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Book Review from page 16

This book really takes you behind the scenes in the world learned that the Declaration of Independence document that with a message that Sinatra would be going on tour for almost
of big-time television and films, from frustrating conferences he had seen on display in Washington, D.C., was not the only a year, and insisting that Cobb be moved to the singer’s Palm
at network and studio headquarters where new show ideas are original of its kind, but that several copies had been printed Springs lavish home, where he had arranged, and paid for, a
proposed and pitched, to the on-set rehearsals—sometimes, in 1776 because not all of those who were to sign it could be staff of full-time nurses.
most shockingly in the case of the enormously successful All present at the same time to examine it—and that the only copy Family plays a very big part in Lear’s life. His descriptions
in the Family, when there was constant fighting. Lear offers in private hands was going to be on auction—he arranged to of travels with Lyn, his present wife of 30 years, are rapturous.
magnanimous praise for Carroll O’Connor, whom he calls a bid on it. He won the bid at $8 million, had a major architect/ He is very close to his five daughters and one son, two of those
brilliant actor without whom there would have been no Archie designer create a mobile exhibit, and took the Declaration daughters (twins) decided upon when he was 70.
Bunker. But he points out that O’Connor had an unusual through all 50 States for ten years on what became a major “Even This I Get to Experience” offers little-known facts
problem with fright at rehearsals, wanting to change the script celebratory tour so that millions of Americans could see an and entertainment on every page. There is also a 16-page
almost every week for nine years, and threatening to quit over original copy of their beloved document. section of photographs covering Norman Lear’s life, from
and over again. Lear’s years as writer, producer, creator and/or There are many hilarious moments in the book, as Lear childhood through the war years to the present day, including
director for such hits as the early Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis describes his close, endearing friendships with Mel Brooks, many of his TV and movie friends. Even this you can
shows; George Gobel; Andy Williams; Maude; The Jeffersons; Carl and Rob Reiner, Dom DeLuise, and so very many others. experience–for yourself. Do it. You will feel as though you
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; Good Times; Sanford and He has especially kind words for Frank Sinatra’s generosity. just received an award.
Son; One Day at a Time; Fernwood 2 Night, as well as such Sinatra had long admired the great actor Lee J. Cobb for
movies as Come Blow Your Horn; Divorce American Style; his classic performance in the Broadway play, Death of a Film Review:
Cold Turkey, and others, provide many interesting anecdotes. Salesman. Later in his life, Cobb was very ill and bedridden.
Lear takes his love of country very seriously. When he When Sinatra learned of it, he sent a nurse to Cobb’s home
“Sound of Metal”

By Nils A. Shapiro
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Finally, Ruben returns to Lou, who has now gone back
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