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The Resource Ernie Kovacs, the centennial edition, Ediad Productions ; producer, Jordan Fields

Ernie Kovacs, the centennial edition, Ediad Productions ; producer, Jordan Fields

Performer
Contributor
Summary
"To celebrate the 100th birthday of television's original genius, this collection combines the previously released volumes of groundbreaking, rule-breaking, surreal and charmingly silly comedy of Ernie Kovacs. Included are over 22 hours of decidedly offbeat entertainment from across his many television shows and specials, all of which showcase an utterly unique sensibility that has influenced such comedy institutions as Monty Python and Saturday Night Live. Featuring: episodes from his local and national morning shows, episodes from his NBC prime-time show, Kovacs on music, five ABC TV specials, the color version of his legendary silent show, Eugene, his award-winning commercials for Dutch Masters cigars, short films, tributes, rarities, 18 bonus sketches featuring many of his most beloved characters, 3 complete episodes of his offbeat game show, Take a good look, 'A pony for Chris' his rare tv pilot for Medicine man costarring Buster Keaton, The lively arts featuring the only existing filmed solo interview with Ernie Kovacs, 2011 American Cinematheque panel."--Container
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
9 videodiscs (approximately 22 hr.)
Note
  • Container title
  • DVD release of various clips and comedy bits originally broadcast on television between 1951 and 1962
  • DVD release of various clips and comedy bits originally broadcast on television between 1956 and 1961
Contents
  • Disc 1. The early years: it's time for Ernie; Ernie in Kovacsland; Kovacs on the corner; Kovacs unlimited
  • Disc 2. The NBC morning show: The Ernie Kovacs show
  • Disc 3. The NBC evening show: The Ernie Kovacs show
  • Disc 4. The late 1950s: Saturday color carnival: "The Ernie Kovacs show"; Kovacs on music; Take a good look
  • Disc 5. The ABC specials: Kovacs special
  • Disc 6. Classic pieces: The NBC morning show; The NBC evening show
  • [disc 7-9] The Ernie Kovacs collection, volume 2
Instance
Label
Ernie Kovacs, the centennial edition
Title
Ernie Kovacs, the centennial edition
Statement of responsibility
Ediad Productions ; producer, Jordan Fields
Contributor
Performer
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"To celebrate the 100th birthday of television's original genius, this collection combines the previously released volumes of groundbreaking, rule-breaking, surreal and charmingly silly comedy of Ernie Kovacs. Included are over 22 hours of decidedly offbeat entertainment from across his many television shows and specials, all of which showcase an utterly unique sensibility that has influenced such comedy institutions as Monty Python and Saturday Night Live. Featuring: episodes from his local and national morning shows, episodes from his NBC prime-time show, Kovacs on music, five ABC TV specials, the color version of his legendary silent show, Eugene, his award-winning commercials for Dutch Masters cigars, short films, tributes, rarities, 18 bonus sketches featuring many of his most beloved characters, 3 complete episodes of his offbeat game show, Take a good look, 'A pony for Chris' his rare tv pilot for Medicine man costarring Buster Keaton, The lively arts featuring the only existing filmed solo interview with Ernie Kovacs, 2011 American Cinematheque panel."--Container
Cataloging source
NYP
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Most material originally produced by the NBC and ABC television networks
Dewey number
791.45/75
LC call number
PN1992.8.C66
LC item number
K69 2018
PerformerNote
Ernie Kovacs
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1919-1962
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Kovacs, Ernie
  • NBC Television Network
  • ABC Television Network
  • Ediad Productions
  • Shout! Factory (Firm)
  • NBC Productions
Runtime
0
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Kovacs, Ernie
  • Television comedies
  • Television programs
  • Comedians
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Ernie Kovacs, the centennial edition, Ediad Productions ; producer, Jordan Fields
Instantiates
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Container title
  • DVD release of various clips and comedy bits originally broadcast on television between 1951 and 1962
  • DVD release of various clips and comedy bits originally broadcast on television between 1956 and 1961
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Disc 1. The early years: it's time for Ernie; Ernie in Kovacsland; Kovacs on the corner; Kovacs unlimited -- Disc 2. The NBC morning show: The Ernie Kovacs show -- Disc 3. The NBC evening show: The Ernie Kovacs show -- Disc 4. The late 1950s: Saturday color carnival: "The Ernie Kovacs show"; Kovacs on music; Take a good look -- Disc 5. The ABC specials: Kovacs special -- Disc 6. Classic pieces: The NBC morning show; The NBC evening show -- [disc 7-9] The Ernie Kovacs collection, volume 2
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
  • 4 3/4 in.
  • other
Extent
9 videodiscs (approximately 22 hr.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
826663191691
Other physical details
sound, color and black and white
Publisher number
  • SF 19169
  • DVD 12360
  • DVD 12361
  • DVD 12362
  • DVD 12363
  • DVD 12364
  • DVD 12365
  • DVD 13602
  • DVD 13603
  • DVD 13604
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1079421758
  • (OCoLC)on1079421758
  • 1866665
System details
DVD; region 1
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Ernie Kovacs, the centennial edition, Ediad Productions ; producer, Jordan Fields
Publication
Copyright
Note
  • Container title
  • DVD release of various clips and comedy bits originally broadcast on television between 1951 and 1962
  • DVD release of various clips and comedy bits originally broadcast on television between 1956 and 1961
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
mixed
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Disc 1. The early years: it's time for Ernie; Ernie in Kovacsland; Kovacs on the corner; Kovacs unlimited -- Disc 2. The NBC morning show: The Ernie Kovacs show -- Disc 3. The NBC evening show: The Ernie Kovacs show -- Disc 4. The late 1950s: Saturday color carnival: "The Ernie Kovacs show"; Kovacs on music; Take a good look -- Disc 5. The ABC specials: Kovacs special -- Disc 6. Classic pieces: The NBC morning show; The NBC evening show -- [disc 7-9] The Ernie Kovacs collection, volume 2
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
  • 4 3/4 in.
  • other
Extent
9 videodiscs (approximately 22 hr.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
826663191691
Other physical details
sound, color and black and white
Publisher number
  • SF 19169
  • DVD 12360
  • DVD 12361
  • DVD 12362
  • DVD 12363
  • DVD 12364
  • DVD 12365
  • DVD 13602
  • DVD 13603
  • DVD 13604
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (OCoLC)1079421758
  • (OCoLC)on1079421758
  • 1866665
System details
DVD; region 1
Video recording format
DVD

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