• You're Lucky You're Funny

  • How Life Becomes a Sitcom
  • By: Phil Rosenthal
  • Narrated by: Phil Rosenthal
  • Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (426 ratings)

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You're Lucky You're Funny

By: Phil Rosenthal
Narrated by: Phil Rosenthal
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Publisher's summary

For nearly 10 years no TV comedy was a popular or beloved as Everybody Loves Raymond.

In You're Lucky You're Funny, Phil Rosenthal, the creator and executive producer of the show, tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of a number one smash-hit sitcom. Based on Ray Romano's actual life, the show also took much of its material from Phil's equally, and hysterically, dysfunctional family characters and experiences.

Besides being one of the funniest books ever written about television, You're Lucky You're Funny is one of the most illuminating, Phil offers an unprecedented look at the making of a hit show, considering everything from casting to writing to production to managing egos to keeping a series fresh after it has comfortably settled in for the long haul.

For anyone who loves comedy, for the millions of devoted fans of Everybody Love Raymond, and for all the aspiring writers who are edging their way toward Hollywood, You're Lucky You're Funny will be a gift and an inspiration.

©2006 Phil Rosenthal (P)2006 Phoenix Audio

Critic reviews

"Like listening to a very long and funny stand-up routine." (Publishers Weekly)

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So funny!! I've listened to it over & over!

I absolutely LOVE this book! I've forgotten now how many times I've listened to it at this point! So freakin' funny!!

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What a joy to listen to!

I purchased this audiobook as a fan of Everybody Love’s Raymond, but soon realized Everyone should now love Phil too!

Phil has a genuine gift of storytelling that is not only humorous, but relatable.

From sharing his beginning struggles, to the finale of Raymond along with everything in between, this audiobook is a pure joy to listen to.

Thank you Phil!

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Like the show

Like the show, you enjoy the fun moments as Phil himself takes you on a journey of simple, genuine, authenticity. Some emotions along the way for good measure, like the show. A great listening punctuated with live recordings of some of Phil's special moments. His speech at the "last dinner" is a lesson in public speaking. His generosity in reading himself is a gift. Tough act to follow as this is my first audio book. Where do I go from here?

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A great pick for writers, and people who love TV

I loved this book. I loved Raymond, so it's not hard to see how I'd love a book about it, but it's also phil's telling of the stories that's great. As a writer who hopes to work on sitcoms, I am sad I will never get to work on what sounds like the best writing staff ever, but still a little hopeful that maybe one day I'll still get to work with Phil. The only thing that detracted from the experience was regular long silent pauses, awkwardly placed throughout the audio for no apparent reason, sometimes in the middle of a speech. So the star taken away from performance is not a note on Phil's actual performance, but rather the odd editing of the audio. A great pick nonetheless!

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Very Insightful!

Great book. Lots of behind the scenes info from the author about his work on "Everybody Loves Raymond."

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Great Story

Wonderful story with many rich details about a process unknown to many TV viewers! If you have seen Everybody Loves Raymond, this is a must!

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Great listen, love Phil Rosenthal

The only complaint I have is, there a bunch of long breaks, kept making me think my phone had shut off or something.

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Laughing and Crying Simultaneously

If you're a fan of "Everyone Loves Raymond" then this is a must have experience for you.

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A better experience because Phil reads it!!

So good! Phil Rosenthal reading his homework is it experience you will not want to miss! I laughed and cried and got hungry!

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All time favorite show

Quick witted, I relate to Debra. You can watch this show as a family and see who relates to which family role. Great hearing how stories came about in the writers’ room. Great job

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