Big Chuck: My Favorite Stories from 47 Years on Cleveland TV - Softcover

Schodowski, Chuck

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1598510525 ISBN 13: 9781598510522

Publisher: Gray & Co, 2008

Synopsis

Cleveland TV legend "Big Chuck" Schodowski tells hundreds of funny and surprising stories from a lifetime in television--in his familiar, good-natured, Cleveland-to-the-bone style.Since 1960, Chuck has been on camera, behind the camera, and in the director's chair. He collaborated with Ernie Anderson on the groundbreaking "Ghoulardi" show, and continued to host a late-night show across four decades--the longest such run in TV history. He worked alongside a host of talented people, from Tim Conway to Burgess Meredith to Muhammad Ali.Chuck literally has fans of all ages. This book will entertain them and anyone else who enjoys behind-the-scenes tales of television and celebrities. Great fun at a great price!

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Review:

A vivid picture of an honest man in the insane world of television. Highly recommended. -- Book Reviewer "Midwest Book Review"

If you were a Clevelander and it was a late Friday night, there was only one show to watch. Schodowski was bigger than Johnny Carson and made white socks and pink flamingoes larger than life . . . Memories of the show live on in the book . . . It's as entertaining as the shows were. -- Book Reviewer "Currents"

A trip down memory lane for the Cleveland TV star's many fans. The book reads like Big Chuck is right there talking to you over a couple of Manners' Big Boys.--Steve Wiandt"Hudson Hub-Times" (12/14/2008)

Reading the book is an entertaining journey as Chuck takes you with him from the beginning to where he is at now. There are plenty of laughs along the way with cast, crew, celebrities and every day life.--Helen Marketti"Lifestyle Magazine" (02/01/2009)

If you were a Clevelander and it was a late Friday night, there was only one show to watch. Schodowski was bigger than Johnny Carson and made white socks and pink flamingoes larger than life. Peyton Place became Parma Place. Ben Casey became Ben Crazy. And all of Cleveland was along for the wild ride. Memories of the show live on in the book . . . It's as entertaining as the shows were.--Barry Goodrich"Currents" (02/01/2010)

About the Author:

“Big Chuck” Schodowski began his television career as an engineer at KYW Channel 3 in 1960, but quickly moved to a temporary position at WJW TV8, which lasted for 47 years. Schodowski appeared in humorous sketches with Ernie “Ghoulardi” Anderson on the late-night TV show Shock Theater and eventually took over as co-host with Bob “Hoolihan” Wells, and later alongside Lil’ John Rinaldi on The Big Chuck & Lil’ John Show. He is the recipient of two-dozen local Emmys, numerous television and film awards, and a Grammy nomination. Schodowski retired from television in 2007 but continues to make public appearances and host the annual Ghoulardifest.

About this edition

• Publisher: Gray & Co
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1598510525
• ISBN 13: 9781598510522
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276
• Editor: Feren Tom