Ernest Chambers, a television writer and producer known for work in variety entertainment, dies at 97. Multiple outlets report that he dies in Los Angeles after a brief illness, with dates cited as May 28 or May 30. Over a long career spanning decades, Chambers produces, writes, and executive produces extensive programming, with sources describing more than 1,000 hours of television and noting a time frame that spans roughly 50 to 60 years. Chambers is particularly associated with The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, where he serves as a showrunner and is credited as a key writer-producer. He also works on other mainstream series and projects, including My Three Sons and The Dick Van Dyke Show, as well as numerous specials and variety programs. His credits include collaborations with producer Saul Ilson on shows hosted by major entertainers such as Frank Sinatra, Leslie Uggams, Bobby Darin, and Tony Orlando & Dawn. Chambers receives major industry recognition, with sources agreeing he earns 11 Emmy nominations.
Ernest Chambers, writer-producer of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, dies at 97
Ernest Chambers, a television writer and producer known for work in variety entertainment, dies at 97. Multiple outlets report that he dies in Los Angeles after a brief illness, with dates cited as Ma...
- Ernest Chambers, a TV writer-producer and showrunner, dies at age 97.
- He dies in Los Angeles after a brief illness, with reports citing May 28 or May 30.
- He is closely associated with The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and works on other series including My Three Sons and The Dick Van Dyke Show.
- Chambers’ career spans decades and includes work on numerous specials and variety programs.
- He earns 11 Emmy nominations.
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 […]
2 months agoErnest Chambers, a prolific TV writer-producer whose 60-year career working on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, My Three Sons, The Dick Van Dyke Show and dozens of specials and variety shows that landed him 11 Emmy nominations, has died. He was 97. A family representative told Deadline that Chambers died May 30 in Los Angeles […]
2 months agoThe 11-time Emmy nominee teamed with Saul Ilson on other variety programs hosted by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Leslie Ugghams, Bobby Darin and Tony Orlando & Dawn.
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