Os Trapalhões

**Os Trapalhões** were a legendary Brazilian comedy troupe that became a cultural phenomenon from the 1970s onward. Known for their slapstick humor and chaotic antics, the group originally starred in TV sketches before dominating cinema with over 40 family-friendly films. Their movies often parodied pop culture—like *Os Trapalhões e o Mágico de Oroz* (a playful twist on *The Wizard of Oz*)—and blended physical comedy with lighthearted adventures. The core lineup included Renato Aragão (Didi), Dedé Santana, Mussum, and Zacarias, whose chemistry made them household names akin to Brazil’s answer to the Three Stooges. Even as members changed over the decades, their films like *Os Trapalhões na Serra Pelada* and TV specials kept audiences laughing for generations. Though their peak era wrapped up by the 1990s, their legacy as Brazil’s most beloved comedy squad remains iconic.