Since its debut in 1968, El Show del Mediodía has established itself as the longest-running program on Dominican television, broadcasting from Monday to Friday on Color Visión, channel 9, in a time slot of 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
This space has been a key platform for great figures in communication and entertainment, becoming a true school for renowned professionals such as Jochy Santos, Tania Báez, Zoila Luna, Yaqui Núñez del Risco, Nuria Piera, Socorro Castellanos, July Carlo, among others. Thanks to its impact and popularity, it has maintained high ratings throughout the decades.
Evolution and changes in El Show del Mediodía
Over the years, El Show del Mediodía has evolved to adapt to the new times, experiencing changes in its team of presenters and in its format. Despite this, it has managed to remain current and relevant on national television.
In 2016, for the first time in its history, the program received recognition at the Premios Soberano, winning the Daily Entertainment Program category, a milestone that reaffirmed its impact on the television industry.
The Midday Show Today
Currently, the program is produced and hosted by Iván Ruíz, along with Dolphy Pelaez and Mabel Henríquez as co-hosts. Its broadcast continues to be live on Color Visión, channel 9, offering a combination of entertainment, interviews, and current affairs analysis.
At the international level, it is important to highlight that in Uruguay there was a program with the same name, which was on the air for 46 years and was considered for inclusion in the Guinness Book of Records. However, the Dominican version almost equals that record, establishing itself as a benchmark of television in Latin America.
Technical specifications of El Show del Mediodía
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
- Broadcast Channel: Color Visión, channel 9
- Presenter: Iván Ruíz
- Co-Presenters Julio Clemente
- Production: Iván Ruíz
With over 55 years on air, El Show del Mediodía continues to be a fundamental pillar in Dominican television, maintaining its relevance and connection with the public across generations.