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In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox
In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox | Carol Burnett
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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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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A few memoirs I‘ve collected for William! 💙📚💙

#Memoir
#Aboutabook

Eggs Wonderful collection👏🏻🩷👌🏼 3mo
dabbe #memoirman 🤩🤩🤩 3mo
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JacintaMCarter
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Crazeedi ❤️❤️❤️ Carol 10mo
TieDyeDude 👂🤏 10mo
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bthegood
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1. The Laugh Book - the first book I ever bought and I still have it (published in 1971 - I was 6 and had to have this book)
2. Carol Burnett Show (tv)
3. Bringing Up Baby (Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant, 1938 film)

#TLT thanks for the tag @dabbe

Make a great day everyone 🍂

MissyD The carol Burnett show ❤️❤️❤️❤️. I used to watch this with my grandfather. 14mo
AmyG Carol Burnett…now that is a wonderful memory. 14mo
dabbe You and I are the same age! 🤩🤩🤩
1. How did I never hear of THE LAUGH BOOK? I'm checking it out!
2. I almost chose this one over I LOVE LUCY. It is my 2nd all-time favorite. Remember the spoof on GONE WITH THE WIND? I think it was called WENT WITH THE WIND. “I have to make me a dress!“ (w/ the curtains! 🤣)
And the dentist sketch with Harvey Korman and Tim Conway ... how Conway would ALWAYS get everyone to crack up! #fondmemories
3. YES! 💜💛🧡
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bthegood @MissyD @AmyG my family would watch this at night together when I was young, I forget what night it was but it was quite the line up - All in the Family, Mash, Bob Newhart, Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett 🙂
@dabbe I appreciate that you take time to respond to everyones answers (I am guessing you were a very thoughtful, thorough and good teacher) 🙂
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AmyG @bthegood Yes! I loved Saturday nights. 14mo
dabbe @bthegood I tried! 😘 And you hit the Saturday-night lineup perfectly. At some point Maude, The Jeffersons, and Rhoda came along, but you hit the original night of best-viewing tv! 🤩 14mo
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Twainy
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This is a 5+ star audiobook. It was so sweet to hear the star of so many well-loved TV shows/episodes reminisce. I love that audiobook & have wanted this hardcover on my shelf forever. ❣️❣️❣️ An amazing woman!

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MemoirsForMe
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Thanks for the tag @PageShifter

The #LetterI has to be another favorite memoir of mine. I just adore Carol Burnett 🙌🏻and loved all the behind-the-scenes stories from her hilarious TV show.

If you ever need a laugh, check out any of The Carol Burnett Show bloopers on YouTube.😂

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🤗

TheLudicReader I loved that show. So many great characters. Mrs. Wiggins! The Gone With the Wind skit. 🤣 2y
MemoirsForMe @TheLudicReader YES! So many hilarious skits too. I‘ll always remember the GWTW curtain rod and Tim the dentist with patient Harvey! 😂😂😂 2y
Twainy Amazing audiobook! I loved it so much I wanted the hardcover for my shelf. Thank you Amazon Book Wishlist. I love Birthday Month! 😁 2y
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MemoirsForMe Best hardcover to own! Is it your birthday month? Happiest Birthday to you! 🥳🎉🎂 2y
PurpleyPumpkin Carol Burnett is fantastic! Love her show! You‘re right about the YouTube channel. It‘s my go-to when I need a good laugh. 😆 2y
MemoirsForMe She sure is! The bloopers with Carol and Tim Conway are priceless! 🤣 2y
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K.Wielechowski
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Such a great book! Carol Burnett reminisces about her time on the Carol Burnett show. Peppered with interviews and guest speakers, the book covers the show from the first idea to the last episode.
And what I was looking forward to the most: the Curtain Dress from their Gone With the Wind parody. It was just as funny hearing about as it was seeing it.
Burnett is a comedy genius and a great person.

