Original subtitles

This is based on real events.

This is a work of fiction, similarities are mere coincidence.

Easy, easy.

Wait, wait.

Don't get your feathers ruffled

Don't get your 'reathers fuffled

The spider!

Careful!

1968 MEXICO CITY

Okay, give me some paper.

-Hurry up, hurry up! -Run, run!

Let's see.

Be careful!

Watch out!

Here it is. You see?

You weren't counting on my cunningness.

Watch out!

What was that?

Go look for the spider in your room. Hurry!

-Gross! -Did you hear that?

It was horrible and scary!

Who's there?

Hey!

Who's there?

Hey!

Hey! Hey!

Did you catch it?

Yes, sweetie.

But it's gone, now.

Okay?

You're also scared of spiders, right?

A little.

Honey,

your father is very brave, even if he's scared of spiders.

And he'll always take care of us.

-Thanks, Dad. -Sure, honey.

-Now go to bed. -Let's go.

Go.

CHESPIRITO: NOT REALLY ON PURPOSE

No, man, you got it wrong.

Look, I don't even want to look at you.

Listen to me! It was going to end badly!

But it did end badly, anyway!

You're the one who doesn't get it!

You know what it's like to end the show that made it?

It's insane!

-Won't you listen to me? -What for?

Now I need to know what to tell Vargas!

I really mean it, brother.

They're not happy with your attitude up there.

What do we get from talking bad about people?

Don't answer! I'll tell you.

We get more hate than love! Just like that!

Do you know how many people wanted that space?

Do you ever ask yourself that?

You risked everything, Roberto! Everything!

Now, Treviño is pulling the strings to get Palacios or anyone there.

-No, not Palacios! -Yes, Palacios!

-What are we going to do? -What?

I'm not doing anything.

You got yourself in this mess, and you'll get yourself out of it.

VICTOR PALACIOS IN... FACES WE SEE, YOUR SISTER WE DON'T KNOW

Can you tell me what the fuck we just saw?

It thought it would never end! It lasted forever.

If Palacios was the best of it...

Explain that to me!

My friend!

-My brother! -My brother!

Come here.

Wait a second. Verito, see you tomorrow.

Hey, that was great. You're so talented!

I totally agree!

You know Mauricio Kleiff, right?

Mexico's best writer?

He works for you, now.

Glad to meet you!

Amazing!

He'll be in charge of writing Mexico's best comedy show for you.

I think we can work something out with the stooge and the tomato.

What do you think of this?

"Laughter Cocktail, with Victor Palacios!"

I love it! I love that "Victor Palacios"!

Trust me, you deserve it.

Coming to Channel Eight is the best decision you could've made.

-I hope so. -So it will be.

Now what? Shall we go for a drink?

-Let's celebrate. -But you're paying.

I'm already drooling!

I'm glad to know you'll write for me.

Let's hurry, they say it's gonna rain.

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This reform aims to modernize labor laws,

and to improve this country's labor conditions.

The approval of this reform is a major step

towards the modernization of the Mexican labor market.

The Congress has been widely debating

the government's educational reform.

This reform aims to update the study plans,

to improve the quality of the education in all levels.

Although it has gained a major support,

there has also been some pressure

from some educational sectors

with a better understanding of the proposal.

In other news related to the student's movement...

I'm terribly stressed, Ñeca.

I have to come up with the idea of the century.

Even more now, that we'll have another mouth to feed.

Where five can eat, six can eat too.

The one who said that never had to feed five mouths.

Specially when they eat as if they were ten.

And I think this one has a sweet tooth.

Just like its mom.

Then you and I will have to eat like half a person.

Don't worry.

We'll work it out, just like we always do.

We'll work it out, just like we always do.

As a team.

Chespiro

and Chelita.

The most "chameless" ones.

You're "chameless".

You, "chameless".

What's the matter?

Ñeca, what should I do? How can I help you?

-Call the doctor. -And then? Is that it?

I told you to wear a shirt.

Just look at you!

A shirt? Mom, I'm not five years old.

-You're eight. -Ñeca, I need your opinion.

Mom!

Which one do you prefer?

With that dress, none.

Next time, cover yourself in sunscreen.

-Sorry. -Chelita, listen.

Yes.

I'm having an argument with Casasola.

-Again? -It's a creative argument.

I think that, for the final scene,

instead of saying goodbye at the bar, a bonfire at the beach would be better.

