Dutch Masters (cigar)
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Dutch Masters is an American brand of natural-wrapped cigars that has been sold since 1912. Its distinctive packaging features Rembrandt's 1662 painting Syndics of the Drapers' Guild. Dutch Masters ci
Syndics of the Drapers' Guild painting by Rembrandt, featured on DM packages
1928 ad for the brand
Ernie Kovacs
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Ernest Edward Kovacs was an American comedian, actor, and writer.
Dutch Masters (cigar)
…and profitable cigar brands in America. Dutch Masters became well known in the late 1950s and early 1960s for its sponsorship of television comedian Ernie Kovacs. He was appreciative of Dutch Masters' allowing him nearly complete creative freedom in the production of their sponsored shows and commercials. Kovacs…
Kovacs on the set of his television show in 1956
Kovacs on Three to Get Ready in 1951 with Gertrude, who was donated after Kovacs asked his viewers to bring things they no longer wanted to the WPTZ-TV lobby.
Kovacs with close associate Andy McKay (wearing a mask made of masking tape), who relocated to New York with Kovacs (and Gertrude) in 1952.
With wife Edie Adams in the television series Take a Good Look