Veteran Actor Shlomo Baraba Departs Long-Running Israeli Comedy Show 'Zehu Ze'
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Actor Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" after nearly five decades, it was confirmed Thursday by the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation. Baraba, who played the iconic character Yatzek and was with the show since its 1978 debut, will not be in the new season. The broadcaster confirmed his departure with warm farewells, stating the show will continue with other actors and leaving the door open for future collaborations with Baraba.
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- Shlomo Baraba is leaving the Israeli comedy show "Zehu Ze" after nearly 50 years.
- Baraba was a host from the show's first broadcast in 1978 and played the character Yatzek.
- The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation confirmed Baraba's departure on Thursday.
- The show will continue with additional actors, and the broadcaster hopes for future collaborations with Baraba.
- Baraba reunited with the cast in 2020 for a revival during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veteran Israeli actor and comedian Shlomo Baraba is leaving the popular comedy show "Zehu Ze" (This is It), marking the end of a significant chapter in his career. Baraba, who was part of the show since its first broadcast in 1978 and famously portrayed the character Yatzek, will not be participating in the upcoming season on Kan 11. The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation confirmed Baraba's departure, expressing warm farewells and emphasizing that the show will continue with additional actors.
Baraba's involvement with "Zehu Ze" began nearly five decades ago when he was one of the original three hosts, alongside Moni Moshonov and Dilik Wolinitz, for the youth entertainment magazine. Over the years, he became one of the show's most recognizable figures, with his portrayal of Yatzek becoming a memorable part of its comedic legacy.
The show saw a reunion of its core cast, including Baraba, Moshonov, Gidi Gov, Dovaleh Glickman, and Avi Kushnir, in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This revival brought the beloved program back to television screens, featuring comedy sketches and musical performances. The cast even embarked on a stage show in the summer of 2023 based on the program's content.
While Baraba's departure is noted with regret, the broadcasting corporation stated that the door remains open for future collaborations. They indicated that the show will continue to feature a rotating cast of talented actors, a format used in the previous season. The corporation conveyed well wishes to Baraba for his future projects, expressing confidence in future collaborations.
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