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Edie Adams (April 16, 1927 – October 15, 2008) was an American businesswoman, singer, Broadway, television and film actress, and comedienne. Adams, an Emmy and Tony Award winner, "both embodied and winked at the stereotypes of fetching chanteuse and sexpot blonde".
She was well known for her impersonations of sexy stars on stage and television, especially Marilyn Monroe. She was the wife and frequent television partner of Ernie Kovacs until his death in a 1962 car accident.
Adams was born as Edith Elizabeth Enke in Kingston, Pennsylvania, the only daughter of Sheldon Alonzo Enke and his wife, Ada Dorothy (née Adams). She had an elder brother, Sheldon Adams Enke (June 28, 1922 – July 9, 2001). The family moved to nearby areas such as Shavertown, Grove City and Trucksville and spent a year in New York City before settling in Tenafly, New Jersey, where she finished high school. Ada Enke taught her daughter singing and piano; mother and daughter were members of the Grove City Presbyterian church choir. Adams' grandmother, a seamstress, taught her how to sew. She made her own clothing beginning in the sixth grade and Adams would later have her own designer line of clothing, called Bonham, Inc.
Actors: Edie Adams (miscellaneous crew), Lamont Johnson (director), Mary Alan Hokanson (actress), Scott Conrad (editor), Mike Genovese (actor), John Glover (actor), Cloris Leachman (actress), Jeff Goldblum (actor), Gary Grubbs (actor), Michael Higgins (actor), Anne Murray (actress), Edie Adams (actress), Francis X. McCarthy (actor), Jordan Charney (actor), Elsa Raven (actress),
Genres: Biography, Drama,Edie Adams and Stan Getz for Muriel Panatela Extra Cigars 1965.
Ernie Kovaks and his wife Edie Adams literally started Television in the very early 50's 1951 with there irreverent style. Eddie was also a singer. Very Historic - Interviewed in 1983
Edie Adams and Madison Avenue sell cigars... fabulously!
MYSTERY GUEST: Ernie Kovacs [WML panelist, TV and film comedian] & Edie Adams [his wife, a singer and costar on Ernie's TV show] PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Tony Randall, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Edie Adams promotes her then-upcoming Showtime special featuring her deceased husband, "Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius." In the second segment, Bill Wendell, announcer for both Kovacs and Dave, joins the discussion. Unfortunately, there wasn't time for Bill to finish his story.
From the episode, "Lucy Meets the Moustache" of the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. The song meant so much more since it was the last episode of the popular I Love Lucy series. Lucy and Desi were also divorcing after a long tumultuous marriage. They still loved each other very much, but the problems that plagued the marriage couldn't keep them together. However, they remained friends even after they married other people, and when Desi died, Lucy was devastated. So in a sense, this song was meaningful for them both. All that they could give each other was love....that's all. The last lines of the show.... Lucy: "Honey, honey, I just wanted to help." Ricky: "From now on, you can help me by not trying to help me. But thanks, anyway." --- That's All Lyrics & Music by Alan Brandt and Bo...
[From "Kovacs Corner" on YouTube.com] - For many years, one of the mainstays of the CBS Sunday night schedule was the game show "What's My Line" hosted by ABC Vice-President in charge of news, special events and public affairs, religious programs, and sports John Daly (or "John Charles Daly" as he was introduced every week by panalist Bennett Cerf). This week blindfolded panalist Ernie Kovacs gets the opportunity to guess the identity of his lovely wife Edie Adams who appears as the "special guest". Edie was currently appearing as "Daisy Mae" on Broadway in her Tony Award winning performance of "Li'l Abner". Ernie was a semi-regular guest panalist on "What's My Line" ever since that chair was vacated by vaudeville, radio, and early television comedian Fred Allen. Fred died from a heart att...
MYSTERY GUEST: Edie Adams PANEL: Arlene Francis, Buddy Hackett, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf ---------------------------------------- New Facebook group for WML! https://www.facebook.com/groups/728471287199862/
NOTE: Though the difference isn't dramatic, this show again uses more than one video source to improve the opening and the mystery guest segment. Many thanks again to epaddon for providing the bulk of the program! MYSTERY GUEST: Edie Adams PANEL: Arlene Francis, Martin Gabel, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Bette Rogge, '44, '77, interviews Edie Adams. Adams starred in the Kenley Players production of "I Do! I Do!" performed at Memorial Hall in Dayton, Ohio. Bette Rogge Morse graduated from the University of Dayton in 1944. She received her masters degree from UD in 1977. She served on the University's Board of Trustees from 1975 to 1981. For her service to the community and university, Bette was awarded an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in 1999. Copyright is owned by Cox Media Group Ohio and WHIO-TV. Please contact the University Archives and Special Collections at the University of Dayton to inquire about permission to use this video. See more from this collection at www.ecommons.udayton.edu
Josh Mills was a guest on the 11/24/2013 edition of 89.1 WFDU fm's "The Vintage Rock & Pop Shop" hosted by Ghosty. Topics discussed include the new "Here's Edie" box set of Edie's 1960's TV variety show.
