De La O, Valentino

“Val worked for several radio stations, including KFSC-Denver, KLOS & KABQ in Albuquerque among others. In 1960, Val began a half-hour television show – a variety/talk show format on KOAT/TV (ABC affiliate). It was a short stint as he was terminated a year later. He was then asked to join KGGM-TV (CBS affiliate), now KRQE. He was there approximately 4 years until 1964, when his show moved to KOB TV (NBC affiliate). As it turned out, this was a blessing because he stayed with the NBC affiliate until 1985. During this time, the Val De La O show became an local favorite, due in part to the chemistry he developed between his co-stars, Juan Raigoza and Mario Leyba. The show went into national syndication and by 1980 it was seen from coast to coast, from New York to Los Angeles. His guest line-up was one of the many reasons his show became so popular – not to mention his easy going style of interviewing guests mixed with his unique style of humor. In television circles, he was known as the “Hispanic Johnny Carson.”” – http://valdelaoshow.blogspot.com/

Episode: The Val De La O Show