But he wants to do it here, because he has it all planed.

-It burns! -I know!

But I already ordered the cream we always use.

You'll have to be patient.

I think the beach is much more exciting.

A bonfire by the sea.

The lights of Acapulco will look amazing during the sunset.

Mila, can you bring me Paulina's shoes, please?

-Mom! -What do you prefer?

I really don't know.

-What do you like? -Mom!

-You want to do it down here...? -Tell Tere to give me Ceci's blouse!

-My blouse? -You lent it to me!

-No, I did not! -Mom, I swear!

Listen, can you help me, please?

What do you think?

-Anything will be okay. -Mom!

I told you to please...

What do you think?

The beach or the bar?

-Wherever there's less sun. -Come here.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

She has my eyebrows.

1970 MEXICO CITY

They say a fifth one isn't bad, but a sixth one, Roberto?

Really! I mean it!

I just wanted to give my regards, but I'll come later.

-I don't want to bother. -You're already here. Come on.

-No, I mean... -Come in, come in.

-Come in, you can stay. -Thanks for being here.

Just look how beautiful that mother is!

-Thank you, Sergio. -Congratulations.

Thank you.

Look, I brought you these cigars

because I didn't know what you wanted. So...

Chocolates, we had a daughter.

But I don't eat chocolate, man!

And I also brought you this.

CHANNEL EIGHT'S NEW STAR

What's this?

I told you.

It took them less than two days.

They gave them our time?

They're working for it.

So that girl better come with something under her arm,

because you only have three weeks left.

Three weeks?

Three weeks.

They'll play reruns of your other characters,

and the first one to bring Vargas joy will stay.

The other ones, goodbye.

Hey, I love this!

-I also love it, man! -You look comfortable.

I am comfortable, I love this!

-Does it inspire you? -I want to dance disco music.

That's it! You like it, then?

I want to start recording right now!

I can assure you they'll give us Chespirito's star time.

They've aired reruns for two weeks, and Roberto has nothing.

Well, goodbye, Roberto, then!

-Hello, Victor Palacios! -Welcome!

-Is everything alright, ladies? -Yes, Sir.

Daddy! Come here!

-Hey, hey, hey! -Dad!

-What's the matter? -There's a cross in the window!

Easy!

There it is!

It's the new hospital across the street.

And why does it light up when lightnings strike?

Well...

That's just a coincidence.

What's a coincidence?

It's similar to luck.

There's lightning

and, at the same time, the cross goes on and off.

Just as it always does.

And will that cross be there forever?

I think so.

But you'll get used to it.

It's scary.

Why are you scared, kiddo?

You two are very brave.

Besides, I'll be working right next door.

Okay? Sleep, now.

Don't go!

If you're not here, who could defend us?

There's no need to be scared.

You're at home.

With your loving parents.

Now sleep, before I start tickling you!

No!

Look after your sister.

Okay?

I love you.

I love you, Daddy.

Sleep, now.

Sleep well, Dad.

Do you think my daughters see me as a superhero?

I've just put her to bed.

Do you think my daughters see me as a superhero?

Of course.

You're their dad.

That's ironic.

I'm more scared than them.

And can't superheroes be afraid, too?

No.

Because they have superpowers.

Unless...

Unless they were a joke of a superhero.

A shitty superhero!

A trashy superhero!

-A parody superhero! -You'll wake her up.

A shoddy superhero!

THE VIGILANTE CHAPULIN

Think of a short but handsome guy.

He's scared to death, but the faces the most dangerous criminals.

-Okay. -He's a clumsy guy.

He's kind of stupid, but he thinks he's a superhero.

-And he's a Chapulin. -Okay. What else?

Do you know what Chapulin do?

-Well... -They jump!

I like it!

I like it! I like it!

Tell me more!

Here's the Chapulin dressed in green.

-With his suit, his boots... -Okay.

-A cape. -Why is he wearing a cape?

Can he fly?

You're right, no cape.

We'll just add some tiny, worthless wings.

And you will wear that suit?

-Yes. -Boy, I'd love to see that!

It has a very particular sense of humor.

We can use what we Mexicans like.

And what is that?

Knowing we can do anything with just a little wit.

We'll show we can be heroes despite our fears.

Because being a hero is not about being fearless, Sergio.

It's about overcoming your fears.

And I want to make comedy with that.

