Alan Zweibel Knihy

Děj románu začíná v New Jersey, ale postupně se rozvíjí po celém světě, když se jeho dva protagonisté, kultivovaný Horkman a obhroublý Peckerman, kteří jsou vinou shody neuvěřitelných náhod považováni za nebezpečné teroristy, snaží nejprve vysvětlit svou nevinu a později už jen utíkají před policií. Kromě policie prchají i před skutečnými arabskými teroristy, před medvědy v zoologické zahradě, tajně plují na zaoceánském parníku, útočí s kubánskými revolucionáři na vládní palác, krmí hladové somálce, přispívají k zániku Hamásu, z hledaných teroristů se mění v obdivované hrdiny a nakonec shodou dalších neuvěřitelných náhod dokonce kandidují na úřad amerického prezidenta. Vyprávění je čtivé a děj má rychlý spád, občas prokládaný typickými vtipnými barryovskými úvahami o věcech, které s hlavním dějem vůbec nesouvisejí, ale které si člověk vždycky s potěšením přečte. kdo zná Barryho dřívější díla, toho tato kniha určitě nezklame, a kdo Barryho nezná, ten může se seznamováním začít třeba právě u ní.

The story centers around a family and their special bond with a tree named Steve, who becomes an integral part of their lives. As the children grow, Steve supports them through various milestones, from holding laundry to being present during their first crushes and family gatherings. This narrative offers a touching exploration of fatherhood, familial love, and the inevitable changes that life brings, all while maintaining a grounded perspective without anthropomorphizing the tree.

The script to the touching and funny play by Alan Zweibel about his relationship with famed comiedienne Gilda Radner.

In a cross-country comic odyssey, nine-year-old North goes to court to win "free agency" from his parents and proceeds to search the United States for parents who deserve him. Reprint. 150,000 first printing. $75,000 ad/promo. Movie tie-in.

Exploring the life and legacy of Gilda Radner, this narrative blends humor and poignancy as it reflects on her journey as a groundbreaking comedian. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the book captures her vibrant spirit and the profound impact she had on those around her. It delves into her relationships, particularly with her husband, Gene Wilder, highlighting the love and support that defined her life. The story intertwines Radner's struggles with health and her relentless passion for comedy, celebrating her enduring influence in the entertainment world.

With his tender, funny memoir of four decades in the business, Alan Zweibel traces the history of American comedy Alan Zweibel started his comedy career selling jokes for seven dollars apiece to the last of the Borscht Belt stand-ups. Then one night, despite bombing on stage, he caught the attention of Lorne Michaels and became one of the first writers at Saturday Night Live, where he penned classic material for Gilda Radner, John Belushi, and all of the original Not Ready for Prime Time Players. From SNL, Zweibel went on to have a hand in a series of landmark shows--from It's Garry Shandling's Show to Curb Your Enthusiasm. In Laugh Lines, Zweibel weaves together the stories of his influential career, from writing for a generation of Jackies and Mortys and Dickies to meeting Gilda while hiding behind a potted plant. He goes deep into the origins of famous SNL sketches, as well as how the show evolved in the wake of meteoric success, and the projects--not all of them so enduring--that followed. And Zweibel writes tenderly about his friendships--with Shandling, Billy Crystal, Larry David, and others. Woven throughout are also words from other comedians and writers, including Richard Lewis, Eric Idle, Judd Apatow, Dave Barry, Carl Reiner, Mike Birbiglia, Sarah Silverman, and more. This is a warmhearted cultural memoir from a talented, award-winning writer.

An Emmy Award-winning original Saturday Night Live writer draws on personal memories and interviews with such contemporaries as Eric Idle and Dave Barry in a cultural memoir that includes discussions of the creative process behind classic skits

The story follows a middle-aged stationery-store owner from New Jersey, who humorously reflects on his lifelong struggle with weight, claiming to have lost and regained the same thirty-five pounds repeatedly. This ongoing battle symbolizes not just his physical challenges but also his desire to shed a part of himself he dislikes, represented by the idea of losing an entire person. Through his journey, he navigates his insecurities and the lengths he goes to hide his true self, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone.