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1927–2004 · San Juan · Comedy • Radio • Television

Born April 21, 1927 in San Juan. Died January 28, 2004. One of Puerto Rico's most beloved comedians, television personalities, and entertainers, better known as Don Cholito. Agrelot started working on radio stations when he was 14. Some of Agrelot's long list of shows include: "El Colegio de la Alegría" (The School of Joy), "El Profesor Colgate", "La Criada Malcriada" (The Nasty Maid), "Desafiando a los Genios" (Challenging the Geniuses), and "El Show del Mediodia" (The Midday Show). Although born in San Juan, his family maintained strong ties to Salinas throughout his life.