The Ernie Kovacs Collection: Volume 1

Keeping audiences in stitches with broad and brainy comedy, legendary TV personality Ernie Kovacs is celebrated with this impressive compilation of appearances from over a decade in his illustrious career. Boasting many rare programs taken from original 16mm kinescopes, the six-disc set features "The Early Years," with 1951's "It's Time for Ernie" and "Ernie in Kovacsland" shows, and more; select 1955-56 episodes from "The NBC Morning Shows" and "The NBC Evening Shows"; various appearances from "The Late 1950s"; "The ABC Specials" from 1961-62; "Classic Pieces" such as Mr. Question Man and Leroy L. Leroy; the color version of the revered "Silent Show," and much more. 13 hrs. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; bonus footage; bonus shorts; vintage commercials; 44-page booklet.