Ephraim Kishon

Writing

Biography

Ephraim Kishon was a Hungarian-born Israeli author, playwright, and film director, renowned for his satirical works that humorously depicted Israeli society. Born as Ferenc Hoffmann in Budapest, he survived the Holocaust by escaping from a Nazi labor camp. After World War II, he immigrated to Israel in 1949, where he adopted the name Ephraim Kishon. Kishon became one of Israel's most celebrated writers, publishing numerous satirical columns, books, and plays. His notable works include the film Sallah Shabati (1964), which won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award, and The Policeman (1971), which also received international acclaim. Kishon's sharp wit and keen observations made him a beloved figure in Israeli culture. He passed away in Appenzell, Switzerland, at the age of 80.

Known For

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The Harald Schmidt Show is a German late night talk show hosted on Sky Deutschland by comedian Harald Schmidt. The show first aired from 5 December 1995 to 23 December 2003 on Sat.1. Schmidt then moved his show to Das Erste as Harald Schmidt and Schmidt & Pocher, but he returned to Sat.1 on 13 September 2011. After cancellation on Sat.1, the show continued on Sky Deutschland in September 2012.

Ephraim Kishon

Biography

Known For

Die Harald Schmidt Show

NDR Talk Show

Alpha Forum

Die Drehscheibe

Wetten, dass..?

3 nach 9

Sabine Christiansen

Heut' abend

Was bin ich?

Boulevard Bio

Wortwechsel

Verstehen Sie Spaß?

Der große Preis

Auf los geht's los

Versteckte Kamera

Zeugen des Jahrhunderts

Flitterabend

Music & Guests

Treffpunkte

Gabi Bauer