Cue the Bunny on the Rainbow: Tales from Tv's Most Prolific Sitcom Director

by Alan Rafkin

Book Overview

For director Alan Rafkin, television is probably the silliest and most volatile business in the world. Yet whether he was catching a pie in the face or working with an array of eccentric and talented stars, Rafkin was addicted to television from day one.

In this autobiography, Rafkin recounts his behind-the-scenes experience working in over 80 different television series. Some of the most beloved sitcoms of all time, such as The Andy...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0815605420
• ISBN13: 9780815605423
• Release Date: November 1998
• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Alan Rafkin's a Stud!

I read Alan Rafkin's book after hearing his hilarious interview on the Howard Stern Show. Alan has lead a fascinating life that makes for great reading. The only other title that I've found as entertaining is Getting To Howard: The Odyssey of an Obsessed Howard Stern Fan by Dan Wagner. Too bad Alan never made it with Barbara Eden. Now that would've made one heck of a chapter! Oofah!

Wise words of introspection from a seasoned TV director

Besides the interesting inside view of what it's like to work with television actors and producers, Mr. Rafkin's book is truly the personal account of the price of a successful career. In the most gracious manner, Mr. Rafkin let's us see the good and bad side of life, but doesn't stop there. He draws conclusions and passes on to us the wisdom and insight he has learned over the years. I highly recommend this book for anyone considering the television industry as a career, or anyone struggling to define happiness. This book will reveal your own life to you and help you to appreciate the success and lessons you may be too busy to notice.

Entertaining!

Alan Rafkin's book was very entertaining. I would read this book during my lunch breaks, and found myself coming back to the office late! I didn't want to put the book down! His stories from behind the camera are informative and funny. I especially enjoyed the scoop on how big time TV stars really are! I hope everyone takes the time to read about his prolific career.