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The well-known director, television producer, and actor recounts his rise from New York's nightclub circuit to Hollywood's film industry--working with such stars as Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks--and offers advice on making it in show business. Tour. IP.
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GARRY MARSHALL is a veteran producer, director and writer of film, television and theatre. He learned his craft writing jokes for Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke and Danny Thomas. He has created and produced some of television's most beloved situation comedies including HAPPY DAYS, LAVERNE & SHIRLEY, THE ODD COUPLE and MORK & MINDY. Garry went on to directed some of America's favorite romantic comedies like OVERBOARD, BEACHES, PRETTY WOMAN, THE PRINCESS DIARIES 1 & 2, and VALENTINE'S DAY. Marshall has been married to his wife, Barbara, for close to 50 years, and has three children and six grandchildren. He writes with his daughter Lori; acts in movies directed by his son, Scott; and produces plays at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, California, with his daughter Kathleen.
