Loriot, whose real name was Bernhard-Viktor Christoph-Carl von BĂŒlow, or Vicco von BĂŒlow for short (1923-2011), is considered to have been the greatest and most versatile German comedian of the twentieth century. From 1976 to 1978, Radio Bremen commissioned his six-part television series âLoriotâ, in which live action skits alternated with short animated sketches. The series is believed to be the highpoint of Loriotâs television work and was to establish his cult status; it has long been an integral part of German cultural heritage.