Helge strikes again, this time with his mad jazz piano playing and an ode to that culinary magnificence that is the cheese sandwich!

Helge Schneider is not only funny, but a very talented musician. And that's not all: he shoots films too! (video copyright dpa)

This animated version of the classic Greek mythological tale "Pandora's Box" is narrated in a wondrous array of voices by German actor and comedian Bastian Pastewka.

There are some who claim that you need a few beers in your fist for Helge Schneider to be funny, then there are others (like myself) who find this talented, hilarious comedian nothing less than a national treasure of Germany. Viel Spaß! (video copyright dpa)

Enjoy this classic Grimm Brothers Fairy tale "The Brave Little Tailor," and remember the moral of the story: Think big!

The Monsters of Liedermaching are again coming up with the funniest lyrics out there, this time wishing for a horsey for Christmas — one that steals friends! Kopfhörer aufsetzen, Musik aufdrehen!

This very entertaining animated version of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale "The Emperor's New Clothes" has a moral that is applicable in society and politics to this very day. And though looking good is important, that is most definitely not the moral of this story!

Another delightful animated fairytale, this time Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "The Ugly Duckling," again featuring narrator Bastian Pastewka. Enjoy!

This wonderful animated version of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rumpelstiltskin" features the many guises of narrator Bastian Pastewka. "Rumpelstiltskin" seems to have some very ambiguous morals: Lying to the powerful about your daughter is good? Marrying a powerful man is good, even if he is a swine? Never give a rich woman with a baby a second chance? See if you can figure it out!

Comedian Mike Krüger gets the laughs with funny dialog and songs about drinking and relationships. Viel Spaß!

Check out this animated version of the classic Grimm Brothers' fairytale "The Frog Prince," with a lively narration by Bastian Pastewka.

For “Muppet Show” and “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” fans alike, this funny video from the Augsburger Puppenkiste features some hilarious puppetry and a good song to boot. Don’t be put off by a couple of words in Southern German dialect — Yabla makes it easy to learn! Viel Spaß!

In this third and final segment, we get another sample from the German actor Alexander Hauff's film and screen repertoire. Viel Spaß!

In this interview from 2011, reporter Thomas Raudnitzky from the RheinMain scene is chatting with German comedian Tom Gerhardt about his new movie Die Superbullen [The Supercops].

Here you can watch the second part of Alexander Hauff's show reel. Enjoy!