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This Time Together: Laughter and Reflections
THIS TIME TOGETHER is 100 percent Carol Burnett – funny, irreverent, and irresistible.
Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved and revered actresses and performers in America. The Carol Burnett Show was seen each week by millions of adoring fans and won twenty-five Emmys in its remarkable eleven-year run. Now, in This Time Together, Carol really lets her hair down and te...more
Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved and revered actresses and performers in America. The Carol Burnett Show was seen each week by millions of adoring fans and won twenty-five Emmys in its remarkable eleven-year run. Now, in This Time Together, Carol really lets her hair down and te...more
Hardcover, 266 pages
Published
April 6th 2010
by Harmony
(first published 2010)
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Why I bought it? I actually didn't buy this one. A friend recommended it highly and lent it to me on CD.
Synopsis: Carol Burnett tells humorous vignettes and memorable moments from her life starting at her childhood and continuing through her rise to fame and beyond.
What I thought? There's a reason I'm breaking my regular schedule for this. I LOVED it. I highly recommend listening to this one. Carol Burnett narrates. She tarzan yells, sings, chuckles, and you chuckle along. It...more
Synopsis: Carol Burnett tells humorous vignettes and memorable moments from her life starting at her childhood and continuing through her rise to fame and beyond.
What I thought? There's a reason I'm breaking my regular schedule for this. I LOVED it. I highly recommend listening to this one. Carol Burnett narrates. She tarzan yells, sings, chuckles, and you chuckle along. It...more
My parents gave my sister and me a Kindle for Easter which I could go on and on about. Aside from being a wonderful gift, one of the best parts about it is that they are linked. If one of us buys a book then it pops up on all four devices. Another great perk seems to be that I'm going to read books that I wouldn't have ever picked up on my own like this one.
While I remember watching The Carol Burnett Show as a kid, it must have been in re-runs because it went off the air the year I ...more
While I remember watching The Carol Burnett Show as a kid, it must have been in re-runs because it went off the air the year I ...more
This Time Together, Laughter and Reflections, by Carol Burnett, narrated by Carol Burnett, produced by Random House Audio, downloaded from audible.com.
This book got me through a harrowing weekend laughing throughout. Here we have remembrances of people and events, and the back story to scenes for the Carol Burnett show which lasted eleven years and got 25 Emmys. We hear reminiscences of her friendships with Lucille Ball, Jimmy Stewart, Beverely Sills, Julie Andrews, (including a pr...more
This book got me through a harrowing weekend laughing throughout. Here we have remembrances of people and events, and the back story to scenes for the Carol Burnett show which lasted eleven years and got 25 Emmys. We hear reminiscences of her friendships with Lucille Ball, Jimmy Stewart, Beverely Sills, Julie Andrews, (including a pr...more
With the self-deprecating sense of humor that Americans have come to know, love and respect, Carol Burnett, through the use of personal experiences, shares stories of her life which are bound to make the reader reminisce happily about the days when her variety show reigned.
Carol Burnett, with this book, proves that she is more than deserving of her status as "icon". She has such a unique sense of humor that comes across in her storytelling. I found myself laughing out...more
Carol Burnett, with this book, proves that she is more than deserving of her status as "icon". She has such a unique sense of humor that comes across in her storytelling. I found myself laughing out...more
Some of my fondest memories as a child is of the CBS Saturday night lineup, consisting of the Mary Tyler Moore show, followed by Bob Newhart, then the Carol Burnett Show. (Yeah, I know All in the Family and M*A*S*H occupied the 8 o'clock hour, but I was an Emergency! fan, so I was watching NBC until 9.) I don't think there's been a network line-up that could hold a candle to that one since.
