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NARRATOR: Based on real events from the autobiography

of Roberto Gómez Bolaños.

Some characters and events are fictional.

-♪ (LIVELY MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

NARRATOR: 1972, Mexico City.

RAMÓN VALDÉS: Hmm. Mm.

MARISITA: Ready, to the soundstage?

Wait, lemme see.

WARDROBE ASSISTANT: We have to wash the other costumes.

MARISTA: All right, Toni. To the soundstage, please.

ASSISTANT: I know. There's another pair in storage.

(STUDIO BELL RINGING)

DIRECTOR: All right, let's do this, I'm ready.

I need Manolo or someone to run over

-and get another mic... -ROBERTO GÓMEZ BOLAÑOS: Yeah?

-Ready. Let's go. -MARÍA ANTONIETA DE LAS NIEVES: Ready, sir.

DIRECTOR: Okay. Focus on Mr. Barriga and Mr. Ramón...

-It's just like we rehearsed it. -MARISITA: Yeah.

We're gonna start here with the pots and plants, all right?

Mr. Barriga enters and we start the bit

-with the watering can. -(EDGAR VIVAR CLEARS THROAT)

Mr. Ramón enters, you know exactly when to come in.

Then comes Mrs. Florinda, and then we all

finish the sketch. Yeah?

Remember, there's water.

-This has to be done on our first attempt. Okay? -MARÍA ANTONIETA: Yes.

-RAMÓN: Yeah. Understand. -ROBERTO: Okay. Thank you.

-Mm. -FLOOR MANAGER: Actors in position!

MARÍA ANTONIETA: Yes, sir.

MARISITA: Ready to start shooting?

Yes, ma'am.

MARISTA: Silence in the soundstage!

-We're shooting now! -I can't wait till lunch.

-I want some pork. -TECHNICIAN 1: Okay,

-be prepared. -TECHNICIAN 2: Camera ready.

-TECHNICIAN 3: Yes sir. -MARISTA: Very well...

-TECHNICIAN 2: Rolling videotape. -We're going with camera two

to do everything.

We get the enclosed area with camera three,

and the panning with camera one, please.

TECHNICIAN 2: Yes, of course.

Three, two!

(SINGING) ♪ La, la, la La la, la la ♪

Hello, Chavo!

-Hello, Chilindrina! -Would you like to play with me?

-Yeah. -Okay, great.

-♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪ -All right! I'm gonna cut the plants.

And I'm gonna use the watering can.

-Right. Okay! (CLEARS THROAT) -(AUDIENCE LAUGHING)

ERNESTO ERNESTO: This guy continues to shock.

LUIS DE LLANO PALMER: He's good. He knows how to do things.

ERNESTO: Luis, I need you to be really honest.

Who do we have here with that potential?

-(INDISTINCT CHATTER OVER TV) -Like him?

Nobody.

Nobody?

Why the hell don't we have somebody like this

on the Alpha channel?

Why is that dumb children's channel

surpassing us on ratings, huh?

Well, the creative freedom they have over there

is not the same as here.

Did you say creative freedom?

What nonsense is this about creative freedom?

Ernesto. Ernesto, it's the reality.

If you gave me the slightest chance...

(CHUCKLES) The slightest chance...

You work for the most important chain in Latin America.

We're the biggest in the country!

-♪ (TENSE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -Yeah, but not the best.

ERNESTO: I don't like hearing that.

And I don't like having to say it, but it is what it is.

I want all the greatest.

If you can't create talent here,

then just bring it over, damn it!

I want Chespirito on my channel.

Very well. (SIGHS)

Very well.

(DOOR CLICKING OPEN)

-(DOOR SHUTS) -♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

♪ (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

NARRATOR: Chespirito: Not Really On Purpose.

♪ (THEME MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

♪ (LIVELY TROPICAL MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

NARRATOR: (READING PROMPT)

-DIRECTOR: Action! -(VEHICLE HONKING)

What do you think, Chavo?

All of this is Acapulco.

Unbelievable!

I'm really glad you like it. (LAUGHS)

Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Wait a minute!

-What is it, Chavo? What is it? -Hey!

-Your suitcase is being stolen. -(CHUCKLES) No, Chavo.

The gentleman works here.

He's simply gonna be helping us with our luggage.

(TRAFFIC RUMBLING)

-Okay. Mine too! -DIRECTOR: Cut!

(GROANS)

TECHNICIAN 1: Sorry, we're gonna have to stop traffic.

There's a lot of noise, Roberto.

-EDGAR: Now what? -TECHNICIAN 2: Camera one.

TECHNICIAN 1: Camera one, ready!

(GRUNTS)

(CAR HONKING)

You hear that? You hear that?

We don't have all this constant noise

-happening on the soundstage. -TECHNICIAN 1: Back it up.

