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- In such good company : eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox / by Burnett, Carol,author.;
"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"--
- Subjects: Burnett, Carol.; Carol Burnett Show (Television program : 1967-1978);
- Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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- In such good company [sound recording] : eleven years of laughter, mayhem, and fun in the sandbox / by Burnett, Carol,author,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by the author."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"--
- Subjects: Audiobooks.; Burnett, Carol.; Carol Burnett Show (Television program : 1967-1978);
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- Le trésor d'Oma / by Polak, Monique.; Lafrance, Marie.; Allard, Isabelle.;
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- Subjects: Grands-mères; Bonté; Habiletés de survie; Tempêtes; Holocauste, 1939-1945; Guerre mondiale, 1939-1945; Charmes; Grandmothers; Kindness; Survival; Storms; Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945); World War, 1939-1945; Charms;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- In the aisles [videorecording] / by Hüller, Sandra,actor.; Kurth, Peter,1957-actor.; Rogowski, Franz,actor.; Stuber, Thomas,1981-film director.; Music Box Films,publisher.;
Franz Rogowski, Sandra Huller, Peter Kurth.An affecting and bittersweet glimpse into the shared connections of a motley group of nightshift workers at a big box store, including the reclusive newbie Christian and the charming but mysterious Marion.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
- Subjects: Motion pictures, German.; Foreign films.; Fiction films.; Feature films.; Department stores; Distributors (Commerce); Labor market;
- For private home use only.
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- 150 Million Magical Sparrows. by S., Brahmanand,film director.; Jain, Tanvi,film director.; Jha, Aarti,actor.; Irani, Boman,actor.; Dutta, Divya,actor.; Suri, Sanjay,actor.; Chatterjee, Tannishtha,actor.; Filmhub, Inc. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aarti Jha, Boman Irani, Divya Dutta, Sanjay Suri, Tannishtha ChatterjeeOriginally produced by Filmhub, Inc. in 2019.Armed with an intimate folktale of a magical sparrow and her charming presence of mind, purity of purpose, and indomitable courage, Jhalki embarks on a relentless journey to find and free her brother.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion pictures--Asia.; Families.;
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- Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Mäki. by Kuosmanen, Juho,film director.; Milonoff, Eero,actor.; Lahti, Jarkko,actor.; Airola, Oona,actor.; Raven Banner (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Eero Milonoff, Jarkko Lahti, Oona AirolaOriginally produced by Raven Banner in 2016.Finnish boxer Olli Mäki (Jarkko Lahti) prepares for the 1962 World Featherweight Championship. As national expectations mount, Olli faces intense pressure from his manager and the media. However, his true happiness lies not in the ring, but in his love for Raija (Oona Airola). Torn between his boxing ambitions and personal life, Olli must find a balance. This charming, beautifully shot film explores the pursuit of dreams and the essence of true happiness.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Sports.;
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- Los niños no se comen / by Higgins, Ryan T.; Rovira Ortega, Gemma.;
No te pierdas esta tierna y divertidísima historia ilustrada. Penélope empieza el colegio. Por fin va a conocer a sus compañeros! Pero le va a costar hacer amigos humanos si son tan deliciosos... ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Don't miss out on this charming and hilarious illustrated story. Penelope starts school. She is finally going to meet her new classmates! But she's going to have a hard time making human friends if they're so delicious ...
- Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Picture books.; Tyrannosaurus rex; Dinosaurs; First day of school; Schools; Spanish language materials.;
- Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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- The Bloody Lady. by Kubal, Viktor,film director.; Lukesová, Jela,actor.; Arbelos Films (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Jela LukesováOriginally produced by Arbelos Films in 1980.Lady Elisabeth Báthory lives a charmed life in a resplendent Romanesque castle. Taking ill one day while traveling through the forest, she’s nursed back to health by a handsome woodsman, and in gratitude gifts him with her own heart. But upon returning home, Lady Báthory’s sunny disposition quickly turns murderous once she discovers the secret to heart-less eternal youth lies in draining the blood of all the young women in her castle.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Horror films.; Science fiction.; Animated films.; Historical films.; Fantasy films.; Fairy tales.; Motion pictures--Europe.;
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- Los Tallos Amargos. by Ayala, Fernando,film director.; Luz, Aída,actor.; Cores, Carlos,actor.; Ferzetti, Gabriele,actor.; Sandoval, Julia,actor.; Lambrinos, Vassili,actor.; Flicker Alley (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aída Luz, Carlos Cores, Gabriele Ferzetti, Julia Sandoval, Vassili LambrinosOriginally produced by Flicker Alley in 1956.Alfredo Gasper, a dissatisfied Buenos Aires newspaperman (Carlos Cores), partners with Paar Liudas, a clever Hungarian refugee (Vassili Lambrinos) who needs money to bring his family to Argentina. Together they create a bogus correspondence school, exploiting the hopes of would-be journalists. As their scheme succeeds beyond their wildest dreams, a mystery woman from Liudas’ past sparks Gasper’s suspicion: his charming colleague may be playing him for a sucker. Soon Gasper finds himself plotting the perfect crime – but fate has many twists in store.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion Pictures.; Crime.; Film noir.; Motion pictures--Latin America.; Motion pictures--Argentina.;
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- Los Tallos Amargos. by Ayala, Fernando,film director.; Luz, Aída,actor.; Cores, Carlos,actor.; Ferzetti, Gabriele,actor.; Sandoval, Julia,actor.; Lambrinos, Vassili,actor.; Flicker Alley (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Aída Luz, Carlos Cores, Gabriele Ferzetti, Julia Sandoval, Vassili LambrinosOriginally produced by Flicker Alley in 1956.Alfredo Gasper, a dissatisfied Buenos Aires newspaperman (Carlos Cores), partners with Paar Liudas, a clever Hungarian refugee (Vassili Lambrinos) who needs money to bring his family to Argentina. Together they create a bogus correspondence school, exploiting the hopes of would-be journalists. As their scheme succeeds beyond their wildest dreams, a mystery woman from Liudas’ past sparks Gasper’s suspicion: his charming colleague may be playing him for a sucker. Soon Gasper finds himself plotting the perfect crime – but fate has many twists in store.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Foreign films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Motion Pictures.; Crime.; Film noir.; Motion pictures--Latin America.; Motion pictures--Argentina.;
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