Via Instagram, de Leon posted a photo featuring the January 28, 1995 episode of Eat Bulaga! when it moved to the Kapuso network.
“NOW airing on GMA-7 Eat Bulaga’s ‘The Moving’”
“27 years ago! Stay at home pa rin kami sa GMA-7!”
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On January 11, Eat Bulaga! renewed its contract with the GMA network. TAPE Inc. president and CEO Antonio Tuviera led the official inking.
In an interview, de Leon shared his joy in providing quality entertainment to the Dabarkads, a name given to the avid viewers and loyal followers of the noontime show.
“Were running on our 43rd year, 4 plus 3 equals 7 at sinabi ni Tito kanina na nasa 27 years na kami sa GMA. I-add up n’yo ‘yung mga letter sa Joey de Leon, Tito Sotto, at Vic Sotto, tignan natin kung ilan… 27.
“Congratulations, GMA, and congratulations, Eat Bulaga!, at sa lahat ng dabarkads sa Pilipinas, mabuhay tayong lahat,” he stated.
In July 1979, Eat Bulaga! first aired on the RPN-9. After 10 years, the show aired on the ABS-CBN network.
The longest-running noontime show aired its first episode on the GMA Network in January 1995.
