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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 ...
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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 ...
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According to Variety’s source item, 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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