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O Bem-Amado 1973

★ 9.1/10 · 8 votes SoapComedy 1 seasons · 178 eps Ended
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What is O Bem-Amado?

O Bem-Amado is a Brazilian telenovela that first aired on Rede Globo. It is based on a play by Dias Gomes, written in 1962, and was the first Brazilian color telenovela.

Type
TV series
Year
1973
Status
Ended
Episodes
178
First aired
Jan 22, 1973
Last aired
Oct 3, 1973
Original language
PT
Origin
BR
Networks
TV Globo
Genres
Soap, Comedy
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Overview

O Bem-Amado is a Brazilian telenovela that first aired on Rede Globo. It is based on a play by Dias Gomes, written in 1962, and was the first Brazilian color telenovela. The series was shot in Rio de Janeiro and broadcast by Rede Globo between January 22 and October 3, 1973.

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Should you watch it?

“This 1973 production holds the distinction of being the first Brazilian telenovela broadcast in color.”

Reasons to watch
  • historical significance as the first color telenovela
  • based on the work of playwright Dias Gomes
Keep in mind
  • limited availability of modern viewing information

Watch it if you are interested in the history of Brazilian television and classic telenovela production.

The series is categorized as a soap and comedy.

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Frequently asked questions

When did the series air?

The show was broadcast on Rede Globo between January 22 and October 3, 1973.

What is the source material?

It is based on a 1962 play by Dias Gomes titled Odorico, o Bem-Amado ou Os Mistérios do Amor e da Morte.

Where was the series filmed?

The production was shot in Rio de Janeiro.

What genre is the show?

It is classified as a soap and comedy.

What is the significance of the broadcast?

It was the first Brazilian telenovela to be produced and aired in color.