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Unusual Weekly
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Unusual Weekly (Spanish: Semanario insólito) was a satirical Argentinian television program which aired from 1982 and 1983 on ATC (Channel 7).[1] It marked a milestone in the television of the country, and gained a cult following.[1][2]
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It was created by Carlos A. Aguilar, who was also the executive producer, and was succeeded by Raúl Becerra.[3] The show debuted presenters from Becerra, such as Adolfo Castelo, Virginia Hanglin and Raúl Portal.[2]
It featured sketches and segments, most notably, Surveys on the street and Happening magazine (which humorously analysed press releases);[4] such formats werre later were used in succeeding programs, and even to some extent in the humorous pieces current affairs news.[1][2]
The format was later adapted by The Rebellious News and turned into a successful genre, like programs such as Whoever May Fall,[5] Television Registered and Informal Mornings, among others.[4][6]
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