Trending Now - Ernest Chambers, Iconic 'smothers Brothers' Producer, Passes Away at 97

WHO:

Variety - Ernest Chambers, writer and producer known for variety TV shows.

Deadline - Ernest Chambers, a prolific TV writer-producer and 11-time Emmy nominee.

WHAT:

Variety - Chambers produced, wrote, and executive produced over 1,000 hours of TV.

Deadline - Chambers had a 60-year career working on shows like "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," "My Three Sons," and "The Dick Van Dyke Show."

WHERE:

Variety - Chambers died at home in Los Angeles.

Deadline - Chambers died in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

Variety - Chambers died on May 28 at the age of 97.

Deadline - Chambers died on May 30 at the age of 97.

WHY:

Variety - Chambers died following a brief illness.

HOW:

Deadline - Chambers' work on various shows earned him 11 Emmy nominations.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 01:54 UTC)

Ernest Chambers, a prolific writer and producer known for his work on variety TV shows, has passed away at the age of 97 in Los Angeles following a brief illness. Over his impressive 60-year career, he produced, wrote, and executive produced more than 1,000 hours of television, contributing to iconic programs such as "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," "My Three Sons," and "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Chambers was recognized for his talent with 11 Emmy nominations throughout his career.