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For eleven seasons, M*A*S*H put audiences through everything from laughter to tears and all points in between. The groundbreaking series blazed a trail and provided a distinctive mark on television history through the eyes of the staff of a small Mobile Army Surgical Hospital located close to the front of the Korean War.The series provided a perspective on war in all its horrors and triumphs while exhibiting the utter resiliency of the human mind, body, and spirit. It was commentary and contrast of a particular kind of human experience.The MASH Trivia Quiz Book features questions spanning all eleven seasons, including the classic series finale, "Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen."

"Prince of Drones is the remarkable story of Reginald Denny, a forgotten luminary in Hollywood and aviation history. Kim Pucci's frank and compelling text, along with a trove of behind-the-scenes photographs, shines a light on Denny and brings him to life as an actor, family man, World War I fighter pilot, RC airplane hobbyist, and innovative visionary for military unmanned aircraft. It is the last category that will surprise most people. The tale of his trials and perseverance during the development of his early target drone aircraft, along with the formation of the Radioplane Company and his eventual ouster, is as dramatic as any Hollywood movie. Hollywood and aviation helped build Southern California into the dynamic region it is today. In Prince of Drones they are intimately entwined in the saga of Reginald Denny."- Tony Chong, Bestselling Author andSector Historian, Northrop GrummanCorporation, Aerospace Systems"A story of stardom and early airplanes that spins like a propeller and reads like a captivating motion picture!"- Pen Densham, Bestselling Author, Oscar Nominated Filmmaker,Motion Picture and Television Producer, Director, and Writer"Kim Pucci has richly captured the essence of Old Hollywood through the life of iconic film legend, Reginald Denny. Not only did Denny star in over 200 films (silent and talkies), he was also a hit on Broadway and television. How he found the time and energy to also invent the drone is beyond comprehension, but his legacy lives on today because of it. A great read-I can't recommend it highly enough! Bravo, Kim!"- Robin Hutton, New York Times Bestselling Author and Filmmaker"Reginald Denny represents the early history of our American film industry and its connection to aviation. In Prince of Drones, Kim gallantly brings her grandfather's legendary legacy to life in this historically factual and magnificent account of the "Hollywood Drone-maker."- Marc Wanamaker, Bestselling Historical Author,Award Winning Noted Hollywood and Film Historian

"Prince of Drones is the remarkable story of Reginald Denny, a forgotten luminary in Hollywood and aviation history. Kim Pucci's frank and compelling text, along with a trove of behind-the-scenes photographs, shines a light on Denny and brings him to life as an actor, family man, World War I fighter pilot, RC airplane hobbyist, and innovative visionary for military unmanned aircraft. It is the last category that will surprise most people. The tale of his trials and perseverance during the development of his early target drone aircraft, along with the formation of the Radioplane Company and his eventual ouster, is as dramatic as any Hollywood movie. Hollywood and aviation helped build Southern California into the dynamic region it is today. In Prince of Drones they are intimately entwined in the saga of Reginald Denny."- Tony Chong, Bestselling Author andSector Historian, Northrop GrummanCorporation, Aerospace Systems"A story of stardom and early airplanes that spins like a propeller and reads like a captivating motion picture!"- Pen Densham, Bestselling Author, Oscar Nominated Filmmaker,Motion Picture and Television Producer, Director, and Writer"Kim Pucci has richly captured the essence of Old Hollywood through the life of iconic film legend, Reginald Denny. Not only did Denny star in over 200 films (silent and talkies), he was also a hit on Broadway and television. How he found the time and energy to also invent the drone is beyond comprehension, but his legacy lives on today because of it. A great read-I can't recommend it highly enough! Bravo, Kim!"- Robin Hutton, New York Times Bestselling Author and Filmmaker"Reginald Denny represents the early history of our American film industry and its connection to aviation. In Prince of Drones, Kim gallantly brings her grandfather's legendary legacy to life in this historically factual and magnificent account of the "Hollywood Drone-maker."- Marc Wanamaker, Bestselling Historical Author,Award Winning Noted Hollywood and Film Historian

