My Happy Days in Hollywood

A Memoir

De: Garry Marshall

Narrado por: Garry Marshall

With the television hits The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, and Mork & Mindy, and movies like The Flamingo Kid, Beaches, Pretty Woman, and The Princess Diaries under his belt, Garry Marshall was among the most successful writers, directors, and producers in America for more than five decades. His work on the small and big screen delighted audiences for decades and has withstood the test of time.

In My Happy Days in Hollywood, Marshall takes us on a journey from his stickball-playing days in the Bronx to his time at the helm of some of the most popular television series and movies of all time, sharing the joys and challenges of working with the Fonz and the young Julia Roberts, the “street performer” Robin Williams, and the young Anne Hathaway, among many others.

This honest, vibrant, and often hilarious memoir reveals a man whose career was defined by his drive to make people laugh and whose personal philosophy—despite his tremendous achievements—was always that life is more important than show business.

©2012 Garry Marshall (P)2012 Random House

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Garry Marshall is walking entertainment. He is smart, insightful, funny… and so is his book.” (Henry Winkler)

"Even though he speaks slowly with a distinctive New Yorkese Bronx accent, he has managed to quickly create, write, and produce a raft of beloved television series that speak 'American'. I am happy that he gifted us with a witty memoir.” (Carl Reiner)

“Thanks to my brother I have a life. I’m sorry I almost ruined his during Laverne & Shirley.” (Penny Marshall)

Heartfelt, Open and Honest

Any additional comments?

It sounded like the recording was uneven. I found myself adjusting the volume a lot. I have never had to do that before with an Audiobook. I loved having Garry Marshall tell his story as the narrator however if you aren't used to listening to a very thick NY accent, you may have a hard time with it.

He has had a fascinating life. He knows everyone, and is one of the biggest players in Hollywood, however is very, very down to earth. There aren't any Hollywood shockers or scandals disclosed, but a real life, honest glimpse into a powerhouse's life. It is a good listen.

Fun Book

I loved hearing Garry Marshall's New Yawk accent and great comic timing. He seems like a very nice guy, and it was fascinating to hear details about Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Pretty Woman, and other TV shows and movies he wrote and/or directed. I enjoyed his positive attitude, work ethic, family values, and humor.

Garry Marshall - A Truly Amazing Man

I just finished this read and it is superior. I knew very little about Mr. Marshall, but he was known to me as a great producer. He is much more. This book is a fantastic read and he was such a great person. I wish I could have known him in life. I highly recommend this book!

I loved this so much

What a gentleman. This was an absolute joy to listen to. I knew so much and yet there was so much to take away and offer nee perspe times and insight. Beautiful

Happy Wonderful Life

Enjoyable! Loved listening his life narrated by himself, Garry Marshall. Such a generous person to all that entered his world.

A must have read, absolutely fabulous!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book; Garry was talking about all my favourite shows and it was just so fascinating to hear the producer's/writer's perspective and to get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes. I highly recommend this book. As a PS: Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Garry's Bronx accent, I loved it.

Really Good Book On An Interesting Hollywood Exec

I'm going to be honest. I'm a film nut, and watched plenty of 1970's and 1980's tv series and I had no clue who Garry Marshall was. Now I know! And I've very glad to have read (listened) to this book.

It's a very interesting read. How a "kid from the bronx" came to create "Happy Days" "Mork and Mindy" and quite a few other extremely successful tv series... and then go on to direct and produce a lot of really bad Hollywood movies too :)

Along the way we learn something about what it is like to be a director or producer on tv shows and movies, and get many little stories about a lot of the big name stars and filmmakers as well. And it's really a treat to hear Garry himself (with his thick NY accent) read the story.

It's a long but a very gratifying book.

Stellar audio book

I loved this book -- could even listen to it again. Garry Marshall reads his memoir as though he were chatting with the reader about his life. His Brooklyn accent and dry humor were perfect ! And, his isights and retelling of his childhood, family, military, professional life are always interesting no matter what phase of life he's in. His family's life in tv and the movies, as well as the many, many entertainment people he has known, worked with, has as friends -- a wonderful look at tv from its earliest days through the present along with movies. Made me laugh, helped me remember, kept me interested -- I highly recommend this audiobook.

Excellent bio from the man who created Happy Days!

This is a great biography! Well written and read by Garry Marshall. What a life and a great story full of a lot of inspiration and good advice. Highly recommend. RIP Garry Marshall.

Happy Days is entertaining

What made the experience of listening to My Happy Days in Hollywood the most enjoyable?

Garry reading the story added to the story certainly

What other book might you compare My Happy Days in Hollywood to and why?

Rob Lowe biography read by him

Did Garry Marshall do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

most all the characters were familiar