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"To be a Benny Bell meant to be spirited, witty, funny and sometimesa little crazy. But to be a Benny Bell also meant to be obstinate,paranoid, suspicious and sometimes a little hasty."Given all the facts about his traits and personality, it is no surprisethat one of the great mysteries of Ben's life and career is whether or nothe ever stood a chance of becoming the famous Tin Pan Alley tunesmithand vaudeville comic he set out to be. Could he have been one of the selectfew to schmooze with Sammy Cahn and trade shticks with GeorgeBurns? Could he have been a card-carrying Friars Club member whoregularly headlined in Miami, Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas?"Maybe he could have. But he wasn't."

"Hank was privy to it all and tells all with wit and insight." - - Eva Marie Saint Read the one-of-a-kind autobiography of the producer of Dangerous Liaisons, Hooper, The Great Gatsby, and assistant director of Kismet, Jailhouse Rock, Raintree County, Gigi, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and many more! Hank Moonjean was born in Evanston, Illinois and grew up in Troy, New York. In1946 Hank, together with his parents, moved to Los Angeles. In 1952 he graduated from the University of Southern California receiving a degree in cinema. During the Korean Conflict he served with the 82nd Paratroopers Battalion at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in their Military Intelligence Unit.In 1954 Hank began working at MGM Studios in Culver City, California culminating a 40-year career with an Oscar nomination for producing Dangerous Liaisons.

A seal who can't balance? An elephant who always forgets? A green cow whowalks on her front feet? These are just some of the wacky characters fromthe unique mind of Daws Butler, the man who voiced most of the classicHanna-Barbera characters--Yogi Bear, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGrawand Snagglepuss, to name a few.Uncle Dunkle and Donnie is a collection of imaginative,never-before-released cartoon scripts by Butler, who also worked on theclassic 1960s Jay Ward "Fractured Fairy Tales" and "Aesop and Sons"animated cartoons.The book was edited, co-written and illustrated (in retro Hanna-Barberastyle) by Butler protégé Joe Bevilacqua, who has also recorded an audio"cartoon" book of UNCLE DUNKLE AND DONNIE, doing all the voices himself!What the animation industry is saying about UNCLE DUNKLE AND DONNIE:"It all started with Daws Butler--actor, writer, teacher--writing UNCLEDUNKLE AND DONNIE children's stories with exquisite sophisticated humorbut always resonating with gentle and subtle lessons in morality. Thencame Joe Bevilacqua--also actor, writer and producer--vocally bringing tolife all of the charming characters in the Daws Butler book. Reading andlistening to UNCLE DUNKLE AND DONNIE is a delightful experience that youand your family can and will enjoy!"- June Foray, legendary voice actress (Rocky the Flying Squirrel, WitchHazel, Granny)"Any cartoon fan can recognize Daws Butler's multitude of voices, but fewknow of his writing. Butler, a purveyor of witty wordplay and twistytales, will surprise and amuse readers. These stories now come to life astold by the hilarious Joe Bevilacqua, man of 97 voices!"- Linda Simensky (Senior Director of Programming for PBS Kids)

It's a trivia quiz! It's an episode guide! It's bigger on the inside than the outside!Test your knowledge of the most popular, enduring science-fiction series in the world with this comprehensive Doctor Who trivia quiz. With more than 1000 questions, covering every period in the program's five-decade history, it's the ultimate challenge for fans of television's #1 cult classic. In these pages, you'll find questions like:¿ Who knitted the Fourth Doctor's trademark scarf?¿ "The Doctor's Daughter" guest star Georgia Moffett is the real-life daughter of what former Doctor Who star?¿ What alien race built the Genesis Ark?¿ The first episode of Doctor Who was broadcast just one day after what real-life tragedy?¿ How many holes are there inside the lock on the TARDIS door?¿ Dalek creator Terry Nation co-produced what iconic 1980s U.S action series?Are you ready to put your Time Lord expertise on trial? Can you be the Master of Doctor Who minutiae? Only time will tell.... Don J. Krouskop is a critic, film/TV historian, screenwriter, and rabid Doctor Who fan. He lives with his wife, four dogs, and four cats in Columbus, Ohio.

