Ernie Kovacs was a very popular national figure back in the 1960's. Naturally, Trentonians were very proud of his national status as a one of the great comedians of all time. This excellent piece by Mr. Izzard from the Trentonian of 1979 is well worth preserving for future generations.
HI TOM...MY SISTER LAW IRENE KEEPS REMINDING US OF THE TIMES SHE WAS A BABY SITTER FOR ERNIE KOVACS WHILE HE WAS A BABY ON GENESEE STREET IN 1919. I ALSO WAS BORN IN 1919 AND RECALL GOING THROUGH SCHOOL WITH ERNIE AND KNEW HE WOULD SOMEDAY MAKE THE BIG TIME. THANKS FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES.
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