Overview

• Giovanni Zarrella and Andy Borg anchored a Schlager lineup that also featured Anita Hofmann, the Calimeros and Marc Pircher during the live show.
• Stefan Mross highlighted the format’s spontaneity by continuing his ‘red microphone’ segment despite a malfunction that forced a 10-year-old singer to switch to Mross’s blue mic mid-performance.
• A technical glitch in the July 13 episode cut the sound during Mross’s closing remarks, illustrating the unpredictability of live television.
• The July 20 broadcast attracted about 1.3 million viewers, securing roughly a 17 percent market share for ARD’s Sunday morning programming.
• An emotional on-air tribute marked the final appearance of longtime cameraman HaJü, whose retirement prompted a standing ovation from the live audience.