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The journalist Gil Bachrach and the director Tubi Neustadt launched the G.A.T. Film and Television Production in 1987. Following their motto “good entertainment is successful”, they transformed their creative ideas into an industry success in the following years. Today, the G.A.T. Film and TV Production is one of the leading German television entertainment entities.
The focus of the company lies in the development and production of entertainment formats: primetime entertainment, reality television, game shows as well as comedy and sitcoms. Additionally the spectrum of G.A.T. Film and TV also encompasses casting, concept, editorial and production consulting as well as event organization.
G.A.T. approaches its strive for high-quality television entertainment in two ways – through the adaptation of successful international television formats for German audiences and by developing new ideas and concepts.
Highlights
ProSieben
Latenight
Monday
30 minutes
68 broadcasts
1997-2000
SWITCH
SWITCH observes, humorizes and criticizes the nature of television. From talk shows, family series, news broadcasts, sports and gameshows, SWITCH parodies everything.
G.A.T. >> Complete production (with Visuelle)
ARD
Access Primetime
Friday
30 minutes
214 broadcasts
1987-1996
Herzblatt
(German version of Dating Game)
A TV classic!
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ARD (BR)
SAT.1
Primetime
Monday
60 minutes
106 broadcasts
1992-1998
Bitte melde Dich!
Families with missing members are helped and supported on their way to finding their loved ones, with serious journalism and intensive research.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
SAT.1
Primetime
Saturday/Sunday
120 minutes
46 broadcasts
1995-1997
Gottschalk’s Hausparty
(Noel’s House Party)
Thomas Gottschalk invites big stars and quirky families to his house party with the intention of surprising an unexpected TV viewer at home with a candid camera.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with SAT.1
ARD (WDR)
Primetime
Saturday
105 minutes
18 broadcasts
1998-2001
Die Lotto Show
The show is built around the lottery principle “6 out of 49”. From 49 candidates only six finalists are chosen. Ultimately, one of them becomes a millionaire.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ARD (WDR)
Projects
ARD (WDR)
Primetime
Saturday
105 minutes
18 broadcasts
1998-2001
Die Lotto Show
The show is built around the lottery principle “6 out of 49”. From 49 candidates only six finalists are chosen. Ultimately, one of them becomes a millionaire.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ARD (WDR)
SAT.1
Primetime
Saturday/Sunday
120 minutes
46 broadcasts
1995-1997
Gottschalk’s Hausparty
(Noel’s House Party)
Thomas Gottschalk invites big stars and quirky families to his house party with the intention of surprising an unexpected TV viewer at home with a candid camera.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with SAT.1
ZDF
Primetime
Sunday
90 minutes
5 broadcasts
1998-1999
Kein Geld der Welt
(Whatever you want)
Three people bear the same wish. In “Kein Geld der Welt”, they play against each other, for only one candidate will have his wish fulfilled.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ZDF
ARD (WDR)
Primetime
Saturday
90 minutes
31 broadcasts
1988-1992
Die Rudi-Carrell-Show
German version of TV Show (“Surprise! Surprise!”)
Entertainment for the entire family: the first broadcast in Germany, which casts singing talents, makes wishes come true and offers unexpected surprises.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ARD (WDR)
SAT.1
Primetime
Friday
75 minutes
14 broadcasts
2002-2003
Kleine Ganz Gross
GAT Format
The focus of this show is on children. They perform with a celebrity – singing with superstar Sarah Connor, dancing with Britney Spears or tricking famous presenters with a candid camera.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
SAT.1
Primetime
Friday
60 minutes
71 broadcasts
1999-2003
Die Stunde der Wahrheit
German version of TV Show “Happy Family Plan”
This show fulfills the wishes of an entire family under the criteria that the mother or father successfully completes an assignment. They have one week to prepare, then comes the “Moment of Truth” in the studio- will they fulfill their challenge?
G.A.T. >> Complete production
ZDF
Primetime
Tuesday
90 minutes
6 broadcasts
2000-2001
Jede Sekunde zählt
GAT Format
Two families compete in a generations-game. A challenge of role-reversal: while grandmother has to complete a parcours hurdle on inline skates, the grandchild has to knit a scarf.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ZDF
SAT.1
Primetime
Sunday
90 minutes
4 broadcasts
2001
Champions Day – Die Show der Besten
German version of “Muscle Ranking”
A new, innovative and quirky sports- challenge, which turn regular citizens into heroes and champions by using skill, endurance and teamwork.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
ZDF
Access Primetime
Thursday
30 minutes
17 broadcasts
1990-1993
10 oder GEH’N
GAT Format
This travel quiz takes place at the ideal vacation location. However, the candidates can only remain at their dream vacation if they reach 10 points. If not, they must return back home. This G.A.T. format was successfully sold to England and Scandinavia.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ZDF
ARD
Access Primetime
Friday
30 minutes
214 broadcasts
1987-1996
Herzblatt
German version of “Dating Game”
A TV classic!
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ARD (BR)
ZDF
Daytime
Saturday
25 minutes
13 broadcasts
1995
Verlieren Sie Millionen
German version of “Lose a Million”
The quiz with a slightly different edge. The winner here is the one who answers most of the questions incorrectly!
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ZDF
ZDF
Daytime
Friday
30 minutes
14 broadcasts
1995-1996
Das ist Liebe
German Version of “That’s Amore” / “C’eravamo tanto amati”
G.A.T. >> Complete production
SAT.1
Access Primetime
Daily
30 minutes
150 broadcasts
1995-1997
XXO Fritz & Co.
