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Description
Title supplied by cataloger. Ernie Kovacs was born on January 23, 1919 in Trenton, New Jersey. He was an American comedian, actor, and writer. Known for his offbeat and spontaneous comedic style, he often used new techniques and improvised ways of creating visual effects on his television show. He is regarded as a pioneer and many comedians and entertainers site him as a major influence. Kovacs was married three times; his last marriage was to fellow entertainer and actress Edie Adams. He died on January 13, 1962 in an automobile crash. Pictured is comedian Ernie Kovacs with his wife, actress Edie Adams and daughters Kippie, left front, and Betty. Photograph dated May 16, 1960.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print : b&w ; 26 x 21 cm.
Identifier
00155700 Valley Times Collection; HCNVT_d060_f2_i23 http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/128762
Subject
Kovacs, Ernie,--1919-1962 Adams, Edie,--1927-2008 Comedians--United States Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Television actors and actresses--United States Men Women, Girls Families San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
