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38 Years a Detroit Firefighter's Story

By: Bob Dombrowski

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38 Years a Detroit Firefighter's Story

By: Bob Dombrowski

Decorated firefighter and true-blue Detroiter Bob Dombrowski risked life and limb saving lives for as long as he could remember. Born and raised on the west side of Detroit, Bob narrates an engrossing account of his illustrious firefighting career, from being a trial man to retiring as senior chief. He also gives a vivid description of Motor City in its glory days and the events that led to its recent state. See major historical events such as the 1967 Detroit riot and September 11 attacks through his eyes, and be a witness to a truly inspiring thirty-eight-year career.

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Page Publishing Inc

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1628384174

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9781628384178

1969 Music the Draft and a GTO

By: Bob Dombrowski

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1969 Music the Draft and a GTO

By: Bob Dombrowski

The year that changed history...1969 was a pivotal year for America and its youth--from drag-racing greasers to pot-smoking hippies and everyone else in between. This book takes you through that crazy time as a young kid from Detroit, Casmir Novak, and his friends navigate through the year's historic events, including the Vietnam War, Woodstock, landing on the moon, the Mets World Series, and so much more. And maybe, more importantly, find out whether a Pontiac GTO can beat a Plymouth GTX in one of the many drag races across the Motor City. Baby boomers and millennials alike will enjoy going back to a time when life went from simple to extreme, rich with details of an era that shaped both a nation and the automotive capital of the world. So jump in, buckle up, and hang on for a great ride through America's last days of innocence. Don't miss these other fine books: 38 Years, A Detroit Firefighter's Story, and Paczki Day.

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9798886540543

38 Years

A Detroit Firefighter's Story

By: Bob Dombrowski

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38 Years

A Detroit Firefighter's Story

By: Bob Dombrowski

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1628384182

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9781628384185

Paczki Day

By: Bob Dombrowski

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Paczki Day

By: Bob Dombrowski

This book is a mix of stories about growing up in Detroit, going to Catholic school, and the Polish people in the fifties and sixties. The author tried his best to present everything in this book accurately despite not having a research staff like the famous writers have. He only had himself, his computer, his memory, a big pile of books, and note cards that he painstakingly used to put this story together. As a fireman, one of the things the author learned was that it takes three things to make a fire: air, fuel, and heat. Remove one, and you can't have a fire. He believes that it takes three things to make everything. Similar to making fire, there are three things that it took to make this book: the city of Detroit, the Catholic Church, and Polish ancestry. If you have one or two or maybe all three of these things, you may like this story. So if your mom wore a babushka, if nostrovia is your toast, if you had a last name that kids made fun of, or if you grew up reading your catechism while looking at church steeples and smokestacks, maybe this book is for you. Bob Dombrowski also wrote, 38 Years: A Detroit Firefighter's Story.

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164544063X

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9781645440635

The Wrong Side of Murder Creek

A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement

By: Bob Zellner

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The Wrong Side of Murder Creek

A White Southerner in the Freedom Movement

By: Bob Zellner

Even forty years after the civil rights movement, the transition from son and grandson of Klansmen to field secretary of SNCC seems quite a journey. In the early 1960s, when Bob Zellner’s professors and classmates at a small church school in Alabama thought he was crazy for even wanting to do research on civil rights, it was nothing short of remarkable. Now, in his long-awaited memoir, Zellner tells how one white Alabamian joined ranks with the black students who were sitting-in, marching, fighting, and sometimes dying to challenge the Southern “way of life” he had been raised on but rejected. Decades later, he is still protesting on behalf of social change and equal rights. Fortunately, he took the time, with co-author Constance Curry, to write down his memories and reflections. He was in all the campaigns and was close to all the major figures. He was beaten, arrested, and reviled by some but admired and revered by others. The Wrong Side of Murder Creek, winner of the 2009 Lillian Smith Book Award, is Bob Zellner’s larger-than-life story, and it was worth waiting for.

