The TV entertainer Adams is Edie Adams, an American actress, singer, and comedian. She was best known for her role as the second wife of television's Ernie Kovacs. She won an Emmy Award for her role in the television series 'The Ernie Kovacs Show' and was also nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in the film 'The Apartment'. Adams was also a successful nightclub performer, appearing in Las Vegas and other venues.