The first day of the Magpasikat week for the “1-4 EVER” 14^th-anniversary celebration of It’s Showtime on Monday, November 6, was indeed filled with nostalgia and emotions as the team of Jugs Jugueta, Teddy Corpuz, and Vhong Navarro brought back to life some of the sorely missed Pinoy legendary comedians through their super entertaining and heartwarming performance powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

This production marks the first-ever team-up of Vhong with the dynamic duo of Teddy and Jugs, whose tandem is also the winningest among the hosts in the past 14 years, as well as his comeback to Magpasikat after missing it last year.

Their entry commenced with an amusing OBB in black and white, which gave us hints on what their presentation would be about. It featured the noontime program’s floor director Ervin “Dumbo” Plaza cladded in a white chiton while munching a fried chicken, and the three of them immediately exuded their hilarious sides. They wittily rated it “LB” or low budget.

The A-Team dancers in colorful outfits opened the spectacle, with the funny trio singing an original composition while doing a few slapsticks onstage. In their opening spiels, they divulged that their little program is dedicated to Pinoy comedy legends that we all loved over the years, even after their deaths.

It was Teddy who first took the stage for their solo performances, depicting Redford White. He nailed his impression of the late comedian by wearing a blond wig, striped polo shirt, maong pants, and sneakers – which was the signature look of the late comedian, as well as singing and dancing to the official soundtrack of the 1992 flick “Buddy en Sol” and recreating his scenes from other films he starred in.

Jugs then took centerstage as Babalu, performing the OST of “Oki Doki Doc” (1993-2000), while dressed like the comedian’s well-loved character Don Robert Makunatan in the said long-running ABS-CBN sitcom.

Vhong, afterwards, showed off his dancing chops as he grooved to the OST of another classic Kapamilya sitcom, “Home Along Da Riles,” which was top-billed by none other than “Comedy King” Dolphy.

Everyone, including their co-hosts, was indeed dumbfounded when the trio announced that their presentation was already over because it was really ‘bitin.’ As the madlang studio audience and the hosts yelled “we want more,” Jugs, Teddy, and Vhong heeded the demands.

Little did everyone know that it was just the first part of their heartwarming and amusing tribute to Pinoy comedy legends, as they opened the second part with the “instant replay” of their solo performances – with the exact faces of the aforementioned late comedians seamlessly plastered onto their faces through the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) filter – much to the astonishment and delight of the spectators.

Cladded in identical white suits, the trio’s impersonation of Redford White, Dolphy, and Babalu continued as they bantered with one another while still in character. They offered another original composition in the voice of these icons, while the photos of other Pinoy comedy legends were flashed on the screen.

The roster included Apeng Daldal, Ben Tisoy, Bentong, Bernardo Bernardo, Cachupoy, Carding, Chichay, Chokoleit, Dely Atay-Atayan, Don Pepot, Elizabeth Ramsey, Gary Lising, Ike Lozada, Joy Viado, Mang Tomas, Palito, Panchito, Pipoy, Porkchop Duo, Richie D’ Horsie, Sammy Lagmay, Soxie Tapacio, Subas Herrero, Tado, Tintoy, Noel “Ungga” Ayala, and Zorayda Sanchez.

After the video presentation, they then brought back to life Bert “Tawa” Marcelo, Myrna “Tia Pusit” Villanueva, Willie Nepomuceno, German “Kuya Germs” Moreno through Jugs; Mely “Miss Tapia” Tagasa, Joseph “Blakdyak” Formaran, Augusto “Chiquito” Pangan through Vhong; and Dencio Padilla, Yoyoy Villame, and Rene Requiestas through Teddy.

Nova Villa made a surprise appearance by exclaiming “Kevin!” much to the astonishment of everyone. It can be recalled that Nova and Dolphy starred in “Home Along Da Riles,” wherein she played the role of Azon, the onscreen partner of the Comedy King, which played lead character Kevin. It was totally touching, as it was the reunion that we didn’t know would happen again.

The production capped off with Vhong making a little shout-out on Zsa Zsa Padilla, Dolphy’s last partner prior to his demise, just like how the Comedy King used to do whenever he had TV appearances.

Team Jugs-Teddy-Vhong only proved that even though their budget wasn’t as big as the other teams, it was still possible to pull off a totally entertaining and heartwarming, not to mention innovative, number just like what they did in this year’s Magpasikat.

Vhong’s penchant for production powered by advanced technology and unmistakable flair for drama jelled up with Jugs and Teddy’s keenness in coming up with fresh and out-of-the-box composing and in composing songs, making it possible for them to deliver a beyond-delighting performance. They were also successful in carrying out their goal of amusing and moving the spectators, as well as in conveying the message of not forgetting the people who once lit up our lives through the laughter and memories they brought to us.

Here are some of the rave tweets from madlang netizens who shared their sentiments regarding Team Jugs-Teddy-Vhong’s Magpasikat performance:

Aminin nyo sobrang napaiyak kayo!!! Grabe sobrang husay! @VhongX44 @jugsjugsjugs @teddspotting our comedy kings !!!! #ShowtimeMagpasikat2023#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy pic.twitter.com/BiljV0pN8w

— Laniña Grace 🫰🏻 (@nyaaangg) November 6, 2023

Etong Magpasikat talaga ang nagpapamukha sa atin na mahalaga talaga ang saya at halakhak sa ating mga mukha. Tatanda at lilipas ang mga taon, pero yung saya, kahit kailan 'di maluluma ng panahon.#ShowtimeMagpasikat2023#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddypic.twitter.com/ms0b8jXVzv

