German television and radio presenter and journalist (1946–2023)
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| Born | 20 August 1946 (1946-08-20)
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| Died | 30 October 2023 (2023-10-31) (aged 77)
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| Occupation | Journalist |
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Hans-Joachim Meiser (20 August 1946 – 30 October 2023) was a German journalist and television and radio presenter. He has been described as "a formative figure in German TV history", who "helped to break up and change news television".[1]
Life and career
Born in Bad Rothenfelde, Meiser started his career on radio, and made his television debut as a newscaster in 1984.[1] He was best known for his RTL talk show Hans Meiser, broadcast between 1992 and 2001, which in its first seasons reached audience shares of up to 40 percent.[1][2] The show was the first daily afternoon talk show broadcast in Germany, and led to numerous imitations, as well as to criticism for its sensationalistic approach.[1] He later hosted a number of other programmes, notably 7vor7 and Dumm gelaufen.[2] His later years were marked by various controversies, for writing articles which embraced conspiracy theories and for advertising fraudulent financial products.[1][2]
During his career Meiser received several awards, including a Bambi Award and a Goldene Kamera.[1] He died of heart failure on 30 October 2023, at the age of 77.[2]
