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Otto Waalkes to Receive Deutscher Fernsehpreis Honorary Prize on Sept. 10

Organizers cite his decades-long influence on German comedy.

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Der Komiker Otto Waalkes wird für sein Lebenswerk mit dem diesjährigen Ehrenpreis des Deutschen Fernsehpreises geehrt. Waalkes habe "Humor und Komik in Deutschland neu erfunden und nachhaltig geprägt", erklärten die Stifter.
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Overview

  • Waalkes will accept the lifetime honor at the Cologne gala on Sept. 10, which ZDF will televise.
  • Lead stifter Arnim Butzen praised him as a defining figure of German humor since the 1970s.
  • Waalkes said he feels very honored and also surprised, noting recent warnings that accompanied some of his 1970s TV shows.
  • His rise began with a 1973 TV show that became a national hit, including a third edition with a 44 percent audience share.
  • He remains visible through a Prime Video documentary, a 2024 appearance on LOL and musical releases, and he is open to future projects if the concept fits.