“Go all out!”: Jörg Draeger reveals details about the new edition

Another TV comeback is in the starting blocks: Jörg Draeger (76) returns with his cult game show “Go all out!” return. From November 26th, Sat.1 will show new episodes on three consecutive Fridays at prime time at 8:15 p.m. and on Joyn. Back then, as in the upcoming shows, envelopes, boxes and goals were gambled on. For the candidates it is about cash and material prizes or the consolation prize Zonk. Draeger tries to cheer them on the latter with a lot of charm and by offering sums of money. He will present the new edition together with Daniel Boschmann (41).

In a double interview with the news agency spot on news, the two moderators explain how the new edition differs from the TV classic, why they enjoy working together so much and what reactions they have received to date to the announced comeback. They also reveal how they experience the general wave of nostalgia on television and which TV shows they still want back.

Mr. Draeger, how does your return to “Go all out!” at?

Jörg Draeger: Even if young people may not know what to do with the term: For me it’s like Walhalla, I’ve arrived again. It really is an indescribable feeling. Even if I keep saying “Go all out!” At fundraisers or other events. played, I no longer expected it to come back as such a big cinema. Four or five years ago, I wished it would when I was walking the Way of St. James and said to him up there: “Get me back again”, but he didn’t hear it (laughs). When I was asked, I first thought of an April Fool’s joke, but then I said yes with all my heart.

Mr. Boschmann, how do you experience your new role?

Daniel Boschmann: For me it is a dream that came true because as a child I was always a fan and thought to myself: Hey, that would be a job for me too. Now I can tick it off. So not in the sense of made and never again, but great that I can be a part of it. In the “Breakfast TV” I have often spoken about what you can learn from Jörg, because he simply has a very special talent. He has a feel for the chemistry and mood of a wild bunch of people who come together to have fun. Just witnessing that was a nice feeling.

You also called the whole thing an internship. What can you learn from Mr. Draeger?

Boschmann: How much time do you have? (laughs) One of the things that he does far better than anyone, regardless of all the other stuff, is that he casts a spell over you. He just inhaled the gaming, it’s hard to copy. Even during rehearsals, when we were fooling around a bit and playing through the situation, he looks at you, you hear his deep sonorous voice, there comes the look and then you notice how you are drawn more and more into a black hole. You know what you’re about to say won’t be an advantage (laughs).

Mr. Draeger, what do you like about your colleague?

Draeger: I think Daniel is really the star on “Breakfast TV” because he has a way that doesn’t require any contributions, he can just fill the time with stories. And even at our first dinner together, there was a verbal ping-pong at the table. There is nothing worse than people who cannot take an ace beaten but deal it themselves all the time. You play the ball back and forth and even if it comes in sharp, you are not offended. In connection with the new edition, the word symbiosis kept going through the ranks and it was with us from day one. This quiet interplay, this tossing of casual words that are then returned – in such a long format, that’s the essence of it all. And we’ve only just done three shows, what do you think it might look like after 30 or 40?

Was it still weird to have someone by your side?

Draeger: With 30 minutes of broadcast you can easily do it on your own, but for 90 minutes and a primetime show we have the obligation to do the thing really great and that only works as a team. I really think we did it.

Is there anyone else from the “old guard” of the show?

Draeger: The Zonk, of course. Then there is cameraman Roberto, whom I particularly appreciate. Also a firefighter, with whom I associate a very special experience. I was a heavy smoker at the time and you weren’t actually allowed to smoke in the studio, so they put it by my side as a safety measure. And of course not to be forgotten is my wife, who took care of my mask and costume in the first few years and was now responsible for my outfits again.

What reactions have you had to your comeback so far?

Draeger: I really try to isolate myself to a large extent and I really don’t react to any comments or statements on the topic. I don’t make myself dependent on it, it just irritates. I always think I’m completely independent of any reviews and if there is a bad one, then you still suffer. So I try not to even notice it.

Boschmann: I can say it was absurd how many letters we received in advance, regardless of the channel. The advance credit for a good mood, empathy and affection is impressive. Jörg must have achieved something for a whole generation that lasts, I think that’s spectacular.

What is the difference between the new edition “Go all out!” And the previous show?

