In this funny and engaging memoir spanning five decades of Broadway, Hollywood and television history, one of the best raconteurs on the planet recalls his life in show business in short comic takes. Reiner tells of how, after answering an ad for free acting classes on his brother Charlie's advice, he forsakes a budding career as a machinist for an acting career. He take us back to his first sweaty audition, his forays into the theater, his work on Your Show of Shows and The Dick Van Dyke Show during TV's golden days, his long friendship and collaboration with Mel Brooks and much more.