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Bill Lancaster (son-in-law) 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. Kovacs has been credited as an influence by many individuals and shows ...
Nov 13, 2009 · Ernie Kovacs, a comedian and TV host, died in a car crash in 1962 while driving a Chevrolet Corvair. His accident inspired Ralph Nader to write a book that exposed the dangers of the Corvair and led to auto safety reforms.
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Ernie Kovacs was a versatile and innovative comedian, actor, writer, producer and composer who worked in radio, television and film. He created the character of Mr. Question Man and starred in shows like The Ernie Kovacs Show, Bell Book and Candle and Our Man in Havana.
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Ernie Kovacs was a comedian, actor, and producer who pioneered offbeat comedy on radio and TV. He died in a car crash in 1962, leaving behind his wife Edie Adams and three children.
- January 23, 1919
- January 13, 1962
Learn about the life and work of Ernie Kovacs, a pioneer of TV comedy and a Hollywood star who died in 1962. Explore his early struggles, his career highlights, his personal relationships and his legacy.
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Apr 18, 2011 · Ernie Kovacs started in TV in Philadelphia in 1950, and hosted an early-morning TV show, 3 to Get Ready, that was the first TV morning show anywhere — not just in Philly. From there, and for the ...
Jul 2, 2011 · When Ernie Kovacs was a star in the early days of live television, he was called a clown, an oddball and an innovator. But in the years since 1962 — when he died in a car crash at 42 — he has ...
