RTL Samstag Nacht

7.9 (7 votes)• 1993• 60m•Canceled

Storyline & Plot Summary

RTL Samstag Nacht was a comedy show, which ran from 6 November 1993 to 23 May 1998 on the German TV network RTL. RTL Samstag Nacht was the first major comedy show in German television, created after the example of the long-running American show Saturday Night Live and broadcast late on Saturday night. It helped comedy in German television to a breakthrough and was a model for several later comedy shows. Karl Ranseier was a recurring character featured in fake news reports telling about his death at the end of each episode. The name Karl Ranseier has become a catchphrase in Germany that has led to its own joke category of Ranseiers which are in widespread usage outside of the comedy origin.

Production Details

Languages: German

Starring Cast: Wigald Boning, Esther Schweins, Olli Dittrich, Tanja Schumann, Stefan Jürgens, Mirco Nontschew

Cast

Wigald Boning

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Esther Schweins

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Olli Dittrich

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Tanja Schumann

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Stefan Jürgens

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Mirco Nontschew

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Mark Weigel

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Tommy Krappweis

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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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