Philippine sketch comedy show
| Ispup |
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 "Walang Pikunan, Ispup Onli" |
| Also known as | Ispup Atbp. (2002-2004) |
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| Genre | Sketch comedy, Gags |
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| Created by | Associated Broadcasting Company |
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| Directed by | Al Quinn |
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| Creative director | Ronnie Tumbokon |
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| Starring | Leo Martinez
Candy Pangilinan
Willie Nepomuceno
Jon Santos
Various contributors |
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| Theme music composer | Quincy Jones |
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| Opening theme | "Soul Bossa Nova" |
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| Ending theme | "Soul Bossa Nova" |
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| Country of origin | Philippines |
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| Original language | Filipino |
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| No. of seasons | 19 |
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| No. of episodes | 251 |
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| Executive producer | Mon Del Rosario Torres |
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| Producers | Vivian C. Recio
Anthony Pastorpide |
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| Production locations | ABC 5 Studios
Novaliches, Quezon City |
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| Running time | 60 minutes |
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| Production company | ABC Entertainment Group |
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| Network | ABC 5 |
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| Release | March 20, 1999 (1999-03-20) –
February 15, 2004 (2004-02-15) |
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Ispup (English: Spoof) is a sketch comedy show produced by ABC which features parodies of several Philippine television shows, films and advertisements with actors impersonating notable personalities such as Joseph Estrada, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Cardinal Jaime Sin, among others. It premiered on March 20, 1999 and concluded on February 15, 2004.
The show was originally aired on Saturdays, began on March 20, 1999, replacing Tropang Trumpo and moved to Fridays on November 23, 2001, to compete with Bubble Gang. On March 16, 2003, the show was re-introduced as Ispup Atbp. and moved to Sundays, replacing the former timeslot of The Price is Right. The program ended its almost 5-year run on February 15, 2004, and was replaced by PBA on ABC.
The program was known for its extensive use of political satire and parodies poking fun at various aspects of Filipino and occasionally foreign pop culture, solely focusing on the popularity and sometimes notoriety of celebrities, television shows, and political figures.[1]
Parodies
Before and after the show's duration, a disclaimer was presented in the style of the Star Wars opening crawl to the music of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, stating that the parodies were taken from television shows, commercials, and movies with permission, ending up as the show's tagline: "Walang pikunan, ispup onli." which literally translate into "Do not be offended, it's only a spoof."
- Alam Morena Clara - a parody of the telenovela Morena Clara
- Ang Sangang Daan (English: The Branched-Out Path) - a parody of religious program Ang Dating Daan and its rival Ang Tamang Daan, hosted by John Lapus and Leo Martinez
- Balitang Ka!/Balitang Y2K - a parody of ABS-CBN public affairs program Balitang K
- Bituin La Fea - a parody of the columbian telenovela Betty, La Fea
- Blick - a parody of GMA youth-oriented show Click
- The Cheapest Link - a parody of the Philippine version of the UK game show The Weakest Link, with actors playing political figures as contestants.
- Chugilita - a parody of the telenovela Chabelita
- Crispy Per Minute - a parody of ABS-CBN showbiz-oriented show Cristy Per Minute (the latter became a radio program, which currently airs over 92.3 Radyo5 True FM).
- ‘Di Bati sina Mards at Pards - a parody of the GMA public affairs program Debate with Mare at Pare
- Empty V/NTV - a parody of the music channel MTV
- Familiar Feud - parody of the Philippine version of US game show Family Feud which was aired on the same network, ABC 5 in 2001–2002, GMA in 2008–2011 and 2022–present, and ABS-CBN in 2016–2017.
- Gay KNB? - a parody of ABS-CBN game show Game KNB?
- Intrigador - a parody of GMA public affairs program Imbestigador
- Kirira: Ano ang Kulay ng Pinipig? - a parody of TAPE Inc. and GMA's teledrama Kirara: Ano ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig?
- Knowless Power - a parody of Knowledge Power
- Lagot Ka Kay Tolfu! - a parody of RPN public affairs program Isumbong Mo Kay Tulfo
- Magandang Gabi Ba 'Yan - a parody of ABS-CBN magazine program Magandang Gabi, Bayan.
- Magpalakad-lakad man - a spoof anthology segment of GMA show Magpakailanman
- Malala Na Kaya - another spoof anthology segment of ABS-CBN show Maalaala Mo Kaya
- Master Siopao - a parody of GMA late night variety show Master Showman Presents.
- Medyo Alas Singko Y Medya -a parody of ABS-CBN morning show Alas Singko Y Medya.
- MKB - a parody of ABS-CBN noontime variety show MTB.
- Morning Gays - a parody of ABS-CBN talk show Morning Girls.
- Mula Sa Pusa - a parody of ABS-CBN teleserye Mula sa Puso.
- Munch - a parody of the GMA talk show Brunch.
- No One Can Be A Millionaire? - a parody of the Philippine version of the UK game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, with actors playing political figures as contestants, none of whom win the ultimate prize. (Note: This parody was presented as a response of growing popularity of the game show in 2000. Only 6–7 years after the IBC version of "Millionaire's" last episode, a new format was launched in the same station (as TV5) with Vic Sotto as host.)
- Oka-Toka-Doc - a cross-over parody of ABS-CBN shows !Oka Tokat and Oki Doki Doc
- Palpakners Jay and Mel - a parody of GMA Sunday talk show Partners Mel and Jay
- Palso: Action Balita - a parody of ABS-CBN newscast Pulso: Aksyon Balita
- Pangako Sa Yo Sa Puso Ko Iibigan Kita Hanggang Sa Dulo ng Walang Hanggan - a cross-over parody of three ABS-CBN teleseryes.
- Pinoy Over Exposed - a parody of ABS-CBN reality show Pinoy Exposed.
- The Priest is Right - a parody of the Philippine version of the US game show The Price Is Right which was aired on the same network, ABC 5 in 2001–2003, and ABS-CBN in 2011, hosted by Willie Nepomuceno as His Eminems Jaime Cardinal Sins and actors playing political figures as contestants.
- Pulpol - a parody of ABS-CBN telemagazine show Pipol
- Rosalinta - a parody of Rosalinda played by Rufa Mae Quinto impersonating Thalía.
- Sailor Quarter Moon - a parody of the Japanese superheroine anime Sailor Moon
- Sports Ang Limited - a parody of ABS-CBN sports program Sports Unlimited.
- StarTruck - a parody of GMA talent search program StarStruck
- Stirtalk - a parody of GMA showbiz-oriented show Startalk.
- Taksil! - a parody of GMA newscast Saksi
- Today with K - a parody of ABS-CBN talk show Today with Kris Aquino
- Usapang Monkey Business - a parody of ABS-CBN public affairs program Usapang Business
- The Tooth and Nothing But theTooth - a parody of entertainment talk show The Truth and Nothing But
- What if... - a spoof where different personalities would be like.
- Wheel of Misfortune or Will of Fortune - parody of the Philippine version of Wheel of Fortune which was aired on the same network, ABC 5 in 2001–2002, and ABS-CBN in 2008.
- Wrong Page: Ulat ni Mel Tiongke - a parody of GMA newscast Frontpage: Ulat ni Mel Tiangco
- Several commercial parodies
Lucky Me!, a popular noodle brand, and Gilbey's Gin also sponsored spoof portions of this program with permission. As a result of growing popularity, Gilbey's Gin and Ispup made a promo for the best Gilbey's spoof in 2002.
