Mega TV launches ‘El Vacilón del Mandril’.

Spanish Broadcasting Systems (SBS) announced that “El Vacilón del Mandril,” its top afternoon radio show on KLAX 97.9 FM,  will begin airing on Mega TV Channel 405. The show will begin airing on Monday, November 16 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (ET) / 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. (PT) and The Best of: El Vacilón del Mandril” will air on Sundays 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. (ET)/ 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. (PT).

“El Vacilón del Mandril” has been a hit since it first aired on KLAX 97.9 La Raza. The popular Mexico radio host, Ricardo Sanchez, also known as “El Mandril,” has brought his unique style and personality to the radio airwaves since he first co-hosted the morning show, “Vacilón de la Mañana” with Juan Carlos Hidalgo.  Now, El Mandril is making a name for himself by going solo and populating his broadcasts with classic guests and friends, including the loveable “La Dona,” who has helped the show’s popularity skyrocket.

“This country has given me the opportunity to make my mark on KLAX 97.9 La Raza and to strengthen my career in the States. I’m extremely happy that I’m now going to the next level which will allow my audience not only to accompany me on the radio airwaves, but they will also be able to see me on Mega TV,” said El Mandril.

“I’m very pleased to have Ricardo Sanchez, our dear ‘Mandril’ on Mega TV,” said Cynthia Hudson Fernandez, Chief Creative Officer and Executive Vice President for SBS and Managing Director of Mega TV.  “We believe that his exceptional style and personality will delight our viewers on a whole new level. His presence on TV reaffirms SBS’s multimedia platform strategy compromise to provide a better package to offer listeners and advertisers.”