About this episode
April's almost over but we're not done talking all things comedy just yet:
We present to you an exclusive, long-in-the-making tribute and retrospect on '50s TV host, visual gag perfectionist & awe-inspiring comedian ERNIE KOVACS.
Who knew that Jack Lemmon was part of the Nairobi Trio?
What influence did Kovacs' abnormal style have on Kids in the Hall, Monty Python, MST3k, Pee-Wee Herman, Mr. Show & even Conan O'Brien?
Aside from Kovacs, how did Edward R. Murrow, Tex Avery, Andy Kaufman, Stan Freberg, David and Amy Sedaris & Mike Nesmith change the realm of meta-humor possibilities?
We also share trivia, a review of his TV biopic movie starring Jeff Goldblum & where you can get his CD recordings/DVDs!
CLIPS USED:
"Ernie Kovacs Theme Song: Oriental Blues" by Robert Maxwell
Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter TV spot
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