— Ate Shai (@atemongshaii) November 6, 2023

#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy apakahusay ng concept niyo po @VhongX44 @teddspotting @jugsjugsjugs 🫶 grabe kayo nakakaiyak 😭 muli niyong binuhay yung alaala nila 😍🥺 hands down ang galing sobra 🫶👏 Congrats TVJ 🫶 pic.twitter.com/XJ5Z1OVRdE

— DharlynDy (@DharlynDy) November 6, 2023

bumuhos luha ko nung ininterview na c Ms. Nova Villa. as batang 90’s na laging nanonood ng sitcoms, nostalgic talaga yung mga pinakitang mga legendary comedians using AI.#ShowtimeMagpasikat2023#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy pic.twitter.com/tuCsoF2GOX

— Auntchor Lou ⚓️ 티타 루 (@SkyHighH7n) November 6, 2023

sobrang gandang panimula!! ang galing galing!! umpisa palang nakuha na agad kami eh, lalo na nung extension!! sobrang angas ng concept!! 🙌❤️ congrats TVJ este JTV!! kuys @jugsjugsjugs @VhongX44 #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy#ShowtimeMagpasikat2023 pic.twitter.com/cUdaBZfqD5

— Ladylyn de Merida (@ladylyn_dm) November 6, 2023

Yung utak ni Jugs & Teddy + yung drama signature ni Vhong, nag-work. 😂#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— dawallflower (@dawallflower_) November 6, 2023

Grabe tribute to comedians pero bat naiyak ako .Un akala ko waley , havey pala.. iba talaga, ang talino ng concept . Congrats👏👏 @teddspotting @jugsjugsjugs @VhongX44 #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— mariel villareal (@yengv22) November 6, 2023

Napakahusay ninyo Vhong, Jugs and Teddy!!! Grabe! Nostalgic! Pinagsama-sama ninyo mga comedy icons sa Pilipinas!✨🥺#ShowtimeMagpasikat2023#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy pic.twitter.com/QHFZCQx3TX

— yeh (@yeyeboyyy) November 6, 2023

Grabe naiyak ako kay Ms. Nova Villa. I can't imagine kung ano nararamdaman nya knowing na karamihan sa mga nakasama nya before eh namayapa na. 😢 #ShowtimeMagpasikat2023 #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— Vincenzo 💜🍀💛 (@shenaniganz00) November 6, 2023

Daming realizations while watching #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy di namin napigilan maluha habang nanonood yung feeling na noon inaabangan lang namin mga Batang 90’s ang mga sitcom at movies nila wala pang mga prankster at content na napapanood sa social media https://t.co/6J5djwn3gP

— Ryan Noche (@iamryan29) November 6, 2023

iba yung combination ng humor ni @VhongX44 and intelligence ni @jugsjugsjugs @teddspotting !!! brilliant and excellent output with a heart!!!#ShowtimeMagpasikat2023! #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— aries ♓️ (@yoursAries24) November 6, 2023

Napakahusay! Team Vhong-Jugs-Teddy 👏👏👏 #ShowtimeMagpasikat2023 #magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy https://t.co/fRRTKWdr7D

— Francis Pantaleon (@francispantleon) November 6, 2023

I love the concept. Naiyak talaga ako. Sa true ang ganda nitong performance ng JTV. 🥹👏👏👏#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— Ehm Jei (@ilovemelj) November 6, 2023

Shuta bat ako naiiyak 😭
Ibalik tayo ng Team JTV sa panahong naglalaro pa tayo sa labas, walang stress at masarap ang simoy ng hangin 😭😭😭#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— IG: reynramirez26 (@reynramirez26) November 6, 2023

ngl, i lost it when Ms. Nova Villa cried. Grabe! Can't imagine how it feels knowing na lahat yon nakatrabaho nya.
#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— juan (@juanderpet_) November 6, 2023

Ang galing. Ang talino. Ang husay. Pinagsamang utak at tatak ni @VhongX44 at @jugsjugsjugs @teddspotting 😭 Grabeee 'yon unang araw pa lang!! Ganda ng concept!!! Wala talaga sa budget 'yan!! 🙌🙌#ShowtimeMagpasikat2023#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— hana ♡ (@unkvgblevav) November 6, 2023

Jugs, Teddy, and Vhong grabeeee!! Ang galing kuhang kuha niyo emosyon ng mga tao huhuhu#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— colline (@Coooools_l) November 6, 2023

Wow, salamat, Vhong, Jugs, & Teddy. Ang daming memories din ng family namin watching these comedians every weekend mornings nung childhood ko. 😭#ShowtimeMagpasikat2023#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy https://t.co/xiRrX8zllN

— EriBelle Unnie | #UPFIGHT | EXO soloists era (@eribelle_a_ciao) November 6, 2023

the greatest “low budget” magpasikat performance i’ve ever seen

#Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— cy (@vavcontent) November 6, 2023

Heartwarming at solid yun performance!!!! Nakaka amaze. Congrats Team Monday. 🎉💙 @VhongX44 @teddspotting @jugsjugsjugs #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— VhongAnne Tropa (@VHONGANNEtropa) November 6, 2023

Grabe yung plot twist. Nakakabilib na nakaka iyak. Total performance talaga kasi entertaining with innovation. Di mo talaga maiisip na ganon ang gagawin nila. #ShowtimeMagpasikat2023 #Kapamilya #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy https://t.co/3CdPbQECPa

— Jc (@Jc77218590) November 6, 2023

How ironic that comedians made us cry. Galing ng JTV! One of the best Magpasikat performance I've watched! Kuddos to the whole team! 💯#Magpasikat2023VhongJugsTeddy #Magpasikat2023TeamVhongJugsTeddy

— nel (@22JRD) November 6, 2023

One down, four to go! Do not miss the other Magpasikat entries in the coming days on It’s Showtime, Mondays to Saturdays at 11:30AM, on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live and A2Z.