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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 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.
- January 23, 1919
- January 13, 1962
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 ...
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Jul 20, 2023 · Ernie Kovacs is the subject of a new scrapbook volume, “Ernie in Kovacsland,” and a screening at the Hammer Museum on Saturday. (Ediad Productions) By Robert Lloyd Television Critic .
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 ...
