The West German television series "Graf Yoster gibt sich die Ehre" (translation: "Count Yoster has the Honour") premiered on September 15, 1967, on the television channel ARD ("Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland"). The series, with scripts by Rolf and Alexandra Becker, was produced by Bavaria Atelier GmbH. The music was composed by Peter Fischer and Eugen Thomass. The main characters were played by Lukas Ammann as Graf Yoster and Wolfgang Völz as Johann Gotthold Weinhofer his butler and chauffeur. From 1967 to 1977 a total of 62 episodes were produced.
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| Lukas Ammann as Graf Yoster and Wolfgang Völz as Johann Gotthold Weinhofer |
Synopsis
Graf Yoster, the gentleman detective, solves crimes with elegance and nobility. He is assisted by his loyal servant and chauffeur Johann. The criminal cases typically unfold within the circles of the so-called "high society" ...
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| Lukas Ammann as Graf Yoster |
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| Wolfgang Völz as Johann Gotthold Weinhofer and Lukas Ammann as Graf Yoster |
Main Cast
- Lukas Ammann as Graf Yoster
- Wolfgang Völz as Johann Gotthold Weinhofer
- Béatrice Romand as Charlie
- Eva Kinsky as Anita / Hannelore
Trivia
- From 1967 to 1970 Graf Yoster’s castle was Hochschloss Pähl in Weilheim-Schongau, Bavaria, Germany. From 1974 it was Isareck Castle in Wang near Moosburg.
- Graf Yoster’s cars were a Rolls-Royce 25/30 hp with the registration M-Y 001 until 1970 and a Rolls-Royce Phantom III with the registration M-CY 75 from 1974 onwards.
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| Rolls-Royce 25/30 hp |
Opening and closing episode 1 "Die Kunst und wie man sie macht"
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