Ang TV
Title card
GenreComedy
Variety show
Created byLaurenti Dyogi
Boyong Baytion
Johnny Manahan[1]
Directed byJohnny Manahan
Opening theme"Do Wah Diddy Diddy" by Manfred Mann (1992–1994)
Country of originPhilippines
Original languageFilipino
No. of episodes1,170
Production
Running time30–45 minutes
Original release
NetworkABS-CBN
ReleaseOctober 19, 1992 (1992-10-19) –
March 7, 1997 (1997-03-07)

Ang TV (English: the TV) is a Philippine television sketch comedy variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. Directed by Johnny Manahan, it premiered on October 19, 1992. The show concluded on March 7, 1997, with a total of 1,170 episodes.

Overview

Ang TV featured comedic gags, jokes, and skits, alongside performances in singing and dancing and segments involving hosting. The program popularized the opening line "4:30 na! Ang TV na!" and the catchphrase "Nge!", which became associated with the show.[2]

Cast

Cast
An image of Claudine Barretto.
Claudine Barretto
An image of Jolina Magdangal.
Jolina Magdangal
An image of Camille Prats.
Camille Prats
An image of John Prats.
John Prats
An image of Jan Marini.
Jan Marini
An image of Camille Dela Rosa.
Camille Dela Rosa
Cast
An image of Nikka Valencia.
Nikka Valencia
An image of Rica Peralejo.
Rica Peralejo
An image of Kristine Hermosa.
Kristine Hermosa
An image of Sarah Geronimo.
Sarah Geronimo

First season (1992–1993)

Second season (1993–1995)

Third season (1995–1996)

Fourth and final season (1996–1997)

Special participation

Ang TV 2

Following the success of Ang TV, it returned in 2001 as Ang TV 2 with a new generation of young performers.[2][5] However, its second incarnation was suddenly cancelled on January 11, 2002.

Cast

Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure

On October 9, 1996, Star Cinema released a movie Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure, and was directed by Johnny Manahan.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Salut, EJ (August 22, 2014). "The Ang TV cast comes together for a reunion". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Bardinas, Mary Ann (February 24, 2023). "Kapamilya youth-oriented shows that entertained kids and teens (and even the young-at-hearts) through the years". ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Ang TV, Gimik, and G-mik teen and child stars: where are they now?". PEP. January 19, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  4. ^ a b c Gabinete, Jojo (March 1, 2024). "Jay Manalo Returns to Youth Show Ang TV". PEP. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  5. ^ a b c d Estrada, Olivia Sylvia (February 11, 2024). "'90s Kids, Step Into This Time Machine: The Ang TV Girls Just Reunited". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved October 4, 2026.
  6. ^ "LOOK: Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure cast reunites". ABS-CBN Corporation. September 22, 2019. Retrieved October 4, 2026.