{"product_id":"2940169323689","title":"In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2017 Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComedy legend Carol Burnett tells the hilarious behind-the-scenes story of her iconic weekly variety series, \u003ci\u003eThe Carol Burnett Show\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWho 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? \u003ci\u003eIn Such Good Company\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with all the charm and humor fans expect from a masterful entertainer like Carol Burnett, \u003ci\u003eIn Such Good Company\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere are all the topics listeners want to know more about, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow the show almost didn't air due to the misgivings of certain CBS vice presidents;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow she discovered and hired Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanecdotes 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;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe 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 Qamp;A;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eand Carol's takes on her favorite sketches and the unpredictable moments that took both the cast and viewers by surprise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes cast interviews, a conversation with Dick Cavett, and much more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47179317575920,"sku":"2940169323689","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169323689_p0.jpg?v=1763777411","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169323689","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}