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bthegood
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This is not a memoir of Carol Burnetts life - it is a memoir of her show. Very fun listen. I suggest the audiobook, Carol Burnett is narrator and it is like sitting with her as she telis you how the show came about and she relives some of the skits. The show could only happen today if you had the same cast/crew - they were skilled, professional, fun, and seemed to have not only a good work ethic but ⬇

bthegood a real understanding of how fortunate they were to be part of the show and doing work they loved - met May goals 6/6 books read and worked out 4x a week for #BFC21 @wanderinglynn - next month goals remain the same. Make a great day everyone. (edited) 3y
wanderinglynn Way to go! 🙌🏻🎉 Keep up the great momentum! 3y
Chrissyreadit This does sound like a fun listen- and congrats on your #bfc21 momentum 🎉💥🥳🙌 3y
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bthegood
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#Two4Tuesday thx for tag @TheSpineView
1. I think tagged book will make me feel nostalgic, we used to watch her show as a family, good memories of childhood
2. Either way is good as long as I am enjoying the story, no preference

Want to play @CaffeineAndCandy

Make a great day everyone 😊

TheSpineView You're welcome and Thanks for playing! 3y
bthegood @TheSpineView thx for asking - 😃 3y
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mandarchy
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Her show premiered the year before I was born, so I grew up with Harvey Korman, Tim Conway and Vickie Lawrence. I can hear Carol Burnett's voice in my head when I read certain books outloud. So you could say she influenced my career. This was a fun audio book. I'm glad my son was in the room when she did the Tarzan yell.

Tera66 I love her! And her show was one of the funniest of all time!! 3y
mandarchy @Tera66 such good memories. No one could afford to pull off those costumes today! 3y
Tera66 @mandarchy Agreed! 3y
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bthegood @mandarchy just started listening to this, love it, thx for recommendation 😊 3y
mandarchy @bthegood I am glad to hear that. So much nostalgia. I don't think many people recognize the elements of vaudeville in entertainment. It seems to have vanished in the 80s. Some of the skits she pulled off would be too long today. It's really interesting. 3y
bthegood @mandarchy agree💯 3y
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mandarchy
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I can't remember who posted this, but I don't usually listen to audio books. But I couldn't imagine reading this when I could hear her voice. Thanks Littens for encouraging me to be a better listener.

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Twainy
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🎧 I LOVED this audiobook! Audible $6 sale, thank you Libby! Short book, ~8 hours.

If you‘ve seen the Carol Burnett Show & like her you have to LISTEN to this book. She not only narrates but there are actual snippets of interviews of many cast members and guests.

Personal stories about her life, the show, Hollywood stars.

I watched this show in reruns as a kid. This brought back such good memories! I love it!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+

mandarchy I don't normally listen to audio books, but as soon as I saw your post I checked Libby to see if it was at my library. Started listening immediately. I love Carole Burnett. Some days when I'm reading to my students I channel her hoping I'm an nth as much fun. 4y
MemoirsForMe I loved this audiobook and The Carol Burnett Show! 🙌🏻 4y
Twainy @mandarchy @UwannaPublishme I just love her! She has always seemed so genuine, kind, hilarious & philanthropic! All of her talk about meeting famous people is exactly how I would feel in her shoes. Fabulous narration! 🤗🤗 4y
MemoirsForMe Totally agree! 🙌🏻 4y
mandarchy @Twainy there it is! It was you. I am really enjoying this, thanks! She's one of my She-ros. 4y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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#Booked2020 Report
As usual I'm all over the seasons.
With these 8 I'm 12 books into this challenge.
1. City Of Ghosts
3. Women Talking
7. In Such Good Company
13. Come Tumbling Down
17. The Great Gatsby
18. Seventh Plague
22. The Silent Patient
23. You Are Not Alone
@Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage