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NewSouth Books

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1603061045

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9781603061049

Choker

By: Bob Moseley

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Choker

By: Bob Moseley

Sometimes you must dare to be different. Choker is a brilliant coming-of-age novel that immerses the reader in the drama of high school." - Readers' Favorite Awards Author Bob Moseley writes fast-paced YA sports novels dripping with drama and realism. Be careful of what you wish for. Sixteen-year-old Mark Chamberlain always dreamed of playing in a state championship basketball game. But he never envisioned a nightmare performance that would bring utter humiliation and scar him as an outcast at school. Classmates begin to call Mark "Wilt" Chamberlain because he melts under pressure.To top it off, Mark's father won't come to his games. When it feels as though the world is against him, with the support of a beautiful girl, Mark tries to summon the inner strength and courage to be different -- just like legendary basketball star Wilt Chamberlain. With another basketball season beckoning, Mark is given a precious chance for redemption. "An engrossing sports story. The game descriptions really put the reader in the action and ring true." - Literary Titan "The young adult reader will appreciate the action both on and off the court." - Verified review "I love it when you can feel the crowd." - Goodreads review

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BQB Publishing

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1945448296

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9781945448294

If These Walls Could Talk: Toronto Blue Jays

Stories from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

By: Bob Elliott,Pat Gillick

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If These Walls Could Talk: Toronto Blue Jays

Stories from the Toronto Blue Jays Dugout, Locker Room, and Press Box

By: Bob Elliott,Pat Gillick

Since their inception in 1977, the Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most dynamic franchises in all of baseball. As an award-winning, longtime Jays columnist, Bob Elliott has witnessed more than his share of that history up close and personal. In If These Walls Could Talk: Toronto Blue Jays, Elliott provides insight into the Jays' inner sanctum as only he can. Readers will gain the perspective of players, coaches, and front office executives in times of greatness as well as defeat, making for a keepsake no fan will want to miss.

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Triumph Books

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1641254246

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9781641254243

100 Things Cavaliers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

By: Bob Finnan,Austin Carr

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100 Things Cavaliers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

By: Bob Finnan,Austin Carr

Only real Cavaliers fans know what truly went into the LeBron James' "Decision," the best place to grab a burger before tipoff, or which player once left a pregame huddle to buy a hot dog from a concession stand. 100 Things Cavaliers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Cleveland basketball. Whether you're a die-hard fan from the days of Bill Fitch or a new supporter of James, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Love, this book contains everything Cavs fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.

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Triumph Books

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1633196593

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9781633196599

My Greatest Day in Football

The Legends of Football Recount Their Greatest Moments

By: Bob McCullough

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My Greatest Day in Football

The Legends of Football Recount Their Greatest Moments

By: Bob McCullough

As he did for his previous books, My Greatest Day in NASCAR and My Greatest Day in Golf, sports journalist Bob McCullough has crisscrossed the country interviewing legendary football players who are in the Hall of Fame for My Greatest Day in Football. In addition to asking about their greatest day, McCullough has expanded these interviews to include thoughts on their greatest college day, greatest opponent, and greatest teammate. The players include: Chuck Bednarik *Bobby Bell *Raymond Berry *Terry Bradshaw *Willie Davis *Frank Gifford *Bud Grant *Bob Griese *Jack Ham *Michael Haynes *Sam Huff *John Henry Johnson *Sonny Jurgenson *Leroy Kelly *Paul Krause *Steve Largent *John Mackey *Wellington Mara *Gino Marchetti * Bill Parcells *Pete Pihos *Lawrence Taylor *Gale Sayers *Bob St. Clair *Jan Stenerud *Don Shula *Bart Starr *Jim Taylor *YA Tittle *Paul Warfield With first-hand accounts from so many football greats, My Greatest Day in Football is the perfect gift for football fans everywhere.

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Macmillan

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1466873655

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9781466873650

In Search of Millionaires (The Life of a Baseball Gypsy)

The Accounts of Bob Fontaine Jr.

By: Taylor Blake Ward,Bob Fontaine Jr.

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In Search of Millionaires (The Life of a Baseball Gypsy)

The Accounts of Bob Fontaine Jr.

By: Taylor Blake Ward,Bob Fontaine Jr.

