Tag: Jerry Lewis

  • Eugene: The Movie!

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    Ernie Kovacs played one version of “Captain Buzzkill” or another in most of the movies he made for Columbia. He was being cast for what he looked like, his “type”. Kovacs made two attempts to upend this: one we know about and one that may be more conjecture on my part, but I think the…

  • Trading Up: Kovacs Goes Hollywood

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    Ernie Kovacs: Movie Star? Ernie Kovacs is not necessarily remembered for his movie career, and it’s understandable. He was a unique voice in TV comedy, from its toddler days through his early death in January 1962. His  presence on the small screen was non-stop, and his face was uniquely qualified to “read” on a 6×8-inch…