Der Dicke und der Belgier was a German comedy program aired on Sat.1 in 1998, featuring Flemish actor Carry Goossens as the lead Belgian character and Diether Krebs as the overweight lead character.
The show, directed by Frank Strecker, consisted of twelve episodes in which the pair showcased their comedic abilities through various sketches.
Goossens was invited to audition for the show by the Belgian-born producer and cameraman Roland Willaert.
Each episode of the show included about 24 sketches, in which the main actors portrayed a wide range of characters in everyday situations.
The second special, titled 'Der Dicke und der Belgier feiern Silvester', aired just before the New Year's Eve of 1998-1999.