Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982)

A look at the career of comedian Ernie Kovacs, considered a pioneer in the early days of television, and whose innovative TV show spawned the careers of many of today's comics and comedy writers.

Director:

Keith Burns

Writer:

John Barbour

Stars:

Edie Adams, Steve Allen, John Barbour

Cast

Credited cast:
Edie Adams	...	Herself
Steve Allen	...	Himself
John Barbour	...	Narrator
Jolene Brand	...	Various characters (archive footage)
Chevy Chase	...	Himself
Ernie Kovacs	...	Himself (archive footage)
Bob Lauher	...	Various Characters (archive footage) (as Bobby Lauher)
Jack Lemmon	...	Himself
Gene Lukowski	...	Himself
Jean Shepherd	...	Himself (archive footage)
Robert Wagner	...	Himself

Storyline

A look at the career of comedian Ernie Kovacs, considered a pioneer in the early days of television, and whose innovative TV show spawned the careers of many of today's comics and comedy writers.

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Plot Keywords:

television | comedian | trapdoor | split screen | mount rushmore | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Documentary

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 November 1982 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

JSC Productions, Showtime Entertainment Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

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