Brazilian democracy was raped on 1st April 1964. A right-wing conspiracy between the military brass and most part of the established media with the veiled blessing of the US government simply deposed President João Goulart and put up a General in his place.
Radio & TV Record as well as TV Tupi were conspicuosly silent about the violence perpetrated against Democracy. They were actually glad of the change mostly because TV Excelsior, the new kid in the block (it had begun broadcasting on 9 July 1960) was Number One in the ratings... so they welcomed the 'change of government'... but they were soon to regret their folly.
Roberto Carlos (top right) receives his Roquette Pinto award from the hands of Blota Junior; sportscasters Darcy Reis and Braga Junior flank Mr Paulo Machado de Carvalho, the owner of TV Record which promotes the gala.
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