Observed Signal · Aug 5, 2026 · Special Broadcast · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
WDR Clears Evening for 'Kölner Treff' 50th
WDR will dedicate an entire evening on 13 September to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the German talk show "Kölner Treff." The anniversary edition will be broadcast live in primetime at 20:15 and is hosted by Susan Link and Micky Beisenherz. Guests announced include Carolin Kebekus, Guido Maria Kretschmer, Jörg Pilawa, Motsi Mabuse, Tommi Schmitt and Senta Berger. The special evening schedule continues with a 45-minute documentary at 22:30 reviewing five decades of the show, an hour-long special at 23:15 examining historic scenes from different generations, and a Best-Of broadcast from 0:15 featuring notable past guests. The article notes the first episode originally aired in January 1976, presented by Alfred Biolek and Dieter Thoma; the show returned as a revival in 2006 with long-time presenter Bettina Böttinger.
Programming announcement for a German public broadcaster about a legacy TV show; notable for linear-TV scheduling and content but limited direct impact on the wider AdTech/MarTech industry.
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- WDR will dedicate a full evening on 13 September to the 50th anniversary of the talk show "Kölner Treff."
- The first episode of "Kölner Treff" aired in January 1976, presented by Alfred Biolek and Dieter Thoma; the show returned as a revival in 2006 with Bettina Böttinger involved.
- The anniversary edition will be broadcast live in primetime at 20:15, hosted by Susan Link and Micky Beisenherz.
- Announced guests for the live edition include Carolin Kebekus, Guido Maria Kretschmer, Jörg Pilawa, Motsi Mabuse, Tommi Schmitt and Senta Berger.
- Programming for the evening includes a 45-minute documentary at 22:30, an hour-long special at 23:15, and a Best-Of show beginning at 0:15.
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