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Vor 2 Tagen · 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.
1. Mai 2024 · Ernie Kovacs was an American television comedian. Kovacs created the television comedy variety show The Ernie Kovacs Show (1952–53, 1956) and became noted for his zany slapstick sketches. He later hosted the quiz show Take a Good Look (1959–61) and acted in such films as Operation Mad Ball (1957)
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Vor 4 Tagen · Last Friday I decided that we would end every work week from now on (and forever and I mean it) with a little Ernie Kovacs material from his various 1950s and 60s TV specials. (See also last Monday and Wednesday as well for a little Kovacs catch-up). This is a piece called ‘Musical Office’ in […]
17. Mai 2024 · I get that Ernie Kovacs isn’t for everyone–he was often referred to as ‘The Olive’, code for ‘acquired taste’. Actually I have a friend whose taste I usually am in agreement with who once said that Kovacs comedy was for him ‘like being told oatmeal is dessert’. Nonetheless I love him and consider one of […]
Vor 5 Tagen · Stewart Granger and Ernie Kovacs are among the supporting cast members who enhance Wayne's powerful performance. The film's ongoing popularity is aided by its humorous tone, picturesque settings, and catchy theme song by Johnny Horton. A welcome break from the conventional Western, North to Alaska highlights Wayne's charm and comic timing.
6. Mai 2024 · Ernie Kovac's parody of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake." In this rendition of "Swan Lake," Kovac uses gorillas as the dancers instead of the stereotypical ballet dancers.
Vor einem Tag · He and his wife of 65 years, Jolene Brand (one of Ernie Kovacs’ featured players; she was the woman in the bathtub in the recurring series of surreal blackouts, and was the costumed piano-playing member of the Nairobi Trio) were recently celebrated by the National Comedy Center with a theater named in their honor and a new YouTube channel, Clown Jewels, features some of his most famous (and ...
