Growing Up Laughing by Marlo Thomas Summary
Overview of Growing Up Laughing
In "Growing Up Laughing," TV icon Marlo Thomas weaves her childhood among comedy legends with insights from 19 comedy giants including Robin Williams and Tina Fey. How did laughter shape the daughter of Danny Thomas into the woman who would transform American entertainment?
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The Comedy Inheritance: Growing Up in a House of Laughter
Imagine being raised in a home where comedy legends casually dropped by for dinner, where every family gathering turned into an impromptu stand-up show, and where laughter wasn't just encouraged-it was the family business. For Marlo Thomas, daughter of comedy pioneer Danny Thomas, this wasn't imagination but everyday reality. The Thomas household transformed regularly into an informal comedy classroom, with masters of the craft like Milton Berle, George Burns, and Jan Murray stopping by to trade stories and perfect punchlines. These weren't just funny people passing through-they were craftsmen honing their art, each with distinct approaches to making people laugh. Jan Murray could reduce Danny Thomas to helpless laughter with a simple anecdote about chasing Frank Sinatra for an autograph. George Burns displayed remarkable humility, attributing his own witty remarks to others when retelling them. Joey Bishop, considered the quickest wit, once got Sammy Davis Jr. out of a speeding ticket by telling the officer, "The man has one eye. Do you want him to look at the road or at the speedometer?"
The Comedy Roundtable: Lessons from Legends
The Outsider's Advantage: Finding Humor in Difference
Family as Comedy School: The First Audience
The Comedian's Journey: Persistence Through Rejection
Comedy as Cultural Revolution: Breaking Barriers
The Healing Power of Humor: Finding Light in Darkness
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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