Cinfhen Fantastic 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼This is your “official “ entry for #booked2020 #FirstQuarterDrawing 🎊📚💕🥳 5y
Cinfhen Are there 4 more books not listed?? (edited) 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Great job!!!! 5y
MaleficentBookDragon @Cinfhen yes. I posted my first 4 read in January. 5. Cover Crush - Murder She Knit (LOVE black cats, tea, cake, and knitting)
12. Animal on Cover - See What I Have Done. 15. YA by a PoC - Binti. 20. Gothic Horror - Frankenstein (audio-book narrated by Dan Stevens)
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Cinfhen Cool!!! We only start tracking at the end of the final quarter so thanks for the reminder!!!!!! I‘ll put you down for 4 more!!!!! 5y
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ImperfectCJ
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Mehso-so

In this audio version, Burnett recaps her favorite sketches, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes are interspersed with excerpts from recorded interviews with former cast members. I'm not a huge fan of TV/celebrity memoirs, but this one is fairly interesting for those familiar with the show.

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ImperfectCJ
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Audiobaking adventure: First attempt at sourdough bread! Not sure how much I paid attention to my book, though...the sourdough process took a lot of my working memory.

Thanks for the encouragement, @Clare-Dragonfly ! (We also made pancakes twice. They were a huge hit!)

Clare-Dragonfly Awesome!!! It looks delicious! 😋 5y
ImperfectCJ @Clare-Dragonfly The crust turned out too dark (and aggressively crusty), but I'm told the insides are excellent. (I can't eat gluten, so I have to go by their reports.) 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Looks amazing!! 5y
Tamra Yum! 5y
Hooked_on_books Looks great! 5y
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Sharpeipup
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Starting off my Monday with a laugh. #audiobook #readbyauthor

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MaleficentBookDragon
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After finishing Frankenstein (goodbye Dan Stevens. Sigh) I decided to go a little lighter for my #audioknitting
The Carol Burnett Show is my all time favorite show and this book is great.

Yes, I am STILL working on this shawl.
#knittersoflitsy

Eggs So beautiful 💕. I grew up on carol burnett!! 5y
MaleficentBookDragon @Eggs so did I. It's also how I learned about most classic movies. My favorite was Rebecky.😂😂😂 5y
julesG It looks so cozy and soft and I absolutely love the colours. 5y
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Mdargusch It will be so pretty when you finish! 5y
JoyBlue That yarn looks yummy-soft! 🧶 5y
Avanders It‘s a whole shawl — it would take me forever!! It‘s so pretty! 😍 5y
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Aaronlisa
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I read this August 11-13 & gave it 4 ⭐️ on Good Reads. I grew up on the Carol Burnett Show and even to this day my Mum watches the edited version - which is a shame and they should show the original one hour show - and I loved Burnett‘s insights to the show.

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Kshakal
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The first #audiobook I ever listened to!! #30junebooks @howjessreads

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ncayea
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Pickpick

This was AMAZING!! I'm a little young to remember her show, but I love the occasional autobiography like this. This was so fast paced, and still well detailed. I finished in a day and a half. Highly recommend!

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MaleficentBookDragon
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Some #audiocrocheting / #audiolaundry this afternoon. What do you all think of my first cowl so far? Is it good enough to gift? #hookersoflitsy

Sace It's beautiful! Good audiobook choice too. 6y
mreads Pretty colors ❤👍 6y
llwheeler It looks great! 6y
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Eggbeater 😍 I love it! 6y
BeansPage Marvelous darling simply marvelous! 😍 6y
Avanders Definitely! It's so pretty! 💜 6y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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Some #audiocrocheting today. I couldn't do it for long. I've been having terrible migraines this week.
I made these Christmas cup cozies for two of my #litsyswaps. I hope they like them. I'm still a beginner.

