Kovacsland: A Biography of Ernie Kovacs
by Diana Rico
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Author: Diana RicoEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1990-04
ISBN: 0151472947
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
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Book Review: An easy read about a complicated talent
Summary: 4 Stars
People use words like "off-beat" and "wacky" when it comes to Ernie Kovacs, but in truth the man had a real sense of humor. By this I mean he understood humor, could almost break it down to the atomic level in his head, and assemble wonderfully funny and original pieces from those atoms. Those of us who love humor love Ernie because he would create new forms of it instead of the trite and hackneyed ones that surround us to this day in bad sitcoms, awful sketch comedy shows, and terrible stand-up. Only when you look at Ernie's stuff do you recognize the stagnant brine most Americans call TV comedy and how ubiquitous it is.
This bio would be best if there was more from Ernie himself on his process, but since tragedy has made that impossible Ms. Rico has stitched together an impressive Persian rug of a tale using those who knew him and worked with him. She also provides exhaustive background on the goings-on in his life to give an excellent sense of perspective and accomplishment. You learn more about Ernie the man than about how he was able to come up with all of that great stuff.
Reading this book is like Ernie's life - funny, detailed, warm, intelligent, human, and over way too soon.
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