Toon Hermans was a Dutch writer, singer and — together with Wim Sonneveld and Wim Kan — one of the 'Big Three' of Dutch cabaret. He was best know for his One Man Shows, many of which have been recorded.
In his first and only venture into filmmaking, Dutch comedy icon Toon Hermans tells the story of Jeep Moutarde. Mr Moutarde's house is threatened by the owners of the Knik Knak sausage factory who want to tear it down and build a sausage factory in its place. ... (more)
In his first and only venture into filmmaking, Dutch comedy icon Toon Hermans tells the story of Jeep Moutarde. Mr Moutarde's house is threatened by the owners of the Knik Knak sausage factory who want to tear it down and build a sausage factory in its place. ... (more)
This show was aired on the 25th december of 1961. In total seven million dutch people watched the show on tv. The show is recorded from the Minerva theatre in Heemstede, the Netherlands. (more)
This show was aired on the 25th december of 1961. In total seven million dutch people watched the show on tv. The show is recorded from the Minerva theatre in Heemstede, the Netherlands. (more)
Dutch comedy icon Toon Hermans' second One Man Show was the first to be broadcast live on tv. The show caused a nationwide scramble of tv-sets, with millions of people tuning in. Featuring songs like 'Méditerranée', 'Ballonnetje' and the 'Kolderliedjes,' the show ... (more)
Dutch comedy icon Toon Hermans' second One Man Show was the first to be broadcast live on tv. The show caused a nationwide scramble of tv-sets, with millions of people tuning in. Featuring songs like 'Méditerranée', 'Ballonnetje' and the 'Kolderliedjes,' the show ... (more)
In this show ony can see the changes Hermans went through in this phase of his life. Instead of being just the clown, he started using experiences from his own life for his shows. (more)
In this show ony can see the changes Hermans went through in this phase of his life. Instead of being just the clown, he started using experiences from his own life for his shows. (more)
After his performance in 1961, he never wanted to do a tv show. It was a strange thing to know that millions of people were watching him on tv instead of going to the theatre and buying a ticket. But luckily he decided to do another performance for tv included, ... (more)
After his performance in 1961, he never wanted to do a tv show. It was a strange thing to know that millions of people were watching him on tv instead of going to the theatre and buying a ticket. But luckily he decided to do another performance for tv included, ... (more)
Documentary about the recording of 'Als de liefde', the last album by Dutch comedian, poet and singer Toon Hermans. (more)
Documentary about the recording of 'Als de liefde', the last album by Dutch comedian, poet and singer Toon Hermans. (more)