For those of you raised in the reality show (ugh-- I just threw up a little in my mouth) era, Ca...more
For those of you raised in the reality show (ugh-- I just threw up a little in my mouth) era, Ca...more
Carol Burnett is one of my heroes, someone who I remember clearly from when I was very little. I often imagined being related to her, as a Patrick to her Auntie Mame. What can I say; I’m one of 11 kids, and I had dreams of a charming and singular exit from destitution. Before my dad married my stepmother, who controlled our Zenith console like a despot ruler, I got to pick one television program a week; it was always The Carol Burnett Show.
This memoir is a collection of cute, funn...more
This memoir is a collection of cute, funn...more
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I have adored Carol Burnett since I was...oh, three-years-old, perhaps? I think I often confused her with my grandmother, though I think it was because they were both so prevalent in my life, not because they're anything alike. At any rate, I am looking very forward to listening to this book!
--so, here's a funny (to-me) aside: I started listening to this book this morning (Nov. 23, 2010) and it's read by the author (as it should be) and, seriously, the moment I heard her voice, my eyes got...more
--so, here's a funny (to-me) aside: I started listening to this book this morning (Nov. 23, 2010) and it's read by the author (as it should be) and, seriously, the moment I heard her voice, my eyes got...more
If you like Carol Burnett, you will like this book. This book includes funny stories and touching stories about her life, her family, and her career as a comedienne, stage and television actress and singer. The short chapters in her familiar, comfortable style reveal anecdotes about those she worked with on her show and others who were guest stars and friends, including Lucielle Ball, Julie Andrews, Carol Channing, Marlon Brando, Jim Nabors, Joan Crawford, Beverly Sills, the list could go on a...more
I have always been a Carol Burnett fan since I was a little kid and saw "Annie" and watched reruns of the Carol Burnett Show. After listening to the audio edition (read by Carol herself) of THIS TIME TOGETHER, I LOVE her even more. She has had an amazing and interesting life, both professional and personal. This "vignette" style of the book is really remarkable and gives you the feel of the question & answer sessions she did during her show and her recent stage shows. I l...more
Carol Burnett has written a beautiful memoir of her rise in show business and the people she’s met along the way. With her wonderful sense of humour she tells us of her most hilarious moments to her most heartbreaking moments.
Carol was fortunate enough to work with the best of the best from the comedy world such as: Lucille Ball, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, and Carol Channing. She worked with the best of actors like: Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, and Marlon Brando. Carol even worked w...more
Carol was fortunate enough to work with the best of the best from the comedy world such as: Lucille Ball, Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, and Carol Channing. She worked with the best of actors like: Jimmy Stewart, Cary Grant, and Marlon Brando. Carol even worked w...more
This was a really fun book to listen to as I did the audio version.
In reading many of the other comments before I decided to write this I'll agree that it was a bit dry at times, that Carol probably had more to say about some of the incidents described but had to stick to the script (and she was so good at going off-script!) and it seems a bit choppy.
At least these memories have been recorded for us to enjoy.
I was introduced to Carol Burnett, et al, when ...more
In reading many of the other comments before I decided to write this I'll agree that it was a bit dry at times, that Carol probably had more to say about some of the incidents described but had to stick to the script (and she was so good at going off-script!) and it seems a bit choppy.
At least these memories have been recorded for us to enjoy.
I was introduced to Carol Burnett, et al, when ...more
ENJOYABLE BUT A BIT BLAND
Carol Burnett’s recent memoir: ‘This Time Together: Laughter and Reflections’ is longer on the reflections and shorter on the laughter. As an incurable pushover for celebrity anecdotes—any celebrity’s anecdotes, but most especially a celebrity as clever and courteous as Carol Burnett—I did indeed find her book to be, at the very least, a 2-1/2+ stars enjoyable read.
Recommendations: Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, James Stewart, Cary Grant, Marlon ...more
Carol Burnett’s recent memoir: ‘This Time Together: Laughter and Reflections’ is longer on the reflections and shorter on the laughter. As an incurable pushover for celebrity anecdotes—any celebrity’s anecdotes, but most especially a celebrity as clever and courteous as Carol Burnett—I did indeed find her book to be, at the very least, a 2-1/2+ stars enjoyable read.
