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American comedian, actor, and writerErnest 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 · Ernie Kovacs, a popular TV host and comedian who hosted his own shows in the 1950s, died in a car crash on January 13, 1962, after crashing his Chevrolet Corvair into a pole in Los Angeles. The crash was caused by a defective design of the car, according to Ralph Nader's book Unsafe at Any Speed. The book also exposed the unsafe practices of the auto industry and led to federal safety standards.
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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 and Bell Book and Candle.
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Learn about the life and career of Ernie Kovacs, a pioneer of offbeat comedy and television. Find out his achievements, family, trademarks, trivia, and quotes.
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Apr 18, 2011 · From 1950 until he died in an auto accident in 1962, Ernie Kovacs created some of the most inventive and unusual television ever made. A new box set collects more than 13 hours of the TV...
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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 ...
Jul 2, 2011 · When Ernie Kovacs was a star, he was called a clown and an oddball, but he's since been heralded as a genius. Comedy pros join NPR's Scott Simon to discuss how Kovacs helped change the face...
