New book: I Love the Illusion: the Life and Career of Agnes Moorehead - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Agnesfan · 10-05-2005, 06:06 PM

The first comprehensive biography of Agnes Moorehead is out and I'm the author. It is my first book and it's based on research conducted at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin which holds 159 boxes of Agnes' personal papers. I also used never before published quotes from letters Agnes wrote to her secretary Georgia Johnstone. The book includes the remembrances of such friends and co-workers as Debbie Reynolds, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden, Bernard Fox, Mrs. Dick York, William Asher, Kasey Rogers, Carol Lynley, Rose Marie, Joan Fontaine, Norman Corwin, Nanette Fabray, Richard Anderson, Himan Brown, Herbie J Pilato and more.

Here is a link:
http://www.bearmanormedia.bizland.com/id74.html

The book is also available on Amazon.Com

It is the story of the "PK" (Preacher's Kid) who grew up to be one of the most distinguished and honored actresses of her time. It is 428 pages and includes many photographs. It retails at $19.99 (on the publishers site) but can be bought for $13.57 on Amazon.

catlover79 · 04-29-2007, 10:41 PM

I did read the book and enjoyed it very much!! AM/Endora always reminded me of my grandmother with the deep voice and twinkling blue eyes. This book is a wonderful tribute and I enjoyed learning about her early life as well. Good job!

comedyfreak · 05-01-2007, 04:31 AM

I'll have to pick up the book. I really liked Agnes Moorehead and would like to see her old movies. She is in one with Lucy called, The Big Street. When I was a kid I seen her in a movie where she played a prison Warden and Mary Wicks played the mean prison guard.

LizaDaisy · 06-07-2007, 09:44 PM

I went to look on Amazon and they had two used ones for $58 and $89! Yikes. Will you be selling this on ebay or somewhere else?

catlover79 · 06-07-2007, 09:55 PM

Try checking the book out of the library. That's what I did.

LizaDaisy · 06-17-2007, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Try checking the book out of the library. That's what I did.

Yeah I tried that too no luck.

catlover79 · 06-17-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LizaDaisy

Yeah I tried that too no luck.

Try checking Amazon and see if you can get a used copy, so it won't cost as much. It really is a fascinating book.

LizaDaisy · 06-17-2007, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Try checking Amazon and see if you can get a used copy, so it won't cost as much. It really is a fascinating book.

I just checked one for $33 and the other for $89!! Yikes. I'll keep checking back every other day. Thanks.

AB · 06-17-2007, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LizaDaisy

I went to look on Amazon and they had two used ones for $58 and $89! Yikes. Will you be selling this on ebay or somewhere else?

At our public library if they don't have the book you're looking for, they can borrow it from another library in the state. You could ask if they offer that service at your library.

LizaDaisy · 06-19-2007, 02:32 PM

Our library you can only borrow thru the county not the state. Our on line library website lists what books/tapes/dvd/cd the county has- no one has it.

CHUCK T · 09-11-2007, 01:10 PM

Yes, the second edition of the Agnes Moorehead book is now out on Amazon. The first edition did temporarily go out of print which is why some people were asking a huge price for it. The second edition is $24.95. It can be found on both Amazon and BN.com--if you want the second edition just write "I love the Illusion, second edition".

The book can also be gotten on the publishers website:
www.bearmanormedia.com

Thanks
Chuck Tranberg

10-05-2005, 06:06 PM	#1
Agnesfan Member Forum Cub Join Date: Oct 05, 2005 Posts: 2	New book: I Love the Illusion: the Life and Career of Agnes Moorehead The first comprehensive biography of Agnes Moorehead is out and I'm the author. It is my first book and it's based on research conducted at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin which holds 159 boxes of Agnes' personal papers. I also used never before published quotes from letters Agnes wrote to her secretary Georgia Johnstone. The book includes the remembrances of such friends and co-workers as Debbie Reynolds, Jane Wyman, Karl Malden, Bernard Fox, Mrs. Dick York, William Asher, Kasey Rogers, Carol Lynley, Rose Marie, Joan Fontaine, Norman Corwin, Nanette Fabray, Richard Anderson, Himan Brown, Herbie J Pilato and more. Here is a link: http://www.bearmanormedia.bizland.com/id74.html The book is also available on Amazon.Com It is the story of the "PK" (Preacher's Kid) who grew up to be one of the most distinguished and honored actresses of her time. It is 428 pages and includes many photographs. It retails at $19.99 (on the publishers site) but can be bought for $13.57 on Amazon.

04-29-2007, 10:41 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	I did read the book and enjoyed it very much!! AM/Endora always reminded me of my grandmother with the deep voice and twinkling blue eyes. This book is a wonderful tribute and I enjoyed learning about her early life as well. Good job!
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05-01-2007, 04:31 AM	#3
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	I'll have to pick up the book. I really liked Agnes Moorehead and would like to see her old movies. She is in one with Lucy called, The Big Street. When I was a kid I seen her in a movie where she played a prison Warden and Mary Wicks played the mean prison guard.
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06-07-2007, 09:44 PM	#4
LizaDaisy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Location: Fresno,CA Posts: 87	I went to look on Amazon and they had two used ones for $58 and $89! Yikes. Will you be selling this on ebay or somewhere else?

06-07-2007, 09:55 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	Try checking the book out of the library. That's what I did.

06-19-2007, 02:32 PM	#10
LizaDaisy Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Location: Fresno,CA Posts: 87	Our library you can only borrow thru the county not the state. Our on line library website lists what books/tapes/dvd/cd the county has- no one has it.

09-11-2007, 01:10 PM	#11
CHUCK T Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2002 Posts: 84	Yes, the second edition of the Agnes Moorehead book is now out on Amazon. The first edition did temporarily go out of print which is why some people were asking a huge price for it. The second edition is $24.95. It can be found on both Amazon and BN.com--if you want the second edition just write "I love the Illusion, second edition". The book can also be gotten on the publishers website: www.bearmanormedia.com Thanks Chuck Tranberg