Germany Honors Holocaust Survivor and TV Icon Hans Rosenthal on 100th Birthday

The ZDF film 'Rosenthal' commemorates his dual legacy as a Holocaust survivor and beloved entertainer, reigniting reflection on his life and contributions.

• Hans Rosenthal, born in 1925, survived the Holocaust by hiding in a Berlin garden shed with the help of two women who risked their lives to protect him.
• He became a celebrated post-war German television personality, best known for hosting the quiz show 'Dalli Dalli' and his catchphrase 'Das war spitze!'
• The ZDF film 'Rosenthal,' streaming from March 22, explores his life, focusing on the symbolic 1978 broadcast of 'Dalli Dalli' on the 40th anniversary of Kristallnacht.
• Rosenthal's autobiography 'Zwei Leben in Deutschland,' published in 1980, reflects on his experiences as a Holocaust survivor and his career in entertainment.
• His legacy includes significant social contributions, such as supporting families in need through 'Dalli Dalli' and the ongoing work of the Hans-Rosenthal-Stiftung.

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