Robert Kratky is one of the most famous radio moderators in Austria and the voice of the most heard radio broadcast in Austria for three decades. As was known today, Robert Kratky ended the moderation of the Ö3-Wecker and the collaboration with the ORF-in the sense of his mental health. “Robert Kratky informed us that he would stop and temporarily withdraw from the public,” said Ö3 broadcaster Michael Pauser.
In recent decades, Robert Kratky has not only significantly shaped the Austrian radiole landscape, but also accompanied and motivated millions of Ö3 listeners every morning with his unmistakable voice and unique charm. His decision to withdraw himself was not easy for him, but the demanding job has left its mark over the decades and the priority is now on his regeneration.
Robert short: “But with a heavy heart, however, I decided to finally pass on the microphone of the Ö3-Wecker to my excellent colleagues.
On medical advice earlier than planned, I for the time being withdraw to my private life. And in the next few months of my mental and physical health, it will be given priority that previously only had my work for almost four decades. I was able to design my whole life as a creator and producer, entertain as an author and comedian and accompany millions of people through the morning as an anchor of the Ö3-Weckers. To say goodbye, I consume myself with gratitude and humility in front of those who are due to my opportunities, my training and my career. And above all, I would like to thank the listeners of the Hitradio Ö3 from my heart! To be able to be so many in everyday life for generations was the happiness of my life and the greatest honor for me. ”
ORF general director Roland Weißmann: “I have great respect for Robert Kratky, who has shaped not only Ö3, but the Austrian radiol were not only Ö3 under very challenging working conditions over the past few decades as the host of the” Ö3-Weckers “. I would like to thank Robert for his in the tremendous meaning in many thousands of programs and wish him that he will soon recover and the very best for his further professional path! “
ORF radio director Ingrid Thurnher: “Robert Kratky’s great strength to always meet the audience at eye level makes him so distinctive as a moderator. A life in public ensures flights of height, but also demands a lot from a person. I thank Robert for his work and wish him a gentle landing in private life.”
Ö3 saucer Michael Pauser: “Robert has only made the Ö3 alarm clock what it is-an institution on the Austrian radio. With his great commitment and skill, he has shaped the country’s largest morning show and paved the way for future successes. We respect his decision and wish him all the best for the next few months. At the same time, we are now looking ahead as a strong Ö3 team and are ready with fresh ideas and new energy To further develop Ö3 alarm clock in order to continue to inspire our listeners every morning. ”
Robert Kratky has been working for the Hitradio Ö3 since 1991, where he initially acted as a director and live reporter for the “Ö3-Wecker”, as a film critic for the “Meeting point Ö3” and as a moderator of numerous programs (“Kindernwecker”, “Alles Liebe”, “Funhouse”, “Smalltalk” etc.). In 1996 he became chief producer of the “Ö3-Weckers” and invented legendary radio comedies such as the “Vignetteman”, “Grandma Raithofer & Grandpa Kratky” or the “Ö3-Weckercombo”, also acting as an author and speaker. From 1997 first second moderator, since 2004 he was the main moderator of the show (one week a month Gabi Hiller and Philipp Hansa moderated the Ö3 alarm clock). Robert Kratky was the long-serving Ö3 alarm clock moderator.