: A cornerstone of its content was awarding the "Golden Skunk" (Zlaten Skunk) to public figures or organizations for significant failures or embarrassing public blunders. Legacy and Modern Evolution
The Bulgarian television show (Lords of the Air) holds a significant place in the country's media history as a satirical news program modeled after the Italian Striscia la Notizia . The specific date of October 29, 2012, falls within a pivotal transition period for the show. The "NOVA" Transition (Fall 2012) gospodari_na_efira_29102012
: The show often tackled issues of corruption and administrative negligence. It became so influential that members of the Bulgarian National Assembly debated its effectiveness, with some suggesting the show was more efficient than official regulatory bodies. : A cornerstone of its content was awarding
: By late October 2012, the show was re-establishing its presence on NOVA after years on the rival network. This period was marked by legal scuffles between top broadcasters regarding licensing and format rights. The "NOVA" Transition (Fall 2012) : The show
"Gospodari na Efira" was not just a comedy show; it functioned as a unique form of civic oversight in Bulgaria.
In 2012, the show underwent a dramatic shift in its broadcasting home. After a well-publicized fallout with , the program returned to NOVA Television in the fall of 2012.