Forgive Us Our Digressions: an Autobiography (ISBN: 0312015291)

Backus, Jim & Henny

ISBN 10: 0312015291 / ISBN 13: 9780312015299

Published by St. Martin's Press, New York, 1988

About this Item

SIGNED and inscribed by the beloved character actor and his wife, their autobiography; fine in near fine jacket (now in mylar) ; a few lite scratches on front of jacket else a clean crisp copy; Signed by All Authors.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Forgive Us Our Digressions: an Autobiography (ISBN: 0312015291)
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0312015291
• ISBN 13: 9780312015299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

In a witty memoir the man behind the voice of Mr. Magoo offers an account of his career, marriage, and friendships, and provides an insider's view of Hollywood and life in the entertainment world

Reviews

Actor Jim Backus tells the story of his long show business career, with asides from Henny, his wife of 45 years. The title is apt, as the book at times seems to be more digression than autobiography, but Backus is a skillful, amusing raconteur. From early days as a stage actor and radio announcer, Backus went on to both film and television. Best known for the TV series I Married Joan and Gilligan's Island (neither a high point in his career), Backus has pithy comments about many of his friends and co-workers. His description of the terrors of doing live TV drama is a gem. Not an essential purchase, but enjoyable. Marcia L. Perry, Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, Mass.
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