Magandang Tanghali Bayan
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Magandang Tanghali Bayan(MTB) was a defunct noon-time variety show of ABS-CBN run from 1998 to 2004. It holds an unofficial record on Philippine TV as the only noontime variety show that reformatted many times, with different set of main hosts. Its original set of hosts featured Roderick Paulate, Amy Perez, Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Willie Revillame. The noontime show gained popularity because of its segment "Pera o Bayong", a game of chance where at stake was either a cash prize of P1,000,000 or a showcase chosen by the contestants (e.g. entertainment showcase, living room showcase, livelihood showcase, etc.) which were hidden in either 3 "bayongs" (rattan bags) marked as M, T or B. At the same time, "MTB" gained notoriety because of the beauty pageant "Calendar Girl", where the contestants were subjected to double-meaning questions and jokes thrown by Randy, John and Willie. Other popular segments included "Sa Pula o Sa Puti", "Munting Miss U", "Japorms", "Ano Ka Hilo?", "Wansa Funny Taym" and "Winner Take All". MTB was then reformated as Masayang Tanghali Bayan & MTB: Ang Saya-Saya by year 2002-2004. Due of its low TV ratings, ABS-CBN cancelled the show to give way to the host Willie Revillame' new nootime variety show Wowowee.
[edit] Co-hosts
- Rico Yan (died last 2002)
- Marvin Agustin (moved to GMA 7)
- Dominic Ochoa
- Vanessa del Bianco
- Gary Lim
- Bentong
- Michelle Bayle
- Angela Velez
- Christine Jacob (moved to GMA 7)
- Aurora Halili
- Carmina Villaroel (moved to GMA 7)
- Bayani Agbayani
- Jordan Herrera
- Geoff Rodriguez
- Frank Garcia
- Jay Salas
- Greg Martin
- Ai ai Delas Alas
- Marissa Sanchez
- Ryan Agoncillo
- Judy Ann Santos
- Camille Prats (moved to GMA 7)
- Pia Guanio (moved to GMA 7)
- Anne Curtis
- Maoui David
- Dennis Padilla
- Cindy Curleto (moved to GMA 7)
- Mahal
- Mura
- Mickey Ferriols
- Willie Revillame
- Randy Santiago
- John Estrada
- Ciara Sotto (moved to GMA 7)
- Edu Manzano
- Arnel Ignacio (moved to GMA 7)
[edit] Directors
- Edgar Mortiz
- Bobbet Vidanes
- Willy Cuevas (for MTB Lenten Specials)
[edit] Ratings
The show overtook its competitor in the ratings within its first two years, from 1999-2000, beating Eat Bulaga of GMA-7. However, after the suspension of Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Willie Revillame, its ratings steadily declined.