Draeger: It was a Herculean task to turn a program from the previous evening into a primetime program. I can run around 30 minutes in front of gates and with envelopes. Obviously I can’t do that with 90 minutes. And to turn this daily into an evening demanding, entertaining and exciting show made this symbiosis of Daniel, Zonk and me necessary.

Boschmann: We are currently surfing the wave of nostalgia, but we cannot rest on it. The important thing is that we take the earlier vibe with us. The proof is visible: When people from 18 to 83 years of age sit in the audience and they all feel the same energy, when they all sing along from start to finish, bawl, clap, stamp, hoot and celebrate this togetherness, for the “go all out!” ” stands – that’s the magic.

Mr. Draeger has already celebrated a small TV comeback on “Celebrity Big Brother”. How did you experience him there?

Boschmann: I think he had a long time quarreling whether he would do it, but decided to embark on this adventure. And for him it was an absolute win. Regardless of the fact that this may mean that we say “Go all out!” are back. There are few people who can remain authentic in such a field. And with all facets and with allowing each one – anger, sadness, joy, laughter, crying. And it triggered it in others too. I think Melanie Müller was not at all happy that he managed to do it with her.

Draeger: Especially with Melanie, I can say that because of the age difference alone, there is no person I thought I was missing from. We met and the first thing she said to me – and I would have dealt with anyone else – “You already have soil in your pocket.” I laughed uproariously because Melanie is exactly what Daniel said: authentic.

How else do you look back on the “Celebrity Big Brother” era?

Draeger: I had two reasons for participating. One was that the Way of St. James, which I have been walking annually since 2006, was canceled due to Corona. So I needed a new challenge. As a husband in 27 years of marriage and in my fourth marriage, I’ve never had the chance to get my own way, so I made the decision without my family. I haven’t regretted anything. On the contrary, it was more than a win-win situation. I took more out for myself than I gave in because I found myself in this isolation, in this confrontation with people you would normally avoid. I’ve made things up that I wanted to keep and have managed to do so far. Up to the fact that I take my wife with me everywhere. She was also part of the “Go for the Whole!” Production in Cologne the whole time.

“Go all out!” joins nostalgic TV comebacks. How did you get the return of “Wetten, dass ..?” and experienced “TV total”?

Boschmann: Of course I now speak on “TV total” in the interests of my station group, but on any other station I would have said: The buffoon did it incredibly well. I had the feeling that he didn’t really care about Stefan Raab’s footsteps. He found his own color so confidently by celebrating nostalgia in someone else’s dress and still staying awake. He also crosses borders again. In an age where there is a lot of talk about cancel culture, topics are important where you have to pause for a moment. Then there’s a joke a little bit about it, but that’s exactly why it’s important.

Draeger: I can only agree. And “bet that ..?” with Thomas Gottschalk is “Wetten, dass ..?” When all of a sudden several thousand people shout “Oh how is that nice” without a fanatic, then it is a moment in which all people have the same longing for something they know, what they really like. At home people gather in front of the television, it has a connecting element and if we can do that in conversation, then we have done everything right.

Were you able to put yourself in Thomas Gottschalk’s shoes?

Draeger: I can only speak for myself. You come from one format, we have made 1,700 programs, you are confident of that, nobody is fooling you. Now something new is coming your way, we’re talking about a 8:15 p.m. broadcasting slot on Friday and, of course, with all the joy of it, with all the challenge that you are ready to take on, this is an endless responsibility. Not just for you, but for the entire team, which also feels this. When the bar is so high as to live up to it, that’s a bit scary.

Which TV shows would you like to see back?

Draeger: For me, the top priority is “Schlag den Raab”, even if the star of the show is now behind the scenes and “Schlag den Star” still exists. For me it was one of the greatest evening programs in recent years. No matter how long it went, I watched until the last second and was banned. When it comes to authenticity, no one can fool Raab. He often snapped at his own candidates, but nobody could blame him for that.

Boschmann: I suspect that a return is unfortunately impossible. I have a lot of programs that I always want back because they triggered something on me. But I always come to the point where I think that one late night is still missing somewhere in Germany.

Drager: Exactly, and then you do that, Daniel! A format à la Schmidt with the biting humor, the lightness and the political wit, you have something to do with it.

Boschmann: As a side note: We didn’t discuss that (laughs).

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