‘SNL’ skit recreates Spanish-language show ‘Sábado Gigante,’ leaving fans nostalgic
Latinos across the U.S. were transported back to their childhoods this weekend after “Saturday Night Live" spoofed “Sábado Gigante” in a skit led by Marcello Hernández.
Latinos across the U.S. were transported back to their childhoods this weekend while watching “Saturday Night Live”’s spoof of the beloved “Sábado Gigante.” The iconic Spanish-language variety show, hosted by Mario Kreutzberger (better known as Don Francisco), ran every Saturday night for 53 years and was a hit on Univision since the network began carrying it in 1986. It stopped running in 2015 but remains a staple in the memories of many Latino families.
Marcello Hernández, the first Gen Z comedian on the “SNL” cast, played Don Francisco and spoke almost entirely in Spanish throughout the sketch. He was joined by comedian Nate Bargatze as Joshua, an American plucked to participate who didn’t speak much Spanish or seemed to understand the point of the show.
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