Pedro Ruiz appeared as a guest on the Plano general interview program, joining the show at the Barcelona artist’s home. The location sits beside Madrid, near a swimming pool where Ruiz has jumped from the springboard every day of the year, regardless of the weather outside. His presence there was more than a simple chat; it felt like stepping into a living room where stories and memories mingle with the sound of water and the hum of city life beyond the glass.
Ruiz has long been a reference point on television for audiences across generations. In the eighties, he dared to host a Friday night comedy program on La 1 called Pedro por su casa, a show renowned for its sharp political parodies that captivated millions of Spaniards. The blend of humor and critique made a lasting imprint on the era, and the program became a cultural touchstone for a broad audience who looked forward to its bold, fearless takes on current events.
By the late nineties, Ruiz found a different rhythm on La 2 with La noche abierta, a program he kept on the air for more than five seasons, interviewing three guests each week. It became a space where listening was the main instrument, a quality a friend and fellow actor, Eloy Arenas, noted with admiration. The mix of intense discussions, literary works, and provocative moments defined a period in which conversation was a form of artistry and a form of resistance against careless talk.
In the realm of fast thinking and fluent delivery, Ruiz demonstrated a remarkable mental agility and the ease of speech that marked his television presence. He didn’t pretend to be something he wasn’t; he embraced a self-effacing charm, sometimes joking about intelligence as if it were a piece of costume jewelry worn to complement a story rather than to define it. The spontaneity of his talk invited viewers to trust him, and the pace kept the conversation lively and unpredictable, never allowing it to stall or drift into soft terrain.
Pedro Ruiz left a trail of memorable moments in conversations, including a notable exchange with Jenaro Castro. The most striking aspect of his reflections was his critique of corruption, paired with a straightforward commitment to honesty. He emphasized three core values as fundamental: love, integrity, and nature. He warned that the absence of health is not a luxury but a necessity, and he described how webs of deceit can harden into a tar that is hard to escape. He described life as an opportunity and, at times, a difficult companion, yet he urged that it should be seen as the primary priority. A guiding line he recalled from his mother still anchors his life: freedom comes not from permission but from a deliberate choice. He also spoke with belief about ongoing work ahead, insisting that there is always room to improve what he does. These reflections, shared during the General Plan discussions, echo what many viewers have carried with them over the years, and they illustrate why Ruiz remains a resonant voice in the world of Spanish television. This particular interview, like many others in the series, leaves room for new guests and new perspectives, signaling that the conversation is never finished and that there is always more to explore. The General Plan has hosted, and will continue to host, hundreds of guests whose voices contribute to the tapestry of the show.