The Ernie Kovacs Collection

Ernie performs cartoon gags, relates directly to us through the television set and even does something wed probably do during the show . . . get a drink of water.

This is a kine from an unknown date during the shows actual run. The TV set bit and others now that Ernies worked things out with the director and crew is shot properly.

Ernie was given this nightly prime-time slot as a summer replacement for popular puppet show Kukla, Fran And Ollie on the NBC network.

Ernie was given this nightly prime-time slot as a summer replacement for popular puppet show Kukla, Fran And Ollie on the NBC network.

Ernie was given this network daytime half-hour variety show from January through March of 1952, originating from WPTZ and airing nationally on NBC.

Ernie's daily show for CBS.

Ernie's late-night program for the DuMont network that aired from April 1954 to April 1955.

Ernie's late-night program for the DuMont network that aired from April 1954 to April 1955.

Ernie's late-night program for the DuMont network that aired from April 1954 to April 1955.

Ernie's late-night program for the DuMont network that aired from April 1954 to April 1955.

Ernie's late-night program for the DuMont network that aired from April 1954 to April 1955.

Ernie's full-scale, high-profile, big-budget comedy-variety show.

Ernie's full-scale, high-profile, big-budget comedy-variety show.

Ernie's full-scale, high-profile, big-budget comedy-variety show.

This program was a turning point in Kovacs's career.

Kovacs focuses on his love of music.

These specials aired monthly from April 1961 to January 1962.

These specials aired monthly from April 1961 to January 1962.

These specials aired monthly from April 1961 to January 1962.

These specials aired monthly from April 1961 to January 1962.