-(SIGHS) It's not a big deal. -(OVERLAPPING CHATTER)

That's just the way nature sounds, bud.

-Bring it. -♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Was it a bad idea to come all the way here

with all the chaos that comes with it?

No way, Roberto.

You know, these episodes are one of a kind!

They are a fundamental part of your program, man!

-Mark my words, buddy. -I hope so, Chunky.

I hope so.

But one thing.

After this trip, nothing will be the same again.

No one’s situation will be the same,

whether you’re an individual, a group or in a family,

it'll be a huge turning point in all of our lives.

That doesn't exactly sound like a very encouraging future,

-now does it? -Nah, nah, nah, you calm down.

-Smile, buddy. Cheer up, man. -TECHNICIAN 1: Okay.

We're gonna reshoot from the beginning.

-Great. Thanks to everyone. -Come on. Come on, come on!

-Thank you! -Positions.

This is the good one, let's go! Let's go!

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

NARRATOR: 1972 Mexico City.

-Good morning, sir. -Where is Luis de Llano?

I've been looking for him for over an hour

and he hasn't turned up.

He won't turn up, sir.

♪ (INTRIGUING MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

-Mr. Luis left the company. -What do you mean he left?

He just did, sir.

I can't take it anymore.

If there's one thing I can't stand in this life,

it's a lack of loyalty, Jamaica!

If you'll allow me, sir.

This is something that I've already told you

on other occasions. I have been here in the company

with you for many years now.

I've always given you all my loyalty.

I am at your disposal, sir.

Okay, Jamaica. But you're in for it,

'cause there's a lot to do here.

I just can't believe this jerk is really gone!

And there's something else, sir.

What else is there?

Mr. Luis left for the competition.

To Channel 8?

(INHALES)

This means war, Jamaica. A dirty war.

Listen to me carefully.

I want Chespirito in my company. Now!

DIRECTOR: Walk towards the vase. Wait, stop right there.

No, no. This won't work. (GROANS) Let's see.

Cut, cut, cut, cut, cut, cut, cut, cut!

FLOOR MANAGER: Cut! We're taking a break, folks!

DIRECTOR: Sorry, Roberto, I'm sorry.

Sorry, this just isn't working out.

(SIGHS) What happened this time?

The green screen, the green screen

keeps getting messed up.

-We need to bring in Mariano Casasola. -(DIRECTOR SIGHS)

He'll be able to resolve these issues in two minutes.

-DIRECTOR: We don't have money-- -LUIS: He'll be a great support

-to your talent. -Then get him in here.

Oh, gosh! Mr. Bernardo.

-Mr. Joaquin. -Roberto.

ROBERTO: We have the owner of the channel here.

It's either something very good or very bad.

Something very good, without a doubt.

I'd like you to meet Luis de Llano Palmer.

From today on, he'll be working hand in hand with Joaquin.

Luis will be our brand new head of production.

Mr. Luis? I've heard a lot about you.

-Ah? -Strictly good things.

(CHUCKLES) Likewise, Mr. Roberto.

One of the important reasons why I'm here is because of you.

-Your talent has convinced me. -Aw, man, thanks.

BERNARDO MONTEMAYOR: We're gonna grow big, Roberto.

We might be powerful, but with you,

we're even more so.

Can we talk about, uh, Mariano Casasola?

-Yes, without a doubt. -(SIGHS)

Casasola has wanted to be a part of this ever since

he lent Mr. Chapulin here the soundstage in secret.

-(CHUCKLES) -(CHUCKLES) Well, all right,

-we'll let you get to work. -Thank you.

-Nice to meet you. -Likewise.

-Good day. -Have a good day, Mr. Luis.

BERNARDO: Good day, everyone.

♪ (GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

I know that, Dad. I know it's a risk,

but it's a risk that I have to take.

ERNESTO FIGUERAS LEGORRETA: (OVER PHONE) It's not just a risk, son,

it's a very dangerous game.

Believe me, I know that.

LEGORRETA: So then don't be foolish.

You should try to reconcile.

Mr. Bernardo Montemayor is an intelligent

and powerful businessman.

He won't sit idly by while the competition plays dirty.

He's been the dirty one!

And it's time to find out who's smarter in this business

and who's the more powerful one!

♪ (MUSIC FADES) ♪

There's some really good pieces here.

Talent and work combined

-always brings good things. -Hmm.

But, television is a living art

and these pieces have to be moved from time to time.

(EXHALES) Yeah.

Yes.

This show's out of here.

GILBERTO TREVIÑO: I couldn't agree with you more, sir.

There are much better things out there, for sure.

There’ll be no more Chespirito.

-♪ (QUIRKY MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

Can you find him for me, please? I need to talk to him right now.

