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  • My Happy Days in Hollywood

  • A Memoir
  • Written by: Garry Marshall
  • Narrated by: Garry Marshall
  • Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (3 ratings)

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My Happy Days in Hollywood

Written by: Garry Marshall
Narrated by: Garry Marshall
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Publisher's Summary

With the television hits The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy, and movies like The Flamingo Kid, Beaches, Pretty Woman, and The Princess Diaries under his belt, Garry Marshall was among the most successful writers, directors, and producers in America for more than five decades. His work on the small and big screen delighted audiences for decades and has withstood the test of time.

In My Happy Days in Hollywood, Marshall takes us on a journey from his stickball-playing days in the Bronx to his time at the helm of some of the most popular television series and movies of all time, sharing the joys and challenges of working with the Fonz and the young Julia Roberts, the “street performer” Robin Williams, and the young Anne Hathaway, among many others.

This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career was defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy—despite his tremendous achievements—was always that life is more important than show business.

©2012 Garry Marshall (P)2012 Random House

What the critics say

"Garry Marshall is walking entertainment. He is smart, insightful, funny… and so is his book.” (Henry Winkler)
"Even though he speaks slowly with a distinctive New Yorkese Bronx accent, he has managed to quickly create, write, and produce a raft of beloved television series that speak 'American'. I am happy that he gifted us with a witty memoir.” (Carl Reiner)
“Thanks to my brother I have a life. I’m sorry I almost ruined his during Laverne & Shirley.” (Penny Marshall)

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I always said Garry Marshall was my favourite director because the movies I knew he directed, I really liked. I had no idea he had done so much on both movies and television. I learned a lot and nothing can beat that Garry enthusiasm (and New York accent) telling his story. He basically goes through each project and shares some stand out stories from each. Very nice.

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