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Ernest Edward Kovacs (January 23, 1919 – January 13, 1962) was an American comedian, actor, and writer. Kovacs's visually experimental and often spontaneous comedic style influenced numerous television comedy programs for years after his death.
Nov 13, 2009 · On January 13, 1962, Ernie Kovacs, a comedian who hosted his own television shows during the 1950s and is said to have influenced such TV hosts as Johnny Carson and David Letterman, dies at the...
- Missy Sullivan
Ernie Kovacs (1919-1962) Actor. Writer. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:39. Strangers When We Meet (1960) 8 Videos. 52 Photos. Author, actor, comedian, composer and producer. He was educated at the New York School of Theatre, and received the Sylvania Television Award.
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January 13, 1962 · Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA (road accident) Birth name. Ernest Edward Kovacs. Height. 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) Mini Bio. Author, actor, comedian, composer and producer. He was educated at the New York School of Theatre, and received the Sylvania Television Award.
- January 23, 1919
- January 13, 1962
Dec 10, 2020 · During television's celebrated golden age, Ernie Kovacs was to comedy what Rod Serling was to drama. Although his name may not be as familiar some 1950s legends, his impact is immeasurable. Yet, much of his life was anything but mirth and merriment. Here are the tragic details of his life.
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Jul 20, 2023 · Ernie Kovacs was TV’s original madcap genius. A new book tells why his influence and legacy matter. Ernie Kovacs is the subject of a new scrapbook volume, “Ernie in Kovacsland,” and a...
- Robert Lloyd
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Ernie Kovacs (January 23, 1919 – January 13, 1962) was an American comedian whose uninhibited, often ad-libbed, and visually experimental comedic style came to influence numerous television comedy programs for years after his death in an automobile accident.
