Wild and Crazy Guys
Wild and Crazy Guys
Nick de Semlyen
Brianne Kimmel
Especially relevant for women today. - Brianne Kimmel
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Wild and Crazy Guys

Wild and Crazy Guys: How the Comedy Mavericks of the '80s Changed Hollywood Forever

Nick de Semlyen
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Nick de Semlyen
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Dive headfirst into the raucous and rollicking world of the 1980s' most iconic funnymen in Nick de Semlyen's "Wild and Crazy Guys." This vivid recount transports readers backstage with comedy legends like Bill Murray, Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Eddie Murphy, offering a front-row seat to the highs and lows that defined an era of cinematic comedy gold. From the infamous backstage brawl between Chevy Chase and Bill Murray at "Saturday Night Live" to the duo's eventual on-stage reconciliation, de Semlyen stitches together a narrative as compelling and dynamic as the careers it chronicles. Through the lens of seminal films like "Ghostbusters," "Caddyshack," and "Beverly Hills Cop," this book captures the spirit of a time when laughter reigned supreme. With exclusive interviews from the stars themselves and insights from the directors who helmed these comedy classics, "Wild and Crazy Guys" goes beyond the screen to explore the brotherhood, rivalries, and creative genius of the men who shaped an era. De Semlyen's expert storytelling reveals the off-camera antics—complete with drugs, sex, and wild escapades—that fueled their on-screen magic, making this book an irresistible read for fans of these comedy titans and cinema history alike. As much a tribute to the art of laughter as it is a behind-the-scenes glimpse at its architects, "Wild and Crazy Guys" is a celebration of the unbridled joy and madness that these comedic legends brought to the world, both on and off the screen.

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Released
2019
28 May
Length
352
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Especially relevant for women today. - Brianne Kimmel
Sometimes you gotta say "What the fuck". If you can't say it, you can't do it.
— Nick de Semlyen, Wild and Crazy Guys

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