'T.O.D.A.S.' returns on air on September 29 on IBC-13

Sepember 28, 2012

'The gang of IBC-13's longest-running gag show, T.O.D.A.S., will invade weekend primetime starting September 29 on Saturday. (From upper left, clockwise) Joey de Leon, Cristine Reyes, Keempee de Leon, Sam YG, Victor Anastacio, Carlos Agassi and Hans Mortel.'

In the past Joey de Leon, Maribeth Bichara, Val Sotto, Freida Fonda, Jimmy Santos, Spanky Ridor and Richie D'Horsie of T.O.D.A.S. (aired from 1981 to 1989); and Jaime Fabregas and Ces Quesada of Sic O'Clock News (which is aired from 1987 to 1990) inclusive of Joji Isla, Manny Castañeda, Ching Arellano, Jon Achaval, Wilson Go, Khryss Adalia, Errol Dionisio and a pre-Starzan Rene Requiestas.

On September 30, Happy TODAS will transformed back into T.O.D.A.S. (Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show) introduces new cast members and new segments to spice up the late-night show of the big screen. This show airs every Saturday at 10PM right after the top-rated game show Who Wants to be a Millionaire?.

Through the years ago, TODAS (Television's Outrageously Delightful All-Star Show) was consistently the number one comedy show since 1981. To date, the phenomenal comedy show on Philippine television of its kind has ever surpassed its popularity making its huge success phenomenal.

TODAS made itself felt on its premiere special and now the weekly series in 1981. The outrageously delightful comedy hour to make Channel 13 truly an enjoyable channel to watch.

Every Saturday night gag show to counter competing against longest-running gag shows are Banana Split of ABS-CBN and Bubble Gang of GMA on the same timeslot. The comedy stars compared to Banana Split top-billed by Angelica Panganiban, Jason Gainza and Zanjoe Marudo, and Bubble Gang starring Michael V. and Rufa Mae Quinto. With a new timeslot and programming, T.O.D.A.S. had the musical numbers, a barrage of gags, spoofs, sketches and will feature sexy ladies and models, and an artist-of-the-week.

Directed by Bert de Leon, creative director Lloyd Samartino and written by Joey de Leon and Herman "Isko" Salvador, T.O.D.A.S. is topbilled by Joey de Leon together with Keempee de Leon, Cristine Reyes, Hans Mortel, Victor Anastacio, Sam YG and the amir of rap Carlos Agassi are relaunched in the show. Some of better known comedians started there. T.O.D.A.S. is the mother of all gag shows. will have more segments. It will also showcase the hilarious side of sexiest guest actresses such as Yam Concepcion, Maui Taylor and Katya Santos.

Writer Herman "Isko" Salvador says "merely a repetition of T.O.D.A.S., a developed version, which aims at more contemporary humor suited for the audience.