Overview
- During the Feb. 21 SWR/ARD broadcast, Borg read a caller’s number aloud despite assistant Alma-Maria Hönow repeatedly urging him to stop.
- The call followed a touching letter from Alma of Bad Hersfeld about her late husband, after which Damiano Maiolini performed “Unchained Melody” for her.
- Borg and Simone Stelzer delivered their first duet together, sharing the microphone for “Blue Bayou.”
- Borg grew reflective on air, saying the audience singalong reminded him of his former show “Musikantenstadl.”
- A large Trachtenkapelle Obersasbach appearance prompted jokes about clearing the studio, and conductor Thomas Roth assured they would find space.