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Van Kooten and De Bie were praised for their satirical and socially conscious view of Dutch society and politics. Over the course of three decades their TV show broadcast a new episode every Sunday evening. They played a host of recurring comedy characters, but also imitated well known Dutch
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politicians and entertainers. Most of the sketches were played only by themselves, with occasional extras and side characters. Apart from their TV shows Van Kooten en De Bie also made books, calendars, musical singles and
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