The King of TV

Season 1

1988. Diagnosed with a serious ailment that could bring an end to his career in front of the cameras, Brazilian TV presenter Silvio Santos looks back on his journey to becoming one of the biggest presenters in all of Brazil.

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8 Episodes

The Jelly is Mine
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Episode 1The Jelly is MineBeloved TV presenter Silvio Santos loses his voice during a live broadcast. His team at the SBT channel propose to have him replaced by the young and popular Gugu Liberato, but Santos is reluctant. In 1945, a young Santos turned to streethawking to alleviate a difficult financial situation.
Sing, Peru!
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Episode 2Sing, Peru!Silvio Santos seeks refuge from the media circus that has exploded since news of his illness; his wife, Iris, insists that they seek treatment in the United States. Meanwhile, in 1958, Silvio throws all of his energy and Cidinha’s savings into “Baú da Felicidade”, his friend and boss’ business that Silvio believes is his ticket to a better life.
The King of Sundays
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Episode 3The King of SundaysIn the United States, Silvio Santos learns that he will have to undergo a risky surgery. Meanwhile, in Brazil, Gugu is probed by rival channel Rede Globo. Back in 1963, Silvio puts Baú da Felicidade with a questionable business decision.
Petit Comité
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Episode 4Petit ComitéIn Miami, Silvio Santos becomes friends with his driver, Hector. At SBT, the network begins making plans to have Gugu take over the Sunday program in a bid to avoid bankruptcy, but they still have to notify Santos. In 1970, Santos wins an important award, but the recognition makes him see that to continue growing he must set his own course.
What's the Damage?
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Episode 5What's the Damage?SBT’s maneuvering behind Santos’ back leaves him furious. In 1971, believing that he will soon be fired, Santos begins to imagine a life and career away from Rede Globo, and considers a partnership with Roberto Marinho. But his home life, and things with his wife Cidinha, is not going well.
And the Bamboo...?
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Episode 6And the Bamboo...?Silvio Santos opens up to Íris about his health problem as he grapples with a haunting feeling. In 1973, the military government censures Santos’ program, forcing him to come up with an ingenious strategy to guarantee his future on television.
How Much Do You Earn?
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Episode 7How Much Do You Earn?Silvio Santos negotiates with Gugu to rescind the contract with Globo, but that will mean getting Roberto Marinho to sign off on the deal. In 1975, Santos pushes to get a television license from the federal government, and sets out to make important friends who can help him get close to a powerful general.
Let's Open the Door of Hope
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Episode 8Let's Open the Door of HopeGhosts from the past return to haunt Silvio Santos as he prepares to undergo a risky surgery that, if unsuccessful, could bring about his retirement. In 1975, with Cidinha’s terminal illness weighing on him, Santos sets out to make his dream a reality.