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This is the long anticipated, never-before-told account of one of
the icons of twentieth-century television. There are many personal
revelations of interacting with some of the Gunsmoke family
ensemble, such as Miss Kitty, Doc and Festus. His own work as a
producer is covered. Throughout are rare, previously unpublished
photographs from the author's personal collection. Appendices
include comments by show biz colleagues and fellow Gunsmoke alumni,
and a sampling of letters received from his legions of fans. As
befits the man, this large-size book is a beautifully printed work
in accord with the highest library standards????????????a luxurious
and extra-strong cloth binding, acid-free paper, carefully designed
photographic and textual layouts and sophisticated typography.
Actor and fellow Gunsmoke performer Burt Reynolds has written a
foreword to the book.
In But Enough About Me, legendary film actor and Hollywood
superstar Burt Reynolds recalls the people who shaped his life and
career, for better or for worse. From Robert Altman, Cary Grant,
Clint Eastwood and Robert Mitchum to Bette Davis, Marlon Brando,
Woody Allen and Kirsty Alley, Burt pays homage to those he loves
and respected, acknowledges those who've stayed loyal, and calls
out the assholes he can't forgive. Recalling his life and career
spanning over 50 glorious years, the legendary actor gives special
attention to the two great loves of his life, Dinah Shore and Sally
Field, his son, Quinton, as well as to the countless people who got
in his way on his journey to Hollywood domination. With chapters on
his early childhood, how he discovered acting, played poker with
Frank Sinatra, received directing advice from Orson Welles, his
golden years in Hollywood, his comeback in the late 1990s, and how
his life and art led him to found the Burt Reynolds Institute for
Film and Theatre, But Enough About Me is a gripping and eye-opening
story of one of cinema's true greats.
British comedy starring Burt Reynolds as Jefferson Steel, a
washed-up Hollywood action star desperate to revive his flagging
career. When his sleazy agent (Charles Durning) signs him up for
what he believes is a high-profile Royal Shakespeare Company
production of King Lear at Stratford upon Avon, Steel thinks he has
finally landed the plum role he has been waiting for. However, he
soon discovers that he has been tricked into joining an amateur
dramatics group for a charity production. Imelda Staunton, Derek
Jacobi and Samantha Bond co-star.
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Lucky Lady (DVD)
Burt Reynolds, John Hillerman, Liza Minnelli, Robby Benson, Gene Hackman, …
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Liza Minnelli, Burt Reynolds and Gene Hackman star in this comedy
drama set in Prohibition-era America. Young widow Claire (Minnelli)
joins rum-runners Walker (Reynolds) and Kibby (Hackman) on their
boat, the Lucky Lady, off the coast of San Diego to help with their
liquor smuggling operation. But the trio's romantic peace is
disturbed by an angry Coast Guard captain and the mafia, who send
out hitman McTeague (John Hillerman) to deal with the small-timers
who are infringing on their business operations.
Extended director's cut of Uwe Boll's fantasy/adventure adaptation
of the video game 'Dungeon Siege'. In the kingdom of Ehb, Farmer
(Jason Statham) leads a simple life, eking out a living off the
land and providing for his family. But when the kingdom is invaded
by the ruthless Gallian (Ray Liotta), who imprisons the King (Burt
Reynolds) and abducts his wife Solano (Claire Forlani), Farmer sets
out in hot pursuit.
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