In His Book The Vodafone Boy He Describes His First Television Series as a Single Episode of The Man Who Sold Me and Vodka

 68 Years Ago Today

Friday 12th of February 1954
Film director Dziga Vertov known for Man with a Movie Camera dies of cancer at the age of 58 in Moscow, Central Federal District, Russia.

Vertov was an accomplished screenwriter, film director and director known for his novels, The Man Who Sold Me and Vodka, and the films The Black Swan and Men of Earth. He started his television career by portraying his character George Swan as an unemployed college dropout but soon became known for having a well rehearsed performance with his brother Alexander. He was also known for his comedic style, which ranged from the humorous to the poignant to the moving. He was an avid sportsman and a strong advocate for boxing and sportsmanship. Vertov's greatest achievement was when he was invited to compete for The People's Peace of Munich in 1968.
Alexander (Vladimir Kuznets)
Alexander's autobiography The Vodafone Boy (1969) is a documentary based on his life and career. It was the first to feature his personal life, career and performance. Alexander was born in 1926, at the age of fifteen in Budapest, Austria. In his book The Vodafone Boy he describes his first television series as a single episode of The Man Who Sold Me and Vodka. He had been training under his parents for this series during their stay at a hotel in the mountains in Prague. Alexander never took out a mortgage while filming the film