GET IN THE CAR, JANE!

Publisher: 2024
GET IN THE CAR, JANE! A behind the scenes memoir of Emmy-nominated writer/producer Billy Van Zandt and his years making America’s favorite (and not so favorite) sit-coms. It is filled with first hand observations of Lucille Ball, Brooke Shields, Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Martin Lawrence, Andrew Dice Clay, Richard Lewis, Bob Newhart, Jamie Lee Curtis, The Wayans Bros., Richard Mulligan, Alan Arkin, DL Hughley, film legend Dorothy Lamour, Broadway legend Elaine Stritch, Rosie O’Donnell, Oscar-winner Olympia Dukakis, Penny Marshall, and Matthew Perry among many others. Part behind-the-scenes gossip, part textbook, all truth. A funny insider’s look at Hollywood as well as an invaluable and insightful guide to writing and producing sit-coms, GET IN THE CAR, JANE! Is a book for everybody who’s ever been passionate about their work and frustrated with the obstacles they need to overcome just to do their job.
READ MOREDon Rickles on the set of Daddy Dearest with Frank Sinatra as he films what will be his last sit-com appearance:
Frank: What do I do?
Don: Nothing, Frank. Just stand there, we’ll stick a camera on you, and hope to God you’re not drooling all over yourself.
Lucille Ball welcoming Billy into her home to watch the debut of her final TV series after critics have panned the legendary star into tears:Lucy: Hello. I used to be in television!
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