Finished unabridged audio 9-1-10, rating 4.5/5, memoir, pub. 2010
Narrated by Carol Burnett
I love Carol Burnett. I loved her variety show, The Carol Burnett Show. The woman is funny and sincere and real. This memoir covers the time she was getting started in show business. She talks about meeting Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant, two of my faves, and how starstruck she was. She had an elevator encounter with John Steinbeck which I loved.
She talks about her time in New York, living with other girls and working on Broadway. I loved hearing about how she got her own show started, personal stories about castmates, and the honest confessions, like when she got her chin. She touches on her three marriages and the death of her daughter, Carrie, which give this memoir depth. Moving from Los Angeles to New York and back again showcase the fortunate life of this comedienne.
These stories of her life are fun to listen to and I must recommend the audio version since she reads the book herself. It made me want to buy her old shows from the infomercials I always see on tv. If you are a fan this is a must read.
I checked this audio book out of the library.
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I love Carol Burnett and I love memoirs so this sounds like the perfect book for me! I bet she does a great job reading it.
Ooooooh I would like this! I loved, loved, loved Harvey Corman on her show.
I meant to say Tim Conway! However, Harvey was still good, too. 🙂
Actually the Cary Grant story includes both Harvey and Tim and is so funny. You’ll have to listen to it 🙂
This sounds so good as I too love Carol Burnett. The fact that she reads the book herself appeals to me. I checked my library’s online catalog and they have it available for download. I just have to figure out how to do that. Thanks for the recommendation.
I’ve not tried the library’s free download either. You’ll have to let me know how it works out.
I love Carol Burnett and it does sound like a perfect audiobook, since she reads it herself. Thanks for the review. I wouldn’t have found this one on my own. I like memoirs but for some reason never actually seek them out.
I saw the audio recommended on another blog. If only I could remember which one…
I loved her show too as a kid. This sounds like a great memoir to read because I’m really into the older stars instead of these weird ones we have today!
There is something much more magical about them. Maybe it’s because we knew so little about their real private life. We know way too much today.
I think an audio of this book — especially since it is narrated by Carol herself — would be such a pleasure!
this sounds like a good one–I love Carol Burnett too.
I also love Carol Burnett. This sounds like something I would enjoy. I’ll have to look for the dvd’s of her old shows.
Would be a great gift 🙂
Cool! My mom and I have always loved Carol. I’m not an audio book person but I think I’ll have to make an exception for this one, I’d love to hear her tell her story! Thanks for the heads-up!
I do think the audio has to be so much better because Carol reads it.
I don’t know her, though I think I will enjoy this one. But it won’t be high on my list!
I must say this is the first time I heard of her, Stacy.
That’s too bad 😦
I loved her show growing up as well and she is an amazing actress and comedian. I am definitely going to add this to my list to listen to from the library. That Carol reads this herself must be a great addition to the enjoyment of this audiobook. Thanks for sharing this one Stacy!
I happen to catch one of her episodes the other day and it had me in stitches – I was laughing so hard, my stomach hurt. Over 30 years ago yet that show never gets old!
It needs to be on Nick at Night or something. As someone with bouts of insomnia I’d be up to watch it at 4 am 🙂
I watched Carol Burnett growing up. I loved her show, it was so funny. I’ll definitely have to get the audio book, I would love to hear her read it.
Natalie :0)
Think you’ll like it.
I know little about Carol Burnett, and never even watched her growing up. I’m glad you liked her memoir.
I’ve never heard of Carol Burnett so I guess I might not understand a lot from the book. But glad you enjoyed it so much.
It’s interesting that the international commenters have never heard of her. You’re missing out.
I like audio memoirs when they are read by the author. Actors and actresses in particular are enjoyable – they tend to have great speaking voices!
thanks for the review!
Carol is so naturally funny that it is a pleasure to hear her tell her stories.
I love the Carol Burnett Show and watch old reruns whenever possible. The Gone With The Wind drapery/gown scene is the most hilarious skit EVER!! I’m going to order this immediately from our library!
She talks about that skit!