyy21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

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

  • @killerxd57
    @killerxd57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    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
    @GreenQueen_83 4 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Will be waiting for his bio on Netflix

    • @milkquieee279
      @milkquieee279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @chikasu10
      @chikasu10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dew it.

  • @Del2394-g3z
    @Del2394-g3z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    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
      @rfffff1080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      blizzard in Texas th-cam.com/video/gdvzUrIjH7M/w-d-xo.html

  • @cesarmedina6124
    @cesarmedina6124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    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

  • @Ellofez
    @Ellofez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    Don Francisco entertained latinos homes every Saturday night.

    • @Jorge.fernandx
      @Jorge.fernandx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @inuohlatremas
      @inuohlatremas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jorge.fernandx h hig

    • @lotusgrl444
      @lotusgrl444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @Jorge.fernandx
      @Jorge.fernandx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lotusgrl444 Yeah. Crazy how time flies.

    • @anncokafor
      @anncokafor 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We're Nigerian (we live in Texas) and my mom would watch him every Saturday night. Had no idea what they were saying, but we were thoroughly entertained. I had no idea he was a German man this entire time.

  • @singingplaylist7779
    @singingplaylist7779 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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
      @marvincordova8956 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @singingplaylist7779
      @singingplaylist7779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @daniellashah7995
    @daniellashah7995 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is part of my childhood he was always there

  • @gilcruz1479
    @gilcruz1479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @rfffff1080
      @rfffff1080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      blizzard in Texas th-cam.com/video/gdvzUrIjH7M/w-d-xo.html

  • @jennifer4489
    @jennifer4489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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

  • @Driftking305forlife
    @Driftking305forlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

  • @uvas5854
    @uvas5854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I love this man he made my childhood amazing

  • @josekure9520
    @josekure9520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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

  • @DJWOLFLIVE
    @DJWOLFLIVE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

  • @85iluvmusik
    @85iluvmusik 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @subliminalecstasy4149
    @subliminalecstasy4149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

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

    • @joelvazquez7998
      @joelvazquez7998 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes can’t forget “a Los leones “

    • @SC-gh6gd
      @SC-gh6gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yo también. Are you a 90s kid too?

    • @vixyvelasquez9898
      @vixyvelasquez9898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
      @SC-gh6gd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@vixyvelasquez9898 🤠

    • @reggierodriguez6546
      @reggierodriguez6546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @AndyX1337
    @AndyX1337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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!!

  • @dannysunay8099
    @dannysunay8099 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    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!!!

  • @kathrinekerns8398
    @kathrinekerns8398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

    • @teo4609
      @teo4609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @blackeagleeye56
    @blackeagleeye56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

    • @lotusgrl444
      @lotusgrl444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      El chacal de la trompeta for me!

  • @FedericoT69
    @FedericoT69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @henrylacayo1219
    @henrylacayo1219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @vnohandle
    @vnohandle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Sábado Gigante brought our family together every week

  • @aztecwrrior1997
    @aztecwrrior1997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @freebein
    @freebein 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @miar.4507
    @miar.4507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    God bless this wonderful man.

  • @CarlosGarcia-jl9dq
    @CarlosGarcia-jl9dq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @Alethea302
    @Alethea302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @roxybalderas7647
    @roxybalderas7647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @eduardomelendez8784
    @eduardomelendez8784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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.

  • @JessNW0lfG4NG
    @JessNW0lfG4NG 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @nomo4u886
    @nomo4u886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grew up watching this guy crazy

  • @TheSuperhuman622
    @TheSuperhuman622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This man made my Saturdays special

  • @KA-yu7zf
    @KA-yu7zf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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 💕💕💕💕💕

  • @Neo-Kable
    @Neo-Kable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @jphater2012
    @jphater2012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @marvinearl3423
    @marvinearl3423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Sabado gigante !!!!✌🏾

  • @GeordiLaForge1974
    @GeordiLaForge1974 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @lizd.8655
    @lizd.8655 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SG premiered in the US when I was 7 years old and it was part of my life until it ended in 2015. Thank you Don Francisco for bringing my family and all people in general together

  • @kimberlyguerrerolmedo
    @kimberlyguerrerolmedo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    😢 ahh this man is my childhood

  • @milkquieee279
    @milkquieee279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Sandy33569
    @Sandy33569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @xjnavx
    @xjnavx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @arebolar
    @arebolar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @LeilaLaughsAlot
    @LeilaLaughsAlot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nelidafernandez9318
    @nelidafernandez9318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @sacman3001
    @sacman3001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @maddominican879
    @maddominican879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @DisasterEXE
    @DisasterEXE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @Lovely-rm8np
    @Lovely-rm8np 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @edwardgonzalez8430
    @edwardgonzalez8430 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @lma8661
    @lma8661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 !!🙏

  • @cynicalbear8686
    @cynicalbear8686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @veronicasantana6493
    @veronicasantana6493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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!

