How Paul Robeson Saved My Life and Other Stories
Author | : Carl Reiner |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2010-08-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780062004512 |
ISBN-13 | : 0062004514 |
Rating | : 4/5 (514 Downloads) |
Download or read book How Paul Robeson Saved My Life and Other Stories written by Carl Reiner and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carl Reiner has been making people laugh since the days of The Dick Van Dyke Show. His showbiz bits with Mel Brooks about the 2000 Year Old Man have become the stuff of comedy legend. Jerry Seinfeld, Alan Alda, Neil Simon, Steve Allen, and Richard Lewis were all bowled over by the comic genius of The 2000 Year Old Man in the Year 2000: The Book. Now, in his wonderful new book, Carl Reiner shows off the talent and humor that have made him a comedic superstar. Filled with rich, multidimensional tales, this collection of short stories from one of America's truly great comedic minds is at once poignant, nostalgic, and laugh-out-loud funny. "How Paul Robeson Saved My Life." the story of Reiner's experiences in the army during World War II, is a darkly funny look at racism. "Lance and Gwendolyn" is a modern-day fairy tale with some surprising twists. "Dial 411 for Legal Smut" is a tongue-in-cheek look at phone sex. Whatever topic he tackles, Reiner always manages to capture the highs and lows, the follies and foibles of everyday life.