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'Tiempo' turns 40: Carlos Montalban, 'El Exigente' from Savarin coffee commercials, in 1983 episode

Sunday, February 12, 2023

From 1983: Carlos Montalban, 'El Exigente' from Savarin coffee ads

As "Tiempo" celebrates 40 years, we are sharing classic moments like this 1983 appearance with actor Carlos Montalban, who played 'El Exigente' in classic TV commercials for the Savarin coffee brand."Tiempo," the Emmy Award-winning public affairs program dedicated to issues of interest to the Hispanic community, is celebrating 40 years.

As "Tiempo" celebrates 40 years, we are sharing classic moments like this 1983 interview with actor Carlos Montalban, who played El Exigente in classic TV commercials for the Savarin coffee brand.

This clip is courtesy of Miguel Perez, an original co-host of the show. See an extended interview with him and former hosts Anna Carbonell and David Novarro here.

And watch the "Tiempo" 40th anniversary special below:

The special edition of "Tiempo" airing Sunday, Feb. 12, feature three former hosts as guests: David Novarro, Anna Carbonell and Miguel Pérez. They join Joe Torres as they look back on the show's origins, and how the Latino community has changed since 1983.

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