It'll be my pleasure, sir.

ROBERTO: (IN CHARACTER) This is never going to end!

If you say so, Chapulin,

-but I'm still very bewildered. -ROBERTO: Be-wil what?

-Wildered! -Golly!

-(LAUGHTER) -But silence. Silence!

My little vinyl antennas are starting to detect the presence

-of an enemy! -Golly! (CHUCKLES)

(LAUGHTER)

I suggest you don't waste any more of your time. Hmm?

Pardon?

-Your program's off the air now. -ACTORS: What?

-TREVIÑO: It's over. -(ACTORS MUTTERING)

-No more Chespirito on the air. -EDGAR: No.

Where did this madness come from?

From your new boss, Mr. De Llano.

He just gave me the instruction and wants to talk to you right this minute.

-EDGAR: This can't be. -♪ (PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

How are we gonna believe that, Roberto?

EDGAR: Roberto, is it possible?

It's possible and it is a fact.

(INDISTINCT MURMURING)

Sorry to interrupt. You may continue.

Or not, right? Why bother with it?

-(CHUCKLES) -ANGELINES: I can't believe it.

RAMÓN: No, me neither, girl.

This guy's absolute horse shit, man.

(APPROACHING FOOTSTEPS)

Of course!

I was already thinking it was all too good to be true!

Did they send you in order to ruin our work

in our very own home?

You may have studied and worked and have gotten in bed

with the Yankees,

but you don’t have the slightest idea

about Mexican television!

Allow me to inform you that you are an idiot!

No wonder the competition fired you.

-Are you done yet? -ROBERTO: No, I'm not done.

Please explain it to me, give me one good reason

why you're taking off Chespirito.

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

I'll give you two very good reasons.

One, El Chavo del Ocho,

and the other one, Chapulin Colorado.

-Huh? -LUIS: Starting next month,

you're gonna have two separate programs.

One exclusively for El Chavo del Ocho,

and another one for Chapulin Colorado.

Mondays and Wednesdays.

♪ (UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Well, no. No, no. Actually, three!

On Fridays you will close

with the Citizen...

Gómez.

You're gonna have three programs a week,

just for yourself.

♪ (MUSIC SWELLS) ♪

(CHUCKLES)

Mr. Luis...

(SIGHS) What an idiot! Not you.

-(LAUGHS) -Uh, well, uh,

that's how we talk here, sorry.

You're an absolute genius.

-Thank you so much. -It's my pleasure.

♪ (MUSIC TURNS TENSE) ♪

-Is Chespirito coming or not? -Yep, almost, sir.

We’re almost there.

Almost? I'm almost running out of patience.

And you're almost going to be out of a job.

Things are almost not working here anymore!

I want all the strong talent in my company!

-Is that clear to you? -Yeah. Yeah, yeah.

And I want Chespirito in my office this week.

If you can't handle that, let me know.

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

(KISSES) You did it, honey. Do you realize that?

-I can't believe it. -(SIGHS) I can't either.

I couldn’t imagine this in a million years.

That Luis de Llano guy is incredible!

-Yeah. -And you know what makes

-all the difference? -Mm-hmm.

That I feel really loved, honey.

-Mmm? -For the first time ever I feel loved.

-But you're very lovable. -(CHUCKLES)

Hey, babe,

but wasn't that guy the one who worked at the Alpha channel?

Yeah!

So, you think Figueras fired him or what?

ROBERTO: No! He wanted to come to Channel 8 on his own.

I can't imagine how the Alpha channel reacted.

For Figueras, that must have been a huge betrayal.

I don't know if it's betrayal, what I do know

is that the competition is very tough, that's for sure.

(DOOR BELL RINGING)

GRACIELA FERNÁNDEZ: Who could it be at this hour?

I'll go see. Mr. Bernardo even hinted that my show

makes them more powerful.

(INSECTS CHIRPING)

-Yeah? -MAN: Mr. Bolaños?

I need you to listen to me. It’s very important

that you attend that meeting right now, if possible.

Thank you.

GRACIELA: Who was it?

Honey, I have to go.

-You have to go? At this time? -(CAR DOOR CLOSES)

Yeah. It's something I have to handle.

GRACIELA: But, hon...

-Honey, who was it? -I'll tell you later, babe.

For now, I've gotta get down there

and get some answers. Hmm?

(CAR ENGINE REVVING)

♪ (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

-♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪ -(ENGINE TURNS OFF)

-ROBERTO: Hey there. -Good evening.

-ROBERTO: Roberto Gómez Bolanos. -Yes, they're waiting for you.

ROBERTO: Thank you.

HOSTESS: Follow me, Mr. Bolaños, this way.

♪ (SOFT AMBIENT MUSIC PLAYING ON SPEAKERS) ♪

On this side, please.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Thank you.

