Comic Kovacs is a reference to the comedic duo of Ernie Kovacs and Edie Adams. Ernie Kovacs was an American comedian, actor, and writer who was active in television from the 1950s until his death in 1962. Edie Adams was an American actress, singer, and comedian who was best known for her role as Muriel Cigar on The Ernie Kovacs Show. Together, they created some of the most iconic comedy sketches of the era. Ernie's and Edie's last name, Kovacs, is the term used to refer to the comedic duo.