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Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge: The Autobiography of Hollywood's Most Prolific Funnyman

By: Joe Besser,Jeff Lenburg,Greg Lenburg

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Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge: The Autobiography of Hollywood's Most Prolific Funnyman

By: Joe Besser,Jeff Lenburg,Greg Lenburg

BACK IN PRINT AND BESSER THAN EVER! For more than six decades, Joe Besser brought gales of laughter to millions—in vaudeville, on Broadway, on radio, in motion pictures, and on television. From his days working as a bumbling assistant to the world-famous Thurston the Magician, he carved out success with his own act—that of a childlike sissy who brandished his foils with a flick of the wrist and such hilarious verbal assaults as “Ooh, you crazy you!” and “Not so f-a-s-t!” From stage to film and television screens, the famed roly-poly comedian left an indelible mark–from starring in his own feature films and short-subject series for Columbia Pictures, to dishing out huge laughs on scores of popular programs of the day, most notably as the malevolent brat “Stinky” on The Abbott and Costello Show, to stepping in to replace Shemp Howard after his death as a member of Three Stooges comedy team. Followed by countless more laugh out-loud performances in movies and on television, from playing the frustrated superintendent, Jillson, on The Joey Bishop Show to voicing Saturday morning cartoons, his legacy still lives on today, thanks to reruns of his classic work. Illustrating a passing age of American humor, ONCE A STOOGE, ALWAYS A STOOGE tells the whole story. Jam-packed with timeless remembrances, Besser vividly recounts it all–the personal ups and downs, the classic skits and routines that became his hallmark, and behind-the-scenes stories of show business icons who enriched his life and career, including Abbott and Costello, Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jerry Lewis, Olsen and Johnson, and many others. Previously unpublished anecdotes incorporated throughout, plus hundreds of new, many rare and one-of-a-kind illustrations and extensive appendices of the legendary funnyman’s stage, film, radio and TV appearances, round out this charming and thoughtfully written memoir. PRAISE FOR THE ORIGINAL EDITION: “An affectionate, thoroughly enjoyable remembrance of a lifetime spent on the road and on the screen.” -- LOS ANGELES TIMES “A fascinating look at the development of American entertainment from a person who managed to experience it all . . .” --PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

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0996320628

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9780996320627

The Three Stooges Scrapbook

By: John Howard Maurer,Jeff Lenburg,Joan Howard Maurer,Greg Lenburg,Norman Maurer

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The Three Stooges Scrapbook

By: John Howard Maurer,Jeff Lenburg,Joan Howard Maurer,Greg Lenburg,Norman Maurer

Dour-faced Moe Howard with his sugar-bowl haircut, his bald, chubby brother Curly and frizzy-haired Larry have poked, slapped, ear-yanked and nose-twisted their way into people's hearts across the world - and into film history. Their nearly 200 two-reel comedies, made between 1933 and 1958, have been translated into over 25 languages, entertained nearly six generations of fans and are seen somewhere in the world every single day. The Three Stooges Scrapbook is a historical overview of their time in showbusiness.

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Citadel Press

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0806509465

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9780806509464

Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History

From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids

By: Greg Ehrbar

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Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History

From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids

By: Greg Ehrbar

Featuring the first extensive Hanna-Barbera discography ever published and over 140 photos and illustrations! Whether it’s Tom and Jerry, Scooby-Doo, the Jetsons, Yogi Bear, Top Cat, Huckleberry Hound, or hundreds of others, the creations of the Hanna-Barbera studio continue to delight generations worldwide. The groundbreaking company employed thousands in the art and business of animation. Some of them were vintage-era veterans, others were up-and-coming talents, some of whom found blockbuster success at other studios. The power of the sounds that Hanna-Barbera crafted to accompany the compelling visuals was a key factor in its spectacular success. Legendary vocal performances and signature sound effects evoke countless visual images. Catchy music cues and theme songs are recalled instantly. Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History: From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids chronicles, for the first time, the story of this entertainment phenomenon from one century to the next and reveals unexplored aspects of its artistry. Hanna-Barbera’s impact on the music industry is chief among these aspects. Author Greg Ehrbar chronicles the partnership between Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, and their talented associates—and, at the same time, parallels the impact of their artistry on the recording industry. Page after page abounds with exclusive interviews, surprising facts, and previously unpublished anecdotes. Also featuring the first extensive H-B discography ever published, Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History earns its place on the go-to shelf of every animation, music, television, and film enthusiast.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496851862

