Fritz Wepper was the marathon man of German television, the most enduring serial long-distance runner on public television – and as such a reliable, some might groan: unavoidable quantity. A familiar face that connects generations of viewers. Thanks to his consistency, he became a popular figure who, like no other, was able to reinforce the calming feeling of a unified television nation for at least one evening.
Obituary for Fritz Wepper: One of us – media
