"In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem and Fun in the Sandbox," by Carol Burnett
(Read by the author; Random House Audio; seven CDs; eight hours)
This is sweet and easy on the ears, but suffers from repetition and a standardized format that becomes a bit tiresome. Burnett discusses the 11 years "The Carol Burnett Show" aired, beginning in 1967. Very little of her personal life is discussed; these are show biz stories that range from very funny to bittersweet. Music and bits of prerecorded interviews, some of which are quite intriguing, flesh out the audiobook. Burnett has stories about all the cast members, recurring performers, and many of the guest stars. She is a natural performer and quite charming; you'll be glad you spent the time together. Grade: B +
