| Portokalli | |
|---|---|
| Portokalli.jpg | |
| Genre | Comedy show |
| Format | High Definition |
| Directed by | Altin Basha |
| Presented by | Eneida Tarifa, Salsano Rrapi |
| Country of origin | Albania |
| Language(s) | Albanian |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | Tirana, Albania |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Production company(s) | Top Channel |
| Broadcast | |
| Picture format | 1080i (16:9) |
| Audio format | MPEG-2 |
| External links | |
| Official Website | |
Portokalli (trans: The Orange) is a weekly night sketch comedy and variety show filmed in Tirana in front of a live audience.[1] The format of the show includes stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and live music making the show similar to the "NBC" show "Saturday Night Live". Portokalli is known to make fun of everyday problems through humor and satire. It also makes fun of political figures such as Sali Berisha, Edi Rama, Hashim Thaçi, Ramush Haradinaj and others. Portokalli reaches an audience of many ages through young and old.
Portokalli attracts over 1 million viewers in Albania, Kosovo[a], Republic of Macedonia and Diaspora. [2]
| Country | Viewers (~) |
|---|---|
| Albania | 590,000 |
| Kosovo[a] | 280,000 |
| Macedonia | 17,000 |
| Diaspora | 100,000 |
Notes:
| a. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, while Serbia claims it as part of its own sovereign territory. Its independence is recognised by 86 UN member states. |
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