Observed Signal · Jun 7, 2026 · Program Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Kurt Krömer Returns with New ZDF Show
Comedian Kurt Krömer is returning to television with a new show titled "Krömers letzte Stunde" that will air on ZDF. The show, produced by Cologne-based production company btf, is planned for four episodes for ZDFneo and ZDF's streaming portal. Each episode will feature two guests and combine talk and games; ZDF entertainment chief Oliver Heidemann described the format as unpredicatable, humorous and occasionally serious. No specific premiere date has been announced. Krömer had previously made his shows for RBB, including the recently ended "Chez Krömer," which won two Grimme-Prizes.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Kurt Krömer will host a new show called "Krömers letzte Stunde" on ZDF.
- The show is produced by Cologne production company btf for ZDFneo and the ZDF streaming portal.
- Planned run is four episodes; each episode will feature two guests and mix talk with games.
- Oliver Heidemann, ZDF's entertainment chief, announced the project; no concrete start date yet.
- Krömer's previous RBB show "Chez Krömer" ended in 2022 after 41 episodes and won two Grimme-Prizes.
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