"Hart aber fair" Bids Adieu to Frank Plasberg, Leaves Him Sour
As the curtain closes on 22 years of hosting "hart aber fair," Frank Plasberg (66) couldn't be happier to move on, leaving behind the "background noise" of weekly broadcasting. Yet, he misses his loyal team, as the long-standing duo with Jürgen Schulte departs from the show.
It's Tough Behind the Scenes
The departure of Plasberg and Schulte's company, Ansager & Schnipselmann, signifies the end of a 23-year production contract. Schulte reveals their heartbreak comes from losing the deal in May, all due to WDR's surprising decision. Klamroth had opted to create a new company for "hart aber fair" production without giving them any heads up.
Plasberg Bemoans the Method
Though he continues to hold back from shouting at his successor, Plasberg expresses his frustration with the manner of how their departure was handled. "It's a superficially friendly guy with such an approach," he says, mentioning the extractive nature of the transition.
Schulte and Plasberg don't blame the broadcaster for contract terminations, but the way they parted ways leaves them displeased.
Bring in the New and End on a High Note
The new production company will debut the next "hart aber fair" episode on December 11 at 9 PM on Ersten. Schwelte and his team aim to lay the groundwork for a well-rounded end to their time on the show, respecting both ARD and viewers' devotion to the format they've enjoyed for 23 years.
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As Plasberg and Schwelte head out, Klamroth takes the helm of "hart aber fair," but the legacy of their experience will linger with him. The future of the acclaimed German political talk show remains an interesting development to follow in the weeks and months ahead.
