This touching and hilarious memoir is 100 percent Carol Burnett — funny, irreverent, and irresistible.Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved and revered actresses and performers in America. The Carol Burnett Show was seen each week by millions of adoring fans and won twenty-five Emmys in its remarkable eleven-year run. Now, in This Time Together, Carol really lets her hair down and tells one … lets her hair down and tells one funny or touching or memorable story after another.
In engaging anecdotes, Carol discusses her remarkable friendships with stars such at Jimmy Stewart, Lucille Ball, Cary Grant, and Julie Andrews; the background behind famous scenes, like the moment she swept down the stairs in her curtain-rod dress in the legendary “Went With the Wind” skit; and things that would happen only to Carol–the prank with Julie Andrews that went wrong in front of the First Lady; the famous Tarzan Yell that saved her during a mugging; and the time she faked a wooden leg to get served in a famous ice cream emporium.
This poignant look back allows us to cry with the actress during her sorrows, rejoice in her successes, and finally, always, to laugh.
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i had read this a number of years ago, but no longer had it. i went back and got it on e book after watching Ms. Burnett’s TV special. I am glad I reread it- still a good story!
I absolutely loved this book by Carol Burnett. I could relate to every chapter in the book – as she describes her experiences with many of the guest stars and regulars from her weekly show. Loved, Loved, Loved this book!
I grew up watching Carol Burnett on her variety show. She is fabulous!
Excellent read.
Have always liked Carol Burnett.
Always a fan of Carol Burnett and her show. Fun to see the the beginnings and behind the scenes from her point of view. Love her humor.
This book was about the comedy of Carol Burnett. So many books about celebrities are self serving and egotistical. This book was just about funny moments in her life, mixed in with some of the sad ones too.
I enjoyed hearing about her life and career but thought it would be funnier. I am glad I read it and enjoy watching her
This was a great book about the young Carol. The stories that lead up to her show and the stories about her co-workers and the work they did on the show were laugh out loud funny. Written in 2010,it follows her life from a young girl to that time.
Enjoyable to read about a group of people who were entertaining without the vulgar bits found today in current publications. Probably the funniest group of people in entertainment at the time.
IVe been a great fan of Carol Burnett and loved this book from beginning to end.
I grew up watching Carol Burnette and reading her honest stories, often funny and sometimes touching or sad, makes me love her all the more! While the book is a gem, I highly recommend listening to the audio book, as hearing Carol read her own words makes them all the more special
A wonderful insight into what made the Carol Burnett Show the best variety show on televation.
It was like having a conversation with her. Very good read!
I grew up watching her variety show. Also, I had read her first book years ago. It was interesting who she knew and how she got to know them. I had no idea she and Jimmy Stewart were such good friends.
a pleasant read with lots of reminders of childhoodd pleasures
Good behind the scenes look into iconic TV show.
It’s so great to hear the stories behind the skits!
An easy to read book about an interesting life and experiences with many famous people.
Very interesting. So real. You can almost hear her voice telling you the stories.