 Mark Uytterhoeven already enjoyed high popularity with TV audiences thanks to his humoristic presentation during the FIFA World Cup coverage in 1990 and 1994 and programs like "Het Huis van Wantrouwen" (1991-1992) and "Morgen Maandag" (1993), which all achieved high ratings.The programs were notable for his use of sketches and playful use of pre-recorded video footage.