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- ↑ Dormiendo, Justino M. (February 1976). Lumbera, Bienvenido (ed.). "Anim na Hakbang Paurong" [Six Steps Back]. Sagisag (in Filipino). Research & Analysis Center, Department of Public Information. p. 55. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
Matanda na ring klase ng komedyang binudburan ng malapot na rekado ng melodrama ang inihandog ni Dolphy at ng kanyang mga anak sa pagpapalit ng taon.