Kuwentong Kutsero

     The TV sitcom Kuwentong Kutsero was a big hit among prime time audience during the mid 1970s. The show was actually a satire of the events that take place every day in Philippine society. Not only does it make fun of the foibles of regular Filipino citizens but also members of the Philippine government. Almost each member Philippine society is represented by the characters in this TV sitcom which opens with the horse talking and setting the tone for the evening's episode. Some of the characters I  remember are the lawyer  Attorney Diskurso, the scholar Mr Luningning, and the Chinese shop owner Akong Santosi. The showing of the sitcom was momentarily stopped after one of its stars, comedian Casmot, died in a car accident. He was later replaced by Ruben Rustia who made it appear that Casmot's character survived the accident and underwent reconstructive surgery.
    The other stars of the show were Matimtiman Cruz, Luz Valdez, Rolly Papasin, Subas Herrero, Nena Perez, Rubio, Manny Castaneda, and he late Ric Tierro.