With charm and wit: "A Strong Team" celebrates its anniversary - A Strong Team Celebrates 100th Episode With Stefanie Stappenbeck
Stefanie Stappenbeck, the latest addition to the cast of 'A Strong Team', shares a light-hearted moment from filming in Berlin-Mitte. Meanwhile, the beloved series prepares to celebrate its 100th episode, set to air on ZDF this October.
First airing in 1994, 'A Strong Team' has been a staple on ZDF, with Florian Martens as Otto Garber and Maja Maranow as Verena Berthold leading the cast. Otto's trademark wool cap has become an iconic symbol of the show, appearing in 99 out of 100 episodes. The series has tackled real-world issues, such as the #MeToo movement in the 2017 episode 'The Price of Beauty'.
The production team, including Florian Martens and Jaecki Schwarz, often translates script passages into Berlin dialect. Most scripts are written by Jürgen Pomorin under the pseudonym Leo P. Ard. After Maja Maranow's passing, Stefanie Stappenbeck joined the cast as Otto Garber's new partner, Linett Wachow.
In an amusing anecdote, Stefanie Stappenbeck recalls a passerby interrupting a serious scene during filming in Berlin-Mitte. Meanwhile, the 100th episode, 'Forever Young', explores the theme of life extension.
The 100th episode of 'A Strong Team', 'Forever Young', will air on October 25, 2023, at 8:15 PM on ZDF. The series continues to entertain audiences with its blend of humor, drama, and relevant social issues, as it looks towards the future with its new cast member, Stefanie Stappenbeck.