You can watch the full documentary at our OnDemand Vimeo channel https://vimeo.com/ondemand/firstkill By buying this documentary on Vimeo you help us making these videos. Feel free to share our work! If unavailable in your territory, or if you are interested in other license requests (feature movie, television, documentary, commercial...), please contact Lemming Film: info@lemmingfilm.com Story South Vietnam national police chief Nguyen Ngoc Loan executes a suspected Viet Cong member. If you're open for new perspectives on war, this movie is a must see. What is the psychology of war? Do soldiers become murderers when they enjoy killing? Is war beautiful? Are all humans capable of monstrous acts? FIRST KILL explores what war does to the human mind and soul. The film stars several inter...
MYSTERY GUEST: Edie Adams [singer, TV actress, wife of Ernie Kovacs]; Jane Russell [film actress and 1950s sex pot] PANEL: Arlene Francis, Ernie Kovacs, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Edie Adams sings "One More Kiss" (with Kimberly Lane as Young Heidi) in the 1995 Houston-Seattle production of Stephen Sondheim's "Follies".
MYSTERY GUEST: Edie Adams [singer, TV actress, wife of Ernie Kovacs]; Jane Russell [film actress and 1950s sex pot] PANEL: Arlene Francis, Ernie Kovacs, Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf
Ernie Kovacs spoofs the 'great' Florence Foster Jenkins in a clip form 1956. Meryl Streep eat your heart out.....
March 29, 1969 Edie Adams - SHOW TV - Hollywood Palace
The vivacious and beautiful Edie Adams appeared and sang on the Broadway stage ("Wonderful Town", "Lil' Abner"), television specials ("Cinderella" with Julie Andrews), on TV with her husband Ernie Kovacs on his CBS TV show, and in many a motion picture ("Lover Come Back", "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World", "The Oscar", etc.) And while Edie appeared on the soundtrack albums for the aforementioned stage and TV shows, she did not record too many record albums entirely on her own. As she was becoming more well known in the 1950s, Edie signed briefly with RKO-Unique records, and cut a few sides which were collected into an album, "The Charming Miss...Edie Adams" released in 1959 (RKO Unique ULP 135). One of her singles was included, "There May Be A Love" released on RKO Unique 349. This ...
In this advertisement for Muriel Cigars Edie Adams and The Hi-Lo's sing a song for this brand of Cigars.
Originally aired Jan 14, 1967. This program features: - Bing Crosby: "Put On a Happy Face" & "This Is a Great Country" - Jimmy Durante: "Nobody Wants My Money" & "Eagle Rock" - Tim Conway (comedian) - Edie Adams: sings "Lady Godiva" - Everett Dirksen (Senator Minority Leader, Republican from Illinois): a dramatic reading of "The Gallant Men" - Danny Sailor (high-pole climber and acrobat) - Also: bloopers from the past 2 seasons and a film of the Palace Anniversary parade in Hollywood.
Originally aired May 22, 1965. This program features: - Tennessee Ernie Ford: "Gee, But It's Good to be Here", "King of the Road" and an updated version of "Sixteen Tons" (with go-go dancers) - Edie Adams: "Queen of the House", and a medley including "In the Still of the Night." - Ann Miller: "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" - Jack Carter: Stand up comedy - Santos: Low-wire acrobat act from Portugal - The Gus Augspurg Monkeys - The O'Keffe Comedy Divers - Tennessee Ernie Ford: Gospel medley (with choir)
Originally aired May 22, 1965. This program features: - Tennessee Ernie Ford: "Gee, But It's Good to be Here", "King of the Road" and an updated version of "Sixteen Tons" (with go-go dancers) - Edie Adams: "Queen of the House", and a medley including "In the Still of the Night." - Ann Miller: "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" - Jack Carter: Stand up comedy - Santos: Low-wire acrobat act from Portugal - The Gus Augspurg Monkeys - The O'Keffe Comedy Divers - Tennessee Ernie Ford: Gospel medley (with choir)
Originally aired May 22, 1965. This program features: - Tennessee Ernie Ford: Gee, But It's Good to be Here, King of the Road and an updated version of . Originally aired May 22, 1965. This program features: - Tennessee Ernie Ford: Gee, But It's Good to be Here, King of the Road and an updated version of . Genres: Comedy | Family | Music Certificate: TV-G Country: USA Language: English Release Date: 4 January 1964 (USA) Filming Locations: Hollywood Palace .
Away in a manger,
No crib for His bed
The little Lord Jesus
Laid down His sweet head
The stars in the bright sky
Looked down where He lay
The little Lord Jesus
Asleep on the hay
The cattle are lowing
The poor Baby wakes
But little Lord Jesus
No crying He makes
I love Thee, Lord Jesus
Look down from the sky
And stay by my side,
'Til morning is nigh.
Be near me, Lord Jesus,
I ask Thee to stay
Close by me forever
And love me I pray
Bless all the dear children
In Thy tender care
And take us to heaven