# SBT 45th anniversary celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sbt-45th-anniversary-celebrations > Updated: 2026-08-19T22:10:35.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 4. The Brazilian television network SBT is conducting a month-long celebration throughout August 2026 to mark its 45th anniversary, a milestone dating back to the network’s founding on August 19, 1981. The celebrations include commemorative vignettes, retrospective content, and special programming across various shows. During the festivities, presenter Faustão made a rare televised appearance to honor his son, João Silva, for his first year hosting a program on the network, while also paying tribute to the legacy of founder Silvio Santos and entertainer Hebe Camargo. Faustão, who has been away from regular television since 2023 following heart and kidney transplants, is currently undergoing muscle rehabilitation to regain physical autonomy, according to his wife, Luciana Cardoso. Anniversary programming has featured special episodes of ‘Bake Off Brasil – Mão na Massa’, where contestants in the twelfth season participated in a challenge involving birthday cakes and ‘Mousse Real’. The ‘Programa Silvio Santos com Patricia Abravanel’ has included a ‘Qual É a Música’ segment and a ‘Jogo das 3 Pistas’ competition between veteran presenter Raul Gil and journalist Rodrigo Bocardi. Additionally, ‘Fofocalizando’ has hosted special editions featuring historical relics from iconic shows such as ‘Chaves’ and ‘Passa ou Repassa’. These celebrations coincide with the second anniversary of the passing of Silvio Santos, who died at age 93 in São Paulo. His daughters, Cintia and Silvia Abravanel, shared social media tributes honoring his charisma and wisdom. The network is also airing an ‘SBT Repórter’ special that revisits historical moments and behind-the-scenes stories through interviews with artists and journalists. ## Claims - Raul Gil's pants fell down during a live appearance on the 'Jogo das 3 Pistas' segment of the Programa Silvio Santos. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Raul Gil is 88 years old. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Host Patricia Abravanel remarked that the incident was similar to one involving her father, Silvio Santos. (single source) - The program was part of a special broadcast celebrating the 45th anniversary of the SBT network. (single source) - Raul Gil competed against journalist Rodrigo Bocardi in the 'Jogo das 3 Pistas' segment. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-19: SBT celebrates 45 years of Brazilian television history Brazilian television network SBT celebrates 45 years of history, honoring its legacy from its 1981 founding by Silvio Santos through special commemorative programming and historical retrospectives. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbt-celebrates-45-years-of-brazilian-television-history ### 2026-08-17: Silvio Santos' family honors broadcaster on second anniversary of death The family of Brazilian TV icon Silvio Santos shared emotional tributes marking two years since his death, as SBT celebrates its 45th anniversary with special programming and historical retrospectives. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/raul-gil-experiences-wardrobe-malfunction-during-sbt-broadcast ### 2026-08-15: SBT celebrates 45th anniversary with special programming SBT celebrates its 45th anniversary with special programming, including Bake Off Brasil 12 and guest appearances by Raul Gil and Rodrigo Bocardi on the Programa Silvio Santos. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbt-celebrates-45th-anniversary-with-special-programming ### 2026-08-10: Faustão honors son and celebrates SBT’s 45th anniversary Presenter Faustão made a rare TV appearance to honor his son, João Silva, and celebrate SBT’s 45th anniversary while undergoing health rehabilitation following multiple organ transplants. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fausto-honors-son-and-celebrates-sbts-45th-anniversary --- Cite as: SBT 45th anniversary celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sbt-45th-anniversary-celebrations