DGRachel Those are adorable! I hope the migraines ease for you soon. I get them all the time, too, and they suck. 😔 6y
Zelma Very cute. I just thinking that I need to learn how to make a cozy for my work coffee cup. 6y
Texreader Super cute. Hope you feel better soon. 6y
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hermyknee Love those! 6y
kspenmoll Those are such fun! Hope crochet distracts you from migraines- get well soon. 6y
ravenlee Looks good! Feel better soon. 6y
Quirkybookworm Migraines SUX!!!! I know! Get plenty of rest and get well!! 6y
CampbellTaraL Super cute design! Hope you're feeling better soon. 6y
Avanders Oooh 😍😍 Hope the migraine goes away soon!! 🙏🏽 6y
erzascarletbookgasm Feel better soon! 6y
JoScho They looks great! 6y
tracey38 I'm so sorry about your migraines. I've had one all day today, too. Hope yours ease soon! 6y
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Deborah42
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A charming memoir that takes us behind the scenes of Carol Burnett‘s hilarious variety show. She manages to say something nice about everyone, so if you‘re looking for scandal and dirty secrets, you won‘t find it here. As she recounted her favorite stories, I remembered so many enjoyable and entertaining moments from the show.

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Samplergal
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It‘s was a nice audiobook, but consisted of a lot of repetitive stories from her shows. If you‘re a fan, you‘ll like it, but probably not love it. Highlights were “Went with the Wind” and the behind the scenes with Bob Mackie, and Tim Conway and Mrs. Hwiggins. #memoir

Bklover It seems like there have been so many reunion shows where they talk about the show that it‘s hard to imagine there being too much that‘s new! 6y
Ruthiella I remember that Went With the Wind sketch! I did not get the joke however till many years later when I read Gone With the Wind. 🤣🤣🤣 6y
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Samplergal
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Anxiety is crushing me today and so I‘m going to listen to one of my favorites.

Trashcanman 🤗❤️ I hope it gets better. For what that's worth. 6y
AmyG Feel better. I‘m sorry. 😘 6y
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laurieluna Sending love ❤️ 6y
gradcat Crossing my fingers that it helps you feel better ❤️❤️ 6y
Jas16 Sending ❤️ 6y
JoScho Hang in there. Tomorrow will be better ❤️ 6y
Samplergal Thanks everyone. Some days are just hard. Tomorrow will be better. 6y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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After a day of extraordinary beasts (❤ Jude Law) and shopping for swaps, I came home to some #bookmail!
My #bookoutlethaul includes two books for the #stuffedstockingswap #SSS.
The other five are mine. Book buying ban starts.....now?

BeansPage 🤣🤣🤣 6y
Avanders Now seems so.... *now*.... 😜 6y
rubyslippersreads @Avanders is right; now is just too soon. 😉 6y
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InnerSavvy
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I really enjoyed Carol talking about her Carol Burnett show. Brought back memories of watching her show on Saturday evenings after bath time on my Dad's lap. Glad I listened to it since Carol narrated it and there were several audios of some of the cast as well.

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jillrhudy
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Listening to this on Libby. It‘s narrated by the author of course, who talks about various aspects of the Carol Burnett Show including various skits, a few of which I remember from childhood and most of which I don‘t. #audiobook #showbiz #television

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Kshakal
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I love Carol Burnett and this book was a great trip down memory lane as she recounted her time with the amazing cast of the Carol Burnet show. It included many great stories as well as interviews with some of the cast!! This was my first audiobook and while I didn‘t love it, it was neat to hear Carol‘s words in her own voice!

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Kshakal
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I am currently listening to my first #audiobook on my commute every day... still not sure I am liking it. #readingresolutions @Jess7

BethM As someone who commutes and reads- you need to have the exact right audiobook for it to work. 6y
Kshakal @BethM I love carol burnet but I am not paying attention all of the timr 6y
KLyn1 There have been a couple audiobooks that I have not finished, despite likiing the person - sometimes the books are just dozers, lol (not good if driving) 😉 6y
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Kshakal
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I have never tried listening to a book and I am thinking it is about time I try one... putting this in my car to start in my way to work this week!! 🤓

Slajaunie I love Carol Burnett! 6y
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JTRobertson
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Boy, do I hate to give Carol Burnett a "so-so," but I want to be honest. This book was 60% great. That part was Carol (reading the audio herself) telling behind the scenes stories and how the show came to be, etc.

