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Featuring rare behind-the-scenes footage and never-before- seen photos, “Children of Giant” includes interviews with several noted film historians. ![]() The program combines interviews with the surviving cast and crew of Giant -including George Stevens, Jr., Earl Holliman and Elsa Cardenas - with the recollections of residents who participated in the production, many of whose lives mirrored the controversial themes of racism and segregation explored in the film. Now, 60 years later, “Children of Giant” returns to Marfa to explore the dramatic story behind the making of the film and its enduring legacy. Based on Edna Ferber’s controversial novel, Giant was a different kind of western, one that took an unflinching look at feminism and class divisions and one of the first films to explore the racial divide between Anglos and Mexican Americans in the Southwest. The film starred a legendary trio - Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean - along with the young actor Earl Holliman and 16-year-old Elsa Cardenas, who portrayed Juana, the Mexican-American girl who marries into the powerful Benedict ranching dynasty. #MALE SOCIALITE TELECOMMNATIAONS MOVIE#In the summer of 1955, it seemed as if all of Hollywood had descended on the dusty West Texas town of Marfa as production began on the highly anticipated movie Giant. #MALE SOCIALITE TELECOMMNATIAONS SERIES#Directed by NALIPster Hector Galán, “Children of Giant” is the season opener for VOCES, Latino Public Broadcasting’s arts and culture series on PBS, presented by PBS SoCaL. ![]() “Children of Giant,” a new documentary that explores how the making of a classic Hollywood movie transformed the lives of the residents of a small Texas town, will premiere on Friday, Apon PBS. Over the past five decades, hundreds of professionals have been part of our ‘Sábado Gigante’ team, which allowed for the first 24 years of accolades in Chile, and the following 30 years of success in the United States and the world.” Special and warm thanks to the outstanding production team, technicians, artists and behind-the-scenes collaborators, because without their efforts and sacrifice, we would have never reached this impressive goal. I have no words to thank our viewers for the support, loyalty and enthusiasm with which they have honored us through the years and which have allowed the show to become an unprecedented success in the history of this medium. I’m so grateful for the opportunity that Channel 13 of the Universidad Católica de Chile gave me as I was starting out, to Univision in the United States and also to the Televisa Network, which allowed us to bring our ‘Sábado Gigante’ into the homes of millions of families in the United States and the world every week. #MALE SOCIALITE TELECOMMNATIAONS PROFESSIONAL#“There is no doubt that they have been fundamental in my professional development and in my personal and family life. “I’m excited to share with the audience this announcement, with which we’re starting to bring to a close the 53-year cycle of ‘Sábado Gigante,’ 30 of which were possible thanks to Univision in the United States,” he said. He will also take part in Univision’s ongoing efforts to look for and develop new on-air talent and professionals. ![]() Kreutzberger will continue contributing to the Univision Network with new projects and by hosting entertainment specials and campaigns such as “TeletonUSA,” which is held every year on behalf of disabled children. “Mario is an important part of the Univision family, and his knowledge of the industry and commitment to innovation will help us to continue defining the future of the media industry.” “During my 40 years in the industry I have met few people with the same energy, creativity and passion for television and the audience as Mario, and I join in celebrating him and his team at ‘Sabado Gigante’ for the great success and the milestones achieved in broadcast television,” said Randy Falco, president and CEO of Univision Communications Inc. The variety show, which stars Mario Kreutzberger (known on the show as Don Francisco), first launched in 1962 on Chile’s Channel 13 and has routinely been one of the most-watched show among Hispanics. After more than 53 years, the popular Univision program “Sábado Gigante” will end on September 19, the Spanish-language broadcaster announced Friday. ![]()
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