Cubans React to Que Pasa USA | First Time - Communism to Capitalism 

I am a social studies teacher for middle school students. We have been talking about economies and comparing free market economies and command economies. I showed my students one of your videos and they loved it. It also helped them to understand the differences. Thank you for your content! I enjoy it myself and I'm glad I am able to use it to educate my students! Much love, Free Cuba, and Bless the USA! ☺️❤️🇺🇸😊

I have all the Que Pasa U.S.A DVD's I'm Puerto Rican and I love my Cuban friends and people and It moves me to see Yoel reaction to his new American expirirences I hope and pray that one day that Cuba is liberated and fee of oppression ! QUE VIVA CUBA!

Even growing up as a first generation Cuban American, I loved watching this shown growing up. It was the only show that I felt represented my family on tv.

I used to watch that show as a child. It’s really the most authentic portrayal of Cubans living in America. Unless you’re a part of the Cuban-American community, you’d view us as immigrants. However, the first wave of Cubans that came to America, the old guard, didn’t view themselves as immigrants. They viewed themselves as exiles. They weren’t here by choice. They didn’t didn’t come to America to build a better life in a new country. They were running for their lives. Being in America was never meant to be permanent for them. They hoped to return to their homeland one day. Unlike the first wave of Cubans that came to America, later generations of Cuban immigrants came here to stay. They’d never known a free Cuba. They’d never had the opportunities that a Pre-Castro Cuba had made possible for their grandparents and great grandparents. They saw themselves as immigrants and not exiles.

Came to the US in 1971. Watched it when I was a child growing up in New Jersey. My entire family would watch this show. It really was our experience and, yes, my parents and their friends would toast every new year with “Proximo Año en Cuba” “Next Year in Cuba”. I’m 59 now and watched this with tears. Like Mari said, “Reminds me of my family.” “PROXIMO AÑO EN CUBA!”

That "esto para Cuba" line still gets me in the feels.

I loved Yoel's reaction to Que pasa USA, I used to watch it in FL. I'm not Cuban, my ancestors came here as immigrants in the 1700s, but I had Cuban friends and a Cuban Spanish teacher in school so I heard how hard it was. My granddaughter has married a Cuban American. She learned to speak Spanish fluently in school so now she speaks half English and half Spanish to her children so they will grow up bilingual.

Probably the most underrated sitcom ever... Great seeing the organic reactions of today's audience to the classics. To think, this awesome show was done on a shoestring budget from the studios of a PBS station in Miami.

Used to love that show. My parents died here in USA never went back. They wanted to. Never saw their families again. Sad. Thanks for posting.

This video channel (Yoel and Mari) is good for citizens born in the USA. It's a good reminder that the USA is a good place to live and that there are other places in which daily living can be very difficult.

I had forgotten all about this series, my mother’s family was from Puerto Rico and this was one of her favorite programs and I used to watch it with her when I was a teenager so it brought back a lot of happy memories of spending time with my mom when she was alive.

Yo soy mexicana y nunca le había puesto atención a este programa! Me gusta mucho!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤Los cubanos son muy talentos con la música y la comedia.😀

I grew up with that show. I still cry at this episode. My dad is 86. Time to put it on for him again. He loves this show.

The writers & producers had a lot of heart in this show.

I’m Mexican American and I love this show que pasa usa !!!! 🇨🇺❤🇺🇸❤️🇲🇽

This program reminds me of growing up in Miami in the early eighties. Even though I've never visited Cuba I've been told about cuba my whole life and i even good emotional watching some of these shows. God-bless you guys take care.

Yes!!!!!! I requested this!!!! I'm Puertorican and I grew up with them. I watched the TV show in NYC. Until I moved to Miami, I had never met a Cuban. It's been a blast. Love mis Cubanos!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I loved watching Que Pasa USA when I was a kid. I still occasionally watch bits snd pieces on RU-vid. I love watching all of the ‘Yoel firsts’ videos. They are wonderful.

