Desc: Ernie Kovacs: Between the Laughter: Directed by Lamont Johnson. With Jeff Goldblum, Melody Anderson, Madolyn Smith Osborne, John Glover. The story of Ernie Kovacs, a talented radio and TV presenter and entertainer ahead of his time, who tried to make his shows as innovative and quirky as budget and censorship would allow. Ignored during life, celebrated after death.