Roberto, welcome.

Have a seat, please.

No, I don't think that's a good idea.

What doesn't seem like a good idea?

To come on a visit to hell

and sit at the table with the devil.

(CHUCKLES) Oh, Chespirito, you’re so dramatic.

Let's see now.

Accept just this one glass of champagne

from this poor devil.

And if it doesn't convince you,

then you can go back to your celestial angels, hmm?

I should be asleep already.

Couldn't you have done this over the phone, man?

Roberto, as you can imagine, I'm not here because I want to.

But I have to tell you something very important.

Mr. Figueras really wants you in his ranks

and you know he won't take no for an answer.

Jamaica...

First, I have to tell you

that I've never trusted people named after a flower.

And secondly, you already know I have a commitment

and that my answer's a "no."

If I were you, I would never pass up this opportunity.

But you're not me.

I know you won't pass it up.

As I've told the boss, you're one of those people

which I like to call the "four S's."

Ah! The four S's?

(CHUCKLES) Sensible,

sensitive,

serene, and certain.

"Certain" is with a "C".

Oh, it doesn't really matter.

What your little brain has to understand is

that great opportunities may be painted bald,

but you've gotta grab them by the few hairs they've got.

You can't say no to a great opportunity, ever.

Well, to Mr. Figueras, you can't say no, ever.

Hmm?

Eat a little cheese.

(TELEPHONE RINGING)

Hello?

ANITA: (OVER PHONE) Graciela, sorry for the time. It's Ana.

What happened, Anita? How are you?

Bad. Worse than ever.

Your brother-in-law hasn't come home.

-Oh, these Gómezes. -(CAR APPROACHING)

ANITA: Graciela... (SOBS) ...I think

-Paco's never coming back. -(CAR DOOR CLOSING)

Oh, Graciela, I think Paco left me.

(HESITATES) But, um, why do you say that?

(FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING)

You're not gonna believe who I was just with--

Listen, this isn't a conversation

we can have over the telephone.

And try to relax, please.

Let's talk tomorrow. It must be a misunderstanding.

-ANITA: That's fine. Thanks. -Night.

-(TELEPHONE CLUNKS) -What's going on?

Do you know anything about your brother and Anita?

Oh, geez! You caught me off guard with that one.

I thought that they had spoken to you too.

-♪ (SOFT MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -You can't imagine where I just came from.

I was with Pepe Jamaica.

Is your brother with someone else?

(TELEPHONE RINGING)

ROBERTO: Hi, how are you?

RECEPTIONIST: Hello, good afternoon.

ROBERTO: I've come to see Mr. Figueras.

RECEPTIONIST: With pleasure. Allow me just a moment.

Hello, Mr. Jamaica?

Mr. Gómez Bolaños arrived to meet with Mr. Figueras.

Of course, I'll let him know right away.

Thank you.

EDGAR: Toni,

just, please, don't ask me how I found out about this,

but do you know who Roberto's meeting up with today?

-MARÍA ANTONIETA: Who? -With Figueras.

With Figueras? And who told you?

I said not to ask me how I know.

-That's a bit weird, no? -Very weird.

-And why didn't he mention it? -I don't know,

-maybe he's planning to go over there. -(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

-Hello. -Angelines.

It's highly likely. (SIGHS)

That damned Chespirito!

-Oh, goodness. What happened? -Roberto.

-What about Roberto? -That he's joining

the competition and he's gonna leave us.

ERNESTO: I'm sure the channel you're at now

doesn't treat you as they should.

I have the virtue of recognizing talent.

That's a very good thing.

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

And I know how to value that talent.

Oh, that's even better.

Roberto, I know how much they pay you...

and I can tell you that it's not exactly a fair amount.

But I do what I want there. You can't put a price on that.

ERNESTO: And that's fine.

But what if you're allowed to do whatever you want,

but getting paid three times more than you make now?

♪ (INTRIGUING MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

ERNESTO: Plus, 300,000 as a bonus for signing.

Three hundred thousand only for signing.

But just one thing.

It has to be right now.

(SLURPING)

MARÍA ANTONIETA: And he's gonna leave us.

He's joining the competition and leaving us.

-And he hasn't even told us. -No, I don't think so!

If he was thinking that, he would've already warned us

-or told us something. -(EDGAR SIGHS)

Maggie, so then, why'd he go meet Figueras?

He didn't tell us anything.

That little sneak's gonna betray us, huh?

-No! -(ANGELINES EXHALING)

I do hope you're right, Margarita.

-I mean that. -(SCOFFS)

ROBERTO: I went to see Figueras at his office.

He was being really insistent.

-(BIRDS CHIRPING) -Roberto!

-That's some big news, man. ♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

-ROBERTO: Yeah, I don't know. -What?