The Thin Man films are one of the most highly regarded and successful series of films from Hollywood's classic era. This book looks at the people who populated the films, including full chapter profiles of its stars, William Powell and Myrna Loy, whose chemistry together was a huge reason for the success of the films. As Nick and Nora Charles they knocked the stereotypes of on-screen marriage out of the park and replaced the stiff and formal with fun and sexy. But not to be forgotten are the great character actors who added their own special magic to each and every film. Each chapter includes profiles of these actors as well as the creative teams behind the films. The book offers up detailed synopses of each of the films as well as behind-the-scenes anecdotes and trivia. If you love The Thin Man then this is the book for you!Praise for Charles Tranberg's other books:"By virtue of its amazing output and longevity, Moorehead's career, not to mention life, would be almost impossible to contain in a single volume, but Tranberg is in command of his subject, deftly covering the wide expanse of Agnes Moorehead's world."Laura Wagner, Classic Images, review of I Love the Illusion: The Life and Career of Agnes Moorehead. "This is a fond look at one of the most durable and under-appreciated stars in Hollywood history."Tom Clegett, The Santa Fe New Mexican, review of Fred MacMurray: A Biography.

Racing the race of his life, Kane Branson has to prove he is number one - on and off the track.The third book in the Branson series!

TIM KELLY (1931-1998) was a proli?c and successful American writer, with more than three hundred plays to his credit. His works (which include comedies, dramas, one-acts, mysteries, melodramas, children's shows and musicals) have been produced by New York's Studio Ensemble Theatre, Royal Court Rep, Apple Corps, Manhattan Theatre Club, Los Angeles Actor's Theatre, Aspen Playwright's Festival, the Seattle Repertory Company, and countless other theatres around the world. A television and screenwriter as well, Kelly penned such cult ?lms as Cry of the Banshee (1970) and Sugar Hill (1974). Critics may ignore or loathe him, but his in?uence over amateur theatre is still felt today. His work continues to be performed everywhere. Constantly.Ben Ohmart is the author of biographies on Paul Frees, Daws Butler, Judy Canova, Mel Blanc, Walter Tetley, Joan Davis, Don Ameche, The Bickersons, and editor of several books of Bickersons and Baby Snooks radio scripts.

How often Janet Gari heard that her mother was inadvertently as funny as her father, the legendary Eddie Cantor, and that she ought to write a book. The result was surprising, even to herself, as she uncovered her true relationship wih her mother.Whether Janet is describing situations in her native New York or the nine years she lived in Hollywood, the book is completely candid, and the rare photos are interesting and fun.You'll casually meet celebrities under circumstances you'd never expect, and you'll empathize with the Cantor clan's triumphs and tragedies as if you were a next door neighbor!

For people familiar with Dolores Fuller only through her work and professional association with notorious 1950s film director Edward D. Wood, Jr., Hollywood, Ed Wood, and Me (A Fuller Life) will provide readers with a surprising revelation: throughout her career, Dolores has proven her talent and versatility in numerous facets of the entertainment industry. From fashion model, dancer, and actress to renowned songwriter and talent manager, she has done it all.In her autobiography, Dolores speaks honestly and with candor about her many triumphs, professional disappointments, and personal tragedies she has endured. Her remarkable story takes you on an unforgettable journey through her virtual partnership with Ed Wood during the making of his early films; her painful discovery of Wood's transvestitism; their eventual break-up; her songwriting for Elvis Presley; her discovery and nurturing of Johnny Rivers; and her heart-breaking experience with Tanya Tucker. Finally, Dolores reveals her true feelings towards Sarah Jessica Parker's unflattering performance of her in Tim Burton's Ed Wood (1994).Filled with fascinating and humorous anecdotes about the many famous people she has known throughout her long career, Dolores' autobiography reveals the informative and highly entertaining story of her fuller life.

The eye of the camera lens is a window to our world. Through it, we see beauty, tragedy, and the passing of our lives. Sometimes, if we are especially fortunate, we are privileged to view fleeting moments in history. "Eye Remember" is a personal glimpse at the people, places, and events that shaped a generation of post World War II "baby-boomers." This volume contains photos, all from the author's personal collection, and profiles of celebrities, activists, and political leaders from those times. They colored the lives of us all.

Everyone in Hollywood loved Andy Devine.For that matter, everyone in the country did. That's why he was in so many films. He also starred on radio, television, and on the New York stage. Just look at his credits in the back of this book and you will be amazed.He was discovered by accident, then struggled for many years, but success would be his. He would appear in some of the greatest films ever made. Andy Devine would be married to the same woman for forty-three years and they would live on a farm just outside Hollywood. They raised two sons who would graduate from college and be successful in their own right.In this book you will meet many Hollywood characters who were clever, funny and unpredictable. You will experience both the golden age of film and radio plus the early years of television. You will be involved with the deal makers and the deal breakers. Of note is that this book was not written by a ghostwriter who received his information from outside sources. No. It was written by Andy's youngest son who was always there. You will see that our author is a dramatic and compelling storyteller who will capture the reader. Just try to put it down!

