Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius
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.
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.
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
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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