V.I.P. Schaukel (1971)
A landmark Austrian-German celebrity talk series hosted by Margret Dünser, bringing Hollywood legends to German-speaking audiences over nine remarkable years.
V.I.P. Schaukel - Series Information
- Original Title: V.I.P. Schaukel
- First Air Year: 1971
- Last Air Year: 1980
- Created by: Margret Dünser
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Talk, Documentary
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (53 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 37
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: German
- Spoken Languages: German
- Networks: ZDF
- Production Companies: Outpost Studios, ZDF, ORF
- Production Countries: Austria, Germany
V.I.P. Schaukel - Plot
V.I.P.-Schaukel is a 45 minute documentary-family-news-talk show starring Margret Dünser as Host. The series premiered on Sun May 09, 1971 on ZDF and Folge 37 - Final Show last aired on Fri May 09, 1980.
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V.I.P. Schaukel - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Margret Dünser
Main Cast
- Margret Dünser
- Zsa Zsa Gabor
- Roger Moore
- Gina Lollobrigida
- Gunter Sachs
- Rhonda Fleming
- Glenn Ford
- Franz Antel
- David Niven
- Bob Hope
V.I.P. Schaukel - FAQs
Who hosted V.I.P. Schaukel?
V.I.P. Schaukel was hosted by Margret Dünser, who also served as the series' narrator. She was the creative force behind the show, conducting interviews with some of the biggest international celebrities of the era across all 37 episodes broadcast on ZDF between 1971 and 1980.
Which celebrities appeared on V.I.P. Schaukel?
The guest list reads like a golden-age Hollywood roll call. Among the luminaries who appeared were Roger Moore, Bob Hope, David Niven, Gina Lollobrigida, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Glenn Ford, Rhonda Fleming, John Wayne, Sammy Davis Jr., Bette Davis, Gregory Peck, and Anna Moffo — a remarkable collection of international stars.
What is V.I.P. Schaukel about?
V.I.P. Schaukel is an Austrian-German talk and documentary series in which host Margret Dünser engaged prominent international celebrities in candid, wide-ranging conversations. Airing on ZDF, the show offered German-speaking audiences rare access to Hollywood legends and global personalities across its 37-episode run from 1971 to 1980.
When did V.I.P. Schaukel first air?
The series premiered on Sunday, May 9, 1971, on ZDF. It ran for nine years, with the final episode — Folge 37 — airing on Friday, May 9, 1980, exactly nine years to the day after the debut, giving the show a remarkably symmetrical beginning and end.
How many episodes does V.I.P. Schaukel have?
V.I.P. Schaukel comprises 37 episodes across a single season, each running approximately 53 minutes. Spread over nine years on ZDF, the show's relatively modest episode count reflects its carefully curated approach to booking only the most prominent international guests for each instalment.
What network aired V.I.P. Schaukel?
V.I.P. Schaukel aired on ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen), the major German public broadcaster. The series was a co-production involving Outpost Studios, ZDF, and the Austrian public broadcaster ORF, reflecting its cross-border appeal to both German and Austrian audiences throughout its nine-year run.
What shows are similar to V.I.P. Schaukel?
Fans of V.I.P. Schaukel's celebrity interview format may enjoy The Dick Cavett Show (1968), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), or Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001), all of which share the same spirit of intimate, personality-driven conversation with major stars. Beyond Stranger Things (2017) and Conan (2010) offer a more modern take on the genre.
Who created V.I.P. Schaukel?
V.I.P. Schaukel was created by Margret Dünser, who was also its on-screen host and narrator throughout the entire run. Her dual role as creator and presenter gave the series a distinctive personal character, with her interviewing style and choice of guests shaping the show's identity from its 1971 debut to its 1980 finale.
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