The King of TV ·O Rei da TV

1988. Diagnosed with a serious ailment that could bring an end to his career in front of the cameras, Brazilian TV presenter Silvio Santos looks back on his journey to becoming one of the biggest presenters in all of Brazil.

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Drama
Created By

Marcus BaldiniAndré BarcinskiRicardo Grynszpan

First Aired on

Oct 19, 2022

2 seaons till Mar 29, 2023

Popularity: 4.6385
16 votes
Networks
Production

Gullane Entretenimento (BR)Star Original Productions

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Who Wants Money?

Seasons & episodes

Total 2 seasons, 16 episodes

Season 1

Aired

8 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Jelly is Mine39 min

    Beloved TV presenter Silvio Santos loses his voice during a live broadcast. His team at the SBT channel propose to have him replaced by the young and popular Gugu Liberato, but Santos is reluctant. In 1945, a young Santos turned to streethawking to alleviate a difficult financial situation.

  • Episode 2Sing, Peru!47 min

    Silvio Santos seeks refuge from the media circus that has exploded since news of his illness; his wife, Iris, insists that they seek treatment in the United States. Meanwhile, in 1958, Silvio throws all of his energy and Cidinha’s savings into “Baú da Felicidade”, his friend and boss’ business that Silvio believes is his ticket to a better life.

  • Episode 3The King of Sundays53 min

    In the United States, Silvio Santos learns that he will have to undergo a risky surgery. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Gugu is probed by rival channel Rede Globo. Back in 1963, Silvio puts Baú da Felicidade with a questionable business decision.

  • Episode 4Petit Comité45 min

    In Miami, Silvio Santos becomes friends with his driver, Hector. At SBT, the network begins making plans to have Gugu take over the Sunday program in a bid to avoid bankruptcy, but they still have to notify Santos. In 1970, Santos wins an important award, but the recognition makes him see that to continue growing he must set his own course.

  • Episode 5What's the Damage?44 min

    SBT’s maneuvering behind Santos’ back leaves him furious. In 1971, believing that he will soon be fired, Santos begins to imagine a life and career away from Rede Globo, and considers a partnership with Roberto Marinho. But his home life, and things with his wife Cidinha, is not going well.

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