September 26, 2009

Easily Tubed: Ernie Kovacs Takes On TV Westerns

This satirical look at westerns is from one of Ernie's 1961 specials that aired on ABC. At that time, there were about two dozen western shows airing on the three major networks. Kovacs constantly showed that genuine creativity could trump low budgets anytime. Who is the Ernie Kovacs of today? Why is his work so obscure?



Easily Tubed: A "Honeymooners" Comic

Ralph Kramden goes on a diet in this installment of the short-lived DC comic Jackie Gleason & The Honeymooners (#5, Feb-Mar 1957). Art by Mort Drucker.