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In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox

Name: In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Carol Burnett
ISBN: 9780735284845

Carol Burnett

Penguin Random House

Sep 2016

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Comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, The Carol Burnett Show. Who but Carol Burnett herself has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award winning show that made television history for eleven glorious seasons? In Such Good Company delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and antics that made the show legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. Carol lays it all out for us, from the show's original conception to its evolution into one of the most beloved primetime programs of its generation. Written with all the charm and humor fans expect from a masterful entertainer like Carol Burnett, In Such Good Company skillfully highlights the elements that made the show so successful in a competitive period when TV variety shows ruled the air waves. Putting the spotlight on everyone from her talented costars to her amazing guest stars - the most celebrated and popular entertainers of their day - Carol crafts a lively portrait of the talent and creativity that went into every episode. Here are all the topics readers want to know more about, including: * how the show almost didn't air due to the misgivings of certain CBS vice presidents; * how she discovered and hired Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway; * anecdotes about guest stars and her close freindships with many of them, including Lucille Ball, Roddy Mcdowell, Jim Nabors, Bernadette Peters, Betty Grable, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Gloria Swanson, Rita Hayworth, and Betty White; * the people behind the scenes from Bob Mackie, her costume designer and partner in crime, to the wickedly funny cameraman who became a fixture during the show's opening Q&A; * and Carol's takes on her favorite sketches and the unpredictable moments that took both the cast and viewers by surprise. This book is Carol's love letter to a golden era in television history through the lens of her brilliant show which won no less than 25 Emmy Awards! Get the best seat in the house as she reminisces about the outrageous tales that made working on the show as much fun as watching it.

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IN SUCH GOOD COMPANY: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox by Carol Burnett is not a biography, even though there are some occasional biographical elements when pertaining to the show itself and naturally, how Ms. Burnett came to have her own show. It is a book for those who were fans of the original series – The Carol Burnett Show – or became fans through clips and DVDs. If you don’t know the sketches or the performers, you will find very little of interest in this book. I am a fan, and I loved IN SUCH GOOD COMPANY! I actually never expected to laugh so much! The book takes us through some of the most memorable sketches and musical moments of the series, with anecdotes and personal insights offered by Ms. Burnett. There were many things I never knew, and I have gained a lot of respect for clothes designer Bob Mackie, whose contribution to the show was largely unsung and unknown from the public. Carol Burnett’s writing is excellent, it flows well, and she is as engaging on the written page as she is on the screen. At the end, there is a complete list of the shows with the guest lists, and it was fun to see all the huge celebrities that starred on The Carol Burnett Show, some of whom have been forgotten. And there are several fabulous colour pictures! Some reviewers mentioned that Ms. Burnett seemed to love everyone; I rather think that she chose to remain quiet about the people she liked less, which is entirely like her. I highly recommend IN SUCH GOOD COMPANY if you want to relive those amazing sketches, or if you want to know more about the people and how they made The Carol Burnett Show and Ms. Burnett a resounding and unforgettable success, one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Read more

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