-Wearing your suit? -Wearing my suit.

-That's it! -"The Vigilante Chapulin!"

No, that name won't work.

We'll find a new one.

Why is it that I always end up loving your ideas?

-Now they have to love it upstairs. -They will.

I know they will. Come here.

What happened, man?

They didn't like it.

-But I liked it. -Come on!

So did I. But I don't know how to convince them without a pilot.

Unless we hide to make it, I don't know what to do.

You're a genius, Roberto!

Here we can see the winds will gather at Yucatan...

You're way up north there.

You'd have to go down.

Where?

-A little lower. -Okay.

Look, we have the map on screen. It looks great.

Yes, you can see it. But I can't see a thing.

Okay. Let's see.

Everything right here is the north of the United States.

And here's the Pacific ocean.

-Let's keep trying. -Okay.

-Hello. -Mariano!

-What's this? -I want you to meet Roberto.

-Nice to meet you. Mariano Casasola. -Roberto Gómez.

-What can I do for you? -Well...

-We're here to borrow your forum. -My forum?

They didn't gave us the green light for a pilot,

and Roberto thought of hiding.

Come on! I was joking!

Unless you let us use your forum without authorization.

-Sneaking? -But it's a great idea.

-And you want to make it here? -The risk would be minimum.

Trust me, this idea is worth it.

Our asses would be on the line.

We have to make a detailed plan.

Well, I'll be delighted to break the rules.

Then, we're ready. Start writing, we'll take care of the rest.

-Really? -Yes.

-Already? -Yes.

Glad to meet you.

-Mariano, thank you. -Yes, Peña.

-Thank you. -See you.

Okay, once again. Look, I know.

Let's place Aguascalientes here.

-Let me see. -Wait.

-What did you got? -I got leotards in all colors.

-Black? -I'll look like "Zorro."

-White? -A swan?

This one?

-No. -Blue?

We'll use a chroma screen, and the chroma's blue...

Green, then.

Well, it has always been green, right?

-We'll make a green grasshopper suit. -Green.

And what shall I wear on my head?

Don't worry. I'll work it out. You do your thing.

-I was thinking of a hat... -Daddy, daddy, daddy!

Can I tell you a joke?

Tell it to Mom!

Not right now. Why don't you help me and bring me your dad's bathing suit?

-She asked me! -No, she asked me!

-Well? Are you done? -I'm on it.

Chelita is making my suit, and got me a green leotard.

No, not green, Roberto.

The chroma reacts to the green. We can't use green or blue.

Chela!

Be careful, honey.

-Can I tell you my joke now? -Chela!

-Don't get hurt! -We can't use green!

-What? -We can't use blue or green.

Due to the special effects, or something.

-So I'll have to start over. -I'm sorry, Ñeca.

Daddy, can I tell you my joke now?

Tell me any joke you want.

So, there was this Cuban dancer.

She was very handsome, and they were taking a photo of her.

But the photographer noticed she had a big mouth.

So he said to her:

"On the count of three, say 'red',

like this, with your lips together.

'Red.' One, two, three."

"Red-colored!"

Red-colored...

Red-colored!

Red-colored!

The Chapulin Colorado! Not a vigilante, red-colored!

-Red! -Red! The Chapulin Colorado!

Hand me that red fabric.

THE CHAPULIN COLORADO

Roberto!

Roberto! We're recording tomorrow!

-Tomorrow? -Tomorrow?

Yes. We're running out of time, and Treviño is working hard.

Girls, go get me one of my brassieres.

-She asked me! -No! She asked me!

-What are you doing? -The Chapulin Colorado's suit.

"The Chapulin Colorado"? That's a good name!

-Here. -But tomorrow...

But listen...

Here, Sergio, hold this.

We have to do it now, or they'll kill us.

No, no. We'll be ready.

Here they are.

Your antennae.

My vinyl antennae!

-We'll make it. -Can I go?

No, honey, I need your help. Girls!

-Go feed Paulina. -She asked me!

No, she asked me!

Look, I need you to help me with this.

Hand me that blanket.

-Can you do this? -Shit!

-Ñeca! -What?

I need you to sew this, please!

And I need two extra arms!

I can't be a mom, a wife and a seamstress all at once!

Let's see.

Give her to me.

Come here, love.

I'm sorry.

I know you have a lot on your plate, too.

But this is the first time I'm truly afraid of failing.

