Shlomo Baraba Departs Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" and will not participate in its upcoming season on Kan 11. Baraba was an original presenter from 1978 and rejoined the cast for a reunion in 2020. Kan 11 confirmed the departure, expressing sadness and wishing him success, while also stating plans to introduce new talent to the program. The show, which has a long history including a recent stage adaptation, is set to continue with its current cast.
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- Shlomo Baraba is departing the Israeli comedy program "Zehu Ze" and will not be in the new season.
- Baraba was an original presenter of "Zehu Ze" when it debuted in July 1978.
- He rejoined the cast in March 2020 for a reunion season on Kan 11.
- Kan 11 confirmed the departure, citing sadness and future collaboration hopes.
- The broadcaster plans to refresh the show with additional talented actors.
Actor Shlomo Baraba will not be returning for the new season of the popular Israeli entertainment program "Zehu Ze" on Kan 11. Baraba, who was among the show's original presenters when it first aired in July 1978 on the Educational Television channel, was also part of the five-member cast that reunited in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reunion, which included Baraba, Muni Moshonuv, Gidi Gov, Dovaleh Glickman, and Avi Kushnir, brought the show back to television after a 22-year hiatus and featured both sketches and new renditions of Israeli songs. A stage show based on the program's songs and sketches was also launched in the summer of 2023.
Kan 11 confirmed Baraba's departure on Thursday, expressing regret. "We all love and greatly support Baraba, and wish him much success in his future projects," a statement from the broadcaster read. "We parted with him sadly after many years of working together, and are sure we will meet again in future productions." The broadcaster also indicated plans to continue refreshing the program with new talent, stating, "As in the previous season of Zehu Ze, also in this season, we will continue to refresh the program with additional talented actors, and we are all full of energy for the new season."
Baraba was one of the show's initial three hosts, alongside Moshonuv and Delik Volinitz. His character Yatzek became one of the most recognizable figures in the program's history. In a 2023 interview, Baraba described "Zehu Ze" and the accompanying show as "the greatest gift we received," noting its unifying power during times of societal division.
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