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  2. Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius

Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius

1982
1h 36m

Status

Released

Release

1982

Runtime

1h 36m

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Nov 13, 1982
Director
Keith Burns

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Edie Adams

Edie Adams

Self

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Self

John Barbour

Self - Narrator

Jolene Brand

Self - archival footage

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Self

Ernie Kovacs

Ernie Kovacs

Self - archival footage

Kippie Kovacs

Self

Bob Lauher

Self - archival footage

Jack Lemmon

Jack Lemmon

Self

Gene Lukowski

Self

Jean Shepherd

Jean Shepherd

Self - archival footage

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Self

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