In Such Good Company
Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox
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Carol Burnett
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Carol Burnett
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Winner of the 2017 Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album
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 11 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 airwaves. 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 listeners 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 friendships 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
- Carol's takes on her favorite sketches and the unpredictable moments that took both the cast and viewers by surprise
This audiobook 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.
Includes cast interviews, a conversation with Dick Cavett, and much more!
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What the critics say
“In this light, behind-the-scenes memoir, [Burnett] pays tribute to the many talented individuals responsible for the show's enduring success, [sharing] some of the hilarious impromptu moments on the set and sheds light on the many memorable sketches, including the movie parodies that have become classic TV.” —Kirkus Reviews
"The great comedian [Carol Burnett] filled America’s living rooms with pratfalls and Tarzan yells.... Carol Burnett’s new memoir, In Such Good Company, captures this zaniness with relish. Written in Burnett’s laughing voice, the book chronicles how she prepared her weekly dose of mayhem.... Resonating with Burnett’s lively enthusiasm, In Such Good Company captures the excitement of being there once again, and it’s a joyous addition to her earlier memoirs." —The Washington Post
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- Marnie Ward
- 2021-03-16
loved it!!!
I LOVED this book. I could picture the scenes perfectly as she described them. How I miss her show.
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- Julie
- 2021-09-08
I really enjoyed this!
I remember the Carol Burnett show and really enjoyed hearing Carol tell all of these stories in her voice.
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- MimiBibi
- 2021-06-07
This was a very calming book to listen to.
I loved the Carol Burnett show. I remember watching it when I was a child and later on the reruns. It really opened my eyes how much time and effort went into getting this show onto the air. It was well explained and pleasant to listen to. Everything was well covered in the reading of the book. Now, I even have more respect for the show, because I understand how it was put together. Throughout the story you can hear how the author loves her craft and has so much respect for the people she worked with. What a class act!
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- Laura L
- 2023-01-14
Good Read
I loved listening to this book on audio, in Carol Burnett’s own words. It was fun listening to the stories of the Carol Burnett Show. It’s like being a fly on the wall.
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