The character of El Chapulín Colorado was first introduced in 1973 on the Mexican television show "Chespirito," created by Roberto Gómez Bolaños. The show was a sketch comedy series that featured a cast of colorful characters, including El Chapulín Colorado, a clumsy, naive, and well-meaning superhero who wore a red suit and a helmet with a distinctive crest. The character's popularity quickly grew, and he became a standalone star, with his own show, "El Chapulín Colorado," which aired from 1973 to 1979.