Recommendations: Tim Conway, Harvey Korman, James Stewart, Cary Grant, Marlon ...more
As I've mentioned on multiple occasions, I LOVE celebrity memoirs and after reading This Time Together, Laughter and Reflection, I am eager to read more from older Hollywood Royalty. Carol Burnett, known for her comedic timing, delivers in every chapter of this memoir. Her style is short and to the point, giving the necessary information to setup an anecdote while not overwhelming the reader with unnecessary details. In fact, anecdotal is the best word to describe her tale. Each chapter is e...more
I need to stop getting books that are not geared toward 'my generation'. This may have been funnier to someone who was alive and watched Carol Burnett's show when it was on. I just don't enjoy 70's sketch comedy too much. I thought this book had a lot of potential. Hey, it's Carol Burnett, how can it not be funny. Easily. This book is focused on Carol's life after the age of 25. It is written to address questions she frequently gets on her "Q&A" tour. She has a cute story to tel...more
"This Time Together" isn't as much of an autobiography as I was expecting. Rather, it's a compilation of brief recollections based on answers she gave on a tour that followed the Q&A format that opened her weekly variety show. This is a quick and easy read, but it gives interesting, humorous insight into the life of a comedy legend.
Each story is told so casually -- and with such a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor -- that it feels you're reading Ms. Burnett's diary. For...more
Each story is told so casually -- and with such a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor -- that it feels you're reading Ms. Burnett's diary. For...more
Let me start of saying I love Carol Burnett. I find her hilarious and a good actress to boot. This however was bland and boring. I guess its kind of not a biography, or really a memoir. What it is, is tiny stories about people in her life, certain events etc. Each chapter is a new one about a different person or event and is only 3-4 pages long.
This wouldn't be so bad if it were more advertised this way and if the stories were more interesting. She glosses over a lot of things. Saying...more
This wouldn't be so bad if it were more advertised this way and if the stories were more interesting. She glosses over a lot of things. Saying...more
"This Time Together" was like having a backstage pass to converse with Carol Burnett about herself and her family, her career and her comedy show. You can only have respect for Carol once you read what circumstances she grew up with, and what family obstacles she overcame, to achieve her goals of a career on Broadway and the big screen. Most marvelous is her clarity of vision: the stars she identified with as a child she met and befriended, and the very specific goals she aimed for c...more
I'd give the audio book 3.5 stars, but the book itself is solidly 4.
The stories were mostly great, ranging from hilarious to touching. They had the unevenness expected of such a collection, but they ranged from good to great.
I really loved her ongoing awe of celebrities, in spite of how many she knew, and of being one herself
Carol Burnett's writing was quite effective. She told the stories clearly, giving a view into her public life, with pieces of her privat...more
The stories were mostly great, ranging from hilarious to touching. They had the unevenness expected of such a collection, but they ranged from good to great.
I really loved her ongoing awe of celebrities, in spite of how many she knew, and of being one herself
Carol Burnett's writing was quite effective. She told the stories clearly, giving a view into her public life, with pieces of her privat...more
Many readers will remember the Carol Burnett Show, and how frequently Ms. Burnett would ask to “bump up the lights” and would take questions from the audience. This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection reads like the transcripts of those impromptu moments with the comedian. Written in short chapters Ms. Burnett reflect on her early days in show business, the history of her show, and her interactions with some of the biggest names in show business. A delightful read, Ms. Burnett’s tone is tha...more
I love The Carol Burnett Show and I love Carol Burnett. It was a joy to read this book full of witty recollections and memories. There were stories that included many older actors from years gone by. It was wonderful to hear her meetings and mishaps with them all.