ROBERTO: I don't know, I don't know this Figueras guy much.

I've heard a lot about his dad since he was on the radio,

but the things I hear

-aren't exactly-- -Yeah.

I don't know, you tell me what he's like.

Ernesto Figueras?

Yes, yes, yes, he's... he's a tiger.

But, uh, you're used to dealing

with that kind of people anyway, right?

Plus, you can do a lot more over here than there.

But I don't wanna do more. I just wanna do it better.

Look here, if they're calling you,

you're gonna set the conditions, right?

Just imagine the amount of money you can ask for!

But that's not what matters the most to me right now.

Well, you're gonna have the chance to work with me again,

that's something you can't pass up! Right?

All right. You've convinced me, I'm gonna stay at Channel 8.

-(LAUGHS) -(CHUCKLES)

Listen, I remember you once told me

that if the opportunity came knocking,

I had to open that door!

Now, I'm telling you the same thing.

You have the right to take the logical next step, shrimp.

ROBERTO: How many times have I told you

not to listen to the advice that I give you?

-(RUBÉN LAUGHS) -(ROBERTO CHUCKLES)

-(CAR DOOR CLOSING) -(DOG BARKING IN DISTANCE)

GRACIELA: Honey! Honey, I'm here.

How are you, Graciela?

Wait here a sec.

-Hey. -I want him to leave.

ROBERTO: What?

Your brother, I want him out of my house.

He was unfaithful, he can't be here.

How do you know he was unfaithful?

-GRACIELA: He wasn't? -ROBERTO: I don't know.

But that's not our problem.

You don't have proof of anything.

You're making unfounded assumptions, Graciela.

Whether it's apples or oranges, we simply can't betray Ana.

What he did isn't right.

It doesn't matter, he's my brother!

It's my house!

And I'm kicking him out over gossip?

Disloyalty is not allowed in this house!

You have no proof of anything! Honey!

♪ (MELLOW MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

♪ (MUSIC FADES) ♪ -(SEAGULL SQUAWKING)

ROBERTO: Let's rehearse it like this.

The girl in the bikini walks by, crosses over here,

over to the bench there in the back.

Come on, come on, come on, come on.

You, come walking over. You stare at the girl

in the bikini with a stupefied face.

(LAUGHS) Wait a minute!

Don't get ahead of yourself, champ.

ROBERTO: (LAUGHS) You keep walking backwards.

-Yeah. -Without seeing Mrs. Florinda,

and while looking over there, you say any old nonsense,

until you run into the chair.

-RUBÉN: Yes. -And you, delay your reaction.

First the fear and then-- (GASPS) Jirafales.

I gotcha.

Idiot, but why don't you--

(GASPS) Professor Jirafales.

Oh, Miss bikini-- I mean, uh, Mrs. Florinda.

What a miracle that I see you around here!

I came to bring you this little bikini.

Uh, I mean, this humble flower arrangement.

And that's all we're gonna shoot because we gotta swap

-some cameras after that, okay? -TECHNICIAN: Yes! We're on it.

Sounds good. Yeah.

Listen to me, huh? If not, I'll leave you for the bikini.

-(INDISTINCT CHATTER) -Hmm, I highly doubt it.

(CHUCKLES) Just take a look

at this beautiful professor's face.

I haven't even said yes and you're unfaithful!

But you know that’s only in my thoughts, Margarita.

-(CHUCKLES) Oh, yes. -(CHUCKLES)

MARIANO: Okay, okay, come on, get over here,

you're crushing my lady, young man.

-Yes, sir. Right away, sir. -ROBERTO: And with this monster,

you'll be flattened down to a decal.

(CHUCKLES) Yes, please, gentleman,

help this poor defenseless girl.

-ROBERTO: With pleasure! -(CHUCKLES)

You're extremely kind.

-RUBÉN: Mrs. Bikini. -(GENTLE MUSIC PLAYING)

-Is that Juan Osorio? -Yes, he's filming a soap opera.

-Juanito. -Oh!

JUAN OSORIO: Roberto, how are you?

TECHNICIAN: All right, everyone back in place. Let's take it again.

ROBERTO: I have a question for you.

MARISITA: I think you should be a bit more careful, Margarita.

-Why? I'm not doing anything. -MARISITA: Don't pretend.

MARIANO CASASOLA: Carmen.

Ready, gentlemen, we're losing sunlight out here.

Let's shoot, rehearsal with cameras!

Ready, sir, for whatever you want.

MARISITA: And the script.

-The script, yes. -Ready.

-Yeah. -Yeah, that's right, yes.

Are we going with cameras one and two?

-That's correct. -Perfect.

(WAVES CRASHING)

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

Ange, my darling.

♪ (MUSIC FADES) ♪

Will you give me a cigarette?

