Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius

Name: Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius
Released: 1982
Duration: 96 min

1982 · 96 min

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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.

Crew

Director Keith Burns
Writer John Barbour

Cast

Edie Adams
Self
Steve Allen
Self
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John Barbour
Self - Narrator
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Jolene Brand
Self - archival footage
Chevy Chase
Self
Ernie Kovacs
Self - archival footage
K
Kippie Kovacs
Self
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Bob Lauher
Self - archival footage
Jack Lemmon
Self
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Gene Lukowski
Self
Jean Shepherd
Self - archival footage
Robert Wagner
Self

Crew

Director — Keith Burns
Writer — John Barbour

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Intermission

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