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Six-time Emmy Award-winning funnyman Tim Conway, best known for his characters on The Carol Burnett Show, offers a straight-shooting and hilarious memoir about his life on stage and off as an actor and comedian. In television history, few entertainers have captured as many hearts and made as many people laugh as Tim Conway.

There's nothing in the world that Tim Conway would rather do than entertain - and in his first-ever memoir, What's So Funny?, that's exactly what he does. From his pranks in small Ohio classrooms to his performances on national television and movies, Tim has been cracking people up for more than seventy years. Long regarded as one of the funniest comedians around, Tim also boasts an inspiring rags-to-riches story.

What's So Funny? captures Tim's journey from life as an only child raised by loving but outrageous parents in small-town Ohio during the Great Depression, to his tour of duty in the Army - which would become training for his later role in McHale's Navy - to his ascent as a national star and household name. By tracing his early path, this audiobook reveals the origins of many of Tim's unforgettable characters - from Mr. Tudball and the Oldest Man to Mickey Hart to everyone's favorite, Dorf.

What's So Funny? shares the hilarious accounts of the glory days of The Carol Burnett Show and his famous partnerships with entertainment greats like Harvey Korman, Don Knotts, Dick Van Dyke, Betty White, Vicki Lawrence, Bob Newhart, and of course, Carol Burnett. As a bonus, listeners will enjoy never-before-shared stories of hilarious behind-the-scenes antics on McHale's Navy and The Carol Burnett Show.

©2013 Tim Conway (P)2013 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

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Pleasant

If you're looking to uproariously laugh--like Tim made us do on the Carol Burnett show--this is not the read to make that happen...which surprised me. It's pleasant and "nice" to listen to, but no real surprises or hilarity.

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Tim Conway was one of my very favorite comedians.

Tim Conway was always one of my very favorite comedians. Hearing this book read by him made it extra special.
I loved all the stories he tells in this book. Behind the scenes of the Carol Burnett show, of his friendships, family and of his childhood.
He was a truly funny man and has brought so much joy to so many people.

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Loved it!

Tim Conway is not only a funny guy, but he lived a funny life. He managed to recount his life in such a way that we felt like we were there!! I appreciate that it was clean and respectful!! A book I can enjoy with my whole family!!!

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Provoked Memories and Laughter

Would you listen to What's So Funny? again? Why?

Yes. I enjoyed Tim Conway's walk down memory lane and recalling other comics, all of whom gave great delight when watched or listened to.

What did you like best about this story?

His recounting of his friendships and work with other comics of great magnitude.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The performance was less than expected but didn't make me want to not listen to it.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Dorf - In Real Life

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Great stories

Great stories from a self confessed crazy person who brought laughter to so many people.

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Love This Book

I have always been a fan of Tim Conway! I loved hearing how he came to be in show biz and on the Carol Burnett Show. After his passing this book, read by Tim, is a treasure for sure!

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Marvelous

Very funny book read by a VERY FUNNY Man. Highly recommended. RIP Mr. Conway <3

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Funny book

Wonderful listen !!!! Brought back many happy memories of times watching with my parents and rolling in the floor with laughter !!!
Highly recommend to any who remembers this great comedian.

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So Fun to Remember!

So fun to remember the clean comedy on the Carol Burnett show with Tim and Harvey, Carol & Vicki, & Lyle. No I want to order the CDs to watch the shows all over again

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Funny! If you think you heard all the Tim stories, you have not.

Enjoyed listening. There is another book about Tim written by his daughter. We decided to start with this one. Many stories and surprises. I will NEVER forget some of the stories he told. So let’s call it an unforgettable book and I didn’t have to read it!

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