-(KISSES) -But of course.

(SIGHS)

Are you all set for your scene by the pool or what?

(SIGHS) Look, it's backwards, it's backwards.

-Mm! (LAUGHS) -You never learn.

The truth is, I'm worried about the water.

And that's why... I'm here gathering courage.

(EXHALES) We'll find some sort of work around.

Don't worry about it.

You don't have to get into the water

-if you don't want to. -You mean that?

-(EXHALES SHARPLY) Of course. -Huh!

I would totally understand.

I mean, if you're scared and you don't know how to swim.

-(CHUCKLES SOFTLY) -It's not a big deal.

Margarita could double for you,

I mean, if you don't mind her doing it.

(CHUCKLES) Thank you.

I have no problem with that.

-(EXHALES) -(CHUCKLES)

-(OVERLAPPING CHATTER) -And look...

speaking of fears, there's one over there...

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

This one I'm gonna have to finally face.

-Excuse me, thank you. (KISSES) -Thank you.

(OVERLAPPING CHATTER)

MARCOS: I would say, this is the first time I...

Like, it's a sort of... sort of like--

-ROBERTO: Marcos! -Like, uh--

-ROBERTO: Marcos! -Try to imagine--

ROBERTO: Listen, since yesterday I've been seeing you

-with your friends. -How you doing, Roberto?

And unless I'm completely missing something here,

they're not part of the production.

At least not our production, right?

(CHUCKLES) Aren't you gonna introduce me?

-(LAUGHS) -♪ (TROPICAL MUSIC PLAYING OVER SPEAKER) ♪

I don't owe you any explanations, Roberto.

These guys are offering me a show in Venezuela,

and I'll leave whenever I feel like it,

just because I can, you know? You get it?

What I get is that you have a commitment to fulfill here.

Perhaps. The only thing is you don't pay me

and you're not my boss.

So, don't try to intimidate me 'cause I'm not afraid of you.

Hmm?

Well, I kinda don’t have a candle in this burial,

do I, huh?

So, guys, I guess I'll see you later, alligator.

(GULPS, SIGHS)

So, hey... what other character ideas

do you happen to have?

Because it's not enough to puff out

your little cheeks any more.

You're gonna need really good dialogue.

And it's obvious to me that you're not a writer.

(CLICKS TONGUE) But anyway,

I'm guessing these kind gentlemen here will help you

find the answer to that, right? Hmm! Very nice to meet you.

-It’s a pleasure. -Excuse me. I'll see you tomorrow!

-(TRAFFIC RUMBLING) -NARRATOR: 1972 Mexico City.

We'll just have to wait a moment, not too long.

The shoot will be delayed

-a couple of hours. -ANGELINES: What happened?

-♪ (QUIRKY MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -No, it's just that Roberto

had an urgent last-minute appointment.

Ernesto, thanks so much for having me.

It's always a pleasure, Roberto.

I've actually been thinking about it

and I've already made a decision.

Horacio, just tell us what his appointment was about, man.

Yeah, exactly. What was it?

I said I don't know, I have no idea!

Sorry, but that's hard to believe.

Well, all he said was that it was something very important

to him... (INHALES) ...and also for you guys.

I accept your offer.

That's a great decision.

But I have two conditions that come with it.

Is he seriously signing a deal with those people?

You mean those people, those people?

MARÍA ANTONIETA: The competition, Ramón, dear.

The competition.

The first condition, you have to wait

until my contract with Channel 8 has ended.

Oh, we started off bad. I want you now.

No, I'm not gonna leave them hanging. Period.

All right. You guys tell me,

if you had a very tempting opportunity

from the competition, what would you do?

Would you leave, or remain with whoever gave you the chance first?

I'm warning you that I'm gonna be very transparent

with Channel 8.

I'm not gonna surprise them with any of this.

I owe a great deal of what I am to them.

It would be hard to find a place that does

what we do, as well as we do.

EDGAR: And besides, to do something similar,

we would need a writer as powerful as Roberto.

ROBERTO: Second condition,

you'd be hiring me and the whole cast.

What would happen if I only wanted you?

For me, it'd be impossible.

♪ (QUIRKY MUSIC CONTINUES) ♪

I would never abandon this group.

If I accept the opportunity to grow,

it wouldn't just be for me, it would be for them as well.

You're making it easy, Roberto.

We wanted the whole circus.

(INHALES) There's something that I value much more than talent.

You, Roberto. You have shown to me

that you have a high sense of loyalty.

Do we have a deal?

ROBERTO: Yes, Ernesto.

We have a deal.

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

LUIS: Mr. Bernardo, I have the next move for you.

It's him. He's the best at doing contests

on the Alpha channel. He's taking over the country.

-Luis Manuel Pelayo. -Uh-huh.

