History of Chespirito in Timeline
Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños, "Chespirito", was a highly influential Mexican actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, producer, and author. Revered as a comedic icon in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in Latin America, he's best known for his character "El Chavo" from the sitcom *El Chavo del Ocho*. Chespirito's impact on humor and entertainment cemented his legacy as one of the greatest comedians of all time.
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1926: Birth of Francisco Gómez Bolaños
In 1926, Francisco Gómez Bolaños, Chespirito's older brother, was born.
February 1929: Roberto Gómez Bolaños' Birth
In February 1929, Roberto Gómez Bolaños was born in Mexico City to Catholic parents, Francisco Gómez Linares and Elsa Bolaños Aguilar.
1935: Death of Francisco Gómez Linares
In 1935, Francisco Gómez Linares, Chespirito's father, passed away at the age of 41. He was a painter and illustrator.
1960: Chespirito Writes for 'Comedians and Songs'
In 1960, Chespirito began writing scripts for "Comedians and Songs", one of the most popular programs in Mexico.
1964: Gustavo Díaz Ordaz Becomes President of Mexico
In 1964, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz, Chespirito's first cousin once removed, became the President of Mexico.
1965: Chespirito Writes for 'El Estudio de Pedro Vargas'
By 1965, Chespirito had dedicated himself to writing scripts for "El estudio de Pedro Vargas", a very popular program in Mexico.
1968: Comments on Mexico's presidents
In 1968, Chespirito declared that "Before 1968, he was the best president, and if we look at the numbers of the inflation that Mexico experienced is justified".
1968: Premiere of Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada
In 1968, Chespirito's first show, "Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada", a sketch comedy show, premiered. It starred Ramón Valdés, María Antonieta de las Nieves, and Rubén Aguirre.
1968: Death of Elsa Bolaños Aguilar
In 1968, Elsa Bolaños Aguilar, Chespirito's mother, died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 66. She was a bilingual secretary.
1970: Chespirito TV Series Launch
In 1970, Chespirito began writing, directing, and starring in the "Chespirito" television series, marking the start of his widespread recognition.
1970: Gustavo Díaz Ordaz's Presidency Ends
In 1970, Gustavo Díaz Ordaz's presidency of Mexico came to an end.
1970: El Chapulín Colorado character Introduced
In 1970, the character El Chapulín Colorado was introduced on the show Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada.
1972: El Chavo character Introduced
In 1972, the character El Chavo was introduced on the show Los Supergenios de la Mesa Cuadrada.
1973: Premiere of El Chavo del Ocho and El Chapulín Colorado
In 1973, Chespirito premiered two of his most iconic television series, "El Chavo del Ocho" and "El Chapulín Colorado", further cementing his legacy in Latin American television.
1978: Carlos Villagran Leaves the Show
In 1978, Carlos Villagran left the show El Chavo del Ocho.
1978: Chespirito's Performance in Chile During Pinochet's Regime
In 1978, Chespirito traveled to Santiago, Chile, during Pinochet's regime, appearing at the Chilean National Stadium to a record audience of 80,000. He also performed at the Quinta Vergara stage during the Viña del Mar Festival.
1979: End of El Chapulín Colorado
In 1979, Chespirito concluded the television series "El Chapulín Colorado".
1979: Premiere of La Chicharra and End of El Chapulín Colorado
In 1979, Chespirito launched another show, "La Chicharra", which was short-lived, and "El Chapulín Colorado" concluded.
1980: Continuation of Chespirito series
In 1980, Chespirito continued writing, directing and starring in the "Chespirito" television series.
1980: Premiere of Second Version of Chespirito
In 1980, Chespirito debuted a second version of "Chespirito", which ran until 1995.
1995: End of Chespirito series
In 1995, Chespirito ended his run writing, directing and starring in the "Chespirito" television series.
1995: End of Second Version of Chespirito
In 1995, the second version of "Chespirito" concluded.
2000: Chespirito Supports Vicente Fox
In 2000, Chespirito openly supported the National Action Party (PAN) during Mexico's presidential campaign, urging people to vote for Vicente Fox.
2000: Supports the National Action Party
In 2000, Roberto Gómez Bolaños participated in television advertisements supporting the electoral campaigns of the National Action Party.
2000: Televisa's Tribute: No contaban con mi astucia
In 2000, Televisa paid tribute to Chespirito with a program entitled "No contaban con mi astucia", commemorating the 30th anniversary of "El Chavo del Ocho".
2001: Lawsuit Against Chespirito and Televisa Begins
In 2001, Maria Antonieta began a lawsuit against Chespirito and Televisa for the misuse of her character La Chilindrina.
2003: Chespirito and Florinda Meza Receive Keys to Cicero
In 2003, Chespirito and Florinda Meza were given the keys to the town of Cicero, Illinois.
