Genre: Memoir
Pages: Hard
Cover
Publishers:
Howard
Reviewer:
Joe Dekyser
JAGS: 7
Release Date: October 29th 2013
Rarely will
a comedian make Television history, or span a career for more than 70 years. In
Tim Conway’s memoir, “What’s so funny?” he explains just that. As an only
child, born in a small town in Ohio during the Great Depression to what he
considers slightly askew parents with odd tendencies, he grew up with a love of
horses and the dream to one day become a jockey.
Known as a
prankster throughout his years in school, Tim went on to Bowling Green State
University before he went into the army. His break into entertainment was the
year 1958, where he started as a Disc Jockey for KYW-Cleveland playing records
and telling jokes. Shortly after, a job opening for regular TV spots featuring Rose
Marie from the Dick Van Dyke, which ultimately landed him a role on the Steve
Allen Show. He was then casted as a regular for the Dean Martin Comedy hour.
All these minor rolls lead up to the role that would make Tim Conway a
television legend, the coveted part on the new Carol Burnette Show. Looking
back on his whole life, Tim realizes how wonderful, unpredictable and blessed
his life was. “What a ride!” as likes to say.
What’s so funny, is a memoir describing a life well lived. The humor was laugh out loud
enjoyable in certain parts, but dry in others. Knowing, and watching the
comedic styling of Tim Conway’s TV career, I found myself enjoying more of his
expressions, characters on screen than in the book. Overall, Tim Conway is, and
will always be one of the funniest men in show business.
“We received
a free copy of this book from Howard Books, for our honest review. The opinions
expressed here are our own.” –The Jag Review
