Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Keith BurnsDirector
• John BarbourWriter

Cast

• Edie AdamsSelf
• Steve AllenSelf
• John BarbourSelf - Narrator
• Jolene BrandSelf - archival footage
• Chevy ChaseSelf
• Ernie KovacsSelf - archival footage
• Kippie KovacsSelf
• Bob LauherSelf - archival footage
• Jack LemmonSelf
• Gene LukowskiSelf
• Jean ShepherdSelf - archival footage
• Robert WagnerSelf