Overview
- Sebastian Pufpaff recounted frequent disputes with creator Stefan Raab over the revived show's tone and direction, citing differing views on humanism in comedy.
- Pufpaff said his wife urged him to quit after about 18 months because of the pressure the early phase placed on him.
- He said the working relationship improved after agreeing to operate on separate teams, with Raab at RTL and Pufpaff continuing at ProSieben with Brainpool.
- Pufpaff emphasized a listening-focused, self-deprecating style that avoids malice, contrasting it with Raab's historically harsher humor described by host Bettina Böttinger.
- Background: Raab launched TV total in 1999, hosted until 2015, produced the revival from 2021 to 2023, the joint contract ended in 2023 with Brainpool retaining rights, and Raab moved to RTL in 2024.