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.
The success of the show can be attributed to Willemsen's vision. Willemsen was praised for his intellectual prowess, charisma, and wit. As a result, in 1994, Willemsen created his own series, Willemsens Woche, on ZDF.