In 1959, Buck Biggers, Chester "Chet" Stove, Joe Harris, and Treadwell D. Covington founded Total Television. Their goal was to create cartoon characters that encouraged kids to buy General Mills breakfast cereals and other products. Their animation series were produced from 1959-1969 using the "limited animation" technique, where minimal movements were synchronized with voice actor performances. Total Television produced:The King and Odie (1960-1963)The Hunter (1960-1963)Commander McBragg (1963-1966)Go Go Gophers (1966-1969)Klondike Kat (1963-1966)Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales (1963-1966)The Beagles (1966-1969)The Sing A Long Family (1964-1967)Tooter Turtle (1960-1963)Twinkles the Elephant (1960-1963) Underdog (1964-1967)Gene Hattree (1964-1966)Cauliflower Cabby (1964)The Colossal Show (1964) Discover how Total Television evolved through rare production artwork and storyboards, as well as reminiscences from Total Television's founders."Mark Arnold is the guy who the other authorities on comic books and animated cartoons turn to when they're stumped for an obscure tidbit of pop cultural information; he always delivers the goods."- Scott Shaw, cartoonist

Alice: Life Behind the Counter in Mel's Greasy Spoon (A Guide to the Feature Film, the TV Series, and More) takes you behind the scenes of one of television's most beloved sitcoms. It all started with Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Learn how the movie and series were developed, peruse the fact-filled episode log, and test your Alice trivia knowledge with a fan quiz featuring over 120 questions. The book also includes:Insights from David Silverman (writer for Alice); Christopher Tayback, son of Vic Tayback (Mel in Alice); Lucy Lee Flippin (Fran in Flo); and othersCast and crew biosA collection of favorite character sayings, such as "Kiss my grits," "Stow it," and "When donkeys fly" Memorable foods from Mel's Diner, like Carrie's wonderful lemon pudding and the secret recipe for Mel's famous chiliA guide to the spin-off series FloCome laugh at all the hilarious situations Alice and her friends get entangled in while learning about a true comedy classic.

Alice: Life Behind the Counter in Mel's Greasy Spoon (A Guide to the Feature Film, the TV Series, and More) takes you behind the scenes of one of television's most beloved sitcoms. It all started with Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. Learn how the movie and series were developed, peruse the fact-filled episode log, and test your Alice trivia knowledge with a fan quiz featuring over 120 questions. The book also includes:Insights from David Silverman (writer for Alice); Christopher Tayback, son of Vic Tayback (Mel in Alice); Lucy Lee Flippin (Fran in Flo); and othersCast and crew biosA collection of favorite character sayings, such as "Kiss my grits," "Stow it," and "When donkeys fly" Memorable foods from Mel's Diner, like Carrie's wonderful lemon pudding and the secret recipe for Mel's famous chiliA guide to the spin-off series FloCome laugh at all the hilarious situations Alice and her friends get entangled in while learning about a true comedy classic.

"Gehring remains supreme in film comedy scholarship." - ChoiceIn a 1979 Frank Capra letter to the author, the director wrote, in part, " I thoroughly enjoyed your 'McCarey vs Capra' article [included in the anthology]. I must also tell you that we were intimate friends. "WES D. GEHRING is the Distinguished Professor of Film at Ball State University and associate media editor of USA Today Magazine, for which he also writes the column "Reel World." Author of 40 film books, their reception has resulted in speaking engagements from the Paris-Sorbonne University, to New York's Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Since 2017 he has also been one of Turner Classic Movies' (TCM) on-screen scholars for their summer online classes.

"Gehring remains supreme in film comedy scholarship." - ChoiceIn a 1979 Frank Capra letter to the author, the director wrote, in part, " I thoroughly enjoyed your 'McCarey vs Capra' article [included in the anthology]. I must also tell you that we were intimate friends. "WES D. GEHRING is the Distinguished Professor of Film at Ball State University and associate media editor of USA Today Magazine, for which he also writes the column "Reel World." Author of 40 film books, their reception has resulted in speaking engagements from the Paris-Sorbonne University, to New York's Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). Since 2017 he has also been one of Turner Classic Movies' (TCM) on-screen scholars for their summer online classes.

