Long-running Mexican TV show ‘En Familia con Chabelo’ ending in December

“En Familia con Chabelo,” which has been on air for nearly 50 years, will air its final episode on December 20.

Xavier Lpez Rodrguez, who plays Chabelo on the show, made the announcement via a YouTube video.

“Everything in life has a cycle, a beginning and an end. ‘En Familia con Chabelo’ began 48 years ago with a format that few believed would last.

“48 years later, I can only thank Don Emilio Azccarraga Milmo, rest in peace, for giving me the opportunity to start this program,” Lopez said in the video.

The 80-year-old Mexican comedian thanked the audience for the opportunity to be a part of their history, and them a part of his history.

Lopez worked on several TV shows before working on a variety program starring Ramiro Gamboa.

The actor who was playing the character of a boy named Chabelo was missing, so young Lopez, known for being able to do several voices, was invited to take on the role and he’s played it ever since.

“En Familia con Chabelo” airs on Televisa on Sundays. The show is a mixture of games and other fun.