Hollywood. October 16, 1958. Ernie welcomes Ernie --Kovacs, that is-- one of television's true pioneers, Ernie Kovacs' own brand of irreverent, off-the-wall humor also made him one of Hollywood's most controversial figures -- but the only controversy they can muster in the opening of this third show from Season Three is what the heck to call each other. Classic. Tennessee Ernie Ford Ernie Kovacs Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Birthplace of Country Music Museum NBC #ClassicTV #varietyshow