German Version of “Hollywood Squares”
A classic game show! Celebrities play tic-tac-toe with other celebrities.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
SAT.1
Access Primetime
Saturday
60 minutes
9 broadcasts
1996-1997
Superhirn
German version of “Memory Masters”
Regular people achieve extraordinary accomplishments with their memories.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
SuperRTL
Daytime
Sunday
24 minutes
13 broadcasts
2003
Spielegalaxie
Children play games – they play computer games and games in the studio. Four children, two boys and two girls fly through virtual worlds as they switch from game to game and fight for the finals. The winner plays at the Memorix-Wall for his final prize.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
ProSieben
Latenight
Monday
30 minutes
68 broadcasts
1997-2000
SWITCH
SWITCH observes, humorizes and criticizes the nature of television. From talk shows, family series, news broadcasts, sports and gameshows, SWITCH parodies everything.
G.A.T. >> Complete production (with Visuelle)
ProSieben
Access Primetime
Friday
30 minutes
32 broadcasts
1995-1997
Die Viersteins
GAT Format
The first fully-German produced sitcom based on the American template. “Die Viersteins” are two completely normal parents with three very unusual children…
G.A.T. >> Complete production
SAT.1
Daytime
Sunday
30 minutes
61 broadcasts
1989-1991
Auf Videosehen
GAT Format
The most recent video films, presented in a spectacular manner. The presenter takes on the role of various Hollywood characters.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
Premiere
Daytime
Sunday
45 minutes
Special
1993
Loriot — 70 Jahre Vicco von Bülow
The master of subtle humor celebrates his 70th birthday.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
RTL II
Latenight
Saturday
35 minutes
5 broadcasts
1995
Die legendäre Conny Show
The Muppet Show for adults. A mixture of comedy, varieté, stand-up and sitcom.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
RTL II
Access Primetime
Sunday
75 minutes
6 broadcasts
2001
Crazy — Die Show
GAT Format
Crazy presents the most outrageous competitions. Celebrities must guess the winner.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
RTL II
Latenight
Sunday
30 minutes
26 broadcasts
1999-2000
Hot Jokes
GAT Format
Who can tell the best jokes? Three candidates compete for the best stand-up skills.
G.A.T. >> Complete production (with Spaß beiseite!)
SAT.1
Primetime
Thursday
60 minutes
26 broadcasts
1991-1993
Wahre Wunder
GAT Format
One of the first reality formats in Germany, “Wahre Wunder” presents the most unusual stories around the globe.
G.A.T. >> Complete production (with Showy)
SAT.1
Primetime
Sunday
120 minutes
7 broadcasts
1995-1996
Aus den Augen verloren
The long-passed love – an old school friend or the first love, “Aus den Augen verloren” connects old flames, which have long lost contact and find each other again.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
ARD (BR)
Primetime
Thursday
45 minutes
17 broadcasts
1992-1993
Jetzt oder Nie!
German Version of “Challenge Anneka”
Unusual, outrageous tasks are completed with the help of a sponsor, while competing with the ticking clock – renovating a church in 24 hours, building a kindergarden or raising a bear enclosure – all are challenged by the pressure of time.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
SAT.1
Primetime
Monday
60 minutes
106 broadcasts
1992-1998
Bitte melde Dich!
Families with missing members are helped and supported in finding their loved ones, with serious journalism and intensive research.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
ProSieben
Latenight
Tuesday
60 minutes
8 broadcasts
2000-2001
Arabella sucht
„Arabella sucht“ is a spin-off of the show “Bitte melde Dich!” Here, not only missing persons are sought out, but also others like new pet owners for puppies, witnesses of an accident or the heirs of a fortune.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
ProSieben
Primetime
-
60 minutes
Pilot
2000
Komplott
GAT Format
Truth or…? “Komplott” discusses real and fictional themes, provides new facts and offers new thoughts on it all. Ultimately, the public decides – truth or Komplott?
G.A.T. >> Complete production
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30 minutes
Pilot
2002
Tierpsychologe Dr. Döpper
GAT Format
Man and his pet – often, there are problems between the two, which man does not know how to solve. This is where Dr. Doppler comes to the rescue. He analyzes, explains and provides advice for troubled pet-owners.
G.A.T. >> Complete production
ARD (WDR)
Daytime
Sunday
30 minutes
Pilot
2003
TRICK 17
German version of “Family Wisdom”
GAT Format
TRICK 17 presents the tricks of the viewers, sent in by fathers, grandmothers and clever boys amongst many others. Tricks, which do not only amaze, but also give the benefit of making daily life easier to handle. Useful ideas and gimmicks for all walks of life.
G.A.T. >> Co-Production with ARD (WDR)
EVENTS:
ALL – TV
D2 Mission
In early 1993, G.A.T. collaborated with ALL-TV to produce the exclusive program for the German aerospace mission SPACELAB D-2. Already the year prior to SPACELAB D-2, G.A.T. provided photographs for the first German-Russian aerospace mission MIR.
Die Lichterkette
In 1992 G.A.T. organized a unique demonstration against the hostility towards foreigners in Germany, which they named “Die Lichterkette.” On December 6th, 400,000 people composed an astounding symbol against racism in the heart of Munich.
Messe TV
TV from the fair, for the fair: news, input and highlights for the exhibitors and visitors. G.A.T. collaborated with Mediarent to produce a program for the Systems 1997 and 1998 in Munich.
G.A.T. >> Complete production (with Mediarent)
Eros Ramazzotti and friends
In light of his tour in 1998, singer Eros Ramazzotti played in Munich at Königsplatz. G.A.T. produced the concert, edited the footage and organized the satellite broadcast for the channel Canale Cinque in Italy.
G.A.T. >> Complete production (with Videokom)