Which Reminds Me [Hardcover]

Tony Randall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1989

Friends over the years, Tony Randall and Michael Mindlin traded jokes, anecdotes and remembrances. continually one-upping each other with tales of show business. Gathered together in this wonderfully entertaining collection is the best of these - beginning with Randall's arrival in New York as a stage struck newcomer, his early bit parts, stage and screen stardom, and his most memorable roles as Mr. Peepers and Felix Unger.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Randall, one of America's wittiest and most endearing supporting actors makes his literary debut with a disappointing dud. A collection of personal and overheard anecdotes about mostly obscure folks from show business (and an uninspired final chapter featuring his decorated drawings of mock headstones, such as "Heeeeeeeeeere'sJohnny" for the mighty Carson), this trip down memory lane is filled with a slew of "you-kind-of-had-to-be-there" endings, instead of delivered punchlines. Co-written by Mindlin, a show-biz pal of the actor who has worked in publicity and production, this volume of 10-second recollections contains a few brief shining moments, but even those pale in comparison to the brilliant tales that Randall spins when he is in front of a camera on late-night talk shows. Photos not seen by PW .
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Actor Randall, also noted as a highly entertaining storyteller, has compiled his best show business stories with the help of Mindlin, a close friend and also a raconteur. Unlike David Niven's The Moon's a Balloon (LJ 3/15/72), Randall makes no effort at autobiography except in passing comments. The chapter headings group stories in general categories, such as touring stories, fans, practical jokes, etc. The tales are simply strung together, each one funnier than the last. The stories are often gossipy, sometimes scandalous, and always hilarious. The lack of continuity may bother some readers, but this is a great book for browsing. Definitely a laugh a minute.
- Marcia L. Perry, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Mass.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 236 pages
• Publisher: Delacorte Press; 1ST edition (October 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385297858
• ISBN-13: 978-0385297851
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #360,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Theatre

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funniest book I've ever read, every time I read it!, February 14, 2004

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"singerdoc" (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Which Reminds Me (Hardcover)

I read the Publishers Weekly review at the top of the page and was stunned at the criticism. Whoever wrote that review has no sense of humor, or is just an idiot. This book is the funniest, most enjoyable book I've ever owned. It was a gift in 1990 and is still entertaining me, my family, and my friends 14 years later. The stories are short and concise, so you can pick it up and start reading anywhere in the book. Maybe it's because I've done some theater and film work that I can identify so easily with the stories in the book. But I believe anyone could read this gem and get endless hours of laughter out of it. BUY THE BOOK!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection Of Show Business Stories!Randall Rules!, September 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Which Reminds Me (Hardcover)

Tony Randall's wit,intelligence and remarkable memory including photographs of his remarkable life and career is demonstrated in this beautifully entertaining collection of show business stories.Along with co-writer Micheal Mindlin begin with Tony Randall as a young, eager acting student at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York then his superb theatrical Career with such legends as Ethel Barrymore,Lilli Palmer,Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Paul Muni and on the screen with Rock Hudson,Doris Day,David Niven,Marilyn Monroe and Debbie Reynolds.He became a household name starting in the TV series Mr. Peepers with Wally Cox and the marvelous portrayal of Felix Unger in the long running series The Odd Couple.This book makes wonderful reading!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Did I Miss This Gem?, June 24, 2009

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Joseph Albanese "The Joe Show" (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Which Reminds Me (Paperback)

WHICH REMINDS ME written in part by Tony Randall is a very fast and extremely funny read.

Perhaps I thought at first it was your standard show business autobiography ("and then I sang"). Wisely, Mr. Randall took the years he spent on Broadway and Hollywood and recalls all of the excellent stories and backstage gossip.

From the first page to the last, the reader will be thoroughly amused by the clever and entertaining light that Mr. Randall throws on the psyche of the performer. True, he often captures them at their worse but he is not mean-spirited about it and if you take it in stride, you will enjoy this work as much as I did.