In the early 1970s, it was called
El Show Rambler Toyota (
The Rambler-Toyota Show) and was hosted by
Yoyo Boing. Later, it was called
Jueves de Gala (
Thursday Gala Ball). In these early years, it was broadcast locally. When the show started expanded internationally, its name was changed to
Noche de Gala (
Gala Night Ball) because it could be
telecast any day of the week. A later host was
Eddie Miró, opposite co-hosts such as
Marisol Malaret,
Deborah Carthy Deu,
Marilyn Pupo and
Gilda Haddock. It was a weekly
musical, with local and international singers. Stars included
Ednita Nazario,
Wilkins,
Menudo,
Tony Croatto, Lisa M,
Celia Cruz,
Héctor Lavoe,
Luis Enrique,
Julio Iglesias,
Lou Briel,
Sandro de América,
Sara Montiel,
Lucecita Benítez,
Rocío Jurado,
Isabel Pantoja,
Dagmar,
Gilberto Monroig,
Glenn Monroig,
Nydia Caro,
Raphael and
Lola Flores. In 2007, Cordero produced a remake, broadcast by
WIPR-TV, hosted by Deborah Carthy Deu. == References ==