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Arsenio : a memoir / Arsenio Hall ; with Alan Eisenstock.

Hall, Arsenio, (author.). Eisenstock, Alan, (author.).

Summary:

A memoir by comedian and television host Arsenio Hall reflecting on his life and career in entertainment. The work traces his early experiences in performance, his development as a comedian, and his rise to prominence as a late-night talk show host. It includes accounts of his work in film and television, professional relationships with other entertainers and public figures, and observations on the entertainment industry and cultural influence. The narrative also addresses themes of race, media representation, and career transitions.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781982191368
  • ISBN: 1982191368
  • Physical Description: vi, 324 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), portraits (some color) ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First Black Privilege Publishing/Atria Books hardcover edition.
  • Publisher: New York, NY : Black Privilege Publishing/Atria, 2026.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:
I: GROWING UP. An old white man with a talk show ; My first time ; The Arsenio show ; I make the impossible possible ; A handkerchief and a glass of water ; Burning down the house -- II: STANDING UP. Blood, sweat, and tears ; I wish you love ; Roach motel -- III: STARTING OUT. Dining out at the supermarket ; Q & A ; Lady Marmalade ; Desk piece -- IV: TAKING OFF. Pryor convictions ; Better Late ; Coming to America -- V: FLYING HIGH. Woof Hall ; It's Hall or nothing ; The first show ; Phenomenon ; You're gonna be around for an awful long time ; Large and in charge ; First blurt ; Like a virgin -- VI: LOSING GROUND. Are you going to be black every night? ; Down the way ; You're going to help me live forever ; Heartbreak Hotel -- VII: LETTING GO. We have to get a green light for that ; I gotta do what I gotta do ; Daddy coach ; All she wrote -- VIII: GOING HOME. Dream.
Subject:
Hall, Arsenio.
African American television personalities > Biography.
Television personalities > United States > Biography.
Actors > Biography.
Television writers > Biography.
Television producers and directors > Biography.
Comedians > United States > Biography.
Television talk show hosts > United States > Biography.
African American entertainers > Biography.
Motion picture actors and actresses > United States > Biography.
Popular culture > United States.
Race in mass media.
Genre:
Autobiographies.

Available copies

  • 20 of 33 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 5 current holds with 33 total copies.
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