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Many of these interviews are with then-newcomers to the business fondly remembering learning from their mentors like Buddy Ebsen, Andy Griffith, and Danny Thomas. They point out the colorful theme songs that opened their shows, something long lost on the small screen.
One star not on the table of contents is interviewer Eddie Lucas. For example, Miss Ellie had quite a few funny encounters with the animals on the set of The Beverly Hillbillies. I hesitate to point out more of these nuggets—readers deserve the surprises fans look for in these kinds of books. Clearly, this is a book for such fans who want to hear what the folks we invited into our living rooms all those years ago care to share about their claims to fame. Or delighting in some rare photographs.
Yes indeed, those were more innocent times. Wesley Britton of Bookpleasures. Wesley Britton Reviewer Dr.
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Kindle Cloud Reader Read instantly in your browser. Product details File Size: June 11, Sold by: Related Video Shorts 0 Upload your video. Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. Even though when I grew up these TV stars and shows were only in reruns, I still remember watching them. I do remember the age of black and white television and the days before cable.
I remember when there was one TV in the house and it was in the living room. I absolutely loved watching those old shows like Andy Griffith and Gomer Pyle. In fact, my son likes watching them today on ME TV. So, it was really cool to get some insight on some of the legendary actors who made those shows come to life. My favorite interview was the one with Jim Nabors. I learned a lot about his time with Andy Griffith and it actually cleared up a few misconceptions I had about how long he was on that show before Gomer Pyle.
The dialog was well written and it really feels like you are sitting there listening to the author talk to these actors. One person found this helpful. Reading this book was like eating my favorite comfort food. They were fun relaxed visits with some great personalities that I grew up with in my early tv journeys who might never have been on the Carson show but were fascinating in their own way.
The author tailored the questions to elicit the best answers from his subjects.
It was an entertaining and breezy read. If you remember a time of innocent television, when our favorite shows were safe for all kids, then you will love this book. You can find interesting facts about telivision legends that you may have never known otherwise. I bought this one after reading the authors first book Close-Ups, and was once pleased with my purchase. I highly recommend it. Don't forget to check out his first also. Eddie Lucas's book "Living Room Legends: The great thing about Lucas's first book "Close-ups," and his newest book "Living Room Legends," is that he brings us back to those shows which should "truly never be forgotten.
If you love "Classic TV," then you will definitely know each celebrity in "Living Room Legends," who were gracious enough to give to Lucas their time and attention so he could preserve the history of these beloved celebrities and stars who made TV truly "GREAT.
Lucas had a chance to speak with them and ask questions we would want to ask them if we were able to speak with them and we are lucky to share in their engaging conversations. Order a copy or two of "Living Room Legends: Lucas doesn't let us down.
Baby Boomer TV buddy Lucas is adept at bringing even the most low-key celebs out of their shells for more than just a howdy! As a classic television fan and historian, I wanted to delve deeper to find out more about these special friends, and go beyond what had previously been written in articles and books to find the answers to questions that casual, as well as die-hard fans have always wanted to ask. Take a stroll down memory lane with: Lucas doesn't let us down. Read more Read less. Gina has been an entrepreneur, she invented Designer Drypers as her Senior class project in high school designer cloth diapers tie dyed , in college she created, designed, and distributed I Support The Troops Campaign buttons and bumper stickers.
One person found this helpful 2 people found this helpful. After settin' a spell reading Living Room Legends: So make room to reminisce with eleven tube favorites who explain all the behind-the-scenes nun-sense with sheer grace. Baby Boomer TV buddy Lucas is adept at bringing even the most low-key celebs out of their shells for more than just a howdy! While one details her TV lineage, others describe overcoming cartoon and plain images and yet another shows a fang or two.
From Mayberry and Beverly Hills to Hooterville and Mockingbird Heights - the back-stories are told and rumors addressed.