John En Marsha
Encyclopedia
John En Marsha was the longest-running and most watched prime time comedy sitcom in the Philippines
during the 1970s and 1980s. Created by Ading Fernando, it aired on RPN (Solar TV)
and starred Dolphy, the late Nida Blanca
, Dely Atay-Atayan
and Maricel Soriano
. The show ran from 1973 to 1990. The cast include John Purúntong, his wife Marsha, their children Rolly, Shirley, and, later in the show, John-John, and his pesky and nagging mother-in-law Doña Delilah. It ran every week for 17 years until 1990. A spin-off from the series, John En Shirley
, aired on ABS-CBN in 2006 with only two returning cast members, Dolphy and Maricel Soriano, reprising their old roles.
Philippines
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during the 1970s and 1980s. Created by Ading Fernando, it aired on RPN (Solar TV)
Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
and starred Dolphy, the late Nida Blanca
Nida Blanca
Dorothy Acueza Jones, popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career...
, Dely Atay-Atayan
Dely Atay-Atayan
Dely Atay-Atayan, also Adela, Fernando, , born Adelaida Fernando, was a Filipina comedian and singer. Her career in entertainment spanned seven decades, beginning in bodabil and ending in television.-Biography:...
and Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano
Maricel Soriano , is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.-Biography:...
. The show ran from 1973 to 1990. The cast include John Purúntong, his wife Marsha, their children Rolly, Shirley, and, later in the show, John-John, and his pesky and nagging mother-in-law Doña Delilah. It ran every week for 17 years until 1990. A spin-off from the series, John En Shirley
John en Shirley
John en Shirley was a sitcom aired weekly on ABS-CBN. The show was a spin-off from the original John En Marsha, which was the longest-running primetime comedy sitcom in Philippine television history. John En Marsha was originally shown on the pre-Marcos ABS-CBN. After ABS-CBN was forced to cease...
, aired on ABS-CBN in 2006 with only two returning cast members, Dolphy and Maricel Soriano, reprising their old roles.
Plot
Marsha Jones marries the impoverished John Purúntong much to the dismay of her wealthy mother, Doña Delilah. Although her daughter married the unemployed John, Doña Delilah often paid a visit to their house along with her maid, Matutína. When money was required, she would tell her maid Matutína to go sweep peso bills off the floor. Despite this, John rejects all the financial help Doña Delilah offers his family, the result of which is a hilarious exchange of insults between the two. The show ends with Doña Delilah's loud catchphrase "Kayà ikáw, John, magsumíkap ka!" ("Therefore you, John, have to work hard!") to insult John's capability as the father of the household. They end up making amends, giving each other abrupt hugs with Doña Delilah exclaiming, "Peace man!" to proclaim peace.Cast
- DolphyDolphyRodolfo Vera Quizon, Sr. , known by his screen name Dolphy, is a Filipino comedian-actor in the Philippines. He has appeared in a number of works on stage, radio, television and movies.-Biography:Dolphy was born on P. Herrera St...
as John H. Purúntong - Nida BlancaNida BlancaDorothy Acueza Jones, popularly known by her stage name Nida Blanca, was a Filipina actress. She starred in over 163 movies and 14 television shows and received over 16 awards for movies and six awards for television during her 50-year film career...
† as Marsha J. Purúntong (John's wife) - Dely Atay-AtayanDely Atay-AtayanDely Atay-Atayan, also Adela, Fernando, , born Adelaida Fernando, was a Filipina comedian and singer. Her career in entertainment spanned seven decades, beginning in bodabil and ending in television.-Biography:...
† as Doña Delilah G. Jones (John's mother-in-law) - Evelyn Bontogon-Guererro as Matutína (Doña Delilah's maid and sidekick)
- Rolly Quizon as Rolly J. Purúntong (eldest son)
- Maricel SorianoMaricel SorianoMaricel Soriano , is a critically acclaimed Filipina film and television actress.-Biography:...
as Shirley J. Purúntong (daughter) - Madel de Leon as Madél Purúntong (daughter-in-law)
- Atong Redillas as John-John J. Purúntong (son)
- Isko Salvador as Iskô (the neighborhood storekeeper and Shirley's suitor)
Film
The following is the John en Marsha movie list produced by RVQ Productions from 1974 to 1991:- John en Marsha sa Pelikula (1974)
- John en Marsha Part Two sa Amerika (1975)
- John en Marsha '77 (1977)
- John en Marsha '80 (1980)
- Da Best of John en Marsha (1983)
- Da Best of John en Marsha 2 (1984)
- John en Marsha '85 sa Probinsya (1985)
- John en Marsha '86 T. N. T. sa Amerika (1986)
- John en Marsha Ngayong '91 (1991)