Conversation so far:
when was Ernie Kovacs born?
in difficult financial times for the family.
When Kovacs began drama school, all he could afford was a fifth.
did he finish drama school?
Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1937.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
1938 local newspaper photograph shows Kovacs as a member of the Prospect Players, not yet wearing his trademark mustache.
when did he start wearing it?
A 1938.
what was his biggest accomplishment?
Kovacs's first paid entertainment work was during 1941.

Question: how much did he get paid?
Self-contained rewrite: How much did Ernie Kovacs get paid in 1941?