I enjoyed watching that show. My parents were the total opposite. I never heard my parents say anything negative about America and they became citizens asap - I never once heard them say “when we return to Cuba “ or anything similar. I wasn’t even aware when we became citizens, my parents were not big on talking over things with us. One day they came home and they told us we were now citizens and this is your new name. When we first arrived my last name was Rodriguez Del Rey y Perez. Of course America doesn’t have time for all that BS so they basically tell you, your last name now is Rodriguez. When you become a citizen you can change your name so my father took Del Rey instead. It actually turned out to be a good thing, way too many Rodriguez in the phone book (we came in 66). I had no problem with it at all. Next day in school, I used my new name on all my work. The teacher asked me why I was using Del Rey instead of Rodriguez. I was like “Oh, didn’t you know, this is now my new name. Don’t remember how the rest of it went, but I’m thinking my mother had to go to the school and show documents my name had actually changed. I love this country. It has given us so much and our lives are so much better because my parents made the choice to leave all they knew behind. It was a sacrifice and for that I will always be grateful.

I have been here 53 years , never been back and my father died waiting to go back to a free Cuba! ❤️🇺🇸❤️💯🙏🏻🙏🏻🇨🇺🙏🏻

Don't know if you noticed, but the son, who is named "Rocky Echeverria" in the credits, is Steven Bauer (he played Manny in Scarface). This show wasn't only shown on PBS in Miami but it was also shown in other markets. I watched it as a kid in the Detroit area. The Grandparents are the best characters and actors on the show, they reminded me so much of my own.

I don't claim to know how displaced families feel in a situation where they have to leave home behind like so many Cubans have done, but the moment that dad said "THIS one is for CUBA!" I felt that in my soul! It's a powerful dream! I hope it never dies!

The show reminded me of me. I am 59 and just became a citizen about a year ago. I have lived here for 50 years.

As a native Texan, raised in a small West Texas town, I only have memories of living in a free country. Probably as free as one can live. I watch your videos and I am gathering a better perspective of what you are hoping for. Perhaps Cuba will see true freedom in our lifetime. When one is privileged to have the freedom that I have had for the last 67 years, and stop to realize the blood spilled to pay for my blessing I am truly humbled. May God see you through to your dreams, and guide us all to help preserve the great country that we know as America.

You should have Yoel react to the reboot of One Day At A Time (esp Season 1/Episode 9 - "Viva Cuba") as it is both comical and deeply dramatic. Rita Moreno's portrayal of Lydia and her story about Pedro Pan exodus is one of the most profound moments in Latino history, be it Cuba, Puerto Rico, Mexico, etc...) the feeling of what is left behind is a scar we, as Latinos, carry with us all of our lives. Would LOVE to see this reaction by the two of you.

Omg. I used to watch this show in 1977. Our Cuban (of course) Spanish teacher recommended it and it was super helpful teaching us.

I grew up watching this show in the 70’s! Loved it then, love it now! Still very relatable to immigrants of today… the dreamers who want to attend college… ¡Si se puede!

I also watched this as a child. My parents and I left Cuba in 1979 and when I watched this as a kid in Miami, I couldn't understand any of the English. Watching it again, it just reminds me so much of the internal struggle of trying so hard to fit in and be American, but also wanting to stay Cuban. Obviously, this applies to all immigrants.

I love "Que Pasa U.S.A!" I'm from Miami.

I vaguely remember Que Pasa USA from the past. It looks like it was/is a great show. Thank you for sharing this! Watching it with you two made it great fun!

totally loved it ❤ I'm glad you watched it. it is really the perfect representation of how I grew up and the conversations the grown up around me had. it made me very nostalgic.

l shed a tear waching you guys watching que pasa usa.🙏❤️🇨🇺🇺🇸❤️🙏 PATRIA Y VIDA.

OMG, I remember seeing that show on the Spanish network here in SoCal. I understood some of the Spanish, as I am Filipino w/ Spanish lineage (not by default..haha) and grew up around Latins/Hispanics. I was the chino-latino...LOL!!! One episode of "Que Pasa..." I saw was where someone left a joint on the coffee table. I guess Abuelo was a cigarette smoker, saw it on the coffee table and lit it. The next scene, abuelo is sitting on the couch with his feet up on the coffee table eating a plate full of donuts....lmao!!! It still trips me out seeing Steven Bauer on that show and then seeing him later starring in Hollywood movies. I am thankful that Yoel is able to enjoy this freedom here, when he expressed that at his first baseball game.

