Cumberland House Titles - Entertainment

The Abott & Costello Story - Sixty Years of Stephen Cox The Abbott & Costello Story is a fond, authoritative tribute to the duo who made "Who," "What," and "I Don't Know" the most hilarious names ever batted around on the silver screen. > MORE	The Addams Chronicles - An Altogether Spooky Look at the Addams Family Stephen Cox Introduction by John Astin (aka Gomez Addams) A marvelous tribute to Charles Addams and the oddball creatures of the television show that remains popular today. Contains lively behind-the-scenes stories and interviews with cast members. > MORE	The Amazing, Colossal Book of Horror Trivia - Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Scary Movies but Were Afraid to Ask Jonathan Malcolm Lampley, Ken Beck, and Jim Clark This is a devilishly delightful collection of 1,814 questions and answers about the best and worst horror films ever made, from the silent movies of the 1920s to the scream queens of the 1990s. > MORE
The Beatles! - A One-Night Stand in the Heartland Bill Carlson Introduction by Colleen Sheehy, PhD The Beatles! A One-Night Stand in the Heartland is a collection of original, previously unpublished photographs from August 21, 1965. In it, Bill Carlson brings to Beatles fans, photography aficionados, and history buffs more than 160 never-before-published photographs that document one day in the life of the Beatles on tour. > MORE	The Beverly Hillbillies - Revised and Expanded Stephen Cox Foreword by Buddy Ebsen The Beverly Hillbillies is filled with all the hillbilly country corn anyone could expect. Updated and expanded from the first edition, published in 1988, it is the ultimate TV book. Readers will also find hundreds of photographs, including 16 pages of color, fascinating trivia, behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive contributions from Paul Henning, the show's creator, a list of Granny's fixin's, the story of the popular theme song, Elly May's critters, Jethro's "Double-Naught" secrets, and an introduction by 93-year-old Buddy Ebsen, who played Jed Clampett in the series. > MORE	Cinema Under the Stars - America's Love Affair with Drive-In Movie Theaters Elizabeth McKeon and Linda Everett Cinema Under the Stars is a reminder of those wonderful times, as well as a recounting of the history of the drive-in experience. > MORE
Cooking in Oz - Kitchen Wizardry from America's Favorite Fairy Tale Elaine Willingham and Stephen Cox An illustrated cookbook inspired by the most popular of American fairy tales. A blend of culinary favorites and Oz anecdotes and photographs. > MORE	Dallas - The Complete Story of the World's Favorite Prime-Time Soap Barbara A. Curran Foreword by David Jacobs, creator of Dallas Introduction by Victoria Principal It's all here: the story of the phenomenally successful primetime TV soap Dallas. The only book to take readers behind the scenes, it covers the pilot; all thirteen seasons of the series; the prequel, reunion, and twentieth anniversary TV movie; and the 2004 cast reunion, The Return to Southfork. > MORE	Dishing Hollywood - The Real Scoop on Tinseltown's Most Notorious Scandals Laurie Jacobson Dishing Hollywood is a compelling look into more than forty tabloid-worthy scandals of Hollywood stars from the early twenties to the present day — with a twist: there's a recipe connected to each one: last suppers, first dates, and favorite dishes. > MORE
Earl Hamner - From Walton's Mountain to Tomorrow James E. Person Jr. Earl Hamner, a Virginia native, is one of America's best-loved storytellers, but he has never been the subject of a full-length study. Readers will discover the integrated nature of Hamner's work — from The Waltons to Falcon Crest — and discover the scenes, places and venues that permeated Hamner's works. > MORE	Elvis Speaks - Thoughts on Fame, Family, Music, and More in His Own Words Elizabeth McKeon and Linda Everett Elvis Speaks is a collection of Elvis's words—what he said on a variety of topics. The words are pure Elvis. They come from the heart and reflect the man behind the entertainer and beyond the gates of Graceland, the Cadillacs, gold records, and the money. > MORE	Generous Women - An Appreciation Earl Hamner "Generous Women is about the women who have given so much of themselves to the man I am today." This fond appreciation is a warm thank-you for gifts freely given and a reminder that truly, no man is an island unto himself. > MORE
Goodnight John-Boy - A Celebration of an American Family and the Values that Sustained Us Through Good Times and Bad Earl Hamner and Ralph E. Giffin A memory book of The Waltons, the number-one television show of its time. Filled with behind-the-scenes anecdotes, profiles of many guests of the show, and an episode guide. > MORE	Here's Johnny! - Thirty Years of America's Favorite Late-Night Entertainer (Revised Edition) Stephen Cox Based on interviews with Carson—the only one he's ever granted for a book—and more than fifty major celebrities, this book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the long-running late-night television show of all time and at the man who made it all happen. > MORE	Hollywood Remains to Be Seen - A Guide to the Movie Stars' Final Homes Mark Masek Hollywood Remains to Be Seen is a fascinating, gossipy guide to the fourteen most significant Hollywood-area cemeteries and the final resting places of the movie stars who are buried in them. > MORE
I Still Miss Someone - Fans and Friends Remember Johnny Cash Hugh Waddell Foreword by Ruth Bell Graham and Rev. Billy Graham More than forty people offer their remembrances of the Man in Black and provide an insider's view of the heart and soul of the friend they knew simply as John. > MORE	I Was There When It Happened - My Life with Johnny Cash Marshall Grant with Chris Zar Forewords by Rosanne Cash and the Statler Brothers While many have heard the music of Johnny Cash, few know the whole story behind his extraordinary career and the stories of those who helped him attain his success. Marshall Grant, Cash's long-time bassist and one of the founding members of Johnny Cash and the Tennessee Two, chronicles their rise to fame from humble beginnings to world renown. > MORE	In the Kitchen with Elinor Donahue - Favorite Memories and Recipes from a Life in Hollywood Elinor Donahue, Ken Beck, and Jim Clark A cookbook and memory book of the career of one of Hollywood's favorite actresses who has appeared in such series as Father Knows Best, The Andy Griffith Show, The Odd Couple, Star Trek, and Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. > MORE
