Lokomoko
Lokomoko is a Philippine television sketch comedy show broadcast by TV5. It aired from August 15, 2008, to September 8, 2013, replacing PBA on ABC and was replaced by Tropa Mo Ko Unli. It was TV5's longest-running comedy show.
Brief history
The show was one of TV5's first shows, launched during August 9, 2008. Its original format was inspired by Wow Mali yet it was also a semi-gag show until in February 2009, it was adapted into a full-time gag show format airing on Friday evenings. After a year and two months, it moved to Wednesdays on April 7, 2010 with its most current format move to Thursdays in 2010 and eventually are back to Fridays on September 10, 2010. On May 6, 2011, the show returned to its original format, Lokomoko. On October 16, 2011, it was moved to Sunday, 11:30 am. On April 1, 2012 the show returned as Lokomoko U, a revival. In July 2012, it was moved to Saturday, 2:30 pm. On January 13, 2013 it was back on Sunday in a new timeslot with one and a half hour show from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. With five years on the air, it was TV5's longest-running comedy show.Cancellation
Lokomoko U aired on its last episode on September 8, 2013, due to its low ratings. On September 14, 2013, a newest gag show was launched as Tropa Moko Unli replacing Lokomoko U, a combination of a former gag shows Tropang Trumpo and Lokomoko U, the casts are now joined forces to have a new gag show on TV5, and the show was also as a part of Weekend Do It Better on TV5.Cast
- Alex Gonzaga
- Randolf Stamatelaky
- Kim Gantioqui
- Valeen Montenegro
- Caloy Alde
- Cara Eriguel
- Empoy Marquez
- Long Mejia
- Gee Canlas
- Dianne Medina
- Brod Pete
- Krista Valle
- Louise delos Reyes
- Voyz Avenue
- Joseph Bitangcol
- Princess Ryan
- Yana Asistio
- Pauleen Luna
- Rainier Castillo
- Luningning
- Milagring
- Mariposa
- JC de Vera
- Edgar Allan Guzman
- Arci Muñoz
- Alwyn Uytingco
- Tuesday Vargas
- Eula Caballero
- Wendell Ramos
- Vin Abrenica
- Sophie Albert
- Akihiro Blanco
- Chanel Morales
- Mark Neumann
- Shaira Diaz
Segments
As Lokomoko High
Bading Tayong Dalawa, Tadong Dalawa, Payong Dalawa - parodies of Tayong Dalawa teaserBTEN: Balitang TEN - a parody of TV5 newscast TEN: The Evening NewsDarney- a parody of Darna and BarneyFace 2 FaceIsang Basong Luha - parody of the Japanese Drama One Liter of TearsJessica Shiopao - a parody of GMA's Kapuso Mo, Jessica SohoLBM: Loko Bidyo Moko Loko Flush Report - a parody of GMA Flash Report, set on a comfort room where the news anchor reads the news while excretingMidnight BJ - a parody of Midnight DJScotchBob SquarePants - a parody of SpongeBob SquarePantsTarantang Pinoy - a parody of Talentadong PinoyTitik Co. "Titik N'ya, Titik Mo, Titik Nating Lahat"The Ricky High Exclusives - a parody of Q-11's defunct talk show The Ricky Lo ExclusivesTotoy Buto - a parody of Totoy BatoWiwiwi - a parody of ABS-CBN's former noontime show WowoweeZorrox - a parody of GMA's Zorro- Parodies of SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon, The Singing Bee, Matanglawin
- several commercial parodies
As Lokomoko U
1D La Cruz - a parody of Juan dela Cruz Awkward MommentsAppliance WhispererBabaeng Kutonglupa - a parody of Babaeng Hampaslupa teaserBahaw: Ikalawang Hain - a parody of Valiente and second incarnation of Bahaw: Ang Kaning Lamig on Tropang TrumpoBattle Of The Brainless - a revival from Tropang Trumpo's segment and parody of the famous collegiate game show Battle of the Brains.Case to Case - a parody of Face to FaceDude The MovesEsteRomantikoHellfire - parody of short running cooking show QuickfireIna, Kapatid, Anak, Apo - a parody of Ina, Kapatid, AnakJejemon KoW3Ez B33!- a parody of the Jejemon craze that swept the country in 2010La Bas - a parody of The BuzzLBM: Loko Bidyo Moko Lokomentado - a parody of DokumentadoPinoy Brainless - a parody of Eat Bulaga!'s segment Pinoy HenyoPlease Be Careful - a parody of Be Careful with My HeartQue Horror FamilyS.O.S: Sounds of Silence- Sound effects starring Maui Manalo and Miko AguilarStar Factory - a parody of Star FactorTalentadong Family - a parody of Talentadong PinoyTanong Ko Lang, Kulang...T3: Pa-Load - a parody of T3: ReloadWWEeew - a parody of WWEWhose Line is it Anyhow? - a parody of popular U.S. game show Whose Line is it Anyway?- "The Joke of the Philippines" - a parody of an ABS-CBN Talent Show of The Voice of the Philippines. The judges are Tuesday Vargas as Parody of Lea Salonga and Long Mejia as Parody of Apl.de.ap.
- several commercial parodies
Awards
- Winner, Best Comedy Program - 19th KBP Golden Dove Awards
- Nominated, Best Comedy Gag Show - PMPC Star Awards For TV
- *Lokomoko High
- *Lokomoko U
- *Lokomoko