In What's So Funny?: My Hilarious Life
we are taken on a short breeze of a ride and learn a bit about Tim’s colorful
parents, some outrageous stunts while growing up in Ohio, his stint in the
military and enjoy a few stories and anecdotes of his professional career…thus
far.
There are a few surprises along the way. For one thing, his
real name isn’t Tim… ;)
I was genuinely disappointed because it was so short. I
would have no problem reading a 400 page tome written by this man. I know I
would be laugh until my sides hurt and I couldn’t keep the tears from rolling
down my face.
Personally, I think entire books should be written by the
players of wonderful shows and movies some of us have had the privilege to
watch and be entertained by and loved. Because unfortunately, a lot of these
wonderfully talented people have left this world and we won’t see the likes of
them again. It’s a blessing that we have the technology to see them in action
on DVDs, Internet Video, and TV stations dedicated to reruns of the
unforgettable programs my parents grew up enjoying, and I was able to enjoy in
my childhood.
He also only added a few stories and anecdotes about his
kids & his wives which I really wanted to know about, but he left them out
of the book in deference to their private lives which is commendable.
He’s a memorable character creator, and can throw a line without
cracking a smile (although those of us who have ever watched him play off of
Harvey Korman know that everyone around him breaks down first), and doesn’t
mind playing “second fiddle”.
Even if you aren’t a reader of biographies and
auto-biographies, I highly recommend this book to anyone who has ever seen Tim
Conway on lovable shows and movies like, “McHales Navy”, “The Carol Burnett
Show”, and “The Apple Dumpling Gang” movies.
And for those who haven’t been as fortunate yet – look them up, watch
& laugh!
Only then will you know the brilliance that is Tim Conway
and want to read about how he got to be the hilarious “straight” man we know
& love him to be!What's So Funny?: My Hilarious Life
Tim Conway, Jane Scovell (With), Carol Burnett (Forward)
Howard Books
Publication Date: October 29, 2013
Disclaimer: This book was provided to reviewer from the publisher, Howard Books through NetGalley for the sole purpose of reading and review.
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