Ernie Kovacs

You were born in 1919 in Trenton, New Jersey, Television would be your medium for comedy. Your first appearance to the public was in 1950. This was an early morning show broadcast by NBC Preceding “The Today Show”, it was called “Three to Get Ready”. Over the next several years, you would be seen on TV on many different shows on both NBC and ABC. From Philadelphia and New York with your wife Edie, you entertained countless numbers with brilliant comedy. musical trio of gorillas from Nairobi, along with many of your different characters would be appearing on your shows that boosted your popularity. Poet Percy Dovetonsils was someone we would often see. With his thick glasses, he would read us some funny poetry. Many television viewers saw you with a cigar. With your wife Edie Adams, your career certainly went far. As well as television, you made several movies. A car accident was the cause of your fatal injuries. This happened just before your birthday in 1962. Since January the thirteenth of that year, we have missed you.