Delivers what you’d expect

It’s exactly what you’d hope for - a behind-the-scenes look at the best comedians of the 70s and 80s👍

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More Curtis Armstrong

This is a great book. I love how it goes by film. I grew up in the 80s and this book really lifts the curtain on what happened behind the scenes to make or break these movies. But the thing I like the best is the narrator. Having heard him do this book, I would pretty much listen to any book that Curtis Armstrong reads from now on. Being funny in his own right, he brings a lot to this book, but I think he would be great in any book, especially if it had a little bit of humor. He would be great in any Carl Hiaasen novel, for example. I hope he does more books.

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Booger did it!

Children of the 80s gather here a story is to be spun. If you like good things and living a full life you will enjoy this book. Read by Revenge of the Nerds own Dudley Dawson, Curtis Armstrong.

Side-Alley Stroll Down Memory Lane of SNL/SCTV Comedians

I saw this book listed as a recommendation on a website. It had me at “dives into 70s/80s comedy movies”. This is a book version of the shows that take a look at “the toys/commercials/movies that made us.” I grew up in the 70s and 80s so the subject matter is truly a stroll down memory lane...more like forays into the little side-alleys spoking off the lane. I love it. This really is about the major male comedians from SNL and SCTV. The book even mentions women on those shows didn’t get the big movie vehicles like their male counterparts did. You won’t hear much if anything about Gilda Radner, Jane Curtain, or Catherine O’Hara. Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis,John Belushi, Steve Martin, John Candy and Eddie Murphy are woven throughout as the book walks somewhat chronologically through their blockbusters and flops. Curtis Armstrong is a FANTASTIC narrator who reads naturally and delivers the funnier lines subtly and perfectly...Having him narrate was a master move. There is something surreal about hearing Booger Dawson talk about the movies of that era, with his signature sharply enunciated t’s.

Best Audiobook About Comedy

A great retrospect on history of 80s comedy. Really a good listen and will not be disappointed

An easy listen

Limited to a few key figures. As long as you don’t mind that, this is a pretty tightly written book about some very funny people given way too much creative freedom and latitude and produced a lot of funny films as well as plenty of awful ones too along the way. Not deep but a good overview of some of the most well known comedians of the era. Lots of tidbits and trivia and insight to discover.

sad that this book had to end

I loved listening to this, from the moment I heard Curtis' voice as narrator (apt choice) to the very end, which made me cry. I won't give it away. If you're a fan of even one of these guys, it's worth a listen. My ONLY criticism of the author is that Gilda Radner and other supreme (female) comediennes were not included. Perhaps there's a second book coming out about them.

Early Saturday Night Live Performers' Lives

Just as the title says, this story is about the wild and crazy guys of the early Saturday Night Live days. Each person had a different approach to his career, but several of them were leading really fast lives. Hearing about the things that almost happened was just as interesting as hearing about the things that DID happen. If you lived through the era when John Belushi, Chevy Chase, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, John Candy, and Rick Moranis were big, you'll likely enjoy this story. I was in high school and college during their hey days and found their humor to be hilarious... their lives were NOT so hilarious, apparently, but much of that had to do with living in the fast lane. Anyway, it's really interesting and the type of audio book I'll listen to again, for sure.

The narrator is TERRIFIC - his delivery of the material adds A LOT to it!

Love!

This book opens the door to background, relationships and behind the scenes goings on with the top personalities and comedies of the 70’s & 80’s. The book is fantastic and will inspire you to rewatch the great films discussed. Loved it!

A History of the Movies you Love!

A great look at the story behind all of those great movies you grew up with. Everything from The Blues Brothers to Groundhog Day and many many more.