In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and

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

In this New York TimesÂ bestseller, comedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series,Â The Carol Burnett Show.
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InÂ In Such Good Company, Carol Burnett pulls back the curtain on the twenty-five-time Emmy-Award winning show that made television history, and she reminisces about the outrageously funny and tender moments that made working on the series as much fun as watching it.Â

Carol delves into little-known stories of the guests, sketches and improvisations that madeÂ The Carol Burnett ShowÂ legendary, as well as some favorite tales too good not to relive again. While writing this book, Carol rewatched all 276 episodes and screen-grabbed her favorite video stills from the archives to illustrate the chemistry of the actors and the improvisational magic that made the show so successful.Â

Putting the spotlight on everyone from her costars to the impressive list of guest stars, Carol crafts a lively portrait of the talent and creativity that went into every episode. With characteristic wit and incomparable comic timing, she details hiring Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway; shares anecdotes about guest stars and close friends, including Lucille Ball, Roddy Mcdowell, Jim Nabors, Bernadette Peters, Betty Grable, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Gloria Swanson, Rita Hayworth, and Betty White; and gives her take 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. Get the best seat in the house for "eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox."
Country USA
Manufacturer Crown Archetype
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-09-13
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Crown Archetype
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-09-13
Format	Kindle eBook

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

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