Jean Pütz, science TV pioneer, celebrates 90th birthday

Jean Pütz Hobbythek WDR science communication television pioneer

Jean Pütz, the television pioneer known for creating and hosting the WDR science program ‘Hobbythek’, will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday, September 21. Despite recent health challenges, including a new heart valve and vision issues that require him to dictate rather than write, Pütz remains active. He has expressed a desire to live to 100 and intends to continue engaging in public discourse, particularly regarding technology policy.

Pütz, who studied mathematics, physics, sociology, and economics, is credited with being one of the first to combine science with entertainment on television. His work on ‘Hobbythek’ and the ‘Wissenschaftsshow’ helped make complex scientific topics accessible to a broad audience. He continues to share his views on current events via social media.

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Cologne · Hobbythek · Jean Pütz · Köln · Melaten Cemetery · Melatenfriedhof · WDR

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[● 6 SOURCES] Pütz will celebrate his 90th birthday on Monday, September 21. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
[● 6 SOURCES] Jean Pütz intends to live to be 100 years old. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
[● 6 SOURCES] Pütz can no longer read or write and must dictate his communications. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
[● 6 SOURCES] Pütz reserved a crypt at the Melaten Cemetery in Cologne. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
[● 6 SOURCES] Pütz plans to remain active in technology policy. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de
[● 6 SOURCES] Pütz has received a new heart valve. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.zeit.de