
Storyline
«Ta sjansen» was a popular Norwegian TV show broadcast on NRK from 1983 to 2002. It was a light-hearted, annual summer event filmed outdoors at the Homenkollen ski jump in Oslo. The show featured contestants competing in two main types of humorous and often chaotic challenges: Homemade boats racing down a steep ramp into the water, and creative bicycles racing on floating docks. Participants often wore silly costumes and built wildly imaginative contraptions, making the spectacle part game show, part variety show, and part slapstick comedy. «Ta sjansen» was known for its fun, festive atmosphere, and it became a beloved summer tradition in Norway. Though not officially competitive, winners were awarded prizes, and the emphasis was always on entertainment rather than serious sportsmanship.
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Details
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 21
- Runtime
- Not available
- Release Date
- Jul 9, 1983
- Last Air Date
- Aug 2, 2008
- Languages
- Norwegian
- Created By
- Production
- Production Countries
- Norway
Top Cast
41 Cast Members

Jon Herwig Carlsen
Commentator
10 Episodes

Dan Børge Akerø
Host
5 Episodes

Bjørge Lillelien
Commentator
4 Episodes

Knut Th. Gleditsch
Commentator
3 Episodes

Ivar Dyrhaug
Host
3 Episodes

Jan Erik Larssen
Host
3 Episodes

Bjarne Brøndbo
Musical guest
3 Episodes

Knut Bjørnsen
Host
2 Episodes

Jahn Teigen
Musical guest
2 Episodes

Vidar Lønn-Arnesen
Host
2 Episodes

Alf Tande-Petersen
Host
2 Episodes

Roald Øyen
Host
1 Episodes

Hallvard Flatland
Commentator
1 Episodes

Andreas Lunnan
Host
1 Episodes

Espen Lind
Musical guest
1 Episodes

Morten Harket
1 Episodes

Magne Furuholmen
1 Episodes

Hanne Krogh
Musical guest
1 Episodes

Henki Kolstad
1 Episodes

Christer Sjögren
Musical guest
1 Episodes







