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I want my MTV : the uncensored story of the music video revolution

Marks, Craig (Craig R.)

From the Publisher

Music journalists Marks and Tannenbaum have assembled an unprecedented collection of stories from the early days of MTV, straight from the mouths of those who were part of the video revolution.

Live from New York : the complete, uncensored history of Saturday Night Live as told by its stars, writers, and guests

Miller, James A. (James Andrew), 1957-

From the Publisher

When first published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Saturday Night Live , LIVE FROM NEW YORK was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary late-night show. In their own words, unfiltered and uncensored, a dazzling galaxy of trail-blazing talents recalled three turbulent decades of on-camera antics and off-camera escapades. Now a fourth decade has passed---and bestselling authors James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales have returned to Studio 8H. Over more...

My Thoughts

Plenty of great tales in this book. However, my favorite part was the creation of cultural phenomena and living legend, Stefon.

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Waters, John, 1946-

From the Publisher

"John Waters is putting his life on the line. Armed with wit, a pencil-thin mustache, and a cardboard sign that reads 'I'm not psycho,' he hitchhikes across America from Baltimore to San Francisco, braving lonely roads and treacherous drivers. But who should we be more worried about: the delicate film director with genteel manners or the unsuspecting travelers transporting the Pope of Trash?"--Dust jacket flap.

My Thoughts

There are so many pop culture references in this book that I had to stop and look up every other paragraph. It taught me things that only John Waters himself could have.

Thanks for the money : how to use my life story to become the best Joel McHale you can be

McHale, Joel, 1971- author.

From the Publisher

Part shocking tell-all memoir, part aspirational how-to guide, and mostly all book, this one-of-a-kind tome is required reading for anyone who enjoys Hollywood gossip, get-rich-gradually tips, and copious illustrations and charts. Joel McHale pulls back the curtain on his personal journey to stardom! Here, for the first time, Joel reveals all that has molded him into the acclaimed comic actor he is today: a love of performance, a series of boyhood head injuries, and most importantly, a passion...

My Thoughts

I'm such a big Joel McHale fan that I pre-ordered this book when it came out and was not disappointed in the slightest.

It's always sunny in Philadelphia : the 7 secrets of awakening the highly effective four-hour giant, today : Charlie, Mac, Dennis, Sweet Dee, and Frank wrote this book.

From the Publisher

"The gang from It's always sunny in Philadelphia attempts [its] most ill-conceived, get-rich-quick scheme yet: publishing a self-help book to hilarious, sometimes dangerous, and often revolting, results"--Amazon.com.

My Thoughts

Just because a book is written by fictional characters doesn't mean the advice it offers isn't real.

Homey Don't Play That! David Peisner

Peisner, David

From the Publisher

Discover the fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and lasting impact of the trailblazing sketch comedy show that upended television, launched the careers of some of our biggest stars, and changed the way we talk, think, and laugh about race: In Living Color . Few television shows revolutionized comedy as profoundly or have had such an enormous and continued impact on our culture as In Living Color . Inspired by Richard Pryor, Carol Burnett, and Eddie Murphy, Keenen Ivory Wayans created a...

From cradle to stage : stories from the mothers who rocked and raised rock stars

Grohl, Virginia Hanlon, author.

From the Publisher

Drawing on interviews with such women as Verna Griffin, Dr. Dre's mother; Marianne Stipe, Michael Stipe of REM's mother; Janis Winehouse, Amy Winehouse's mother; Hester Diamond, Mike D of The Beastie Boys' mother; and many more, the mother of Foo Fighters front man Dave Grohl presents an exposâe of what it's like to be a rock 'n' roll mom.

My Thoughts

Not only is this book a great read but it is endlessly cute as you journey through the early lives of famous music acts with the help of their moms.

The Chris Farley show : a biography in three acts

Farley, Tom, 1961-

From the Publisher

A biography of the Saturday Night Live star as told by his friends and family, The Chris Farley Show is an evocative and harrowing portrait of a family trapped by addiction and a gifted man torn apart by his demons.

My Thoughts

For those like myself, who have "Tommy Boy" ingrained into their memories, this book is for you.

Brief encounters conversations, magic moments, and assorted hijinks

Cavett, Dick.

From the Publisher

The legendary talk show host Dick Cavett introduces the fascinating characters who have crossed his path, from James Gandolfini and John Lennon to Mel Brooks and Nora Ephron, enhancing the appreciation of their talent, their personalities, and their place in the pantheon.

My Thoughts

I wasn't even alive when The Dick Cavett Show was on air but through the magic of YouTube, Cavett has become my favorite talk show host. His same charm shines through in this audiobook (read by the author himself!).

Chuck Klosterman X : a highly specific, defiantly incomplete history of the early 21st century

Klosterman, Chuck, 1972- author.

From the Publisher

"Chuck Klosterman's tenth book (aka 'Chuck Klosterman X') collects [previously published work] accompanied by fresh introductions and new footnotes throughout. Klosterman presents many of the articles in their original form, featuring previously unpublished passages and digressions. Subjects include Breaking Bad, Lou Reed, zombies, KISS, Jimmy Page, Stephen Malkmus, steroids, Mountain Dew, Chinese Democracy, The Beatles, Jonathan Franzen, Taylor Swift, Tim Tebow, Kobe Bryant, Usain Bolt, Eddie...

My Thoughts

This book sat on the shelves at the Benton City library for a few years before I found out it was about most everything I love: music, pop culture, and the combination of the two. I refer back to it constantly now that I know Klosterman is easily one of the best pop culture writers of our time.

The nineties : a book

Klosterman, Chuck, 1972- author.

From the Publisher

"Essays about 1990s popular culture, politics, sports, literature, music"-- Provided by publisher.

My Thoughts

I'm pretty sure I learned everything that I needed to ever learn about the 90's from Klosterman's examinations of seemingly unelated events that led to massive changes in the last decade of the 20th century.