Plot
Marsha Jones marries the impoverished John Puruntong, much to the dismay of her wealthy mother, Doña Delilah. The latter often pays a visit to their house along with her serving-maid Matutina (played by comedienne Evelyn Bontogon). When money was needed, she would tell Matutina to go sweep peso bills off the floor. Despite this, John rejects all the financial assistance Doña Delilah offers his family, resulting in a hilarious exchange of insults between the two. The show usually ends with Doña Delilah screaming her catchphrase "''Kaya ikaw'', John, ''magsumikap ka!''" ("Therefore, John, you must work hard!") to insult John's capability as the father of the household. They end up making amends, giving each other abrupt hugs with Doña Delilah exclaiming "Peace, man!"Cast
Main Cast
* Dolphy as John H. Puruntong - The main protagonist of the story who was married to Marsha, a daughter of a rich woman, Doña Delilah. Despite her richness, John rejects all the financial assistance Doña Delilah offers his family, resulting in a hilarious exchange of insults between the two. *Supporting Cast
* Dely Atay-Atayan as Doña Delilah G. Jones - Marsha's rich, protective mother and a domineering mother-in-law to John. She often visits the Puruntong Household along with her serving-maid Matutina. * Evelyn Bontogon-Guerrero as Matutina - Doña Delilah's maid and "sidekick". When money was needed, she was ordered to go sweep peso bills off the floor. * Rolly Quizon as Rolly J. Puruntong - John and Marsha's eldest son. * Maricel Soriano as Shirley J. Puruntong - John and Marsha's sweet daughter. Shirley is a pretty and smart girl who attracts many suitors. ** Sheryl Cruz as young Shirley *Madel de Leon as Madel Puruntong - Rolly's wife and the daughter-in-law of John and Marsha. *Kennely Ann Lacia as Joanna Marie "Ken-ken" Puruntong - Rolly and Madel's daughter. *Atong Redillas as Atong "John-John" J. Puruntong - John and Marsha's youngest son. * Isko Salvador as Francisco "Isko" Francisco - The neighborhood storekeeper and a suitor of Shirley. *Divino Reyes as Vino Apitong *Ben Tisoy as Tisoy F. Kennedy *Romulo Livino as Mulong YakalFilms
Spin-off
A spin-off from the original series, ''John En Shirley'', aired onPremise
The show follows the life of the ''Puruntongs'' after the events of the original show (''John En Marsha).''Cast
Main Cast
* Dolphy as John H. Puruntong - Now living with his daughter, Shirley. He is a wise and honest man who still grieves the death of his beloved wife, Marsha. He strives to give the best for his family because he is the loving daddy of Atong and Shirley. * Susan Roces as Encarnacion "Encar" Ramirez - Shirley's mother-in-law, the new center of John's life. She is meticulous and meddlesome. * Maricel Soriano as Shirley Puruntong-Ramirez - Now married with Bernie and a mother to their two children, Nicole and JP. Shirley grew up to be like her daddy, being a daughter and a mommy is her challenge.Supporting Cast
* Vandolph as Atong J. Puruntong - Now living with his Daddy John and sister, Shirley. He is always in trouble. Although his intentions are noble, he still ends up dealing with the wrong people. * Noel Trinidad as Rene Ramirez - Encar's husband and Shirley's father-in-law. A great under to his wife, nothing can be said when he is by his wife's side. But life is like electricity as long as he is with John, his best friend. * Richie Macapagal as Bernie Ramirez - Shirley's loving husband. He is dedicated to their family. He's different from his mommy Encar because his idol is John, his father-in-law. * Mich Dulce as Mich Ramirez - Shirley's strange sister-in-law who feels super smart and pretty. It's annoying when she brags about her baby talk. * Janna Baker as Nicole Puruntong - Shirley's teenage daughter from her first lover. She is so pretty and smart. The Ramirezes love her very much even though she is not actually related to them by blood. She always imitates her Grandma Encar's actions. * Ivan David as JP P. Ramirez - Shirley and Bernie's mischievous youngest son. Like Grandpa John, he is obedient and humble, that's why he's super lovable. * Robert Ortega as Robert - Shirley's boss. Being smart and handsome, he will do anything to get what he wants. * Arlene Tolibas as Aling Chona - A Sari-sari Store owner and a gossipmonger in the neighborhood. * Isko Salvador as Isko Francisco - Now is a co-owner of a Beauty Parlor owned by John and Atong nearby Chona's store. He still likes Shirley even though she's married. * Bayani Agbayani as Tengteng - A friend of John who works in the Beauty Parlor. He provides the comic-relief of the show. * Pooh as Jovanni "Jovan" Da Vinci - A "professional" stylish fromAwards and nominations
Songs used
Aside from " Rubber Ducky" bySee also
* List of programs previously broadcast by Radio Philippines Network *''External links
*References
{{reflist 1973 Philippine television series debuts 1978 Philippine television series endings 1980 Philippine television series debuts 1990 Philippine television series endings 1970s Philippine television series 1980s Philippine television series 1990s Philippine television series Philippine television sitcoms Radio Philippines Network original programming Filipino-language television shows