Van Kooten en De Bie

[1] In 1974 they began a weekly TV sketch show on Sunday evenings, "Het Simplisties Verbond", broadcast on VPRO, which continued for three decades under various titles, while remaining the same concept, until finally coming to a close in 1998.

Despite the varying titles of their TV show the general audience always referred to them as Van Kooten en De Bie.

In the Dutch-speaking world Van Kooten en De Bie enjoy both a high popularity and critical acclaim for their satirical portrayal of society, with numerous classic sketches and comedy characters.

Apart from their TV shows Van Kooten en De Bie also made books, calendars, musical singles and audio plays.

They were a major influence on many Dutch and Flemish satirical sketch shows, including Koefnoen, Kopspijkers,[2] 30 minuten, Draadstaal and In de gloria.