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  • How Life Becomes a Sitcom
  • Written by: Phil Rosenthal
  • Narrated by: Phil Rosenthal
  • Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
  • 5.0 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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You're Lucky You're Funny

Written by: Phil Rosenthal
Narrated by: Phil Rosenthal
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Publisher's Summary

For nearly 10 years no TV comedy was a popular or beloved as Everybody Loves Raymond.

In You're Lucky You're Funny, Phil Rosenthal, the creator and executive producer of the show, tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of a number one smash-hit sitcom. Based on Ray Romano's actual life, the show also took much of its material from Phil's equally, and hysterically, dysfunctional family characters and experiences.

Besides being one of the funniest books ever written about television, You're Lucky You're Funny is one of the most illuminating, Phil offers an unprecedented look at the making of a hit show, considering everything from casting to writing to production to managing egos to keeping a series fresh after it has comfortably settled in for the long haul.

For anyone who loves comedy, for the millions of devoted fans of Everybody Love Raymond, and for all the aspiring writers who are edging their way toward Hollywood, You're Lucky You're Funny will be a gift and an inspiration.

©2006 Phil Rosenthal (P)2006 Phoenix Audio

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"Like listening to a very long and funny stand-up routine." (Publishers Weekly)

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Awesome book

You can't read this book and not a) want to watch Everybody Loves Raymond and b) love Phil!

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Just plain wonderful

So pleased Phil did the audiobook. Wonderful, entertaining and funny with some great life lessons about being authentic and kind to others. Highly recommend

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Love Phil!

He's such a positive energy, happy, do good kind of guy. After watching somebody feed Phil I wanted to experience more of his personality and this was great. He's rare breed Ina good way.

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if you loved Ray, read it!

loved it. start to finish. Great stories and told in a very engaging performance. Will listen again. and I like how they used clips rather than transcripts.

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