It's gonna be fine.

What do you need this for?

The Chapulin Colorado needs a shield.

With his heart in front,

just like it always should be.

Well, let's get to work, then.

Thank you.

Let's see, let's put you to bed.

Here.

Here.

1978 ACAPULCO

Why is such a good-looking man alone at a bar?

Good-looking people gets thirsty, too.

I meant that guy over there.

Sir, I can see you're worried.

Can I help you with that?

The beach or the bar?

The beach.

And a bonfire.

-Yeah, right? -Yes!

How do you do that?

Sometimes we must help our writer. He's kind of stupid.

Really?

-Well, he gets stuck, sometimes. -So he's an idiot?

An asshole?

-Or what? -How are you doing?

-Mariano! -Roberto.

We were working. We were thinking the final scene

should at a bonfire by the beach.

Really?

-Well, if you agree... -And at sunset.

You made your decision.

-Yes. -No.

What am I here for, then?

I think she's right, everything would look better over there.

Look, I don't know if Maggie's right or not, Roberto.

But I think I should be the one deciding that.

With all due respect,

but the one with the creative authority here is me.

With all due respect,

allow me to disagree.

Mariano, let me remind you he's the genius here.

-Well, not a genius... -Don't forget your genius

made the creative decision of being alone with you.

-Enough, Mariano! -Alone and cuddling!

What do you mean?

I see you, don't insult me!

Insulting you? Come on!

Right. There's only one genius here, right?

-So it seems. -Then it's over!

Keep your genius to yourself!

Mariano!

Wait!

Wait!

-What the fuck do you want? -Wait, please!

You're a pain in my ass!

-Are you crazy or what? -No, I'm not crazy.

But I'm tired of being a joke to you.

Look, ever since we started working together, Roberto,

I was happy, because I truly admire you.

But your ego and your arrogance

cast shadows on everyone working with you.

And let me be honest with you.

It's a nightmare.

-Let's go! -No!

I've been fair to the whole staff!

I never wanted to stood out!

Don't be a hypocrite!

But you know it's true!

I don't write characters for myself. We have episodes without me!

What's going on with Margarita?

Why does she start insulting me every time I'm with you?

-Calm down. -Answer me!

Margarita is a very smart and sensitive woman.

I know that, Roberto. That's why I'm marrying her!

But every time she's with you, she starts acting like an asshole!

-I don't think that. -No?

Why don't you act like a man and tell me if you're trying to seduce her?

Mariano, I'm a married man.

My wife and my six children are here

to live with you, my other family.

Answer my question.

Have you been flirting with her? Has she been flirting with you?

You know I'll never talk shit about a woman.

Answer my question!

I don't have to talk shit about Maggie or anyone!

-Fuck! Let's go! -No! Wait!

Get that idea out of your mind.

Erase that!

Talk to your partner, decide what you want

and get back to work.

We need you!

Let's make a gentlemen's pact.

From now on, we'll focus solely on our duties.

A gentlemen's pact.

That call today was harsh, right?

-Have a nice Saturday, Sergio. -You too!

-It's time to rest? -Yes, finally.

Good, you deserve it.

What time will he call tomorrow?

Let's go! Let's go!

Don't say hi to anyone. We're not here, okay?

Especially you. Don't talk, don't even breathe.

-No, I'm invisible. -Let's go!

Let's go, kiddo.

Straight to the dressing room.

-Let me help you, Chespirito! -No, it's okay.

It's okay. I'll take this...

All my moves are coldly calculated.

I never understand what you say.

We're already here.

Thanks for coming so late on a Saturday.

I hope God will give you many children in return.

No, thanks. I have plenty of them.

But this is a good crew.

-Okay, then. Let's get to work! -Let's get to work!

This is just one set.

I need four!

The room, the forest, the lake, the cabin.

We only got one, Chespirito.

And we only have four hours.

We won't have all night, like we thought.

I'll have to rewrite.

You don't have much time, but you're smart.

Get dressed and do all the rewriting you need.

-Mariano, we'll talk later. -Yes, Sir.

Come on, gentlemen, don't be lazy!

Let's get to work! We don't have much time!

Four hours and just one set.

It's actually three and a half hours.

Tito! Get me one of the lenses from the storage room.

Here we are, Sir.

I'm doing my shift, and I run into the guys coming to work.

But there hasn't been a call.