I love Carol Burnett and enjoyed this book of anecdotes and memories. Her writing style is as friendly and engaging as her television persona and one has to assume that in person she is as accessible and interesting as these impressions suggest. I kept thinking, as I devoured the book in one afternoon, how much I would like to listen to her tell these stories in person, with the chance to ask more questions about each of the interesting snippets. She has a wonderful memory for detail and brin...more
This is Carol's second book (her first being formatted as a letter to her daughters about her childhood) and it encompasses her whole life to this point. She tells us about the good, the bad, the ugly and the hilarious. This time she writes in a series of what could best be described as vingettes. Carol narrates the audiobook herself and you can really feel the emotion she puts behind the words. Although the book is probably good, the audiobook is the best way to read this book. I had read a few...more
I'm glad that I took the time to read Carol Burnett's autobiography This Time Together: Laughter and Reflections.
It's amazing to me that she looks at her whole world through positive eyes, and accepts the craziness around her with a certain amount of humour. She has depth to her character. And she doesn't tell, she simply shows. So if you have an alcoholic dad in your life you get what her relationship with her dad meant, for example.
It's amazing to me the full life that s...more
It's amazing to me that she looks at her whole world through positive eyes, and accepts the craziness around her with a certain amount of humour. She has depth to her character. And she doesn't tell, she simply shows. So if you have an alcoholic dad in your life you get what her relationship with her dad meant, for example.
It's amazing to me the full life that s...more
I really enjoyed this book. It's always a treat for me to hear the back stories of the people we see on television. No doubt, Ms. Burnett could not cover all of what happened behind the scenes. I'm also certain that the tales were only from her perspective. Despite those, this is a book written with love, laughter and tears. I think that anyone who knows of "The Carol Burnett" show, and what it meant to those of us who grew up in the 70's, will enjoy the book.
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This is a nothing of a book -- the kind you might set on the nightstand in your guestroom. Think Erma Bombeck...if she wrote about celebrities. If you are leafing through it in the store, you might set it back down, a little disappointed it is not more personal like her first memoir, "One More Time," or even Hepburns "Me." As an audio book, read by Burnett herself, it is an entertaining carpool companion. Some of the stories are much better than others, and a recording of...more
I grew up watching Carol Burnett. I first saw her back on the Garry Moore Show in the '60's. My friends and I would imitate her and the other characters on the show, and laugh our heads off. I am still laughing my head off at Carol Burnett. It was rewarding to hear her reveal things about her life that had to be painful, or embarrassing, or personal. She has always been like that, though, willing to put it all out there. "Love me or don't love me, but what you see is what you get."...more
To begin with, readers need to understand this is NOT a biography, but short quips and notes from Carol that she thinks readers will enjoy. The book flows a lot like the Q&A sessions she used to do on her show. Each chapter is usually only 3 to 4 pages long. Each chapter is about either a person or event that Carol remembers and thinks we'd enjoy knowing about. I found this book to be a joy to read. I love the behind-the-scenes recollections that people like Carol Burnett can share with us. I li...more
This is a quick read. A very enjoyable book written in the style of the stories Carol Burnett told at the beginning of her show in the question and answer session. Some very funny stories--such as the prank that went horribly wrong in front of Barbara Bush (it involves Julie Andrews), how she faced a gun in a department store after giving the Tarzan yell at the request of a clerk, and having to apologize to an entire planeload of passengers after they sat through a movie in which she felt she ...more
I love books like this, books that take such a famous person and write like they are just like us! It shows that they aren't really superstars but actually have a life! Carol Burnett has such an interesting story. Her childhood is very typical for a child during that time. She has definitely overcome obstacles in her life and I admire her. (mostly admire her) Like all stars, there are all of the little things that make me wonder... like drinking, smoking, swearing, and well, not always having th...more
Carol Burnett is an iconic figure in comedy. She blazed trails for female comedians and managed to maintain a flourishing career throughout her life - in movies, on television, on the stage, singing, dancing, writing and doing what she did best, making people laugh. In fact, at nearly 80 she's still doing it. So, when I curled up with this book I was expecting to learn about her life, her struggles and triumphs and most of all her perspective on it all. What I got were a rather haphazardly assem...more
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