  • @Ep3tzYc
    @Ep3tzYc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    His show was so entertaining

  • @geovannygerman1939
    @geovannygerman1939 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @isabellashirahmadi5704
    @isabellashirahmadi5704 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @expresatupersona8109
    @expresatupersona8109 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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 😊

  • @gusdogas7759
    @gusdogas7759 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 !

  • @bongbongtravels6108
    @bongbongtravels6108 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The man is always surrounded by beautiful women.

    • @johndough201
      @johndough201 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @rfffff1080
      @rfffff1080 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      blizzard in Texas th-cam.com/video/gdvzUrIjH7M/w-d-xo.html

    • @juanareyes7119
      @juanareyes7119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah and they said he was a pervert.

    • @johndough201
      @johndough201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @juanareyes7119
      @juanareyes7119 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johndough201 LMAOF

  • @haroldaltamirano3958
    @haroldaltamirano3958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Letsgoandgetit
    @Letsgoandgetit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @BurgerSliderMan
    @BurgerSliderMan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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

  • @truthseeker4504
    @truthseeker4504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @tonygamboa6360
    @tonygamboa6360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Estanis72
    @Estanis72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    It didn't sound to me like broken English!

  • @ismaelcortez9008
    @ismaelcortez9008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    COMO DISE QUE DIJO "SABADO GIGANTE"🙏

  • @lisacaranvlahos8647
    @lisacaranvlahos8647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Don Francisco 🇺🇸🥰American Dream

  • @teo4609
    @teo4609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @luzvaldes1030
    @luzvaldes1030 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @ダンピール
    @ダンピール 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @monigee3925
    @monigee3925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My favorite, my grandma my grandpa watches this

  • @EV-rc4jm
    @EV-rc4jm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    lovee this man, brings so many childhood memories!!!

  • @aileenchan3741
    @aileenchan3741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @dcjrsrt10
    @dcjrsrt10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @lalocatweety78
    @lalocatweety78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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
      @master_wa-chu-sei7137 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @valentinecv7565
    @valentinecv7565 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is a living legend, God bless him

  • @dmrukia
    @dmrukia 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @DistractedDaisy
    @DistractedDaisy ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @philipzapata9105
    @philipzapata9105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @JesusMendoza-cr9tm
    @JesusMendoza-cr9tm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an ERA - loved Sabado Gigante!

  • @gloriaflores7873
    @gloriaflores7873 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was beautiful . Thank you

  • @slopez651
    @slopez651 ปีที่แล้ว

    Memories ❤thank you Don Francisco

  • @ErikPT
    @ErikPT 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @chivasceltics
    @chivasceltics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @mannyguerrero4868
    @mannyguerrero4868 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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 🙏

  • @springtrapstarwar5557
    @springtrapstarwar5557 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    he is a living tv legend, i always watch the show and i enjoyed it, a shame that Sábado Gigante was cancelled. i always wondered what ever happened to him.

  • @christianalexanderthegreat8941
    @christianalexanderthegreat8941 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My TV Grandpa. What a Legend.

  • @annquinones2312
    @annquinones2312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A real legend

  • @krystaladrienne3621
    @krystaladrienne3621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    YEESSSSS! My grandpa loved him so much

  • @gloriap6168
    @gloriap6168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such an icon👏👏👏👏💞

  • @mariaesthervignaud5819
    @mariaesthervignaud5819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @amyquinn9609
    @amyquinn9609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing story of perseverance ♥️

  • @samueledouardd.2613
    @samueledouardd.2613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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!!!

  • @dawn6658
    @dawn6658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yaaayy he’s still alive!!! what a legend!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @AndrewUchiha89
    @AndrewUchiha89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview my grandparents watch him as well as my mom as well as me. Don Francisco is the 🐐 of Spanish TV show host in the world.

  • @Douken
    @Douken 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy has eternal life.

  • @nelsyolson4961
    @nelsyolson4961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We miss him a lot ❤❤❤❤❤👍

  • @Fabedog9
    @Fabedog9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    LEGEND......🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