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Ernest Chambers

Ernest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner and Dies at 97

January 1, 1956 - June 2, 2026

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Ernest Henry Chambers (7 April 1907 – 29 January 1985) was an English track cyclist who won a silver medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Known forErnest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner and Dies at 97
DiedJune 2, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Ernest Henry Chambers (7 April 1907 – 29 January 1985) was an English track cyclist who won a silver medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics. Ernest Chambers died on June 2, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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June 2, 2026
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Ernest Chambers died on June 2, 2026. Ernest Chambers was known publicly as an Ernest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner and Dies at 97. Ernest Henry Chambers (7 April 1907 – 29 January 1985) was an English track cyclist who won a silver medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics. He also competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics. He was born in the London borough of Hackney, and was the brother of Stanley Chambers. The two brothers rode together to win the silver medal in the tandem sprint event. For some years Ernie Chambers owned a cycle shop in London Road Mitcham near Figges Marsh, adjacent to the Gardeners Arms public house. Public biographical listings identify Chambers as an Ernest Chambers. Chambers was also associated with ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner and Dies at 97. This public record remains centered on Chambers's work as an Ernest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner and Dies at 97 and the documented milestones of that career.

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  1. 1907
    Ernest Henry Chambers was an English track cyclist who won a silver...

    Ernest Henry Chambers (7 April 1907 – 29 January 1985) was an English track cyclist who won a silver medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics and the 1932 Summer Olympics.

  2. June 2, 2026
    Died

    Ernest Chambers died.

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He was born in the London borough of Hackney, and was the brother of Stanley Chambers.

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved June 2, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Ernest Chambers (cyclist)Jun 2, 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter Obituaries · Ernest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour’ Showrunner, Dies at 97Jun 2, 2026
Wikipedia · Ernest Chambers (cyclist)

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