Thank you for showing this. I was born and raised in TN, and I'm American, but I have learned a lot about Cuba from your channel and I would love to watch more of que pasa usa. Thank you very much for your channel

Wow. I remember watching that show as a kid. I didn't understand the significance of it. Now looking back, all I can say is wow. Not to mention my Very best friend was born in Cuba and came to the states when she was 8 years old. She taught me through the years about your history. Me being of Puerto Rican decent, my family did not go through your struggles. I love watching your videos. Welcome to 🇺🇸 America!

The last scene with Pepe reminds me of my Father, it always makes me cry...nunca te olvidare Papi...

I remember watching Que Pasa USA all the time as a kid, before I even understood Spanish. It's cool to watch it again as a bilingual adult. Thanks for sharing with us.

BENDICIONES GUYS, I REMEMBER Q PASA USA ONE OF MY FAV SHOW MY KIDS LOVE IT TOO THEY USE TOO WATCH IT WHEN THEY WERE LITTLE🇨🇺💃🇺🇸

My husband and I were dating when this show was on we would watch it at his home with his parents and we would laugh and laugh. The best.

I remember this program. My good friend Armando and his family watched it every time it was on.

Cuando Vivi en Miami ese era unos de los show favorito. Los Viejos me requerdan a mis padres. Muchas gracias.

I HAVE WATCHED YOU GUYS OVER AND OVER AND NEVER GET TIRED OF YOUR HONEST AND TRUE FEELINGS. BEST OF LUCK TO YOU FOEVER!!

Cuando yo era joven me encantaba este show man. This brings back so many memories. lol

Watched this show with my daughter and we still love watching this great show and now with my granddaughters.

Wow, wow, wow! I was the first American born in my entire Cuban family. I remember watching this show with them. My father was very proud of being in the United States but like them he never imagined that we would never go back to Cuba. Un dolor muy fuerte para todos. My father made us promise to not return and visit until the Castristas fall. Although I long to visit I have decided to keep the promise. I think of my parents and what they lost and what they had to do to come to the United States. They came in 1961 my father and mother sacrificed worked unrelentingly and achieved greatness. Because of them my siblings and I have college degrees, are professionals and like them we also strive to achieve. I thank my parents for coming to the United States. This video was very emotional for me and brought back many good and sad memories. Your videos are very important they are helping many to also heal. I pray one day we can all go back at least for a visit and celebrate the ending of a horrible communist regime. ¡Patria y vida! Sigue con tus vídeos. Esto le da mucha inspiración a todos. 🎉

That was definitely the best episode of the show. It really showcased the feelings of the various generations of the Cuban American family. It tugs at the heart every time I see it now, though the show only annoyed me and made me roll my eyes as a kid, when it originally aired.

Wow! I was in my Pre-teens when I watched that on TV (Way before cable) I'm 55, Mamita is 82 and I remember watching that and thinking WHAT THE ???? Funny ass show! The Abuelita is just a riot! Very nice to see some clips again. I need to look it up to show Mamita some on RU-vid! She will cry! As I am! Crying Happy, Sad and Hopeful!!! Thank you!

This was such a great video, Mari! I believe every Cuban, who isn’t aware of this show, should watch it just as much as Cubans from the island should inform us of things that developed in Cuba like musical acts like Cimafunk. Both the diaspora and Cubans today have a strong bond due to the external evil forces (Fidel & his stupid hooligans) that it almost heals us as a community.

Que Pasa USA!!!!??? I’m Cuban, raised in Miami (now in Orlando) - this show was so iconic for all of us in the 305. Has Yoel seen Scarface? That movie represents what was happening in Miami cuando abrieron el Mariel (a bit exaggerated, but non the less a peek).

I LOVE your channel! The two of you combined, exudes so much energy, it's contagious. Keep it up!👍

I can't belive this was produced by PBS, this is amazing. It reminded me so much of All in the Family, an often misunderstood American comedy that tackled social issues by way of an old-fashioned figurehead struggling to change with the times.

I just love seeing you two. Your are freaking adorable! You make me laugh, you inform, and you balance with some serious perspective. I live in central Florida, so I have gotten to know a number of first and second generation Cuban friends and neighbors.

The actress who plays the grandmother speaks perfect English in real life

Aquí lo pasaban en la TV.eran super todos.

Yoel, you don't ever have to stop being Cuban to become a US Citizen......you will always be Cuban in your heart. That is what is so great about America....we all started life in another country at some point in our family tree......we just join together into a much larger family.......that one as an American.

This was better than the I Love Lucy, I had never seen this show before,was not even aware of it,and it was very genuine and moving!God Bless you both!

