In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox

Carol Burnett recounts the behind-the-scenes history of The Carol Burnett Show, her twenty-five-time Emmy Award-winning weekly variety series that made television history. She shares stories about guests, sketches, and improvisations from the show's run, along with anecdotes about working with costars Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. Burnett also recalls moments with guest stars including Lucille Ball, Roddy Mcdowell, Jim Nabors, Bernadette Peters, Betty Grable, Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Gloria Swanson, Rita Hayworth, and Betty White. While writing, she rewatched all 276 episodes and selected video stills from the archives to document the cast chemistry and improvisational elements that defined the show. The book explores her favorite sketches and unexpected moments that surprised both the cast and audience, presenting a portrait of the talent and creativity involved in each episode.