Writing

Ernest Chambers

Born December 28, 1928 (age 97)

No biography available.

Known For

Dennis the MenaceDennis the Menace · 1993
Dennis the Menace
5.91993
MovieFamilyComedy
Mr. Wilson's ever-present annoyance comes in the form of one mischievous kid named Dennis. But he'll need Dennis's tricks to uncover a collection of gold coins that go missing when a shady drifter named Switchblade Sam comes to town.
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of DisneyNBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney · 1978
NBC Salutes the 25th Anniversary of the Wonderful World of Disney
7.01978
MovieDocumentaryFamily
Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, Disney’s Wonderful World, Walt Disney, The Disney Sunday Movie, The Magical World of Disney. These are some of the titles of the Disney anthology series that first aired as Disneyland in 1954. Ron Howard and Suzanne Somers serve as hosts for the musical celebration.
Show GirlShow Girl · 1961
Show Girl
1961
MovieTV MovieMusic
A live recording of Carol Channing's revue on Broadway, filmed for early Canadian pay-TV.
Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On BroadwayCarol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway · 1969
Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway
8.01969
MovieMusicComedy
"On Broadway" featured Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey, both red hot after their respective runs in the smash hit "Hello, Dolly!" on Broadway. The special was filmed on the stage of the Wintergarden Theater in New York and originally aired on ABC in 1969. Together the theatrical legends playfully perform some of their most popular hits, including 'A Little Girl from Little Rock,' 'Little Green Apples,' 'If My Friends Could See Me Now,' and 'Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey.' Next, they perform an assortment of familiar showtunes including hits from "Guys and Dolls," "The Music Man," "Hello, Dolly!," and "Fiddler on the Roof." "On Broadway" is an entertaining step back in time.
The Donna Summer SpecialThe Donna Summer Special · 1980
The Donna Summer Special
10.01980
MovieMusicTV Movie
A variety special that showcased the musical talents of singer and actress Donna Summer.
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff SpecialThe Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special · 1971
The Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff Special
8.01971
MovieMusicComedy
This was the first of two one-hour musical specials which were part of CBS' 1968 multi-million-dollar contract with Doris Day's production company, a contract that Day insists to this day was negotiated by her husband and manager Martin Melcher without her knowledge. When Melcher died suddenly in April 1968, Day chose to go ahead and honour the contract, appearing in both specials as well as starring in her eponymous sitcom for five seasons, from 1968-1973.
The 3rd Barry Manilow SpecialThe 3rd Barry Manilow Special · 1979
The 3rd Barry Manilow Special
7.71979
MovieMusic
Manilow's third special include hits, skits, and a special appearance by John Denver.
The Dick Van Dyke ShowThe Dick Van Dyke Show · 1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show
7.61961
SeriesComedy
The Dick Van Dyke Show centers around the work and home life of television comedy writer Rob Petrie. The plots generally revolve around problems at work, where Rob got into various comedic jams with fellow writers Buddy Sorrell, Sally Rogers and producer Mel Cooley.

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Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On BroadwayCarol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway · 1969
Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway
8.01969
MovieMusicComedy
"On Broadway" featured Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey, both red hot after their respective runs in the smash hit "Hello, Dolly!" on Broadway. The special was filmed on the stage of the Wintergarden Theater in New York and originally aired on ABC in 1969. Together the theatrical legends playfully perform some of their most popular hits, including 'A Little Girl from Little Rock,' 'Little Green Apples,' 'If My Friends Could See Me Now,' and 'Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey.' Next, they perform an assortment of familiar showtunes including hits from "Guys and Dolls," "The Music Man," "Hello, Dolly!," and "Fiddler on the Roof." "On Broadway" is an entertaining step back in time.

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The Bob Newhart ShowThe Bob Newhart Show · 1961
The Bob Newhart Show
9.01961
SeriesComedy
The Bob Newhart Show is an American comedy variety show starring comedian Bob Newhart. It originally ran from October 1961 through June 1962 on NBC, airing on Wednesday nights at 10pm Eastern time, immediately following Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall. The variety show was sponsored by Kraft Foods's Sealtest Dairy division. The show was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Humor in 1962. It was also nominated for the Writing Achievement in Comedy Award for Roland Kibbee, Bob Newhart, Don Hinkley, Milt Rosen, Ernest Chambers, Dean Hargrove, Robert Kaufman, Norm Liebmann, Charles Sherman, Howard Snyder and Larry Siegel, but they lost to Carl Reiner for The Dick Van Dyke Show. The show also won a Peabody Award in 1961.

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