RTL Samstag Nacht

7.9TMDB7 votes1993 – Ended5 Seasons146 EpisodesComedy

7.9TMDB7 votes

RTL Samstag Nacht was a comedy show that aired from November 6, 1993, to May 23, 1998, on the German TV network RTL. It was the first major comedy show on German television, inspired by the long-running American show Saturday Night Live and broadcast late on Saturday nights. The show marked a breakthrough for comedy in German television and served as a model for several subsequent comedy programs. Karl Ranseier was a recurring character featured in fake news reports about his death at the end of each episode. The name Karl Ranseier has become a catchphrase in Germany, leading to its own category of jokes known as Ranseiers, which are widely used beyond the comedy context.