Gene Wilder: Funny and SadEver since his big screen breakthrough as phobia ridden accountant Leo Bloom in "The Producers," Gene Wilder has been one of America's most beloved comic actors. For five decades, Wilder has entertained audiences in some of the funniest films ever made, including "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein," and "Stir Crazy." Brian Scott Mednick's fascinating new biography "Gene Wilder: Funny and Sad" (BearManor Media) reveals a very serious and private side to Wilder that audiences don't get to see. The book traces Wilder's humble beginnings in 1930s Milwaukee as a shy child who learned early on that being funny got him attention. |
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Contents
You Say You Want a Revolution | |
A Very Good Year | |
A Winning Streak | |
This Nice Jewish Girl from Detroit | |
Color Blind Movie Magic | |
Photographs | |
Such a Nice Jewish Detective | |
Peace and Tranquility | |
Notes | |
Bibliography | |
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| Title | Gene Wilder: Funny and Sad |
| Author | Brian Scott Mednick |
| Publisher | BearManor Media, 2010 |
| Length | 310 pages |
| Subjects | › › › Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts Performing Arts / Film / Genres / Comedy |
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