Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius

0.0 1982 96 min

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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Director
Keith Burns
Writer
John Barbour

Cast

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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
Jack Lemmon Self
Gene Lukowski Self
Jean Shepherd Self - archival footage
Robert Wagner Self

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