Os Velhinhos Se Divertem
| Os Velhinhos Se Divertem | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Silvio Santos |
| Inspired by | Benidorm Bastards |
| Opening theme | We're Not Gonna Take It |
| Original release | |
| Release | 2011 – 2018 |
"Os Velhinhos se Divertem" is a segment on Hidden Cameras block shown within the Silvio Santos Program, broadcast on the Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT), from 2011 to 2018. The segment shows funny and unusual situations starring elderly actors who surprise people on the streets, in stores, in restaurants, and in other public places. Some pranks featuring Ruth Romcy were replayed.[1]
History
The segment "Os Velhinhos se Divertem" was created in 2011, based on the same format as the Belgian TV series called Benidorm Bastards,[2] which also showed elderly people playing pranks on younger people. The segment was an idea of Silvio Santos himself, owner of SBT.[2]
The Silvio Santos Program Team is responsible for the production, under the direction of Fernando Pelegio and the coordination of Ricardo Perez. The actors participating in the segment were chosen through auditions and received a fee for each recording. They also received guidance on how to act in different situations and how to improvise if something goes off-script.[3]
The show is filmed in public locations in São Paulo, such as streets, squares, parks, shopping malls, and restaurants. Cameras are hidden in strategic spots to capture the reactions of the victims and the actors. The pranks are varied and involve themes such as dating, dancing, sports, technology, health, and even politics.[4]
Reception
The segment was considered a success with audiences and critics, being praised for its originality, quality, and respect for the elderly. Due to its positive reception, a second season was confirmed for 2012.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Endrigo Annyston (2016-09-17). "Silvio Santos homenageia Ruth Romcy na Câmera Escondida". Observatório da TV. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- 1 2 O Tempo (18 July 2012). "Quadro com idosos faz sucesso no SBT". O Tempo. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ Paraíba, Jornal da (2012-07-22). "Nova temporada do 'Velhinhos se Divertem'". Jornal da Paraíba (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ↑ "Diretor das Câmeras Escondidas detalha superproduções e afasta suspeita de armação: "Não tem como"". NaTelinha (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-17.
- ↑ "Silvio Santos estreia nova temporada de "Os Velhinhos se Divertem"". NaTelinha (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2026-02-19.
- ↑ "Com 'Anitta velhinha' e ex-BBB, Silvio Santos bate recorde do ano". BOL. 3 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2023.