Joshua, visiting Miami with free tickets, accidentally summons “El Chacal de la Trompeta” from “Sábado Gigante” on SNL while trying to understand directions. The skit captures the over-the-top nature of the show, impressing viewers who remember it fondly. The SNL sketch was praised on social media for its accuracy and humor, with many reminiscing about watching “Sábado Gigante” as children. SNL writer Steven Castillo, a Mexican American, gave a shoutout to families who watched the show. Marcello Hernandez and SNL were thanked by Don Francisco, the show’s host, for bringing back memories of the beloved program. “Sábado Gigante” entered the Guinness World Record as the longest-running variety TV show hosted by the same presenter, with an average of 2.2 million viewers per episode and significant popularity among Hispanic viewers in the US. Don Francisco expressed gratitude for the show’s success and the continued love and respect from fans, despite ending nearly 10 years ago. SNL and NBC News, the parent company of NBCUniversal, collaborated to bring the SNL skit to life.
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