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My Father, Uncle Miltie

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I have always heard that comedians by nature are truly serious people, and basically an unhappy group. Therefore, it doesn't surprise me that Milton Berle treated people, especially his son Bill, so obusively. MFUM humanizes the great TV star and, in fact, I pitied my idol after reading this book. I'm sure that Bill Berle would have much preferred a "real father" from a modest background rather than a superstar ogre such as Uncle Miltie. MFUM was an informative, interesting, well written book, and while it shattered my image of Milton Berle, I found it quite enjoyable.

This book was a lot better than I thought it was going to be. I was afraid it would be a real "Mommie Dearest" hatchet job on poor old Milton, but although there were certainly some problems in their relationship, Bill has the honesty to point out that it was his fault as much as his father's. It would be interesting to know how (or if) their relationship was affected by this book - did they speak at all after it was published? (By the way - my sympathies, Bill. It's tough to lose a parent but especially so when you were on the outs with him.)

'My Father, Uncle Miltie' presents the story of growing up as legendary comedian Milton Berle's son. MFUM tells the behind the scene details of Milton's somewhat private life, a life full of gambling, women and mild hatred toward his son. MFUM provides anecdotes never before made public, and makes one think of how much Berle's private and public life were vastly different. I recommend this book to any fan of Berle who wants to catch a deep glimpse of his character behind the curtain, and off the television screen. One might me a bit amazed...as I was.

I was surprised to see how flattering this story was to Milton. It was fun to read about the most famous comedian of his time. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of television comedy. It also talks about Hollywood home life.

I've thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent with this easy to read work. The book is rich in the interesting history of one of the world's most beloved entertainers, penned by someone that could only be a loving son. Both funny and tragic, it held my attention through the honesty without scandal. An unexpected ending certainly reminds us we're all equals! Thanks, Bill!

An insider's view of growing up with the greatest comedian of all time. It doesn't get better than this, kids. You can practically smell Uncle Miltie's cigar.

I like reading entertainment bios. This is one of the good ones out there. I think William Berle is too concerned about himself. He comes off passionless and pretty selfish. There are plenty of people who would have loved to have Milton as a father. What did he do that was so bad? There is way too much about Wiliam. Who cares? I would have liked to read more about Milton and all the great people he knew. Even with all of the Beverly Hills whining, the book is still fun to read.

This has to have been a difficult book for Bill Berle to write (co-write), yet he is extremely fair and loving about his father. Bill Berle deserved a better father.