Ernest Chambers, Emmy-Nominated Writer-Producer for 'Smothers Brothers,' Dies at 97
Ernest Chambers, an 11-time Emmy-nominated writer and producer best known for his work on 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour,' has died at the age of 97. Chambers was a key figure behind the scenes of the influential comedy show.
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Ernest Chambers, ‘The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner, Dies at 97
Ernest Chambers, the writer and producer known for variety TV shows like “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” and “Click,” died on May 28 at home in Los Angeles following a brief illness. He was 97. Chambers produced, wrote and executive produced over 1,000 hours of TV over the course of his 50-year career, earning 11 […]
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The 11-time Emmy nominee teamed with Saul Ilson on other variety programs hosted by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Leslie Ugghams, Bobby Darin and Tony Orlando & Dawn.
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Read full article →Ernest Chambers Dies: ‘Smothers Brothers’ Writer-Producer & 11-Time Emmy Nominee Was 97
Ernest Chambers, a prolific TV writer-producer whose 60-year career working on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, My Three Sons, The Dyke Van Dyke Show and dozens on specials and variety shows landed him 11 Emmy nominations, has died. He was 97. A family representative told Deadline that Chambers died May 30 in Los Angeles after […]
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