Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius

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.

Edie Adams

(Self)

Steve Allen

(Self)

John Barbour

(Self - Narrator)

Jolene Brand

(Self - archival footage)

Chevy Chase

(Self)

Ernie Kovacs

(Self - archival footage)

Kippie Kovacs

(Self)

Bob Lauher

(Self - archival footage)

Jack Lemmon

(Self)

Gene Lukowski

(Self)

Jean Shepherd

(Self - archival footage)

Robert Wagner

(Self)