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Black Cross

By: Greg Iles

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Black Cross

By: Greg Iles

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Penn Cage series comes a gripping World War II thriller that “vaporizes almost every cliché about the limits of the genre...[it’s] good enough to read twice”(Kirkus Reviews). It is January 1944—and as Allied troops prepare for D-Day, Nazi scientists develop a toxic nerve gas that will repel and wipe out any invasion force. To salvage the planned assault, two vastly different but equally determined men are sent to infiltrate the secret concentration camp where the poison gas is being perfected on human subjects. Their only objective: destroy all traces of the gas and the men who created it—no matter how many lives may be lost...including their own.

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Penguin

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1101146362

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The Three Stooges Scrapbook

By: John Howard Maurer,Jeff Lenburg,Joan Howard Maurer,Greg Lenburg,Norman Maurer

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By: John Howard Maurer,Jeff Lenburg,Joan Howard Maurer,Greg Lenburg,Norman Maurer

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Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge: The Autobiography of Hollywood's Most Prolific Funnyman

By: Joe Besser,Jeff Lenburg,Greg Lenburg

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The Jerry Lewis Movie Poster Book

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The Jerry Lewis Movie Poster Book

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“The Jerry Lewis Movie Poster Book” showcases movie posters from the films of iconic legendary comedian Jerry Lewis. Included are posters for Jerry's classic films with Dean Martin, his successful series of comedy films for Paramount Pictures, his films for Columbia Pictures, and his comeback years. There are also movie posters from selected foreign versions of his films with Dean Martin and by himself as well as those re-released to theaters. Nearly 60 movie posters in all!

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1506086373

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James Stewart Movie Poster Book

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James Stewart Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

The New York Times called him the “hesitant hero” whose movie portrayals of decent, idealistic and naïve small-town Americans made him a beloved national icon. James Stewart appeared in some 80 films. He won every major award, including one Academy Award for his performance in “The Philadelphia Story” (1940). Today, thanks to rebroadcasts on national television every Christmas, he is best remembered for his portrayal of small-town banker George Bailey in Frank Capra's classic “It's Wonderful Life,” one of the most popular movies ever made. The “James Stewart Movie Poster Book” celebrates Stewart's long film career by presenting rare and never-before-published posters in color from his movies. They include posters from his other best remembered films such as ''Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'' (1939), ''Destry Rides Again'' (1939),” ''The Philadelphia Story'' (1940), ''The Stratton Story'' (1949),” “Harvey” (1950), ''The Glenn Miller Story'' (1954), “Rear Window” (1954), ''The Spirit of St. Louis” (1957), “Vertigo” (1958), ''Anatomy of a Murder'' (1959) and more.

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1508530920

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9781508530923

Humphrey Bogart Movie Poster Book

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Humphrey Bogart Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.”“Louis, I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.”“Here's looking at you, kid.”These famous movie quotes have become as iconic as the actor who spoke them. Through his performances in “The Maltese Falcon (1941),” “Casablanca (1942),” and “The Big Sleep (1946),” Humphrey Bogart became a cultural icon, establishing a memorable screen persona of “the hard-boiled cynic who ultimately shows his noble side.”During a 30-year career, Bogart appeared in 75 films, entertaining audiences in many other memorable films including “To Have and Have Not” (1944); “Dark Passage” (1947) and “Key Largo” (1948), with his wife Lauren Bacall; and “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948); “In a Lonely Place (1950);” “The African Queen (1951)”, for which he won his only Oscar; “Sabrina” (1954); and “The Caine Mutiny” (1954).The “Humphrey Bogart Movie Poster Book” celebrates Bogie's long film career by presenting posters and poster art from nearly 50 of his films, including all of his most memorable and iconic ones.

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Createspace Independent Pub

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1508622310

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9781508622314

Kirk Douglas Movie Poster Book

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Kirk Douglas Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

He is a screen legend. A superstar. He is Kirk Douglas. During a 65-year career, Douglas appeared in more than 70 feature films, from 1939 to 2004. The “Kirk Douglas Movie Poster Book” presents, for the first time and in color, full-page posters for the actor's films, from his first lead role in “The Strange Love of Martha Ivers” (1946) to his last in “Illusion” (2004). As a film actor, Douglas pushed the envelope. He did not limit himself to one, safe persona but, as a friend once put it, challenged himself to a multiplicity of roles, showing spirit, humor and daring.