"O'Toole is Ireland's best interviewer."-Irish Mail on Sunday As Matt Damon's character said in Martin Scorsese's "The Departed", "What Freud said about the Irish is, 'We're the only people who are impervious to psychoanalysis!'" But they're also a remarkably candid race, as is evident in this major anthology of over 20 in-depth interviews with some Hollywood icons and character actors, including: Gabriel Byrne, Saoirse Ronan, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Brenda Fricker, Patrick Bergin, David Kelly, and those with strong Irish roots such as Martin Sheen, and John Boorman. It also includes a rare exchange with Peter O'Toole's daughter, Kate, about her legendary father, and the last major print interview with Maureen O'Hara, which is published here for the first time as a Q&A in its entirety. None of these deeply personal interviews were conducted at press junkets, but instead were set-up with the actors directly without any interference from publicists or movie studios. With such unique access, O'Toole found himself hanging out for an entire weekend with Martin Sheen, exchanging emails with the likes of Gabriel Byrne, and enjoying lengthy phone conversations with the reclusive Brenda Fricker, who is the only Irish actress to win an Oscar. "O'Toole specializes in in-your-face interviews."-Sunday Independent

"O'Toole is Ireland's best interviewer."-Irish Mail on Sunday As Matt Damon's character said in Martin Scorsese's "The Departed", "What Freud said about the Irish is, 'We're the only people who are impervious to psychoanalysis!'" But they're also a remarkably candid race, as is evident in this major anthology of over 20 in-depth interviews with some Hollywood icons and character actors, including: Gabriel Byrne, Saoirse Ronan, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Brenda Fricker, Patrick Bergin, David Kelly, and those with strong Irish roots such as Martin Sheen, and John Boorman. It also includes a rare exchange with Peter O'Toole's daughter, Kate, about her legendary father, and the last major print interview with Maureen O'Hara, which is published here for the first time as a Q&A in its entirety. None of these deeply personal interviews were conducted at press junkets, but instead were set-up with the actors directly without any interference from publicists or movie studios. With such unique access, O'Toole found himself hanging out for an entire weekend with Martin Sheen, exchanging emails with the likes of Gabriel Byrne, and enjoying lengthy phone conversations with the reclusive Brenda Fricker, who is the only Irish actress to win an Oscar. "O'Toole specializes in in-your-face interviews."-Sunday Independent

Appreciation for The Milligan Papers...I have been manifestly and magnificently misrepresented! For this much thanks!Winston Churchill One of my soldier boys died laughing! What a way to go!Florence Nightingale Liberating! After reading The Milligan Papers I freed another fifty serfs!Leo Tolstoy From snowy peaks to flowery dellThe laughter rises and larks tellIn songs rapture comic capersBe sure to read The Milligan Papers.Will Shakespeare

Appreciation for The Milligan Papers.I have been manifestly and magnificently misrepresented! For this much thanks! Winston ChurchillOne of my soldier boys died laughing! What a way to go! Florence NightingaleLiberating! After reading The Milligan Papers I freed another fifty serfs! Leo TolstoyFrom snowy peaks to flowery dell The laughter rises and larks tell In songs rapture comic capers Be sure to read The Milligan Papers. Will Shakespeare

In "One More Thing, Sir", Michael Sloan brings his extensive knowledge of the television business to this charming, personable memoir of his years of bringing such iconic TV shows to life as McCloud, Columbo, The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman, B.J. and the Bear, The Return of the Man From U.N.C.L.E., Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Mysteries, Call of the Wild and The Equalizer. The author tells his tale with humor and insightful anecdotes of his days working with such powerful titans and legendry performers as Glen Larson, Fred Silverman, David Carradine, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, William Shatner, John Frankenheimer, Edward Woodward, Raymond Burr, David Janssen, Patrick Macnee and the incomparable Denzel Washington as The Equalizer. Anyone who was brought up on these iconic television shows will relish these funny and charming reminiscences by an author who was there and saw it all happen.

In "One More Thing, Sir", Michael Sloan brings his extensive knowledge of the television business to this charming, personable memoir of his years of bringing such iconic TV shows to life as McCloud, Columbo, The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman, B.J. and the Bear, The Return of the Man From U.N.C.L.E., Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues, The Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Mysteries, Call of the Wild and The Equalizer. The author tells his tale with humor and insightful anecdotes of his days working with such powerful titans and legendry performers as Glen Larson, Fred Silverman, David Carradine, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, William Shatner, John Frankenheimer, Edward Woodward, Raymond Burr, David Janssen, Patrick Macnee and the incomparable Denzel Washington as The Equalizer. Anyone who was brought up on these iconic television shows will relish these funny and charming reminiscences by an author who was there and saw it all happen.

