The Ernie Kovacs Show (1962)

Ernie Kovacs DVD

Original Air Date: January 23, 1962
Starring: Ernie Kovacs
Directed by: Joe Behar, Ernie Kovacs

Synopsis: The pioneer of television comedy and special effects presents a series of skits and gags in his own inimitable style.

Featured Feline: In one segment a more serious piece is offered, artistically set to Béla Bartók’s piece Concerto for Orchestra. The setting is a city street with a newspaper salesman standing under a street light at night. Beside him is a long-haired tabby cat.

The Ernie Kovacs Show - long-haired tabby cat on sidewalk with newspaper salesman at night

The man pets the cat and then gives him a tin of sardines.

The Ernie Kovacs Show - hand petting long-haired tabby cat

The Ernie Kovacs Show - long-haired tabby cat on sidewalk with open tin of sardines

The cat even gets an extreme close up.

The Ernie Kovacs Show - extreme close up of tabby cat

Eventually the scene switches to daytime and the cat is only seen once more.

The Ernie Kovacs Show - long-haired tabby cat on sidewalk with newspaper salesman during day

Final Mewsings: Cats are the perfect illustration for good music.

Many thanks to Ted Davis for letting us know about the cat in this episode!


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