The other 40% was Carol reliving some of her favorite comedy sketches word for word. She even played all the parts. It was just awkward, and honestly, boring. It was like being told an unfunny "you had to be there to get it" story. ?

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Txdmarie
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Went to the thrift store to see what book treasures they may have and didn‘t find anything but DID find these little treasures!!!!!! #classiccomedy #wentforbooksbutgotdvds

GarthRanzz Carol Burnett!! I love that show! When Conway and Korman would crack each other up it was the best. 7y
Alfoster And she still looks fab!😍 7y
Txdmarie I was so excited. It‘s 10 DVD‘s and was only $2 7y
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MissMoneypenny

I just finished the audio version of this book. I loved hearing Carol Burnett tell her story. I have so many fond memories of watching her show.
#bookriotreadharderchallenge
#celebritymemoir

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shadowsdogs
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Pup and a good book ❤️

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Kshakal
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Thank you so much @BrainyHeroine for the wonderful Christmas present!! Carol Burnet is one of my favorites and can‘t wait to dive into it! (Plus I have never done an audiobook and wanted to do so in 2018 so this is absolutely perfect!!) 🤓💖🤓

BrainyHeroine Yay!!! 7y
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RealBooks4ever
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The Carol Burnett Show was one of the highlights of television back in the late 1960s and early 1970s! This book shares Ms. Burnett‘s memories of making the show. #ComedyQueen

Matilda I love her so. I grew up watching this with my grandparents and she still makes me laugh just as hard now. 7y
LiteraryinPA She‘s absolutely hilarious in Noises Off, one of my favorite movies. 😁 7y
RealBooks4ever @Matilda Wasn't it funny when Tim and Harvey couldn't keep from laughing? That cracked me up! 7y
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RealBooks4ever @LiteraryinLititz I'm not familiar with that movie. I'll have to look it up! 7y
Brenda I never missed her show. Brought back so many great memories to see the anniversary show last week 7y
RealBooks4ever @Brenda Oh no! I didn‘t know it was on! 😢 I missed it! 7y
Brenda @RealBooks4ever Oh no! It was a 50th anniversary special on CBS..maybe you can find it online. 7y
Matilda @RealBooks4ever always. And to this day I still remember how hard I laughed when she made the dress out of the curtain and the skit in the super tiny office where they had to duck to open drawers etc so of course everything went wrong. I wish the stupid rights issue they've had would get resolved so the whole show could be rereleased. 7y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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I made the #manpanion watch The Carol Burnett special instead of the game. I am a rabid Carol Burnett fan. That was the funniest show EVER.
She is the reason I started watching classic movies. Her spoofs made me want to watch the originals.

DebinHawaii I am looking forward to this tonight! ❤️Carol! 7y
Kshakal It was so good! I too want to watch all of the originals!! 💖 7y
AmyG It was good. I loved this show as a child and it brought back so many memories. And...it‘s still really, really funny. 7y
kylienoele I've never watched the show, but I watched this with my grandparents tonight and I laughed so hard!!! Looks like another show has been added to my To-Watch list 😄😄 7y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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I had 2 audible credits to use up.
I still need to get the physical version of In Such Goid Company. I ❤️❤️❤️Carol Burnett!!

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imabusybee
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Loving this so far!! Still playing catch up on my ARC's. Is this cheating if I am listening to it instead. 😂

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CogsOfEncouragement
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Mehso-so

I was looking forward to this immensely. In actuality, though I love the show, many of the movies and actors she talks about at length in this audio book - I have no reference for. I am surprised to say I am too young! I ended up skipping a few sections because of this. #AudioMemoir

