That's Entertainment (TV series)

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That's Entertainment
Format	Teen, Variety
Created by	GMA Network
Starring	see casts
Country of origin	Philippines
No. of episodes	n/a (airs daily)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Lenny C. Parto
Running time	1 hour
Broadcast
Original channel	GMA Network
Picture format	480i SDTV
Original run	January 4, 1986 – March 20, 1996

That's Entertainment was a youth-oriented talent and variety show that was formerly aired by GMA Network and hosted by German Moreno.

The show was launched on January 4, 1986 by GMA Network and gained popularity almost overnight among young audiences who were on the lookout for idols of their own. "That's" first aired from the old GMA building in EDSA and soon moved in to the Broadway studios in 1987 to accommodate more fans.

The show ushered in new stars (see That's Entertainment members) and would signify the changing of the guards in local show business.

The kids are grouped into five: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Every Saturday, all 5 groups were joined together and performed spectacular, well-rehearsed production numbers. Every anniversary, the show is held live from the Araneta Coliseum.

On March 1996, the show went off the air at the height of its popularity. The last episode of "That's Entertainment" was shown on Saturday primetime (9:30 pm) with former members reunited in a TV special entitled "That's The Reunion". The said TV special earned an award for Best Musical Special during the 1996 Star Awards.