Is it possible to have others do most of your work, or get your boss to value reduced hours? In the The 4 Hour Workweek, Timothy Ferriss says these changes are not only possible, but essential. Ferriss says simple, creative uses of technology and new ways of looking at your life/work balance can lead to incredible freedom. This is a controversial mix of ideas that some say have changed their lives, but others label unrealistic.
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We've all heard the phrase "The Golden Age of Television", but what was it really all about? In "Same Time, Same Station", James Baughman digs deep to scrape a little of the glitter off the old days. It turns out the early years of TV were a lot like recent years of the internet. No one really had a grasp on what to do with the new medium, so it went through a lot of transformations. Baughman explains how high culture programs didn't stick, why "live" shows faded, and who was behind it all. And if you think Uncle Miltie and Lucy were courageous pioneers, think again. They were fading performers without much to lose when they started their shows. This book is for anyone who wonders why TV has become the good and bad it is today. It is an entertaining, informative and engaging look at the formative years of our national obsession.
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He jump started a late night TV comedy institution, and now Chevy Chase explains how he did it and where he's been since. That means a trip through some very funny movies, some very bad movies, a disaster of a talk show, and a lot more. How could a guy at the center of classics like "Caddyshack" and "Fletch" also star in trash like "Under The Rainbow" and "Vegas Vacation?" Chase explains it here and so do his friends and colleagues. He's also had some well publicized personal problems and does not shy away from drug tales and personal fights. Comedy fans like to debate where Chase ranks. Here's his take on the career and issues in his life.
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Shhhh....don't tell anyone, but the man known as "Mr. Warmth" and "The Merchant of Venom" is actually one of the nicest people in show business. That is part of the reason Don Rickles has been an iconic figure in the world of comedy for 40 years. The other part? He's damn funny. His rapid fire delivery took insult comedy out of strip joints and onto the biggest stages in the world. Along the way he's been close to several Presidents, a good friend of Sinatra's, and bridged generations of performers. Today the Lenos, Lettermans and Kimmels of late night defer to Rickles like no one else. And why not? His unpredictable appearances with Johnny Carson helped popularize late night TV. Now at age 80, Rickles is sharing his memories and insider stories. He is the greatest living link from the days of nightclubs to dozens of tv sitcoms. His influence is everywhere and now we'll know the journey.
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The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss
bseifert, May 13, 2007
Is it possible to have others do most of your work, or get your boss to value reduced hours? In the The 4 Hour Workweek, Timothy Ferriss says these changes are not only possible, but essential. Ferriss says simple, creative uses of technology and new ways of looking at your life/work balance can lead to incredible freedom. This is a controversial mix of ideas that some say have changed their lives, but others label unrealistic.
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Same Time, Same Station: Creating American Television, 1948-1961 by James L Baughman
bseifert, April 24, 2007
We've all heard the phrase "The Golden Age of Television", but what was it really all about? In "Same Time, Same Station", James Baughman digs deep to scrape a little of the glitter off the old days. It turns out the early years of TV were a lot like recent years of the internet. No one really had a grasp on what to do with the new medium, so it went through a lot of transformations. Baughman explains how high culture programs didn't stick, why "live" shows faded, and who was behind it all. And if you think Uncle Miltie and Lucy were courageous pioneers, think again. They were fading performers without much to lose when they started their shows. This book is for anyone who wonders why TV has become the good and bad it is today. It is an entertaining, informative and engaging look at the formative years of our national obsession.
(6 of 13 readers found this comment helpful)
I'm Chevy Chase and You're Not by Rena Fruchter
bseifert, April 13, 2007
He jump started a late night TV comedy institution, and now Chevy Chase explains how he did it and where he's been since. That means a trip through some very funny movies, some very bad movies, a disaster of a talk show, and a lot more. How could a guy at the center of classics like "Caddyshack" and "Fletch" also star in trash like "Under The Rainbow" and "Vegas Vacation?" Chase explains it here and so do his friends and colleagues. He's also had some well publicized personal problems and does not shy away from drug tales and personal fights. Comedy fans like to debate where Chase ranks. Here's his take on the career and issues in his life.
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Rickles' Book: A Memoir by Don Rickles and David Ritz
bseifert, March 31, 2007
Shhhh....don't tell anyone, but the man known as "Mr. Warmth" and "The Merchant of Venom" is actually one of the nicest people in show business. That is part of the reason Don Rickles has been an iconic figure in the world of comedy for 40 years. The other part? He's damn funny. His rapid fire delivery took insult comedy out of strip joints and onto the biggest stages in the world. Along the way he's been close to several Presidents, a good friend of Sinatra's, and bridged generations of performers. Today the Lenos, Lettermans and Kimmels of late night defer to Rickles like no one else. And why not? His unpredictable appearances with Johnny Carson helped popularize late night TV. Now at age 80, Rickles is sharing his memories and insider stories. He is the greatest living link from the days of nightclubs to dozens of tv sitcoms. His influence is everywhere and now we'll know the journey.(8 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)