The Incredible Mr. Don Knotts Stephen Cox and Kevin Marhanka The Incredible Mr. Don Knotts is the first book to focus on Knotts's movie career. The authors, who interviewed Knotts at length about specific films, also contains contributions from Andy Griffith, Ron Howard, Tim Conway, and more. > MORE	It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book Stephen Cox With the It's a Wonderful Life: A Memory Book any fan of the classic film can further appreciate its magic and legacy. The warm reminiscences of the film's cast are supported by excellent photographs, providing the perfect companion for any fan of the film — or anyone who believes in miracles and angels. > MORE	King of the Sunset Strip - Hangin' with Mickey Cohen and the Hollywood Mob Steve Stevens and Craig Lockwood King of the Sunset Strip is a pistol-to-the-side-of-your-head Hollywood story. Beginning with the parties, boozing, and the "good-time" macho whoring and gambling of the mob, the story takes readers down the palm-lined streets of Hollywood to meet film and entertainment giants like Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Louis Prima, Robert Mitchum, and many more. > MORE
The Lost Films of John Wayne Carolyn McGivern The Lost Films of John Wayne honors his work in both films, Island in the Sky and The High and the Mighty, and serves as a loving portrayal of some of the lesser-known images he left behind. > MORE	The Munchkins of Oz - Revised and Expanded Stephen Cox A delightful glimpse at the more than 120 tiny actors who played the role of Munchkins in the classic movie The Wizard of Oz. This book provides a fresh look at the events behind the scenes, life on the Munchkinland set, how the actors were recruited, and their lives before and after the movie. > MORE	My Name's Friday - The Unauthorized but True Story of Dragnet and the Films of Jack Webb Michael J. Hayde Foreword by Harry Morgan Here the narrative follows the ebb and flow of the Dragnet show from radio to television. Hayde goes beyond "just the facts" to offer readers a comprehensive look at the show that defined an entire genre. > MORE
One Fine Stooge - Larry Fine's Frizzy Life in Pictures Steve Cox with Jim Terry Discovered and dusted off thirty years after Larry Fine's death, his personal notes, clippings, interviews, and career memorabilia provide a portrait of his life and the lives of the other Stooges. > MORE	The Presley Family & Friends Cookbook Donna Earley Presley, Edie Hand, Darcy Bonfils, Ken Beck, and Jim Clark This special blend of favorite recipes, cherished photographs, and wonderful memories from the Presley family, friends, and colleagues has been compiled with love and affection. > MORE	River of No Return - Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Woman He Loved Jeffrey Buckner Ford River of No Return is the recounting of Tennessee Ernie Ford and his wife, Betty Jean Heminger's life together, of Ernie's spectacular success as an entertainer, of their growing spiral of self-destruction as his career flourished, and of their two sons' despair as they watched the light slowly fade from their parents' eyes and the joy vanish from their lives. > MORE
Secrets of the MASH Mess - The Lost Recipes of Private Igor Jeff Maxwell Secrets of the MASH Mess: The Lost Recipes of Private Igor is a memory book and cookbook containing rare and never-before-seen cast photographs, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a multitude of fondly remembered moments. > MORE	Short and Sweet - The Life and Times of the Lollipop Munchkin Jerry Maren Edited by Steve Cox From The Wizard of Oz to Seifeld, this book covers Maren's sixty-plus-year career. It features candid commentary, mostly unpublished photographs, and a tell-all attitude. Illustrated. > MORE	So You Want to Be in Show Business - A Hollywood Agent Shares the Secrets of Getting Ahead without Getting Ripped Off Steve Stevens Sr. Sprinkled amply with practical, helpful dos and don'ts throughout, the book presents the basic information of how Hollywood works. Included is crucial information about how avoiding the rip-off artists while breaking into the business and taking advantage of legitimate opportunities. > MORE
The Southern Gospel Music Cookbook - Favorite Recipes from More Than 100 Gospel Music Performers Brenda McClain, Bethni Hemphill, Ken Beck, and Jim Clark The Southern Gospel Music Cookbook is a collection of more than 200 recipes from those who know the music best: the groups and artists themselves. Many of the recipes have been passed down through families for generations—all of them are treasured favorites. > MORE	Timmy's in the Well - The Jon Provost Story Jon Provost and Laurie Jacobson Timmy's in the Well is the story of Jon Provost, television's first child superstar, and the low-down on Lassie, one of television's most enduring shows. It is filled with celebrity anecdotes, rare photos, and memorabilia. Since his original seven-year run on the show, Provost has become a household name in 125 countries. His episodes continue to air in more than 50 countries, the checked shirt and jeans he wore as Timmy hang in the Smithsonian, and he has his own star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. > MORE	TV's Grooviest Variety Shows (of the '60s and '70s) Telly R. Davidson This is a straightforward, fun-to-read account of the campy, funny, popular, and well-remembered TV shows of the 1960s and '70s covers everything from Elvis and the Beatles to the Brady Bunch and Pink Lady, from Dean Martin and Laugh-In to Saturday Night Live and SCTV. > MORE
The Twilight Zone Scripts of Earl Hamner Earl Hamner with commentary by Tony Albarella Contains reprints of the eight television episodes written by Hamner, along with Albarella's commentary on each story. Also included is a lost Twilight Zone short story by Hamner and an interview that covers the background details of Hamner's involvement in the series. > MORE

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