November 2004: Chespirito Marries Florinda Meza
In November 2004, Chespirito married Florinda Meza, his longtime companion and actress who played Doña Florinda in "El Chavo del Ocho", after 27 years together.
2004: Soberano Award
In 2004, the Art Chroniclers Association (ACROARTE) of the Dominican Republic and the National Dominican Brewery awarded Chespirito the Soberano Award for his career in Latin American television.
2005: Clarification of National Stadium Performance
In 2005, in his book "Sin querer queriendo", Bolaños clarified that none of the actors were aware that the stadium had been a concentration camp in the past and that, had they known it, "we would have worked there anyway".
2006: Chespirito Supports Felipe Calderón
In 2006, Chespirito again supported the National Action Party (PAN) during Mexico's presidential campaign, urging people to vote for Felipe Calderón.
2006: Writes letter to Andrés Manuel López Obrador
In 2006, Roberto Gómez Bolaños wrote a letter to then-candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador, asking him not to divide Mexicans.
2006: El Chavo Animado Cartoon Series
Since 2006, Chespirito's TV shows have been adapted into cartoons, starting with "El Chavo Animado", which also features other Chespirito characters.
April 2007: Joins Claim Against Abortion Legalization
In April 2007, Roberto Gómez Bolaños joined the claim of Catholic and conservative groups fighting to maintain abortion as a crime in the Federal District.
May 2007: Comments on Picasso's Guernica painting
At the beginning of May 2007, Roberto Gómez Bolaños, declared that Pablo Picasso's Guernica work "is a caricature."
2007: Chespirito Opposes Abortion Legalization
In 2007, Chespirito joined a campaign led by Catholics and conservatives against the legalization of abortion in Mexico City.
November 2009: Chespirito Hospitalized for Prostate Complications
In November 2009, Chespirito was admitted to a Mexico City hospital due to prostate complications, requiring a simple surgery.
2010: Death of Francisco Gómez Bolaños
In 2010, Francisco Gómez Bolaños, Chespirito's older brother, passed away.
February 2012: América celebra a Chespirito Tribute
In February 2012, a celebration of Chespirito's life and work was held at the Auditorio Nacional, titled "América celebra a Chespirito", featuring actors, singers, and fans from 17 nations.
2012: Chespirito Supports Josefina Vázquez Mota
In 2012, Chespirito publicly announced that he would vote for Josefina Vázquez Mota, the Partido Accion Nacional (PAN) candidate, in the presidential race.
2012: Chespirito Denounces Yo Soy 132 Movement
In 2012, Chespirito used Twitter to denounce the actions of the Yo Soy 132 movement after their takeover of Televisa Chapultepec following the election.
2012: América celebra a Chespirito
In 2012, Televisa created a tribute called América celebra a Chespirito, where Thalía performed a song written by Gian Marco Zignago.
July 2013: Maria Antonieta Wins Lawsuit Against Chespirito and Televisa
In July 2013, Maria Antonieta announced her victory in a lawsuit against Chespirito and Televisa, which began in 2001, regarding the misuse of her character La Chilindrina. She stated that Chilindrina now belonged to her and no one could take her away. Gomez Bolaños told Univision on July 26, 2013 that he had given everyone permission to do what they wanted with their characters after El Chavo ended.
November 2013: Chespirito Receives Ondas Iberoamericano Award
On November 20, 2013, Chespirito was awarded the Ondas Iberoamericano Award for the most outstanding career on television.
November 2014: Chespirito's Death
In November 2014, Roberto Mario Gómez Bolaños, known as Chespirito, passed away. His death marked the end of an era for Spanish-speaking humor and entertainment.
December 2014: Chespirito Buried in Mexico City
On December 1, 2014, Chespirito was buried at the Panteón Francés in Mexico City, following a private funeral and a public one at Estadio Azteca.
2014: El Chavo del Ocho's Global Viewership
As of 2014, "El Chavo del Ocho" averaged 91 million daily viewers worldwide, showcasing its immense and enduring popularity.
2015: Announcement of El Chapulín Colorado Animated TV Show
In 2015, an animated TV show based on Chespirito's character, "El Chapulín Colorado", was announced.
February 2020: Google Doodle Honors Chespirito
On February 21, 2020, Chespirito was honored with a Google Doodle.
July 2020: Chespirito's Series Removed from Broadcast
On July 31, 2020, it was announced that all TV channels and streaming services would stop broadcasting Chespirito's series from the next day because the contract expired and Televisa didn't renew it due to revenue disputes with Grupo Chespirito.
September 2024: El Chavo and El Chapulín Colorado Return to Television
On September 7, 2024, Florinda Meza announced on Twitter/X that El Chavo and El Chapulín Colorado would be returning to television after a four-year absence, airing on UniMas and Univision, and streaming on Vix beginning September 21, 2024. The shows would return to Las Estrellas in Mexico a month later.
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