Known as “Chespirito,” he took his inspiration from Laurel and Hardy as well as another transcendent Mexican comedian who eventually made it to Hollywood, Cantinflas.

Glendale, CA May 1, 2025 - LA comedian Jack Jr. at Alex Theater in Glendale Thursday, May 1, 2025 for comedy special about his Armenian/Mexican heritage. (Emil Ravelo/For The Times) ...

The eight-episode miniseries, which debuted Thursday, dramatizes the professional and personal journey of Gómez Bolaños, who transformed comedy in Latin America and whose characters defined a ...

The eight-episode miniseries, which debuted Thursday, dramatizes the professional and personal journey of Gómez Bolaños, who transformed comedy in Latin America and whose characters defined a ...

‘Chespirito: Sin Querer Queriendo’ is a tribute to the Mexican comedian who shaped a generation by: FERNANDA FIGUEROA, Associated Press Posted: Jun 6, 2025 / 04:45 PM PDT ...

Through his characters, Chespirito favored a clean comedy style far removed from the sexual innuendo and obscenity-laced jokes popular today. His morning shows were a staple for preschoolers, much ...