Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches

by Tim Matheson

Overview

“I found myself underlining and highlighting things to remember for my own career. It’s also entertaining—a great combination. Tim’s words encourage you to keep dreaming.”--Reba McEntire

“Tim was a cast, crew, and audience favorite on The West Wing. He’s been at the center of some of America’s most iconic film and television. Damn Glad to Meet You is a fascinating, hilarious, and often very moving inside look at his extraordinary career.”--Aaron Sorkin

A “damn good” fun and revealing memoir from the acclaimed Hollywood actor, Tim Matheson
 
For the past seven decades, Tim Matheson has been an on-screen favorite in Hollywood. In his debut memoir, Tim takes fans behind-the-scenes of his illustrious career, and reveals what it was like to learn from and work alongside the greats, including Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin. Tim also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing, the role in The West Wing that nabbed him two Emmy nominations–and so much more.

Filled to the brim with both riveting stories of the ever-changing entertainment industry and illuminating insight via “film school boot camp” sidebars, readers everywhere are going to be “damn glad” they read this fascinating memoir.  

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780306832956
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	11/12/2024
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	120,004
File size:	36 MB
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About the Author

Tim Matheson is a two-time Primetime Emmy Award-nominated actor and director who has dedicated his career to show business. He’s best known for roles in Animal House, The West Wing, Magnum Force, Fletch, and Virgin River, among many others. He’s based in Hollywood, California.

Editorial Reviews

09/09/2024

The West Wing actor Matheson (Jonny Quest Speaks) reflects on his career in this endearing autobiography. Matheson was raised in 1950s Glendale, Calif., by a single mother who struggled with alcohol and making ends meet. His entertainment career began when his mother contacted the agent representing her boss’s son, hoping he could get Matheson work. After booking a tiny part on Window on Main Street at 14, Matheson landed meatier roles on Leave It to Beaver and My Three Sons, and was quickly enamored with the business of make-believe: “Real-world Tim slept on a pullout couch and first had to walk through a closet to brush his teeth. Fake-world Tim now had a cool marble fireplace.” In addition to covering his well-known roles—Animal House’s Eric Stratton gets special attention—Matheson catalogs lessons he learned on self-respect and close listening from such industry giants as Lucille Ball and Clint Eastwood. He also provides hard-won insights on his personal relationships (“Stop being a jerk and so self-involved”) that come across like the aphoristic advice of a favorite uncle. This peek inside the Hollywood dream factory effortlessly balances glamor and gumption. Agent: Peter McGuigan, Ultra Literary. (Nov.)

Publishers Weekly

I found myself underlining and highlighting things to remember for my own career.  It’s also entertaining—a great combination.  Tim’s words encourage you to keep dreaming.”—Reba McEntire

"What a charming and revealing trip through the years of ups and downs in a gifted American actor's career!  I found myself reaching for the book in the middle of the night, eager to experience the next hairpin turn in that Hollywood life. Bravo, Mr. Matheson, and thank you for sharing."—Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A really enjoyable read covering Tim's remarkable screen career—and some juicy tidbits about what actually goes on behind the scenes on a Hollywood set!"—Mel Brooks

“What a wonderful book and what an amazing life Tim has led! I have very fond memories of working together, the fun we had, and the remarkable movie we made. Tim’s vivid recounting in this book was a pleasure to read. Bravo, Tim.”—Jane Seymour

“Working with Tim on Virgin River has been a special part of my career.  Tim is always emotionally present and technically skilled on set.  His memoir is littered with fascinating stories and a wealth of knowledge about the industry.”—Alexandra Breckenriedge

"I loved reading Tim’s book. Damn Glad to Meet You gives the reader such a wonderful behind the scenes snapshot of the world of show business from the 1950’s right up til now."—Cynthia Nixon

"Tim was a cast, crew, and audience favorite on The West Wing. He’s been at the center of some of America’s most iconic film and television. Damn Glad to Meet You is a fascinating, hilarious, and often very moving inside look at an extraordinary career."—Aaron Sorkin

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