Scherzi a parte is a hidden camera-practical joke television series aired in prime time from 9 February 1992, first on Italia 1 and then on Canale 5.
[1] The show is characterized by having national and international celebrities as victims.
[1] Over the years the show was criticized as some of the pranks appeared to be arranged with the victims.
[1] Several practical jokes, including Adriano Celentano's, Giancarlo Giannini's, Claudio Cecchetto's and Alessandro Benvenuti's, were never broadcast because the victims did not sign any agreement for the airing.
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