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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.
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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- Trenton, New Jersey, USA
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- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
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
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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Jun 10, 2024 · Ernie Kovacs (born Jan. 23, 1919, Trenton, N.J., U.S.—died Jan. 13, 1962, Los Angeles, Calif.) 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.
