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.

Cast (12)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Edie Adams

Self

Steve Allen

Self

J

John Barbour

Self - Narrator

J

Jolene Brand

Self - archival footage

Chevy Chase

Self

Ernie Kovacs

Self - archival footage

K

Kippie Kovacs

Self

B

Bob Lauher

Self - archival footage

Jack Lemmon

Self

G

Gene Lukowski

Self

Jean Shepherd

Self - archival footage

Robert Wagner

Self

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