Globi on SRF - without ulterior motives

Globi is allowed to visit television because he saves an expensive SRF camera from crashing. In the latest book, the Swiss cult bird quickly makes friends in Leutschenbach - including well-known presenters such as Stephan Klapproth, Kurt Aeschbacher and Roger Schawinski. He takes the children into the world of stars and presenters and takes a look behind the scenes. For the stories in the new Globi book and the correct reproduction of the premises, technology and other situations on location, Globi Verlag worked together with SRF, as detailed in a press release on Tuesday. Incidentally, this is the second time since 1961 that Globi has visited television. The first editions of the original of the same name are coveted among collectors today.

No money flowed

SRF is offering the book in its own store and is heavily promoting it in the run-up to publication. The question arises as to what role SRF played in the production of the book. The celebrities are real, company and broadcaster logos are shown. Did SRF co-finance the book in order to be able to advertise in Swiss children's bedrooms in this way? No, says SRF spokesperson Martin Reichlin when asked by Werbewoche.ch. SRF merely provided time and know-how to give the book an authentic insight into the world of television. "No money was involved," says Reichlin. SRF purchased a certain number of books from the Globi publishing house in order to be able to sell them in the SRF store. (hae)

Kurt AeschbacherI think it's amazing that Globi is now even on our show to talk to me about his adventurous life. I've known him for over 60 years. Back then he was much cheekier: he wondered about the customs in Africa in a completely politically incorrect way, visited the Indians and experienced all the adventures on his travels that we children only dreamed of. Unlike us, he has hardly aged at all. He still sticks his beak in everywhere. Even on television. I'm just a little angry that he doesn't talk about his experiences exclusively with me..."

Stephan Klapproth: "When I discovered this incredible red two-seater airplane on the cover of 'Globi's great day', it was all over me. I was a bit envious of Globi - until I had my own pilot's license (and the Alpine briefing in a two-seater red Piper!) in my pocket. Globi's visit to television has now brought everything full circle - I think Globi envied me my place at the presenter's desk."

Roger Schawinski: "As a boy, I got to know exciting world cities like Paris thanks to Globi. The same goes for my children and hopefully one day for my grandchildren too. The fact that I have now become part of the immortal Globi world myself with my show is therefore an unexpected highlight of my career."

Pictures: SRF / Cover picture "Globi on television" (1961): Globi.ch
Quotes from presenters: SRF message