The Times and Cartoons of America's Original Pantomime Comic Strip ArtistThe Life of Foxo ReardonContents: About TownOld Dominion OdditiesBozo Goes To WarPuddin XBozo In SyndicationThe Origin of the word, "bozo"

That's right! Can you imagine flubbing your line in front of the whole country without a chance to try again to make it right? That's what it was like back in the 1940s and 1950s. Week after week we saw these brave actors and actresses take on the challenge, and they did an amazing job.Wright King was there on our screens in such shows as Studio One, Robert Montgomery Presents, and Kraft Television Theatre, and has fond memories of those exciting days. He and his fellow actors tell us the circumstances that led them to their first live television production, what it was like on the set as the time of the broadcast drew nigh, and the reactions they got from people on the street when they left the studio.So come on in and relive with us the days of yore when everything we saw on television was being broadcast live and absolutely anything could happen.

Would Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts be the superstars they are today if they had not been turned down for roles on soap operas?Would Everybody Loves Raymond ever have been created if Ray Romano hadn't been fired from Newsradio?Would the character of Fonzie have become such a pop culture icon in the 1970s if it had been played by Micky Dolenz?How different would Lisa Kudrow's career have turned out if she had not been turned down for a spot on Saturday Night Live?MICKEY ROONEY AS ARCHIE BUNKER and Other TV Casting Almosts answers these questions and many more.Mickey Rooney was producer Norman Lear's first choice for the starring role of Archie Bunker on All in the Family. Worried about the public's reaction to the bigoted character, he turned the role down. Carroll O'Connor was cast and became a star.TV's most famous and infamous casting decisions are explored in MICKEY ROONEY AS ARCHIE BUNKER and Other TV Casting Almosts. You'll read the stories behind the choices that have altered the course of TV history. Inside you'll learn many fun facts including:Katie Holmes was the first choice to play Buffy the Vampire SlayerRosie O'Donnell auditioned for Elaine on SeinfeldGene Hackman was rejected for the part of Mike BradySandra Bullock didn't have the right look for BaywatchLara Flynn Boyle was considered to play Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the CityThe shows are listed alphabetically from According to Jim to Zorro. This book lets you imagine how different your favorite shows could have been.

From the co-creator of British Television magazine comes the ultimate interview book for those of us with a penchant for the cheeky.Whether you're one of those individuals who hunkers down in front of the television every Saturday night to get your fix of "Britcoms" courtesy of the local PBS station, or you're working your way through classic British shows one DVD at a time, chances are you know something about British television's Golden Age. Between 1970 and 2000, PBS and cable TV brought some of the finest British programs ever made to American audiences and introduced actors, writers, and producers who became pop culture icons. 30 Years of British Television brings you interviews with fourteen of those legends. The book also answers these important questions: * How Waiting For God's Stephanie Cole used her famous "Diana limp" to pinch the best parking spot at an airport.* How much Are You Being Served's John Inman earned in residuals (sort of).* What Rumpole of the Bailey creator John Mortimer said about U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Rehnquist that broke the ice with fans in Salt Lake City.* What old detective series Keeping Up Appearances' Clive Swift really hopes does not make a comeback.* What differences producers Sue and Beryl Vertue have encountered in making televisions shows on both sides of the Atlantic.* Much more about stars of Monty Python's Flying Circus, The Good Neighbors, and To the Manor Born. A.S. Berman is a former USA Today writer, editor, and author of The New Horror Handbook, an inside look at twenty-first century horror films and culture. " . . . A fascinating collection of interviews . . . ." Entertainment WeeklyRead the review in the Canyon News: click here

From the 1920's as a romantic idol and singing sensation, through the following decades of radio, movies and stage successes, Rudy Vallée led a colorful life. There was enough excitement and controversy to inspire dozens of biographies. Amazingly, however, this is the first to be written.The hundreds of carefully selected photos, many published here for the first time, encompass both his personal and professional life, helping to highlight the Vallée story.This book is a treat for readers who are not acquainted with Rudy. For those who believe they already know him, there are more than a few surprises in store...Doris Bickford-Swarthout, an authority on 19th and early 20th century America, is the author of numerous articles and four books, including: Mary Hallock Foote, Pioneer Woman Illustrator; The Best of Times 1870-1915; and An Age of Flowers. A native of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, Doris is co-owner of the Berry Hill Book Shop and lives and writes in central New York. This is her first book about a show business personality.

