Ernest- or 'Ernie' - has been one of the most recognized, celebrated stars in Hollywood as well as a respected, talented actor, and a living legend. Stretching from his childhood as the son of Italian immigrants to a spectacular career that is still thriving in his 91st year, from the early days of live TV to the voiceovers for The Simpsons and SpongeBob SquarePants, Ernie tells of the trials and tribulations on his road to fame, the friendships he shared with some of the silver screen’s biggest stars, and the glamorous leading ladies he loved.
Chapter 4. Connecticut Memories
Chapter 5. A Little Family History
Chapter 8. Home Again…but Not for Long
Chapter 10. All the World Really Is a Stage
Chapter 11. Escape to New York
Chapter 13. From Here to Eternity…and Beyond
Chapter 14. Go West, Young Family
Chapter 15. Good Day at Black Rock
Chapter 16. Several Close Calls
Chapter 18. A Piece of No Action
Chapter 19. Talkin’ Pictures, Part One
Chapter 20. Talkin’ Pictures, Part Two
Chapter 21. Talkin’ Pictures, Part Three: Abroad
Chapter 22. At Sea Again: McHale’s Navy Is Launched
Chapter 23. Everything’s Coming Up Roses—Not
Chapter 25. Back to the Big Screen
Chapter 26. Back in the Saddle, Big-Time
Chapter 27. Things Go Downhill for a While
Chapter 29. The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Chapter 33. Back in the Sandals Again
Chapter 34. Sam Peckinpah Again…and Beyond
Chapter 35. A Couple of Good Friends
Chapter 38. And Now for Some Things Completely Different
Chapter Chapter 40. Dedicated to the Ones I Love