Gerardus Johannes Henri (Gert-Jan) Dröge (23 April 1943, in

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– 5 June 2007, in

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) was a Dutch television presenter, producer, actor, journalist and writer who mainly became known for his society programme ''Glamourland'' on

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television. He was noted for his satirical approach on the show. In the 1980s, he managed the

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Richter in Amsterdam, which became nationally known as the location of ''

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'', the first late night talk show on Dutch television. He died from

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Societykenner Gert-Jan Dröge (64) overleden
NU.nl, 5 June 2007 and his ashes were buried at Zorgvlied cemetery.

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