Franklin Rodríguez: «En VTV me dijeron que no hablara de Sendic» y «me niego a estar por debajo de Peter Alfonso»

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Franklin Rodríguez says VTV told him not to talk about Sendic, sparking a debate on media control.

Franklin Rodríguez joins the show, recalling past visits and a controversial incident involving the ex-manager of the radio. He reveals that at VTV, he was instructed not to discuss Sendic, highlighting issues of media control. Rodríguez criticizes the media for favoring Argentine actors, noting an example where Uruguayan actors cooked while Argentines sat and talked on a TV show. He expresses frustration over the public's willingness to pay high prices for Argentine works while Uruguayan theater struggles. Rodríguez discusses the pandemic's impact, with theater functions plummeting from 490 to as low as 30. He talks about his upcoming play 'Sabina,' authorized by the singer, featuring his son Rodrigo Garmendia. The conversation shifts to his experience with the actors' union, where he was blacklisted and compares it to McCarthyism. Rodríguez reflects on political disengagement, stating he has no ambition for politics due to betrayal and lack of clear objectives. He shares his views on football, noting disillusionment with the sport's commercialization. The episode touches on his dislike for stand-up comedy, admitting he failed at it. Rodríguez also mentions a past controversy at BTV involving porn actresses and Sendic, leading to his departure. Throughout, he emphasizes non-belonging to groups for freedom of expression.

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