Joi Lansing made a career in Hollywood at a time when being blonde and curvy was much appreciated. Although she never became as successful as Jayne Mansfield or Mamie Van Doren, let alone Marilyn Monroe, she carved out a path for herself, appearing in several iconic television shows. In the 1960s, she took a new route by becoming a singer, earning praise for her newfound talents. Insecurity about her looks and talent plagued her all her life. In growing older, she did everything to stay young and beautiful. Nevertheless, Joi was also acute enough to know that it had taken more than good looks to become famous. In 1965 she stated that, "Looks are important, of course. But after the looks go, what does a girl have? What I mean is, a girl has to have more than just looks to succeed in Hollywood." "When a Girl's Beautiful" - The Life and Career of Joi Lansing tells the story of a vulnerable, sweet and talented woman, who gave her all to become famous and struggled to survive in the harsh world of show business. With an overview of Joi Lansing's film and television appearances, it also contains rare pictures and many never-before-seen photographs from family albums. It's enlivened with quotes and anecdotes of people who knew and worked with her.

Joi Lansing made a career in Hollywood at a time when being blonde and curvy was much appreciated. Although she never became as successful as Jayne Mansfield or Mamie Van Doren, let alone Marilyn Monroe, she carved out a path for herself, appearing in several iconic television shows. In the 1960s, she took a new route by becoming a singer, earning praise for her newfound talents. Insecurity about her looks and talent plagued her all her life. In growing older, she did everything to stay young and beautiful. Nevertheless, Joi was also acute enough to know that it had taken more than good looks to become famous. In 1965 she stated that, "Looks are important, of course. But after the looks go, what does a girl have? What I mean is, a girl has to have more than just looks to succeed in Hollywood." "When a Girl's Beautiful" - The Life and Career of Joi Lansing tells the story of a vulnerable, sweet and talented woman, who gave her all to become famous and struggled to survive in the harsh world of show business. With an overview of Joi Lansing's film and television appearances, it also contains rare pictures and many never-before-seen photographs from family albums. It's enlivened with quotes and anecdotes of people who knew and worked with her.

Gary D. Rhodes guides a ghostly ship through the bayous and backwaters of Louisiana, casting his lantern's light on the vampires of Universal's 1943 classic Son of Dracula. Also illuminated are the film's production history and its original script. Unmoored from the errors of the past, Rhodes, Tom Weaver, Robert Guffey and Robert J. Kiss do that research voodoo that they do so well. "An engaging, thoroughly researched and accessible book that will appeal to film researchers and fans alike. Son of Dracula is finally receiving the attention it deserves." - Dr. Alison Peirse, After Dracula: The 1930s Horror Film "This is the ultimate tribute to Son of Dracula, an underrated jewel in Universal's 1940s horror pantheon: a reproduction of director Robert Siodmak's annotated script, plus some superb bonuses. Sink y9our fangs into it now!" - Steve Kronenberg, Universal Terrors 1951 - 1955 Contains the script, production history, fun facts, the pressbook, and essays by Robet Siodmak and Curt Siodmak.

Gary D. Rhodes guides a ghostly ship through the bayous and backwaters of Louisiana, casting his lantern's light on the vampires of Universal's 1943 classic Son of Dracula. Also illuminated are the film's production history and its original script. Unmoored from the errors of the past, Rhodes, Tom Weaver, Robert Guffey and Robert J. Kiss do that research voodoo that they do so well. "An engaging, thoroughly researched and accessible book that will appeal to film researchers and fans alike. Son of Dracula is finally receiving the attention it deserves." - Dr. Alison Peirse, After Dracula: The 1930s Horror Film "This is the ultimate tribute to Son of Dracula, an underrated jewel in Universal's 1940s horror pantheon: a reproduction of director Robert Siodmak's annotated script, plus some superb bonuses. Sink y9our fangs into it now!" - Steve Kronenberg, Universal Terrors 1951 - 1955 Contains the script, production history, fun facts, the pressbook, and essays by Robet Siodmak and Curt Siodmak.

OVER THERE - Hollywood In Britain is the first comprehensive record of made-in-Britain B-films featuring Americans on both sides of the camera. It provides a fascinating and unique record and discussion of significant - and otherwise - British second features boosted by Hollywood stars and filmmakers who were then seeking post-WW2 cinema careers rather than being forgotten or, possibly even more depressingly, ending up stuck in routine made-for-television programmes. The author, Alan Frank, has written over a dozen books on film. He has been reviewing films in the British national press, in magazines, on radio and online for many years. In 2018, he was the first ever recipient of Darkfest's Tod Slaughter "Lifetime Achievement" Award.

