(THREE AND A HALF STARS)
Last Saturday the announced return of Mirtha Legrandto head the already traditional shipment titled
“Mirtha’s night”. At 96 years old, queen of national television, she is a record holder on world television with her 55th season, no less. Therefore, with humor and pride, she states: “Because gentlemen, I am a legend… and the legend continues.” She’s not wrong. She is a “star”, endowed with that incandescent aura that very few people in the show have, here or in the world. Her charisma, lucidity and vitality place her in a leadership position at the forefront of a format that has captivated generations of Argentines and has been copied on several occasions.
He first program, recorded the night before, he found her with her voice somewhat impaired (“I’m on antibiotics,” she confessed), her mental faculties and insight intact, always sitting, at first at a desk and then at the table. But, without a doubt, her greatest expectation was her only two guests, protagonists of one of the romances of the year, the controversial economist Javier Milei, candidate for president, and the popular, talented impersonator Fatima Florez. Curiously, they met at the same table last December, and since the end of August of this year they began a talked-about courtship. In addition, the invitation took place one day before the second debate of candidates to occupy the coveted Rivadavia seat.
With the impunity that comes with being close to being a centenarian, and quite mischievously, the driver threw darts. “Where did you come from?”, to the libertarian, and “You guys are strange, huh” to the couple. However, with Flórez somewhat tense, relegated to a secondary role and Mirtha’s gaze on the politician, he appropriated the attention. In his speech he took the opportunity to fire heavy ammunition against Patricia Bullrich and the state machinery.
He barely mentioned Sergio Massanever uttered the word “caste”, reaffirmed his devotion to Sunday Cavalloand he praised the government of Carlos Saul Menem.
In his verbal cataract, he did not suffer any of the sharp questions from Legrand, who observed him with sincere surprise and quite sympathy. The presence of the national deputy was so central that they showed family photos, of his dogs, and the video of the lovebirds’ first meeting. As if that were not enough, the diva wore a violet dress, “it is the color of La Libertad Avanza,” the politician took the opportunity to remember.
We will see how the rest of the candidates to preside over the country, announced as future guests, fare.
