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After 50 years, 'Sabado Gigante' makes host additions to snag younger audience

Mario Kreutzberger, known as Don Francisco, is in his fifth decade hosting Univision's 'Sabato Gigante.'
Mario Kreutzberger, known as Don Francisco, is in his fifth decade hosting Univision's 'Sabato Gigante.'
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Every Saturday night one voice booms into living rooms across Latin America and the United States. Sabado Gigante holds the record for the longest running TV program in the world.

In its 50 years on air, the show has had only one host, creator Don Francisco. But starting tomorrow, the 3-hour variety show will be adding two new hosts in an attempt to attract a younger audience.

We're now joined by Veronica Villafane of MediaMoves, which covers Latinos in the media industry.