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  A Rare Recording of Television...

  Jean Stapleton

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  Jean Stapleton (born Jeanne Murray; January 19, 1923 - May 31, 2013), born in Manhattan, was an American character actress of stage, television and film. Stapleton is best known for her portrayal of Edith Bunker, the perpetually optimistic and devoted wife of Archie Bunker, on the 1970s sitcom All in the Family--arguably the most iconic female character in television history. The role earned her three Emmys and two Golden Globes for Best Actress in a comedy series. The following recordings include two interviews (1972 and 1980) and two of Stapleton's Emmy Award wins, in 1972 and 1978.

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  A Rare Recording of Mel Blanc

  Mel Blanc

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  Melvin Jerome Blanc (May 30, 1908 - July 10, 1989) was an American voice actor and radio personality whose career spanned over 60 years. During the Golden Age of Radio, he provided character voices and vocal sound effects for comedy radio programs, including those of Jack Benny, Abbott and Costello, Burns and Allen, and Judy Canova. Blanc became known worldwide for proving the voices for, among others, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Sylvester the Cat, Yosemite Sam, Foghorn Leghorn, the Tasmanian Devil, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd,  Barney Rubble and Dino, Mr. Spacely on The Jetsons, and Captain Caveman. Referred to as "The Man of a Thousand Voices", he is regarded as one of the most influential people in the voice acting industry, and as one of the greatest voice actors of all time. The following is from a 1983 tv interview.

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  The Point of Distraction

  Will Eaves

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  A memoir by the 2019 Wellcome Prize winner Will Eaves that looks at the creation of six piano pieces. 
  'A brief yet elegant excursion into the nature and execution of creativity' Clemency Burton-Hill, Financial Times 
  'A wonderfully sensitive and probing meditation on the writing of words and music' Rolf Hind, composer and pianist 
  What lies behind the creation of a piece of music? Does it spring fully formed from a composer’s mind, or take shape in the recesses of the brain, revealing itself in stages over time? Is the creative act deliberate or happenstance? An inspired vision or the result of practice? 
  Will Eaves, author and musician, shares his experience of writing eight new piano pieces after many years away from the keyboard. Some of the music is found in old notebooks and teenage enthusiasms, some of it is caught on the wing – a response to the resurgence of the natural world during COVID lockdown. None of it is what he is meant to be doing. 
  But then not all artistic interests are primary or professional interests. Sometimes it’s the second-string activities, the diversions, that bring work – and life – into focus. 
  The Point of Distraction is a unique account of music-making that embraces Bach, film, jazz, literature, neuroscience and the mystery of will power in its search for meaning. At its heart is a love of skill, an openness to self-doubt, and a belief that we are all more than our declared aims. 
  In this short, instructive study, Eaves delves into the sciences of composition, revealing his individual style and approach. It's a unique blend of autobiography and biography, offering a glimpse into the world of classical music through his eyes. 
  For fans of Samantha Harvey (The Shapeless Unease), Sarah Krasnostein (The Trauma Cleaner), Sarah Moss (My Good Bright Wolf), and Arnold Thomas Fanning (Mind on Fire). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  I Love You Byeee: Rambles on DIY...

  Adam Buxton

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  A Sunday Times Bestseller 
  ‘I Love You, Byeee is poignant and properly funny; a bracing dip into nostalgia, but self-aware, too.’ Observer 
  The long-awaited new memoir and follow-up to the bestselling Ramble Book. 
  Hey, how you doing, casual browser? Adam Buxton here. Are you ready for some hot hyperbole about this book? Here we go … 
  In I Love You, Byeee, the highly anticipated follow up to the bestselling Ramble Book, I reminisce with hilarious and heartwarming candour about the highs and lows of working with Joe Cornish and revolutionising the worlds of DIY TV and podcasting in the process. 
  You’ll hear about my crazy times hanging out with notorious rock’ n’ roll hellraisers like Travis and Radiohead. I write with humour and heartbreaking poignancy about the challenges of parenting, losing my mother (to death, that is – we didn’t get separated in a shop) and the drug hell that led to me nearly dying in the arms of a comedy legend. There’s also a bit about arguing with my wife, getting instructions on edginess from Louis Theroux, going on Bake Off and much more that you didn’t ask for but definitely need. 
  For all that, plus hours of bonus waffle and original music, why not download the audiobook, too? 
  Phew! I think we both need a shower after that. Take care – I love you, byeee! 
  If you want non-fiction that reads like the best memoirs, this autobiography brings entertainment, arts and television to life with Buxton’s unmistakable performing voice. It’s a Sunday Times bestselling book and a bestseller that also captures the internet era—computers, webcasting and all—without losing the human heart of the story. 
  For fans of Richard Ayoade (Ayoade on Ayoade), Michael Palin (Pole To Pole), David Sedaris (A Carnival of Snackery), James Acaster (Perfect Sound Whatever), and Jon Ronson (Frank). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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  The Great Miscalculation - The...

  Michael M. Greenburg

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  The Citicorp Center, a fifty-nine-story skyscraper built in 1977, immediately became one of the most recognizable features on the New York City skyline with its distinctive inclined roof and oddly placed support columns. Designed by one of the top structural engineers in the field, William LeMessurier, the tower would become the crown jewel of his professional career; In essence, he created a skyscraper on stilts. The building was a modern marvel—until it was revealed that it had a one in sixteen chance of collapse. 
   
   
   
  The Great Miscalculation tells the riveting story of LeMessurier's discovery of a fatal flaw in his building's design and his decision to blow the whistle on himself, putting his reputation on the line in a race to save this iconic skyscraper. With hurricane season rapidly approaching, the structural design flaws of the Citicorp Tower posed a menacing danger. Meanwhile, the economic hardships and political turmoil of 1970s New York only compounded the obstacles to a massively expensive, never-before-seen structural redesign in the heart of downtown Manhattan. 
   
   
   
  A fascinating piece of overlooked New York City history, The Great Miscalculation tells the gripping narrative of a catastrophe averted in the nick of time.

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  Talking Bottom - A Guide to the...

  Paul Tanter, Angela Pearson, Mat...

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  In 1991, a new comedy hit British screens and, at first glance, it was just another sofa-based sitcom. Soon, it became clear Bottom was a masterpiece. Mixing cartoon-style slapstick, nob gags and Beckettian nihilism, it left an indelible mark on British comedy. Written by and starring comedy legends Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson as reprobates Richard Richard and Edward Hitler, their depraved universe unfolded over three chaotic BBC TV series, five explosive live shows and a formidable feature film.
  
  
  
  Celebrating the legacy of TV's greatest losers Richie and Eddie, this audiobook features thorough 'Bottom Inspections', 'Bottom Nuggets', draft script excerpts and interviews with cast and crew sure to reignite fans' love for Rik and Ade's unmatched talent for toilet humour.
  
  
  
  Crafted by the creators of the popular Talking Bottom podcast Paul Tanter, Angela Pearson and Mat Brooks, this is the ultimate guide to the outrageous and unforgettable sitcom that continues to delight and disgust audiences today.
  
  
  
  Narrated by star of the show, actor and comedian Lee Cornes (Bottom's wily pub landlord 'Dick Head'), this unabridged audiobook gives fans a chance to listen while they're driving, on the commute or doing heavy housework...

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