Elton remains! ZDF relies on 1, 2 or 3 without an ORF partner

Elton remains! ZDF relies on 1, 2 or 3 without an ORF partner

Österreich - The popular ZDF children's show "1, 2 or 3" will continue in a changed form from the school year 2025/2026. Elton remains the moderator of the show, which has been an integral part of the children's program since its premiere in December 1977. So far, the show has been produced in cooperation with the Austrian Radio ORF, but the ORF has now announced that it would end its participation after almost 50 years. This decision was officially confirmed and means that the ZDF will in future be solely responsible for the production of the show. While different countries have been involved in the format so far, the guys from three different German federal states will come from three countries in the future, as it was before.

The show, which was originally broadcast in ORF1 predecessor FS1, has also reached high ratings on Swiss television over the years until this exit from co-production in 2006. The ZDF spokesman thanked ORF for the long-term cooperation and reported that despite the ORF's exit, there is no end of "1, 2 or 3" in sight. The upcoming season covers 26 new episodes, which are to be broadcast by the end of 2025. The last cooperation of the ORF will therefore appear within the existing contract.

New concept for the show

For the next episodes, several specials are planned in which children are thematically suitable children. Possible topics for these expenses could be sport, volunteering or special skills. In autumn there are also two 60-minute family shows with prominent guests. These measures reflect the intention to promote the cross-generational awareness of the format, especially in view of the 50th anniversary, which is celebrated in 2027.

elton, who has taken over the presentation of the show since 2010, remains the face of "1, 2 or 3", while the concept of the guys is changing. Before Elton, Michael Schanze, Birgit Lechtermann and Gregor Steinbrenner moderated the children's show. By completing its co -production, the ORF wants to create the opportunity to reorient itself, as Swiss television has already done.

Overall, it can be seen that, despite the changes, the ZDF show will continue to play a central role in German children's television. The new orientation could also heat the competition with other formats, such as "The Big Mouse Show" on ARD. The program managers are optimistic that the program can claim its place in the heart of the audience.

In summary, Ruhr24 The face of the show remains and the changes are to ensure a fresh wind in the program that has been established for many years. According to t-online href = "https://www.focus.de/kultur/stars/nach-fast-50-jahren-a-zdf show classic-mit-ton_2f671846-573-2c535a8e0d4.html"> FOCUS remains of great importance.