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1508440735

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9781508440734

Charlie Chan Movie Poster Book

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Charlie Chan Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

In over four dozen films, Chinese detective Charlie Chan solved mysteries and crimes that baffled authorities. Based on the character created by author Earl Derr Biggers, Chan first appeared in silent serials. In 1929 he had a small role in the early sound film, “Behind the Curtain.” The “Charlie Chan Movie Poster Book” presents posters and poster art from *Chan films from 1931-1949 featuring Warner Oland, Sidney Toler and Roland Winters in the title role. Also included is the controversial “Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen” (1981) starring Peter Ustinov. It's a collection even No.1 son would be proud to have.

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1508662061

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Judy Garland Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

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Judy Garland Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

Actress and singer Judy Garland is best remembered for her role as Dorothy in the 1939 musical fantasy film, “The Wizard of Oz” (1939), in which she sang the classic Academy Award-winning ballad, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Although “The Wizard of Oz” skyrocketed Garland to stardom, she is also remembered for her musical and dramatic roles, especially her “backyard musicals” with the legendary Mickey Rooney. In all, during a 40-year career, she made 32 feature films, in addition to doing voice over work for two more. The “Judy Garland Movie Poster Book” presents, for the first time in color, full page posters from all of Garland's films. There are all here: “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944), “The Harvey Girls” (1946), “Ziegfeld Follies,” “Easter Parade” (1948), “The Pirate” (1948), “Presenting Lilly Mars” (1953), “A Star is Born” (1954), “Judgement at Nuremberg” (1961) and many more. As an added treat, a sample of posters are included which were used to promote her films when they were released in foreign countries.

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1508456674

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Orson Welles Movie Poster Book

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Orson Welles Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

After scaring Americans with a radio report of a Martian invasion of New Jersey, Orson Welles was considered a genius. Enter Hollywood. Welles was signed to a $225,000 contract with RKO to write, direct and produce two films. He was given total control and a percentage of the profits. He was only 24 years old. Welles' first film (also his first feature film in his career) turned to be one of the greatest films ever made. It was “Citizen Kane,” chronicling the stormy life of an influential publishing tycoon, Charles Foster Kane (played by Welles). The film was a critical success. Welles won an Academy Award for Best Writing (Original Screenplay) by Herman J. Mankiewicz and Welles. The “Orson Welles Movie Poster Book” celebrates the genius and film accomplishments of Welles. During his nearly 45-year film career, Welles did it all. He was an actor, narrator, writer, director, producer, editor and then some.This book presents nearly 100 pieces of poster art, all in color, from nearly 70 of his films, including samplers of lobby cards, half-sheets and inserts, posters from foreign language versions, and posters from and re-released films, documentaries and non-fiction portrayals.

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1508501297

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9781508501299

Audrey Hepburn Movie Poster Book

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Audrey Hepburn Movie Poster Book

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Her on-screen persona somehow “blended sleek European sophistication and a vulnerable, waif-like innocence,” wrote the Los Angeles Times. With that persona, she emerged as one of Hollywood's premier leading ladies. She was Audrey Hepburn. In the 1950s, Hepburn enchanted moviegoers in such films as "Roman Holiday" and "Breakfast at Tiffany's.” Her other films included "War and Peace," "Funny Face," "The Nun's Story," "Charade," "My Fair Lady" and "Wait Until Dark." As the Times wrote, “If Miss Hepburn sometimes found herself in Cinderella roles, the shoe fit.” The “Audrey Hepburn Movie Posters Book” presents, for the first time and in full color, more than 40 posters and lobby cards from Hepburn's award-winning film career.

