Lúcio Mauro Filho caused an uproar by suggesting the end of “A Grande Família”

Actor Licio Mauro Filho, 48, recalls in an interview with audio notation “Podpah”, how did the decision to end the series come about? “the big family” After 14 seasons of absolute success on TV Globo.

According to the comedian, he started getting tired of getting stuck with Toko’s character and ended up being the first to mention the possibility of turning off the attraction.

“We always had an annual meeting, at the beginning of the year. I never said anything, but at the ten-year meeting, I said, ‘Shall we think of finishing sometime?'” I asked the forbidden question, there was an atmosphere! [Marco] Nannini turned and said, “I think there is still wood to burn.” “I was so embarrassed,” Lucio said.

Despite the initial annoyance, he ended up getting the support of his classmate Marietta Severo, who played Nene in the sitcom. [reunião], I called Marietta and asked, “Did I say something wrong?” She said: Son, you brought up the forbidden topic! [Mas] I think I agree with you.”

“During the year, she and I were talking [sobre o assunto] The following year, it was presented again. Then Marietta said, “Guys, if Lucino, who is 40, is a little worried about what he’s going to do next, then I, who is 70, kept thinking and really wanted to do other things. I don’t want to be a grandmother forever, ”the actress sighed.

But Licio Mauro Filho thinks the feeling at the end of “The Big Family” was an achievement. “We wrote a chapter in the history of Brazilian television. We fought for the quality of this program from day one to day one.”