Driven by Willemsen, the show won numerous prestigious awards. Willemsen was praised for his intellect, charm and wit. 1994 Willemsen got his own show Willemsens Woche on public broadcaster ZDF.
Willemsen's leadership led the show to numerous prestigious awards. Willemsen was admired for his mental acuity, charm, and humor. In 1994, Willemsen established his own program, Willemsens Woche, on ZDF.