Bob Fontaine Jr. spent 48 plus years as a baseball scout, traveling the world to find the next superstars of the sport. From drafting a one-handed pitcher to building the foundation of a World Series roster, Fontaine's success of looking for projection on amateur players in near unmatched within the baseball scouting business. Scouting is not an exact science, and with the success also comes failure. Beginning his career with a team that showed no prosperity, Bob helped build an organization from the ground up. This became a common theme, as he would leave one team for another, and restart on the groundwork of building a championship roster, bringing new challenges each time around.

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iUniverse

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166322286X

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9781663222862

Deer Wars

Science, Tradition, and the Battle Over Managing Whitetails in Pennsylvania

By: Bob Frye

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Deer Wars

Science, Tradition, and the Battle Over Managing Whitetails in Pennsylvania

By: Bob Frye

The story of deer management in Pennsylvania is as complex as it is controversial. From the disappearance of deer in Pennsylvania forests at the beginning of the twentieth century to the population explosion that occurred in the latter half of the century, the balance between herd size and a healthy forest has long been a difficult one. In Deer Wars, Bob Frye examines this controversy and the effect that herd management has had on all of the citizens of Pennsylvania; farmers managing deer invasions and property rights, hunters dealing with changing herd densities and ever-complex restrictions, state agencies juggling the rights of hunters with the needs of commercial interests, all with stakes in the success and health of the deer herd. Now with deer harvests decreasing, Chronic Wasting Disease becoming a potential threat, and forests showing serious signs of trouble, the need for compromise from all of the players is essential, but is it possible? This well-researched and engrossing book explores that question.

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Penn State Press

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0271046945

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9780271046945

100 Things White Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

By: Bob Vanderberg

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100 Things White Sox Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

By: Bob Vanderberg

A list of essential knowledge and experiences all fans of the Chicago White Sox must know and do in their lifetime, this book covers the team's long history all the way through the 2013 season. Most White Sox fans have taken in a game or two at U.S. Cellular Field, have seen highlights of a young Frank Thomas, and remember the team's 2005 World Series championship. But only real fans remember which player once took his pants off after sliding into first base, can name the opposing outfielder who was showered with beer during the 1959 World Series, or remember who hit the most home runs onto the roof of old Comiskey Park. This is the ultimate resource guide for true fans of Chicago's South Side team, whether a die-hard booster from the days of Billy Pierce or a new supporter of Paul Konerko and Chris Sale.

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Triumph Books

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1623688523

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9781623688523

The Sociology and Professionalization of Economics

British and American Economic Essays, Volume II

By: A. W. Bob Coats

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The Sociology and Professionalization of Economics

British and American Economic Essays, Volume II

By: A. W. Bob Coats

A.W. Coats has made unique contributions to the history of economic thought, economic methodology and the sociology of economics. This volume collects together, for the first time, a substantial part of his work on the sociology and professionalization of economics.

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Routledge

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1134918224

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9781134918225

I'll Play These

A Sports Writer's Life

By: Bob Markus

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I'll Play These

A Sports Writer's Life

By: Bob Markus

Writing in a golden age of sports, Bob Markus, like a Zelig or a Forrest Gump, was present at many of the most famous-or infamous--sports events of that time. He was there for the Franco Harris Immaculate Reception", for the tragic 1972 Munich Olympics and the stunning upset of the United States basketball team by the Russians, with an assist by the game officials, for the over-hyped Bobby Riggs-Billie Jean King tennis match, for the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier heavyweight Championship Fight and several college football so-called games of the century. The athletes he interviewed and wrote about included Ali, Joe Frazier, Michael Jordan, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Roberto Clemente, Mario Andretti and Joe DiMaggio. Here are many of his best columns and stories, interspersed with the story of his own sports writing life. You'll read of the day Ali admitted to him he was afraid each time he stepped in a ring and of the tragic 1973 Indianapolis 500 in which driver Swede Savage, a good friend was killed. And, you'll read about office politics and behind the scenes maneuvering that resulted in one man's journey from ecstasy to angst.

