El Chavo ; — also known as El Chavo del Ocho during its earliest episodes – is a Mexican television sitcom series created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños (Chespirito), produced by Televisa. It premiered on February 26, 1973 and ended on January 7, 1980 after 7 seasons and 290 episodes and aired across Latin America and Spain.
Recreation of the set of the series at the Chanfle y Recontrachanfle themed restaurant, located in the State of Mexico.
The cast of the series photograph themselves for a picture in 1977, without Carlos Villagrán (Quico). Chespirito is leaning on Chavo's trademark barrel at the center of the picture.
A statue of El Chavo in Cali, Colombia
Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños Sr., more commonly known by his stage name Chespirito, or "Little Shakespeare", was a Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, humorist, director, producer, and author. He is widely regarded as one of the icons of Spanish-speaking humor and entertainment and one of the greatest comedians of all time. He is also one of the most loved and respected comedians in Latin America. He is mostly known by his acting role Chavo from the sitcom El Chavo del Ocho.
Chespirito in 2008
Chespirito as Chaparrón Bonaparte in Chespirito
Chespirito as Dr. Chapatín in Chespirito
Chespirito as El Chavo