The same people who brought you The Dick Van Dyke Show and That Girl scored another innovative sitcom in 1967 with Good Morning World. Bill Persky and Sam Denoff's creation, which aired Tuesday nights on CBS, was the first-ever TV series set in a radio station and featured the on and off air adventures of a pair of morning DJ's.Joby Baker and Ronnie Schell starred as Dave Lewis and Larry Clark, with Julie Parrish as Dave's wife Linda, Vaudeville veteran Billy De Wolfe as their stuffy but loveable boss Roland Hutton.and a little blonde dancer in her first acting role named Goldie Hawn.This behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Persky-Denoff creation features exclusive interviews with Good Morning World's creators and surviving stars. You'll be surprised that the idea for the series came from a real radio station, how CBS turned thumbs down on the first pilot episode, the behind-the-scenes drama and the "what-might-have-been" if the series had gone a second season.You're holding an impressive slice of TV history in your hands. Good Morning World was a trailblazer and paved the way for later shows like WKRP in Cincinnati, Frazier and NewsRadio.

From the man who brought you Talking to the Piano Player (and its upcoming sequel) comes an amazing history of the greatest comedy studio in history - Keystone.At Mack Sennett's Fun Factory it was all laughs: flying pies, bathing beauties on the beach, traintrack thrills, cliffhangers, sight gags, and rehearsed spontaniety. All that was required for the anxious distributors and eager movie audiences was A Reel a Week.Silent film pianist Stuart Oderman met and played for many of THE KEYSTONE KROWD and their contemporaries for whom making comedy was a very serious business. He also listened...THE KEYSTONE KROWD is a document of the twilight years of many of Sennett's innovators, who were still able to recall their early days when filmmaking was in its infancy.Come read their last opportunity to leave their impressions of themselves and their times from a golden era.

Michael A. Hoey is the son of British actor Dennis Hoey, best remembered for his portrayal of Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard in the Sherlock Holmes films starring Basil Rathbone.A combination memoir and history of the film business covering the decades from the 40's through the present. Here is an examination of classic Hollywood and such iconic studio bosses as Jack L. Warner, Darryl Zanuck and Walt Disney, plus memorable actors and directors, including John Ford, Fred Zinneman, George Cukor and Elvis Presley, Charlton Heston, Basil Rathbone, Angela Landsbury and Jane Wyman. Filled with the personal recollections of someone who lived it, it is also the story of a father and son, their careers and their turbulent relationship. Interwoven into these stories are numerous historical episodes about Hollywood, Broadway and Television."It's a look at Hollywood from the inside ... a fascinating glimpse at some of the industry's heavy hitters, as told by someone who was there in the trenches -- right from boyhood!"- Tom Weaver

Had enough Britney-Lindsay-Paris-Nicole? Here's a book about a real celebrity. and one you probably never heard of! Gordon 'Whitey' Mitchell has been at the heart of show business as a top jazz musician/studio player, then, in a mid-life career change, a successful Hollywood screenwriter with movies, pilots, and hundreds of sitcoms like GET SMART, ALL IN THE FAMILY, and THE JEFFERSONS to his credit. He's laughed, scratched and stumbled his way through both careers and rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in the business. still managing to remain completely anonymous! Here's what some high profile people he's worked with have to say:NORMAN LEAR:(Producer-Writer)"I'd have to say this is a very entertaining book. even if he didn't mention my name fourteen times."ANDRE PREVIN:(Composer-Conductor-Pianist)"Whitey Mitchell is a fine bass player. He plays in tune, keeps immaculate time and knows the bridge to SOPHISTICATED LADY. He is also a writer who tells his stories with wit and style. His book is a pleasure to read."MORT LACHMAN:(Bob Hope's Producer-Writer)"Whitey Mitchell is an extraordinary musician and a brilliant writer. But what he doesn't realize is that he's a magician. His life is magic. I read HACKENSACK TO HOLLYWOOD in one engrossing night. Couldn't put it down."BILL ASHER: (Producer-Director, I LOVE LUCY, BEWITCHED)"If I'd known that Whitey Mitchell was this funny, I would have given him more scripts to write."