Die Michael Schanze Show – Folge 5 (06.05.1986)

Sometimes, a little old-fashioned charm is just what you need: That's surely what the German public broadcaster ARD thought when, starting in 1984, they once again featured all-rounder Michael Schanze as an old-school entertainer in a 45-minute format reminiscent of revue shows à la Harald Juhnke. Fittingly, the veteran entertainer himself makes an appearance in this fifth (and penultimate) episode as a sketch and duet partner in a familiar setting. As always, Schanze sings and dances his way from number to number in high spirits, joined not only by Juhnke but also by the Dutch Star Sisters, soul singer Grace Kennedy, and the Dougie Squires Dancers. A word of caution: The first 20 minutes offer a completely different kind of retro feel, unfortunately with a rather creaky videotape. Despite all efforts, nothing more could be salvaged here. However, the glitches disappear in the second half!