Probe (Philippine TV program)

Probe
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Also known as
  • Probe
  • The Probe Team
  • The Probe Team Documentaries
GenreDocumentary
Presented byCheche Lazaro
Theme music composerReev Robledo
Opening theme"Probe Profiles theme"
Country of originPhilippines
Original languages
  • English (1987–99)
  • Tagalog (1999–2010)
Production
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network
  • ABS-CBN (March 6, 1987 – December 18, 1987; August 17, 2005 – June 30, 2010)
  • GMA Network (May 20, 1988 – November 25, 2003)
  • ABC (May 15, 2004 – April 16, 2005)
ReleaseMarch 6, 1987 (1987-03-06) –
June 30, 2010 (2010-06-30)

Probe Profiles (formerly known as Probe, The Probe Team and The Probe Team Documentaries) is a Philippine documentary television show broadcast by ABS-CBN, GMA Network and ABC. Hosted by Cheche Lazaro, it premiered on March 6, 1987. The show concluded on June 30, 2010.

Accolades

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Accolades received by The Probe Team
Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1988 2nd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Magazine Show The Probe Team Nominated
Best Magazine Show Host Cheche Lazaro Nominated
Gawad CCP Para sa Telebisyon The Probe Team Won
1989 Won
2009 PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Public Affairs Program Won
  • Catholic Mass Media Awards (Hall of Famer, 1987-99)

Controversy

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Due to a controversy surrounding one of its features which involved a Philippine government official close to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2003, its contract with GMA Network was terminated. The show moved to ABC, and renamed the show The Probe Team Documentaries.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "GMA 7 denies allegations of Probe Team's Lazaro". Asian Journal. November 14, 2003. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved December 25, 2006.
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