OVER THERE - Hollywood In Britain is the first comprehensive record of made-in-Britain B-films featuring Americans on both sides of the camera. It provides a fascinating and unique record and discussion of significant - and otherwise - British second features boosted by Hollywood stars and filmmakers who were then seeking post-WW2 cinema careers rather than being forgotten or, possibly even more depressingly, ending up stuck in routine made-for-television programmes. The author, Alan Frank, has written over a dozen books on film. He has been reviewing films in the British national press, in magazines, on radio and online for many years. In 2018, he was the first ever recipient of Darkfest's Tod Slaughter "Lifetime Achievement" Award.

Remember the show when Monty…It was the end of one of the Let's Make A Deal shows and Monty Hall, the host, asked a woman in a Geisha girl costume, "I'll give you $200 if you have any Japanese money on you." She didn't.Monty then went over to a guy dressed in a sailor suit and said, "If you have a bosun's whistle on you I'll give you $200." He did not.So he found a woman holding a doll feeding her a baby's bottle. "I took the baby's bottle away from her," said Monty, "and I said to her, 'Show me another nipple and I'll give you $200!'" The audience went crazy. "I didn't mean that one!" Monty said compounding the issue. Now the audience was rolling in the aisles. And that's how they went off the air that day.It was the only time in 23 years of "Let's Make A Deal" that Monty turned beet-red. Monty Hall, the man who revolutionized day-time television and became game show's first super-star was totally embarrassed.Most of us remember Monty Hall as the glib, handsome, personable emcee of game shows. There is so much more to the man. So much more. And it's all told in the form of stories from those who knew him best. His children, his cousin, his co-workers, his friends.If you thought you knew him, wait till you read "Remembering Monty Hall". Like we said, there's so much more to the man.

Remember the show when Monty…It was the end of one of the Let's Make A Deal shows and Monty Hall, the host, asked a woman in a Geisha girl costume, "I'll give you $200 if you have any Japanese money on you." She didn't.Monty then went over to a guy dressed in a sailor suit and said, "If you have a bosun's whistle on you I'll give you $200." He did not.So he found a woman holding a doll feeding her a baby's bottle. "I took the baby's bottle away from her," said Monty, "and I said to her, 'Show me another nipple and I'll give you $200!'" The audience went crazy. "I didn't mean that one!" Monty said compounding the issue. Now the audience was rolling in the aisles. And that's how they went off the air that day.It was the only time in 23 years of "Let's Make A Deal" that Monty turned beet-red. Monty Hall, the man who revolutionized day-time television and became game show's first super-star was totally embarrassed.Most of us remember Monty Hall as the glib, handsome, personable emcee of game shows. There is so much more to the man. So much more. And it's all told in the form of stories from those who knew him best. His children, his cousin, his co-workers, his friends.If you thought you knew him, wait till you read "Remembering Monty Hall". Like we said, there's so much more to the man.

In his entertaining and touching memoir The Hot Shot Heard 'Round the World, Andy Kahn relates the incisive and often back-stabbing stories involving his 1978 disco hit record "Hot Shot," the astounding rise and fall of the disco movement and the in-credible evolution of the recording industry from analog to digital. He presents a wholly unique life that includes acting on stage at age nine, befriending actor Robert Preston, helming a pirate radio station at age eleven, the meteoric rise in his career as a jazz pianist, bandleader, musical archivist, jazz educator, arranger, producer for major record labels and as the co-owner of an influential recording studio in Philadelphia where artists like Stevie Wonder, Princess Grace of Monaco, The Gipsy Kings, Astrud Gilberto, Mayor Frank Rizzo, Bobby Rydell and The Dixie Hummingbirds came through its doors. Andy Kahn tells a deeply personal life story-one that's hardly over.

From the moment I first entered the room and found myself in his presence, I immediately sensed that this was no ordinary man. In fact, this was no ordinary movie star. As a writer in Hollywood, I'd met and worked with many of the giants in film and television. But this man was somehow different. He seemed to exude a powerful aura that filled the entire room. And yet . . . and yet . . . there was also a kind of warmth and gentleness in his presence that invited you closer.

From the moment I first entered the room and found myself in his presence, I immediately sensed that this was no ordinary man. In fact, this was no ordinary movie star. As a writer in Hollywood, I'd met and worked with many of the giants in film and television. But this man was somehow different. He seemed to exude a powerful aura that filled the entire room. And yet . . . and yet . . . there was also a kind of warmth and gentleness in his presence that invited you closer.

