Nilton Travesso, one of the pioneers of Brazilian television, dies in São Paulo

Programs that marked the history of television are signed by Nilton Travesso. In the 1960s and 1970s, he directed the Brazilian Popular Music Festivals. He was one of the directors of "Família Trapo", on TV Record. He came to Globo in 1974 to work on Fantástico. A year later, he produced one of the first music videos in Brazil. "América do Sul" had Ney Matogrosso outside the studio, in the middle of the forest.

Out of his desire to be an opera singer, he performed musical shows. In the 1980s, he helped create "Som Brasil", the revolutionary "TV Mulher", "Roberto Carlos Especial" and the children's "Balão Mágico". He also served as executive director of "Chico Anysio Show".

He said he liked working hidden, behind the cameras. And to all the scenarios he went through, Nilton Travesso brought his talent and ability to lead teams, always with a very particular way, marked by patience, generosity and creativity.