
In Such Good Company
Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox
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Carol Burnett
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By:
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Carol Burnett
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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Critic reviews
“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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Enjoyed the insider's view, too reperepetitive
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Carol Burnett is a national treasure!
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Fun with Carol
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Would you listen to In Such Good Company again? Why?
I found this book to be very enjoyable. It was so nice to hear Carol read it herself and to hear the input of her guests in their own words.What was one of the most memorable moments of In Such Good Company?
Again I have to say it was hearing the book in Carol's own voice.Have you listened to any of Carol Burnett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No this was my first.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No unfortunately it was over several attempts.Wonderful Book
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Loved it
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Carol Burnett has long been one of my favorite performers! In this book, she points out the humorous and serendipitous locations and people who helped her make her comedy show as good as it was. She describes some of the famous hysterical things for which she has gone down in history, and listening to it has brought back a whole flood of memories, and this has demonstrated the amount of pressure that she and the characters of the show approached with humor and grace! Now it makes me want to go back and watch all of her old shows!!
I'm so glad we had these memories together…
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Well worth the time
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so much fun
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Wonderful journey
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Laughter
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