Sit, Ubu, Sit: How I Went from Brooklyn to Hollywood with the Same Woman, the Same Dog, and a Lot Less Hair

by Gary David Goldberg

Book Overview

Television scriptwriter and producer Goldberg, the creator of such beloved shows as Family Ties and Spin City, recalls the road to his success that took him from Brooklyn to Hollywood with his longtime partner Diana and their Labrador, Ubu.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0307394182
• ISBN13: 9780307394187
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Harmony
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Meet the Jewish kid from Brooklyn who conquered Hollywood...

Gary David Golberg had a successful career as a TV writer/producer, but his life story's just as entertaining as the shows he created...you'll particularly enjoy the story of how he met his wife Diana, their experiences trekking across Europe w/their dog Ubu (yes, the namesake for Goldberg's production company), and getting back home to set up a home-based day care center and get Goldberg's TV career started, which leads to some interesting stories, such as: - How Goldberg's much-beloved Brooklyn childhood served as the basis for his early 90s series, "Brooklyn Bridge" (and the factors that led to its cancellation after only a short run) - How their aforementioned home day care center inspired his short-lived late 80s sitcom, "Day By Day" - Michael J. Fox almost being passed over for the role of Alex Keaton on "Family Ties" - The feud between Goldberg and Fox while working on "Spin City" that almost destroyed their longtime friendship A great read for classic TV fans that's amusing, poignant, and intriguing...highly recommended!

Love Love Love it!

There are essentially two problems with this book. It is so engrossing it's hard to put down and you will get nothing else done. Two if you read it in public, as I did the first time, you will alter between laughing and crying so much that people will think you're a manic-depressive. Other than that you are good to go.

Quick and very enjoyable read

Reading this book feels like watching a sitcom, but you don't have to wait from episode to episode to get a few laughs. You get a concentrated dose of humor mixed with some tragedy. Another reason it is better than a sitcom is that all of the stories are true. The book is hard to put down and when you are finished it leaves you feeling uplifted, despite the parts that make you cry.

A delight

I enjoyed every minute I spent with this book. Goldberg has had a full, interesting life-- camping in Europe for many months, operating a daycare business with his girlfriend, eventually working with Spielberg and creating his own TV shows, and opening a nonprofit school for girls. And the telling of this life is warm and funny and humble and sweet. It's a real joy to read.

Sit Ubu Sit!!

This is a warm, funny, book that starts when he was out on his own, with his wife, and dog, UBU, and needed to give blood for money and his wife held up a $10.00 bill that he got (in Europe) reviving him after he passed out and woke up in an alley. There were many funny comments, and Gary's wife seems sweet, and it just basically tells about his life and how he got going in show business. It is an entertaining book. You have to read it and see. It's definitely worth reading! There's so much more to talk about, but I do want to say that certain parts make you laugh out loud!! He's great!!