Exactly ten years ago, on August 4, 2013, “Bares for Rares” was first broadcast on ZDF. An anniversary that should play a role in today’s edition of the junk show. “There it is, the first gift for ten years ‘Bares for Rares’,” exclaims Horst Lichter when he sees the object that Werner Rühlmann brought from Meppen. It’s a movie poster for the movie “Dick und Doof in 1000 Distresses”, starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. “We both hit it so well,” says the moderator, looking at Sven Deutschmanek. He laughs embarrassed and asks: “Who is who?”. “Excuse me, that comes naturally,” counters Lichter, “who usually wears the bigger hat?” That was known to be Oliver Hardy.
Lights immediately came out as a fan of the comedian duo: “Dick und Duof, my God, how much we loved to watch it as a child,” says Lichter. As the expert explains, the cinema poster dates from 1958. The film “Dick und Doof in 1000 Nöten” was already produced in 1935, but it was only released in Germany in 1958. The poster was designed by the well-known artist Heinz Bonné.
Rühlmann mentions 50 to 100 euros as the desired price. Deutschmanek doesn’t quite go along with that: He estimates the value at only 30 to 50 euros, referring to the bad condition of the poster. The seller agrees to this and takes the merchant card.
But that’s not the end of the story for Horst Lichter. When Werner Rühlmann has left the room, Sven Deutschmanek has a serious word with him: “How can you allude to the fact that we’re thick and stupid at the beginning?” the expert asks, aghast. Lichter looks concerned and begins to explain: “I’m fat…”. But then his counterpart interrupts him: “No, you’re not at all.” Lichter realizes that the calculation doesn’t quite add up: “Oh no, you’re the intelligent one.” “Yes, who?” Deutschmanek calls excitedly. “You see: cut into your own flesh.” Because that means: Horst Lichter is stupid! The expert sticks his nose out at Lichter and then exits.
The poster is very popular in the dealer room, but the bids are reasonable. Walter “Waldi” Lehnertz starts with 30 euros, Julian Schmitz-Avila and Leo Leo each raise ten euros, the highest bid comes from Daniel Meyer, who pays 60 euros for the poster and thus exceeds the estimated value. “Stan and Olli are moving in with Meyer,” comments “Waldi” on the deal. So this episode has a happy ending.
Source: “Bares for Rares” in the ZDF media library
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