Overview

• Her July 5 farewell show drew 2.29 million viewers and clinched ARD’s primetime win.
• ‘Die große Maus-Show’ remains a biannual family quiz staple on ARD, produced by WDR in collaboration with ITV Studios Germany.
• Sedlaczek recorded her last episode in early May before beginning her maternity leave and endorsed Silbereisen as a sympathetic and skilled host.
• Silbereisen, tapped for the special edition, recalled his own childhood appearance on the show as he readies to lead the August 30 broadcast.
• The special episode is set for August 30 by which time Sedlaczek’s baby will have arrived and she plans to watch his hosting debut from home.