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MemoirsForMe
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Rough week here. Took a weird tumble and had to get a new hip. Ugh! And I thought I was too young for this stuff. The good news: I'm home now, I'm feeling much better and I'm in the perfect position to read more! Thanks to authors Carol Burnett and Amy Poehler who have been great remedies for recovery. Hugs to all my Litten friends. Glad to be back online. Always remember to savor every precious step. 🤗

rockpools Oh no! Glad you're safely back home, and wishing you a speedy recovery. 7y
sprainedbrain So glad you are recovering! Enjoy your reading time. ❤️ 7y
PurpleyPumpkin Wow, you've had a lot going on! Glad to hear you're on the mend. You're so right, it important to savour every moment!! 7y
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DebinHawaii Oh wow-I am so sorry to hear you had to go through that but happy to hear you are back home and healing. Here's to a quick recovery. Will send positive thoughts and vibes. 💜💜💜 7y
readordierachel Glad you're feeling better! 7y
MemoirsForMe @PurpleyPumpkin Thanks for your kind wishes. Really means a lot. I'm learning to really appreciate the present moment and all those precious little things. Hugs back to you. 🤗 7y
MemoirsForMe @DebinHawaii Thanks Deb! I'm so grateful to you and all those fun and delicious messages you post. You keep me smiling! 🤗 7y
MemoirsForMe @RachelO Thanks for thinking of me. And yes, being home in my own bed is sooooo nice. Hugs back to you. 🤗 7y
MemoirsForMe @sprainedbrain Thank you for your well wishes, SB. Means a lot! If you have any suggestions for any humor books, I'm ready for more! 🤗 7y
MemoirsForMe @ReadOrDieRachel So grateful for your message. Feeling better each day...and the books keep me smiling too. 🤗👌🏻 7y
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MaleficentBookDragon
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My #springcleaningreadathon #tbr (and laundry).

BibliophileMomma Oh let me know how Burntown is. I loved her other book. 8y
JoeStalksBeck Yes! I want to know how Burntown is! 8y
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scrappygolden
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Pickpick

Another book club pick that made for great discussion, laughter and shared memories. It was fun learning some background to the show, but the sketches were more fun to watch on tv than to read in a book.

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Sace
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Pickpick

Another winner from Carol. Sorry about the poor quality picture.

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Sace
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I a little audio coloring while I listened to Carol. These are going to be great bookmarks. 😊

LauraBeth Pretty! 8y
Sace @LauraBeth thank you! 8y
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bookishbitch
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Mehso-so

I grew up watching her show with my mom so I enjoyed the book. If you aren't a fan of the show I don't think it would be as interesting. It is a good look at how they used to do live TV back then however for a non-fan.

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CogsOfEncouragement
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Some of the books we will be #GivingAsGifts this year. (I have at least one more to find for a little cutie on our list.) When I found out about Carol Burnett's new book I was thrilled to have something wonderful to give my mom this year! #12DaysOfXmasPhoto

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DebinHawaii
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I grew up watching the Carol Burnett show & adore her. I saw some interviews about this book & looking for a lighter book to listen to, I checked it out on Overdrive. If you're a fan & tv geek it is a delight hearing it read by Burnett w/pop-ins by some of the cast/crew & hearing details behind memorable sketches like 'Went With the Wind' & her curtain & curtain rod dress. It drags a bit at times in all the details but her charm makes up for it.👍

Alfoster Oh my, grew up loving her too! Hilarious!😍😍 8y
Graciouswarriorprincess Love her especially the Gone with the wind, dentist and elephant episodes!😍😍 8y
queerbookreader I ADORE HER SO MUCH have you seen the episode where Maggie Smith guest starred?? I nearly died when I saw it okay 8y
MemoirsForMe Carol is awesome! Loved her hilarious show and previous books, so I'm looking forward to reading this one. 8y
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A must-read for any Carol Burnett fan! Only she has the timing, talent, and wit to pull back the curtain on the Emmy-Award winning Carol Burnett Show and share the stories of the guests, skits, and antics that made it legendary. This book is Burnett‘s love letter to a golden era in television through the lens of her brilliant show. Written with all the charm, wit, and humor that fans expect from this masterful entertainer. #CopperfieldsRecommends