{"product_id":"book-atx4","title":"Married to Laughter","description":"Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara began performing together in coffehouses in Greenwich Village in the 1960's, and then as frequent guests on \u003ci\u003e The Ed Sullivan Show.\u003c\/i\u003e They based their standup characters on exaggerated vrsions of themselves, especially in the irrepressible commercials for Blue Nun wine. Offstage they raised two children, Amy and Ben.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of memorable work on stage and in radio, television, and films, Jerry Stiller found himself wondering what had happened to his once-flourishing career. Then a call came from \u003ci\u003eSeinfeld,\u003c\/i\u003e a television show he'd never watched. On \u003ci\u003eSeinfeld\u003c\/i\u003e he created the unforgettable character of Frank Costanza, which won him an Emmy nomination and an American Comedy Award. Meanwhile, Anne Meara became an acclaimed Off-Broadway playwright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarried to Laughter\u003c\/i\u003e is a love story about two showbiz-minded people who fell in love, discovered that they fell in love, discovered that they were their own greatest roles, enjoyed thriving careers that diverged and converged many times, and who take complete satisfaction form their individual accomplishments while maintaining a dedicated marriage. With a wealth of anecdotes about other famous actors and comedians, this is a funny and tender narrative, told as only Jerry Stiller could.","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49341081092400,"sku":"BDatx4","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/93394-atx4-Square.jpg?v=1734054009","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-atx4","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}