Magandang Tanghali Bayan
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Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a defunct noon-time variety show of ABS-CBN run from 1998 to 2002. It featured Roderick Paulate, Amy Perez, Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Willie Revillame as its main hosts. 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".
Co-hosts
- Rico Yan (RIP)
- 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
Directors
- Edgar Mortiz
- Bobbet Vidanes
- Willy Cuevas (for MTB Lenten Specials)
Ratings
The show overtook its competitor in the ratings within its first two years. However, after the suspension of Randy Santiago, John Estrada and Willie Revillame, its ratings steadily declined.
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