Ernie Kovacs

Ernie Kovacs (January 23, 1919 - January 13, 1962) was a creative and innovative entertainer from the early days of television. His on-air antics would go on to inspire TV shows like the Uncle Floyd Show, Saturday Night Live and TV hosts like David Letterman.

Writing credits

Kovacs wrote a novel entitled, ZOOMAR (Sophisticated Novel About Love and TV) in 1956. His television programs include "Time for Ernie" in 1951, "Ernie in Kovacsland" in 1951, "The Ernie Kovacs Show" in 1952 and "The Tonight Show" from 1956 to 1957. During 1955-1958 he wrote for Mad Magazine, including the recurring "Strangely Believe It!" (a parody of Ripley's Believe It or Not! that also was featured on Kovacs's TV show) and "Gringo," a board game with ridiculously complicated rules that was renamed "Droongo" for the TV show.

Related Topics:
1956 - 1951 - 1952 - The Tonight Show - 1957 - 1955 - 1958 - Mad Magazine - Ripley's Believe It or Not!

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