♪ (INTRIGUING MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Do it, bring him over. This is gonna be

-a pretty low blow. -(CHUCKLES)

JAMAICA: Sir, they took someone else.

Another?

Yes, they took Pelayo to Channel 8.

(SCOFFS)

It's time for us to employ

some much more forceful measures.

(TELEPHONE RINGING)

-Hello? -JAMAICA: Good evening.

Could you please put me through to Roberto?

Just a second.

GRACIELA: You have a phone call.

What?

(GRUNTS)

(SIGHS, CLEARS THROAT) Hello?

Roberto. I just wanna tell you that Mr. Figueras

has suddenly changed his mind.

You all must immediately leave Channel 8

to come to Channel Alpha.

Jamaica, Figueras already knows that I have a commitment.

I have a contract and I'm not gonna break it.

It is my duty to tell you

that this could be the end of your career.

It's either now or there's no deal!

Well, I'm not willing to go now.

Don't say I didn't warn you, please.

Get some rest, Pepe. Get some rest.

JAMAICA: Ro-- Roberto, I don't know if you understand--

-(ROBERTO SIGHS) -What happened?

♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

I couldn't give you guys any more details,

but, yes, it was a very tempting offer.

What can I tell you?

So tempting that I accepted.

It was a great opportunity for every single one of us.

But a bit later, something happened.

The conditions changed, and I had to tell them no.

-RAMÓN: What do you mean, no? -Seriously?

-Why the hell-- -But why'd you tell them no?

They didn't wanna accept my terms.

MARÍA ANTONIETA: The question isn't why you said no.

The question is, why didn't you tell us about this before?

Yeah, Roberto, I really think we all deserve

a different kind of explanation.

ROBERTO: Yeah, of course you do.

Well, what happened was that they contacted me--

Roberto, we need to talk. Come with me, please.

Can we pick this up later?

-RAMÓN: Big cheeks-- big cheeks. -MARÍA ANTONIETA: So, now what?

What are we supposed to do with all this, huh?

Good afternoon, Roberto.

-Good afternoon. -JAMAICA: Of course. (CHUCKLES)

I'd say it's a very good afternoon for you.

JAMAICA: I wanted to tell you that Mr. Figueras

has now reconsidered, and he'll wait for you

to finish your commitment with Channel 8.

Wow. Thank you so much, but please tell Ernesto

that now he's gonna have to wait a little bit more.

Sixty more weeks to be exact.

-♪ (ZANY MUSIC PLAYING) ♪ -Pardon?

Yes, I've just signed a renewal for my contract over here.

Thank you, Jamaica.

Mr. Bernardo,

thank you very much for your trust.

NARRATOR: (READING PROMPT)

You do know what you're doing is stupid, don't you?

Marcos, it's not a big deal.

It's just that this whole thing is more complicated

-than we originally thought. -How the hell's it complicated?

You promised me that there wouldn't be any problems.

And there isn't one!

♪ (TROPICAL MUSIC PLAYING SOFTLY) ♪

You think we voluntarily wanna get into trouble?

(ELEVATOR BELL DINGING, DOOR OPENING)

AGENT: The truth is, after meeting Roberto,

we believe that this isn't the best time

-to make plans. -Hey, hey,

and you're just gonna give up, just like that?

Without even talking it out?

No.

We're just gonna have to wait for a window of opportunity

to open up later on.

You know what?

If you wanna leave, then leave already!

But I think you're a bunch of idiots!

♪ (MUSIC SWELLS) ♪

♪ (SINGING IN SPANISH) ♪

(MUMBLES INDISTINCTLY)

♪ (SONG CONCLUDES) ♪

-TECHNICIAN 1: Got the cables ready? -Dammit! Where are the actors?

I need them on set now!

-Here they come, sir. -Shit!

-Hurry up, we're out of time. -(OVERLAPPING CHATTER)

Rehearsal with cameras now! Come on! People, please!

-TECHNICIAN 1: Of course. -TECHNICIAN 2: Ready, sir.

EDGAR: (OVER MIC) This is getting very tense.

You can cut the air with a knife.

-Good morning. -TECHNICIAN 1: Good morning.

No, and on top of that, fucking "chubby cheeks"

has been unbearable

because his little Venezuelan buddies left town.

Yeah, well, I'll take his mood over Mariano's...

TECHNICIAN: Gentlemen, wait right there,

-on your marks. -Sure thing, champ.

'Cause he's all tense,

making sure nobody takes off with his precious lady.

I seriously don't understand

what everyone sees in that woman.

I know! And how about Graciela and her family?

RAMÓN: Man, if the old lady sketch was a standalone sketch,

-I wouldn't hesitate. -♪ (PENSIVE MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

RAMÓN: I wouldn't think twice to send her straight to hell.