The Universal Filmscripts Series - Classic Comedy Vol. 1 Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein Universal Pictures 75th Anniversary Edition 1915-1990For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.Production Background! Pressbook! Rare behind-the-scenes photographs! Biographical notes on the cast & crew!"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." ..Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." ...Forrest J. Ackerman"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'"...Robert Bloch"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity."...Ray Bradbury"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore."...Vincent Price.

The Universal Filmscripts Series - Classic Comedy Vol. 1Abbott & Costello Meet FrankensteinUniversal Pictures75th Anniversary Edition1915-1990For the first time in history, Universal Studios has opened its vaults and is allowing us to view these rare artifacts of filmmaking. Previously seen only by the stars and technicians, we now have the opportunity to review the complete original shooting scripts from these classic motion pictures. Each book also contains the complete story of the making of the film, many rare behind-the-scenes photos, interviews with the people in front of and behind the camera, and complete pressbook.Production Background!Pressbook!Rare behind-the-scenes photographs!Biographical notes on the cast & crew!"I shall treasure my copy of the script, and many thanks for your splendid contribution to its preservation." ..Franklin Coen (screenplay author, This Island Earth)"I've been seeing Universal pictures since 1923. The Universal Filmscripts Series is unique, and a highly prized portion of my collection of 40,000 books." ...Forrest J. Ackerman"As they say in the Coming Attractions-'Don't Miss It!'"...Robert Bloch"The Ackerman Archives provide another treasure for posterity."...Ray Bradbury"A fascinating addition to magical movie lore."...Vincent Price.

Hidden in all of us is a metaphorical closet where we have hoarded our darkest secrets, irrational fears, and unresolved traumas. In Dancing Out of the Closet, Matthew Shaffer exposes his outlandish childhood dramas, zany coming of age (while coming out of the closet) young adult debacles, and the "pinch me" moments that come from working alongside superstars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Amy Poehler on his quest for fame, fortune, and a size thirty waistline. Hilariously self-deprecating, addictively charming, and packed with pop culture commentary, Shaffer will have you crying with laughter, blushing with relatable embarrassment, and your heart exploding from shock that comes from an honest look inward.Dancing Out of the Closet is the perfect book for everyone who has survived childhood with a dream in their heart, those still seeking a stage to release their inner dancer, and anyone ready to laugh their way through the trials and triumphs of this journey we call life.Matthew Shaffer wrote, directed, and starred in his first production when he was seven years old and has been entertaining family members (and audiences) ever since. When Matthew isn't busy performing on stage and screen, he spends his time traveling the globe as an educator, choreographer, and content creator, collaborating with husband, Jeff Payton for their production company, A Group Production, Los Angeles, California. Shaffer is the author of the Amazon #1 New Release, So You Want To Be A Dancer.

Hidden in all of us is a metaphorical closet where we have hoarded our darkest secrets, irrational fears, and unresolved traumas. In Dancing Out of the Closet, Matthew Shaffer exposes his outlandish childhood dramas, zany coming of age (while coming out of the closet) young adult debacles, and the "pinch me" moments that come from working alongside superstars like Leonardo DiCaprio and Amy Poehler on his quest for fame, fortune, and a size thirty waistline. Hilariously self-deprecating, addictively charming, and packed with pop culture commentary, Shaffer will have you crying with laughter, blushing with relatable embarrassment, and your heart exploding from shock that comes from an honest look inward.Dancing Out of the Closet is the perfect book for everyone who has survived childhood with a dream in their heart, those still seeking a stage to release their inner dancer, and anyone ready to laugh their way through the trials and triumphs of this journey we call life.

He made the Universal back lot his own personal preyground: Rondo Hatton, who attained B-movie stardom at the very end of his life via the role of the spine-snapping serial killer The Creeper. The victim of a disfiguring disease, Hatton needed no makeup when he played this night stalker in The Pearl of Death (1944), House of Horrors (1946) and The Brute Man (1946). A lot of misery and physical pain were packed into Rondo Hatton's 51 years on Earth and he met his challenges with courage. This book tells his full story and pays tribute with a biography chapter, the lowdown on The Brute Man's production and theatrical release, artist George Chastain's tribute to other "brute men" of the movies, and more. Also: Rondo's miraculous 21st-century "rebirth" as a coveted award for the finest in Monster Kid achievement.