I think it's weird that the union didn't say anything.

Sergio Peña.

Come in.

Relax, Chespi.

Everything will be fine.

Hurry up, please! That's it. Perfect.

Turn on the lights! Alex! Lights!

This angle will be closed and these one will be open.

Come on.

Sergio, you're so brave, doing this. You're a superhero!

-Thank you. -Worthy of the "Chapulin Colorado."

Yes, a Chapulin Colorado that isn't ready, by the way. I'll go get him.

Simoncito, cheer up! Wake up!

Roberto! We're ready!

You weren’t counting on my cunningness!

For God's sake, Roberto!

To the left. Up, up. Come on. That's it.

Get the window at the center of the frame.

Good. And now you, Rubén.

You walk towards the detonator and say your line.

If anyone moves, I'll push this detonator!

He's doing great!

-Good. -Yes?

-Is everyone ready? -Yes, Sir.

Let's go, then.

Come on.

Ready?

Recording "The Chapulin Colorado."

Episode one, scene two.

In five,

four, three,

two!

I'll blow your father into a thousand pieces!

No! You can't do that! No!

Who could dare to stop me?

-I! -The Chapulin Colorado!

The Chapulin Colorado?

Himself!

You weren’t counting on my cunningness.

-Cut! -Good.

-He did it great. -Good, Mary. Good, Rubén.

What do you think up there?

It was good, we made it!

-Shall we make another one? -No. We're good.

May I know what this man wanted with you? Don't answer!

Anyway, the Chapulin Colorado is here to...

Very good.

-The Chapulin Colorado... -It's great.

I totally agree with you.

Congratulations, man. You did it.

We all did it!

We did this together!

-We made it. -I think so, right?

-What? -Except for...

No, gentlemen. You made nothing.

What's this?

What were you thinking?

-Let me explain, Treviño. -Peñita...

Save your explanations for Vargas.

Well done, Simón.

Didn't you ever think of how stupid that was?

-I don't think it was... -Didn't you think we have rules in here?

-But rules were made... -You have to respect a chain of command!

But let me talk!

Shit!

Let's see. What were you going to say?

-Go ahead. -I just know it was worth it.

This show

is worth it.

Watch it.

If you don't like it, you can fire me and end my career, like you said.

But at least give it a chance.

Okay.

Give me the tape.

Thank you, Joaquín, Sir.

You'll see that, despite being made with no money and no time,

-it's good, it has substance. -Max!

"The Chapulin Colorado" is good for this company.

-Yes, Sir?

-Take this tape, please. -Yes.

Red label, "to be deleted."

Okay.

But I'm telling you, you'll like it.

It'll make you laugh!

-There's nothing like it... -Red label to you, too.

Get out of my sight.

Okay. We're done.

Max, bring me the tapes.

Yes, Sir.

I'm sorry.

And a coffee, Vicky, please.

Right away, Sir.

Like they say, Max, "Just one more and we'll leave."

Yes, Sir.

I just want to go home.

Grab a bite, grab a good book.

I want to read and I won't watch TV for the rest of the week.

I know, Sir.

These are the daring adventures

of the daring superhero,

the daring Chapulin Colorado!

I'll blow your father into a thousand pieces!

No! You can't do that! No!

And who could try to stop me?

-Fucking Chespirito. -I!

The Chapulin Colorado!

The Chapulin Colorado?

Himself!

You weren’t counting on my cunningness

Fucking Chespirito.

It's hard to accept the fact that you questioned my authority.

And then,

you tricked me.

You made fun of me.

But the worst part is that, in spite of everything,

you made laugh like an idiot.

Sir, your call with Treviño.

Thank you.

You're safe now, Chespirito.

Actually, your Chapulin Colorado saved you.

And now please go, before I change my mind.

No! You can't do that! No!

And who could try to stop me?

I!

The Chapulin Colorado!

Himself!

You're a coward and a crook!

But I'll teach you.

I feel sorry for you.

May I know what this man wanted with you? Don't answer!

Anyway, the Chapulin Colorado is here to...

I know in my heart that you won't regret it.

All my moves are coldly calculated.

Follow me if you're good!!

They're beating us at this time.

And they keep leading here.

The audience knows what it wants.

I know my business better than anyone.

All we need is to keep bringing people from Channel Eight.

Do you understand?

Will you bring Chespirito, Sir?

No.

He'll come here on his own.