Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius(1982)
Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius Synopsis
A look at the career of comedian Ernie Kovacs, considered a pioneer in the early days of television, and whose innovative TV show spawned the careers of many of today's comics and comedy writers.
Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982) is a film directed by Keith Burns, released on November 13, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Edie Adams, Steve Allen, John Barbour and Jolene Brand.
- Director:
- Keith Burns
- Writers:
- John Barbour
- Status:
- Released
Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edie Adams
as Self
Steve Allen
as Self
- John Barbour
John Barbour
as Self - Narrator
- Jolene Brand
Jolene Brand
as Self - archival footage
Chevy Chase
as Self
Ernie Kovacs
as Self - archival footage
- Kippie Kovacs
Kippie Kovacs
as Self
- Bob Lauher
Bob Lauher
as Self - archival footage
Jack Lemmon
as Self
- Gene Lukowski
Gene Lukowski
as Self
Jean Shepherd
as Self - archival footage
Robert Wagner
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Keith Burns, written by John Barbour.
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Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius?
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The main cast of Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982) includes Edie Adams, Steve Allen, John Barbour, Jolene Brand and Chevy Chase. The film was directed by Keith Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius released?
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Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius was released on November 13, 1982 and runs for 1h 36m.