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AL QUAGLIATA'S INTERVIEW WITH ERNIE KOVACS' ABC CAMERAMAN BOB KEMP P.1 |
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Q1: Bob, how and when did you get started in the business? Did you start at ABC? A1: Fresh out of USC, I started at ABC when I was 19. At that time I was the youngest engineer ever hired by the network. Q2: How did you first get assigned to the various Kovacs' Shows you worked on? A2: My early years at ABC were filled with menial chores in the Engineering Department. The title "Utility" is the name given for a "Grip", etc. One runs cables, places monitors, microphones, carries, and generally does most things others don't want to do. Little skill is required. That was my first assignment on the Kovacs' shows. Q3: Tell me about the first time you ever met Ernie. What kind of impression did it make on you? A3: My first encounter with Ernie was on stage while we both did our jobs. Ernie was perfect to fit a "Larger than Life" name tag. He was a big man, loud, and did exactly what he wanted, yet, he was quiet and kind, thoughtful and understanding, a gentleman. Previously I had not heard of him. It scared me a bit to overhear his tirades and watch his craziness. I didn't know what he was doing. Q4: You worked on "Take A Good Look." How was it working on that show? Did Ernie enjoy doing it, or was it more for the ready cash due to the IRS stuff? A4: During my early years at ABC, I found photography pleasing. I bought a camera and began photographing Ernie and the crew. This led me to the position of "Cameraman". "Take a Good Look" was pleasant, with a quicker pace than the "Specials". Ernie appeared to enjoy the shows. His cash problem was known, but he never showed it or spoke of it. Quite the opposite. |