Linda Richman - I'd Rather Laugh
starring: Linda Richman
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Yes, this is the Linda Richman, the mother-in-law Mike Meyersmade famous in his "Coffee Talk" skits on Saturday Night Live back in the1990s. But she's not dishing about Streisand in this PBS special. Instead, shedeals with some serious issues ranging from depression to agoraphobia. Subtitled"How to Be Happy Even When Life Has Other Plans for You," this 75-minute lectureoutlines Richman's less-than-happy life. Her father died when she was 8, hermother was eventually institutionalized for depression, she married a chronicgambler when she was 19, she became housebound for 11 years, and then afterrecovering she lost one of her two adult children in a car accident. But Richmanmanages to find humor in her life as she addresses the audience while strollingabout the "living room" set. She offers homespun advice, all self-tested, on howto wallow in misery and then get on with life. Richman is a compelling enoughspeaker that the camera wisely stays with her, making for mercifully fewaudience shots. She recounts conversations from her life, tells stories abouther friends, and even includes an anecdote or two about her daughter and thatfamous son-in-law. --Kimberly Heinrichs
Yes, this is the Linda Richman, the mother-in-law Mike Meyersmade famous in his "Coffee Talk" skits on Saturday Night Live back in the1990s. But she's not dishing about Streisand in this PBS special. Instead, shedeals with some serious issues ranging from depression to agoraphobia. Subtitled"How to Be Happy Even When Life Has Other Plans for You," this 75-minute lectureoutlines Richman's less-than-happy life. Her father died when she was 8, hermother was eventually institutionalized for depression, she married a chronicgambler when she was 19, she became housebound for 11 years, and then afterrecovering she lost one of her two adult children in a car accident. But Richmanmanages to find humor in her life as she addresses the audience while strollingabout the "living room" set. She offers homespun advice, all self-tested, on howto wallow in misery and then get on with life. Richman is a compelling enoughspeaker that the camera wisely stays with her, making for mercifully fewaudience shots. She recounts conversations from her life, tells stories abouther friends, and even includes an anecdote or two about her daughter and thatfamous son-in-law. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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- very Good info, not very funny though
If you were expecting Loretta Laroche for humor, she's not that funny, however the info she shares is very good, and she is believable.I liked the motivation of the tape.
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- I'd Rather Laugh
This is one of the most touching books I have ever read. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Here is a book about a woman who managed to overcome tragic adversities, and has the will to come out on top with an amazing attitude . This book was heartwarming and a fast read. I wholeheartedly recommend it. I would give this booK * * * * *
Rating: - A RAY OF SUNSHINE IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES
I WASN'T SURE I COULD FIND MY SMILE DURING THESE DIFFICULT DAYS FOR OUR COUNTRY. I RECALLED SEEING LINDA RICHMAN ON A T.V. SHOW, SPEAKING ABOUT HOW SHE HAD LEARNED TO LAUGH AGAIN.I DECIDED TO ORDER HER BOOK TO SEE IF SHE HAD ANY INSIGHT WORTH SHARING. FORTUNATELY, I FOUND THE FUNNIEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ.ALONG WITH A GUIDE TO LIVING JOYOUSLY UNDER INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, LINDA MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD.I SURE HOPE SHE INTENDS TO KEEP WRITING.I FOUND MYSELF WISHING THERE WERE MORE ... Read More
Rating: - How Delightful!
I watched this special on PBS and had to buy it to keep and watch over and over again. Linda Richman is some kind of special lady, and her tape makes so much sense. Linda makes you feel like she is talking directly to YOU, giving you homespun advice about how to cope when life throws you a bunch of curve balls. Linda doesn't cry in her beer; she has risen above the complexities and hardships of her life and become a better person for it, and wants to share her knowledge with you. This tape will make ... Read More
Rating: - MAKING LEMONADE OUT OF LEMONS
i just watched this tape for the second time. linda is the eighth wonder of the world. what a joyful hour this incredible woman has given to me. a true gift . thank you PBS for having the wisdom to put a show like this on your station. i have watched pbs for years and love wayne dyer, deepak chopra and the many spirtual leaders of this generation. what has been lacking was a spiritual person without the b.s. which you gave me when you showed this remarkable woman. i applaud pbs. I applaud this woman ... Read More
- very Good info, not very funny thoughIf you were expecting Loretta Laroche for humor, she's not that funny, however the info she shares is very good, and she is believable.I liked the motivation of the tape.
- I'd Rather LaughThis is one of the most touching books I have ever read. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Here is a book about a woman who managed to overcome tragic adversities, and has the will to come out on top with an amazing attitude . This book was heartwarming and a fast read. I wholeheartedly recommend it. I would give this booK * * * * *
- A RAY OF SUNSHINE IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMESI WASN'T SURE I COULD FIND MY SMILE DURING THESE DIFFICULT DAYS FOR OUR COUNTRY. I RECALLED SEEING LINDA RICHMAN ON A T.V. SHOW, SPEAKING ABOUT HOW SHE HAD LEARNED TO LAUGH AGAIN.I DECIDED TO ORDER HER BOOK TO SEE IF SHE HAD ANY INSIGHT WORTH SHARING. FORTUNATELY, I FOUND THE FUNNIEST BOOK I'VE EVER READ.ALONG WITH A GUIDE TO LIVING JOYOUSLY UNDER INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, LINDA MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD.I SURE HOPE SHE INTENDS TO KEEP WRITING.I FOUND MYSELF WISHING THERE WERE MORE ... Read More
- How Delightful!I watched this special on PBS and had to buy it to keep and watch over and over again. Linda Richman is some kind of special lady, and her tape makes so much sense. Linda makes you feel like she is talking directly to YOU, giving you homespun advice about how to cope when life throws you a bunch of curve balls. Linda doesn't cry in her beer; she has risen above the complexities and hardships of her life and become a better person for it, and wants to share her knowledge with you. This tape will make ... Read More
- MAKING LEMONADE OUT OF LEMONSi just watched this tape for the second time. linda is the eighth wonder of the world. what a joyful hour this incredible woman has given to me. a true gift . thank you PBS for having the wisdom to put a show like this on your station. i have watched pbs for years and love wayne dyer, deepak chopra and the many spirtual leaders of this generation. what has been lacking was a spiritual person without the b.s. which you gave me when you showed this remarkable woman. i applaud pbs. I applaud this woman ... Read More
