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Van Oekel's Discohoek

  • 1974 – 1975
  • Ended
  • ~1h / ep
  • 1 season

Van Oekel's Discohoek was a Dutch television show, aired on VPRO in 1974-1975. The show, written by Wim T. Schippers and produced by Ellen Jens, starred Dolf Brouwers as Sjef van Oekel, and parodied music television programs of the era. Artists lip-synched their songs, but were frequently interrupted and insulted by van Oekel. The show had a real coup when Captain Beefheart made an appearance.

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  1. E1. Season 1, Episode 1

    May 30, 1974 · 26m

    Sjef van Oekel arrives soaking wet from the rain for the first Discohoek. The Van Oekel Trofee goes to Peter Koelewijn, even though he didn't perform along with his Rockets on this occasion.

  2. E2. Season 1, Episode 2

    Jun 20, 1974 · 28m

    When Sjef van Oekel and Van der Pik take over the directing booth for one musical performance, they accidentally turn down the sound volume and switch to the other channel where the news is in progress. Mouth and MacNeal are the recipient of the coveted Van Oekel Trophy, even though they don't get to perform an entire song.

  3. E3. Season 1, Episode 3

    Jul 11, 1974 · 29m

    Van Oekel's Discohoek is causing the downstairs neighbors sleepless nights and Van der Pik a headache. Alvin Stardust accidentally end up performing in the neighbor's bedroom instead of on the show. While Sjef and Evert try to sort things out, Freddy Breck arrives and finds the studio empty. Thinking he's too early, Freddy loudly uses Van Oekel's toilet.

  4. E4. Season 1, Episode 4

    Aug 1, 1974 · 30m

    Belgian singing sensation Cindy is promoted by her pushy manager, who inadvertently also plugs Van Oekel's record 'Waar Heb Dat Nou Voor Nodig'. Van Oekel arrives late for his own Discohoek and contemplates quiting the show altogether. Evert van der Pik's office keeps collapsing in on itself.

  5. E5. Season 1, Episode 5

    Aug 22, 1974 · 27m

    A delegation from the Nederlandse Stichting Doe-Er-Wat-Aan (NSD) arrives to protest against the degrading values of Van Oekel's Discohoek. Donna Summer gets her big break in the Netherlands by asking for a telephone to start her number. After this Wim T. Schippers calls in to say he's canceling his VPRO membership.

  6. E6. Season 1, Episode 6

    Sep 12, 1974 · 36m

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