Loriots Telecabinet (1974)
A sharp-witted parody of the talk show format, this self-conceived television special by legendary German comedian Loriot blends satire and sketch comedy. Featuring Loriot in multiple roles, the program playfully disrupts the typical talk show structure with absurd interruptions and cleverly crafted sketches. Originally aired on November 13, 1974, it marked Loriot’s first full creative venture as writer, director, and performer. Elements of Loriot’s Telecabinet later resurfaced in his iconic comedy series, cementing its place in German television history.
Casting
- Loriot — Gastgeber / Viktor Schmoller / Herr Blühmel / Herr Pochlow, Cellist (as Loriot)
- Brigitte Mira — Gloria Miranda
- Gerd Frickhöffer — Walter Walewski
- Mogens von Gadow — Bratschenspieler
- Jeannette Charles — Queen Elizabeth II
- Heiner Schmidt — Dr. Ernst Dattelmann
- Georg Hartmann — Prof. Ludwig Pahlke
- Wolf Goldan — Schorsch Riedelberger
- Ursula Schindehütte-Gündell — Frau Krakowski
- Edith Krüger — Frau Schuster
- Joachim Hackethal — Erich Muffat
- Jürgen Merker
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