Reto Scherrer takes over the moderation of "Samschtig-Jass
Reto Scherrer is the new host of «Samschtig-Jass.» The radio host, who has been on the air on Radio SRF 1 since 2007, will take his seat at Switzerland’s most famous Jass table starting August 26, 2017.
Samschtig-Jass," the oldest entertainment program on Swiss radio and television, has been around since 1968. As of August 26, 2017, Reto Scherrer will take over as host of the Jass program. He succeeds Monika Fasnacht, who will present "Samschtig-Jass" for the last time on July 1 after 18 years. In the future, she will concentrate on the program "Animal Stories - On the Road with Monika and Filou".
Reto Scherrer, 41, from Thurgau, began his career with Swiss radio and television in 2005 as an outside reporter for "Donnschtig-Jass. He will continue to hold this job, as well as co-hosting "Kilchsperger's Jass Show". He has also worked as an editor in SRF's entertainment department for several years and has been a presenter on Radio SRF 1 since 2007. He was also a regular reporter on "Jeder Rappen zählt". In addition to his role as the new "Samschtig-Jass" presenter, he will continue to work at Radio SRF 1.
Rolf Tschäppät, Head of Quiz and Comedy, said in a statement: "Reto Scherrer has already been on the road as an outside reporter for Jass programs - we are delighted to have him as a presenter for "Samschtig-Jass". Monika Fasnacht will remain with our audience as a presenter with the animal show."
