Otto – The Series
“Otto – The Series” is an unusual comedy format from the early 1990s centred on Otto Waalkes, blending classic crime entertainment with Otto’s distinctive brand of humour. Rather than telling a continuous story, the series combines newly shot sketches featuring Otto with scenes from old Edgar Wallace films. These original sequences were re-dubbed, completely transforming their content. Dialogue that was once serious turns into absurd wordplay, and the originally suspenseful plots are deliberately played for laughs. In this way, Otto effectively “smuggles” himself into the dark world of the Wallace films, turning it into a parody driven by nonsense, running gags, and his characteristic humour. The result is an idiosyncratic mix of crime and comedy, whose particular charm lies above all in its playful use of the original material.
Cast
Otto Waalkes
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Elisabeth Flickenschildt
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Gert Fröbe
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Heinz Drache
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Horst Tappert
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Joachim Fuchsberger
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Karin Dor
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Klaus Kinski
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Lil Dagover
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Hans Clarin
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Monika Peitsch
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Stewart Granger
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Uschi Glas
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Eddi Arent
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Brigitte Horney
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Seasons
E1Episode 1
Jan 30, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E2Episode 2
Feb 6, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E3Episode 3
Feb 13, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E4Episode 4
Feb 20, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E5Episode 5
Feb 27, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E6Episode 6
Mar 6, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E7Episode 7
Mar 13, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E8Episode 8
Mar 20, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E9Episode 9
Mar 27, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E10Episode 10
Apr 3, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E11Episode 11
Apr 10, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E12Episode 12
Apr 17, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
E13Episode 13
Apr 24, 1995
Otto Waalkes slips into numerous roles, encountering characters from classic “Edgar Wallace” films, which he skilfully incorporates into his gags.
Storyline
“Otto – The Series” is an unusual comedy format from the early 1990s centred on Otto Waalkes, blending classic crime entertainment with Otto’s distinctive brand of humour. Rather than telling a continuous story, the series combines newly shot sketches featuring Otto with scenes from old Edgar Wallace films. These original sequences were re-dubbed, completely transforming their content. Dialogue that was once serious turns into absurd wordplay, and the originally suspenseful plots are deliberately played for laughs. In this way, Otto effectively “smuggles” himself into the dark world of the Wallace films, turning it into a parody driven by nonsense, running gags, and his characteristic humour. The result is an idiosyncratic mix of crime and comedy, whose particular charm lies above all in its playful use of the original material.
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