You should do that. It's the least she deserves.

Everything's all screwed up anyway,

-she's shameless. -Turn the mics down.

MARÍA ANTONIETA: Man, I think that lady wants to form an orchestra.

First, she started with a trio and now it's a quartet.

Soon she's gonna give the Philharmonic a run

-for its money. -Toni...

-your microphone's been open. -(MARÍA ANTONIETA GASPS)

Graciela. Sorry.

I'm so sorry you had to hear all that nonsense!

I seriously am sorry. You know how much we love you.

At no time was it our intention, Graciela.

Not right now, Toni.

MARIANO: Okay, folks, the sun is setting.

Let's start shooting.

-EDGAR: Uh, it's not a big deal. -(MARÍA ANTONIETA SIGHS)

-RAMÓN: Yeah, understood. -EDGAR: Mark my words.

♪ (MUSIC TURNS MELANCHOLIC) ♪

(EXHALES SHARPLY)

I need to ask you something right now.

-(SEAGULLS GAWKING) -(WAVES CRASHING)

What is it, honey bun?

D’ you feel something special for Margarita?

♪ (MUSIC FADES) ♪

Special, like what? I don't understand.

You do understand.

Of course I feel something special for Margarita.

We've shared some very intense moments

on our tour together.

We've had so many deep conversations.

And it's obvious that artistically,

we understand each other very well.

(SIGHS)

Why did you bring us here?

I can't believe I agreed to come.

(SIGHS)

You came because you're my partner.

My confidant.

The mother of my children.

-You're my best friend, honey. -(SCOFFS)

(SIGHS)

♪ (SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

GRACIELA: I'm really glad you could make it.

We haven't had many moments alone.

Oh, Maggie.

Lately I feel like you spend more time

with Roberto than I do.

And you can probably see a lot of things that I can't.

That's why I wanted to ask you...

if you've noticed anything strange about him.

Anything strange?

Yeah. He seems very different.

He doesn't seem too happy lately.

Or maybe he's only that way with me.

I'm positive that he's very happy with you.

And how are you so sure about that?

(CHUCKLES)

Well, because you're a great woman.

But all men, for some weird reason,

they tend to prefer younger women.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Oh, Graciela, if anyone in this room

has a youthful spirit, it's you.

But I don't share the passion that you two share, Margarita.

I can't get into my husband's creative mind.

How do you do it, huh?

ANNOUNCER: Yesterday, a massive event was held...

NARRATOR: 1972.

ANNOUNCER: ...the burial of Mexican businessman

Ernesto Figueras Legorreta.

-(BELL TOLLS) -ANNOUNCER: A visionary man,

founder of the largest media outlet in Mexico.

At Channel Alpha and Mexican Television,

we are in mourning.

♪ (SOMBER MUSIC CONTINUES) ♪

BERNADO: Ernesto.

I'm very sorry.

We're going to really miss your father.

Without a doubt. Thank you, Bernardo.

Hmm.

And I think that the president was quite right

when we talked to him.

Without a doubt, the words of the president

are usually very persuasive, as we already know.

And I also think it's time to put an end to this bullshit.

BERNARDO: I think so too.

-ERNESTO: Right now? -BERNARDO: Right now.

-(DOOR CLOSING) ♪ (MUSIC CONCLUDES) ♪

(IN CHARACTER) Are you gonna tell me

that you believe in all that crazy vampire stuff?

Those are legends, things like that don't exist!

MARÍA ANTONIETA: That's what I thought too,

Chapulin Colorado,

but I saw him with my own eyes!

Right now, I'm going to prove you wrong.

Follow me if you're good!

MARÍA ANTONIETA: Did you hurt yourself?

(GRUNTS) I intended to do that!

All of my movements had been meticulously calculated.

MARÍA ANTONIETA: Oh, that's good, Chapulin.

I'll be right back.

MARIANO: And cut.

MANAGER: Mr. Casasola. I'm so glad they sent you here.

Everything's better and actually works

with you here.

So, everything’s better? That's the most important thing.

-(CHUCKLES) -Sir,

we have a very special visitor.

A special visitor? Who is it?

Who could it be?

ROBERTO: Yeah, they just kind of sink down a bit,

-especially while bouncing... -(MARÍA ANTONIETA CHUCKLES)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

-I think it works-- -ERNESTO: Roberto.

♪ (SOFT INTRIGUING MUSIC PLAYING) ♪

Ernesto, what are you doing here?

This is now my house.

Your house?

ERNESTO: Since I couldn't take Chespirito with me,

I decided to buy the entire channel.

♪ ("DE VEZ EN VEZ" BY JOSÉ MARÍA NAPOLEÓN PLAYING) ♪

(CHUCKLES SOFTLY)

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