Die Hesselbachs is a German radio play series. The series started in 1949 and was adapted for television in 1960. There was also a film Die Familie Hesselbach (1954) and its sequels.[1]

Die Hesselbachs
Country of originGermany
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes51
Original release
NetworkHessischer Rundfunk
Release22 January 1960 (1960-01-22) –
7 June 1967 (1967-06-07)

The series deals with the experiences of the Hesselbach family, who ran a printing and publishing company in a fictitious town in Hesse.

Author and actor Wolf Schmidt dealt with current social issues. Thus the series in Germany was one of the most successful television series of its time.

References

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  1. ^ "Faster & Cheaper in Japan (That Includes Fare)". Variety. 12 February 1964. p. 40.

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