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Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius

Nov 13, 1982 · 1h 36m
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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.

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CAST

Edie Adams
Self
Steve Allen
Self
John Barbour
Self - Narrator
Jolene Brand
Self - archival footage
Chevy Chase
Self
Ernie Kovacs
Self - archival footage
Kippie Kovacs
Self
Bob Lauher
Self - archival footage
Directed by Keith Burns

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Released
Original language
EN
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Country
US
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