Hola Yoel and Mari! Yey! I am so glad you reacted to this show! this is one of the funniest episodes, don't forget to react to the episode 'We speak Spanish' that is another one that is hilarious! I am glad Yoel enjoyed it and connected with it and that it brought laughter, the grandparents are my favorite characters in this show but I have many family members that remind me of all of them, i remember my grandmother enjoying this show and even learning more English by watching this, Gracias por tu canal y que desfruten de tu fin de semana!

As an Americam, I would never want anyone that came here from another country to lose the love of their country. But at the same time desire those who come and want to live here to integrate into our culture and not try changing ours.

This was the show was the bomb back in the day. I met the actors back then and they are amazing.

I love this show, my sister and I watched it as kids. You should check out more episodes, they are hilarious.

Yoel and Mari, I am very much enjoying your videos. They bring entertainment and humor, mixed with a needed spotlight on the plight of the Cuban people who have suffered too long under Communist tyranny. Has Yoel been exposed to Cuban-American Raúl Malo and his band, The Mavericks? Wonderful music performed in English and Spanish. Also, has Yoel heard Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine? Great music there, as well. Those might make good reaction videos!🙂

Steven Bauer from Scarface. Early in his career.

THIS EPISODE WAS AWESOME! I LOVE YOU BOTH! QUE DIOS ME LOS BENDIGA SIEMPRE 🙏🙏🙏❤❤

When I began design school here in Miami. My design principles teacher would play this show in the classroom and talk nonstop about it. 😂

You Two MUST GET some of Chico and the Man....70s I think...with FREDDIE PRINZ!!! It was SO FUNNY....you would BOTH LIKE IT!!❤❤❤👍👍👍😄😄😄 We Love You Two!! Viva la Cuba!! Viva USA!! 🎺🎶🎷🎸🎵🎹🥁🎶🎻🎺

I don't remember this show at all. But I'm glad you enjoyed it and related to it. God bless Cuban freedom, soon please! 🙏

Love Que Pasa USA. Enjoyed your reactions. First video of yours I'm watching. Have you watched any other episodes? If not, I think it would be great if you did.

I remember that show! This episode they tried to show that even though you move to the USA your heart is still in your birthplace.

Reminds me of my sister-in-law’s parents. Her dad always thought they’d get to go back some day. Even after they raised their kids to adulthood here.

I have never heard of that show but it just goes to show you that comedy transcends the language barrier.

La botella era para el regreso a Cuba... se me llenaron los ojos de lagrimas. El extrañaba su tierra... su cuerpo vivia en Miami, pero su corazon se quedo en Cuba!

I used to watch the shows with my parents. I never saw my father laugh so hard.

Oh wow! No veto este show desde chiquita. Que muchos recuerdos.

In 1977 I was just getting out of the Army and the only TV we saw while stationed in Germany was what was shown on the American Network . I never even heard of this.

Ah yes, I was living in Miami back then and remember the show. From what I remember, it was very good to watch.

Dios los bendiga ! A ustedes y sus familiares que le quedan en Cuba. Todo tenemos un Yoel y una Mari en casa familia. Mi esposo es Cubano y el viejo Mario con el sueños de ser cuidano americano y la Vieja murio con su cuidadania 3 años debes de recibirla pero con orgullo de haberlo logrado. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

omg I loved it! It was sooo funny. you guys are the best.

I know a couple of old cubans that left Cuba when Fidel took control. They had a wonderful life, a house, their business… and they were forced to leave everything, they only could take with them their clothes… they always had the hope to return one day but they are in the 80s and that hope faded with a big sadness

Steven Bauer (born Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson; December 2, 1956) is a Cuban-born American actor. Bauer began his career on PBS, portraying Joe Peña, the son of Cuban immigrants on ¿Qué Pasa, USA? (1977-1980) and is perhaps most famous for his role as the Cuban drug lord Manny Ribera in the 1983 crime drama Scarface, in which he starred alongside Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer. He also played the drug cartel leader Eladio Vuente in Breaking Bad and in Better Call Saul and as the retired Mossad agent Avi Rudin in Ray Donovan (2013-2020). Bauer was born Esteban Ernesto Echevarría Samson, on December 2, 1956, in Havana, Cuba, the son of Lillian Samson Agostini, a schoolteacher, and Esteban Echevarría, a commercial pilot who worked for Cubana Airlines. Bauer's maternal grandfather, whose family names were Samson and Bauer, was Jewish, and immigrated to Cuba from Germany, a refugee looking to escape the devastating effects of World War II. His mother's family was not gassed for some reason. Bauer's family emigrated from Cuba to the United States on Independence Day, 1960, when he was three years old, shortly after the end of the Cuban Revolution, settling in Miami, Florida.