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Xlibris Corporation

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1462869785

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9781462869787

Maroon & Gold

A History of Sun Devil Athletics

By: Bob Eger

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Maroon & Gold

A History of Sun Devil Athletics

By: Bob Eger

In Maroon & Gold: A History of Sun Devil Athletics, veteran sportswriter Bob Eger recounts not only the most celebrated moments but many little-known items from the university's colorful sports history. From turn-of-the-century football legend Charlie Haigler to the electrifying Whizzer White to latterday star Jake Plummer, the rich football lineage is well documented. But this is much more than a football book. Who could forget coach Ned Wulk's great basketball teams of the early 1960s or the five national basketball titles? It's a little-known fact that women were participating in an early form of aerobics on campus as early as 1891 and playing basketball in 1898, though the school didn't begin attracting national attention for women's athletics until golfer JoAnne Gunderson and diver Patsy Willard began to dominate their sports in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Maroon & Gold: A History of Sun Devil Athletics is must reading for any true Sun Devil fan from any generation.

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Sports Publishing LLC

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1582612234

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9781582612232

The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009

A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The result of 15 years of exhaustive research, this work is the definitive statistical and factual reference for everything related to college football in the past 50 years.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1602393311

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9781602393318

The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

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The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2009-2010

By: Bob Boyles,Paul Guido

The most comprehensive resource on college football ever published.

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1602396779

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9781602396777

Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

By: Bob Huxford,Sharon Huxford

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Huxford's Old Book Value Guide

By: Bob Huxford,Sharon Huxford

This totally new fourth edition is intended to be a companion volume. Over 25,000 listings are included with current values. More than just a price guide, you'll also find scores of buyers listed by the type of subject matter they are looking for, so it's a selling guide as well.

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0891455035

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9780891455035

Paczki Day

By: Bob Dombrowski

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Paczki Day

By: Bob Dombrowski

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Page Publishing Inc

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164544063X

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9781645440635

1969 Music the Draft and a GTO

By: Bob Dombrowski

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1969 Music the Draft and a GTO

By: Bob Dombrowski

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Bob Wolff's Complete Guide to Sportscasting

How to Make It in Sportscasting With Or Without Talent

By: Bob Wolff

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Bob Wolff's Complete Guide to Sportscasting

How to Make It in Sportscasting With Or Without Talent

By: Bob Wolff

Bob is a hero to all of us who have attempted to follow in his footsteps...This book is a gift to all of us." Chris Berman...

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Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

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1616080817

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9781616080815

Priceless Memories

By: Bob Barker

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Priceless Memories

By: Bob Barker

In front of the camera, he has been invited into the homes of millions of Americans as host of The Price Is Right, Truth or Consequences, Miss USA, Miss Universe, The Rose Parade, and many other programs and specials. Now Bob Barker shares stories of favorite contestants, episodes, celebrity encounters, and behind-the-scenes happenings. Beyond his public persona, he will open up about his personal life. From being raised on a Native American reservation by a single mother through the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, to training as a pilot in the Navy during World War II, through his romance with the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Dorothy Jo, and his success at retirement. His support of animal rights has always been a central part of his life. Bob delves into stories of how he has taken on Hollywood and the government in his crusade, including his anti-fur stand-off with beauty pageants, his involvement in uncovering animal abuse in movies and television, and the legislation he helped to pass. He also shares stories of rescuing animals, from dogs to elephants. For the innumerable fans who have welcomed Bob into their homes over the last fifty years, this book will be like catching up with a dear and familiar friend who continues to lead a full and endlessly interesting life.

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1599955296

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9781599955292

The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen

A History with Cast and Crew Profiles and an Episode Guide

By: Bob Leszczak

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The Odd Couple on Stage and Screen

A History with Cast and Crew Profiles and an Episode Guide

By: Bob Leszczak

Inspired by the real life post-divorce experiences of television comedy writer Danny Simon, The Odd Couple has touched multiple generations of fans. Playwright Neil Simon embellished his brother Danny's pseudo-sitcom situation and created an oil-and-water twosome with memorable characters showcasing the foibles of mankind. The original Broadway production enjoyed a run of 964 performances. The story of the cohabitation of Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison translated extremely well to the silver screen, and then in 1970 to television, where it brought weekly laughs and mirth to an even larger audience for five seasons in prime time. This thorough history details The Odd Couple in all its forms over the decades. It provides capsule biographies of the stage, film and television casts and crew, as well as an episode guide and a wealth of little-known information.

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McFarland

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147661539X

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9781476615394

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