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1507775822

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Ingrid Bergman Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

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Ingrid Bergman Movie Poster Book

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Ingrid Bergman, a three-time Academy Award-winning actress, “exemplified wholesome beauty and nobility to countless moviegoers,” wrote the New York Times. “Incandescent. Or radiant. Or luminous. Her performances were sincere, natural,” critics said.The “Ingrid Bergman Movie Poster Book” celebrates the film career of this beautiful, remarkable actress, best known for her roles in “Casablanca” (1942) and Alfred Hitchcock's “Notorious” (1946) with rare, full page color posters from nearly 40 of her films. Included are posters from her three Academy Award-winning roles, ''Gaslight'' (1944) and ''Anastasia'' (1956), for which she won best actress, and ''Murder on the Orient Express'' (1974), for which she won best supporting actress.Also included are a sample of posters from her Swedish films of the early 1930s.The complete list of posters by film are: “Valborgsmässoafton” (1935/”Walpurgis Night”)“På solsidan” (1936/”On the Sunny Side”) “En kvinnas ansikte” (1938/”A Woman's Face”) “Die Vier Gesellen” (1938/”The Four Companions”)“Intermezzo: A Love Story” (1939)“Juninatten” (1940/”June Night”)“Adam Had Four Sons” (1941)“Rage in Heaven” (1941)“Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1941)“Casablanca” (1942)“For Whom The Bell Tolls” (1943)“Gaslight” (1944)“Saratoga Trunk” (1945)“Spellbound” (1945)“The Bells of St. Mary's” (1945)“Notorious” (1946)“Arch of Triumph” (1948)“Joan of Arc” (1948)“Under Capricorn” (1949)“Stromboli” (1950)“Europa '51” (1952/”The Greatest Love”)“Giovanna d'Arco al rogo” (1954/”Joan of Arc at the Stake”)“Journey of Italy” (1954)“La Paura” (1954/”Fear”)“Elena et les hommes (1956/”Elena and Her Man”)“Indiscreet” (1958)“The Inn of the Sixth Happiness” (1958)“Goodbye Again” (1961)“The Visit” (1964)“The Yellow Rolls-Royce” (1964)“Cactus Flower” (1969)“A Walk in the Spring Rain” (1970) “From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler” (1973)“Murder on the Orient Express” (1974) “A Matter of Time” (1976) and “Autumn Sonata” (1978).

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1508682623

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Marx Brothers Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

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Marx Brothers Movie Poster Book

By: Greg Lenburg

They made only 13 feature films, but their films, like their zany antics, have withstood the test of time. They are the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Chico, Harpo and sometimes Zeppo). Their films are more than just classics: five of them were selected by the American Film Institute (AFI) as among the top 100 comedy films, with two of them (“Duck Soup” and “A Night at the Opera”) in the top twelve. The “Marx Brothers Movie Poster Book” contains more than 40 pieces of poster art, including for all 13 of the team's feature films, from “The Cocoanuts” (1929) to “The Story of Mankind” (1957) in which they appeared in cameo roles It also contains a sampler of other promotional materials (lobby cards, half sheets, etc.) from some of their films, compilation and re-released films, and Groucho's solo films.So Marx Brothers fans, pull up a chair, cut the cards, get your half a cup of coffee and enjoy the “Marx Brothers Movie Poster Book.”

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150852873X

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Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge: The Autobiography of Hollywood's Most Prolific Funnyman

Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge: The Autobiography of Hollywood's Most Prolific Funnyman

The Three Stooges Scrapbook

The Three Stooges Scrapbook

Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History

Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History

Black Cross

Black Cross

The Three Stooges Scrapbook

The Three Stooges Scrapbook

Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge: The Autobiography of Hollywood's Most Prolific Funnyman

Once a Stooge, Always a Stooge: The Autobiography of Hollywood's Most Prolific Funnyman

The Jerry Lewis Movie Poster Book

The Jerry Lewis Movie Poster Book

James Stewart Movie Poster Book

James Stewart Movie Poster Book

Humphrey Bogart Movie Poster Book

Humphrey Bogart Movie Poster Book

Kirk Douglas Movie Poster Book

Kirk Douglas Movie Poster Book

Charlie Chan Movie Poster Book

Charlie Chan Movie Poster Book

Judy Garland Movie Poster Book

Judy Garland Movie Poster Book

Orson Welles Movie Poster Book

Orson Welles Movie Poster Book

Audrey Hepburn Movie Poster Book

Audrey Hepburn Movie Poster Book

Ingrid Bergman Movie Poster Book

Ingrid Bergman Movie Poster Book

Marx Brothers Movie Poster Book

Marx Brothers Movie Poster Book

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