Since you have been following Cuban TV personalities, Yoel should check out Alvarez Guedes. Guillermo Alvarez Guedes was a pioneer in Standup Comedy. I believe he was the first hispanic doing Standup Comedy. BTW, his jokes are not safe for work 😂 HE WAS REALLY GOOD!

It's so adorable when u both dance. It is obvious dancing is in ur blood. :)

Though not of Cuban descent, ( one of few, in Miami), I remember this program, mostly because I went to the same highschool as Rocky Echeveria AKA Steven Bauer. We are about the same age, though we ran in different circles. It definitely was a BIG thing here at the time.

Unfortunately The Citizenship test changes every year and it just gets harder without a understanding of English. My Aunt and uncle struggled doing it and still struggle with English. They got citizenship with the family loophole not the old spousal loophole. Because of their close relation with us and their guaranteed jobs when they got here (we had jobs already lined up for them already) and a couple of high school visas it was easier but still hard. It took three years of hard work too. I might not be Spanish but i know the hardship of immigration.

Omg from the moment I saw I love Lucy I was hoping you did Que pasa USA lol . That was the best show . Lol

Your trip to walmart has made pageru, a national news network THANK YOU FOR OPENING EYES TO AMERICANS

MARI AND YOEL: WHEN I WANT TO FEEL HAPPY, I WATCH YOU TWO YOU BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE AND LOVE IN MY HEART FOR THE BEAUTIFUL COUPLE I AM WATCHING MAY OUR BLESSED LORD AND SAVIOUR BLESS YOU ALWAYS. AND MAY YOU BOTH BRING OUR SWEET JESUS INTO YOUR LIVES. I HAVE VISITED CUBA MANY TIMES AND MISS YOUR COUNTRY WHEN I COMEHOME I AND ES[PECIALLY THE WONDERFUL KIND AND HUMBLE PEOPLE I HAVE BEEN BLESSED TO MEET THERE. MY HEART ALSO IS IN CUBA. I AM STUDYING SPANISH AS I FEEL IT IS THE NICEST LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD. I TRULY UNDERSTAND WHY A PERSON WOLD MISS THAT PLACE. I AM A CANADIAN AND LOVE MY COUNTRY AND I ALSO LOVE CUBA>

We lived in Miami and our landlady had a Cuban mother and a German father. She had lived in Cuba.

Omg! I'm sad Que pasa USA is not on anymore...Although I've never heard of it...los viejos had me dying!.. *update*....QPUSA episodes are right here on you tube!...🤗🤗🤗

The show on TV was Super funny ❣️ But I could feel your pain . I love you videos

Great content. I love watching your experience.

I love love looooooooovvvveeeee old shows. Iv never heard of this one though. So I gotta check it out. :)

I love thats show i have their dvds because it is that road that makes u appreciate your home

Yo leí que ese episodio fue el único que termino en un punto serio. Mis suegros murieron sin hacerme ciudadanos americanos. Cuba hasta la tumba. Y en su piedra yo hice que le grabaron las isla de cuba. 😢

My step mother is Cuban and was a beauty queen..... and is in her late 70's and looks 50

Watch the new Father of the Bride (2022), it’s a good movie. The original movies #1 & #2 were about an American Family but, the new one is based around a Cuban family living in Miami. The movie is based around the Father who follows normal Cuban culture bumps heads with his daughter who’s not so interested in having such a big fuss surrounding her nuptials. It’s a cute, hilarious movie. I believe you guys would enjoy is a lot.

It was on PBS Newark New Jersey channel 13.

They also showed this on other PBS stations. I watched it growing up in Ohio.

The episode of the Cuban funeral is hilarious lol

omg, i remember watching this , it had to be in the 70's or 80's in New England. but i could only understand the english words then. lol

I loved this show. I watched as a kid. I'm not Cuban. Soy Mexicana. But thought it was great because it was bilingual. I was in shock!❤