Overview
The program focuses on the adventures of the team of a low-prestige newscast, where something unexpected always happens. Their notes, while some are quite ridiculous, others are educational and leave a message both explicitly and implicitly. The news program is hosted by Tulio Triviño.
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The Chilean puppet-comedy 31 Minutos presents an unlikely newsroom where the format serves as a launching pad for absurdity. Created by Pedro Peirano and his collaborators, the show subverts the serious tone of a standard newscast by staffing it with marionettes and eccentric characters. What begins as a low-prestige broadcast quickly spirals into unpredictable sketches, musical segments, and satirical reports that prioritize chaos over professionalism.
Beneath the slapstick humor lies a foundation rooted in themes like children's rights and education. The show manages to balance ridiculous vignettes with messages that resonate across Latin America. By using simple puppets to address complex topics, 31 Minutos creates a distinct viewing experience. Situations involving lost socks or trivial field reports somehow carry weight, proving that a news program does not need to be serious to have an impact.
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- First Aired
- March 15, 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Origin
- CL
- TMDB Votes
- 380