Nilton Travesso, director who helped build the history of Brazilian television, dies

Travesso began his career in 1953, together with the founding of TV Record, of which he was one of the first professionals. At Globo, he was invited by José Bonifácio de Oliveira Sobrinho, known as Boni, to work on "Fantástico", in 1974, and participated in the creation of the program.

The following year, he produced "América do Sul", with Ney Matogrosso, considered the first music video on Brazilian television. The recording was done outside the studio, in the middle of the forest.

In the 1980s, he helped create attractions such as "Som Brasil" and "TV Mulher". He was also in charge of projects such as the children's "Balão Mágico" and was executive director of the "Chico Anysio Show", in 1986.

Throughout his career, Travesso also directed soap operas and programs of different formats. He was recognized for his ability to structure dramaturgy groups and lead teams. He also worked on attractions such as "Mais Você", where he was director, and maintained friendships with professionals who followed his career, such as Jô Soares.

In an interview with "Conversa com Bial", in 2017, he was remembered by presenter Pedro Bial and Jô Soares as an important figure for Brazilian television.

In an appearance on "Mais Você", in 2000, presenter Ana Maria Braga described him as someone who helped build Brazilian television and highlighted his affection for the team. Travesso, in turn, stated that he wouldn't know how to do anything other than television: "It's fascinating."