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A high school dropout at 15, and deported from Canada at 17, John Barbour is recognized as ""the godfather of reality TV"" for his role as the creator, producer, co-host, and writer of the trendsetting hit Real People. He won the first of his five Emmys as the original host of AM LA in 1970, where he interviewed controversial anti-war guests like Mohammed Ali, Cesar Chavez, and Jane Fonda. He was the first in America to do film reviews on the news, winning three more consecutive Emmys as KNBC's Critic-At-Large. He spent ten years as Los Angeles Magazine's most widely read and quoted critic and early in his career, he made stand-up comedy appearances on The Dean Martin Show, The Tonight Show, and others. In 1992 he wrote and directed the award-winning The Garrison Tapes, which Director Oliver Stone heralded as ""the perfect companion piece to my movie, JFK."" In 2017 he wrote and directed part two: The American Media and the Second Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which was applauded as ""the definitive film on JFK and the rise of Fake News."" In this highly entertaining, deeply informative autobiography, readers will discover what a multifaceted storyteller Barbour is.

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More than a few months ago I received a copy of 'You're Mother's Not A Virgin' written by John Barbour, a man who I am proud to call a friend. At 700 pages plus, the idea of reading it seemed quite overwhelming...and it sat on my bedside table...taunting me for quite some time. Recently, though, I began to read. And kept reading. And read some more. Until...just 2 1/2 days later when I finished the book. When finished, I couldn't wait to speak with John...and on the phone I told him that even though I laughed out loud (literally) and had shed more than a few tears while reading, I was angry at him. I was angry at him for not writing this book sooner. I would have liked to have read this book thirty years ago...for a number of personal reasons. If ever there was someone who would be completely justified to feel bitter about their circumstances or their lot in life, having been dealt only four cards in a game of five card stud...it would be John Barbour. Yet, I have never heard one word...not a single utterance from John himself that would suggest that he has ever been a victim of anyone or anything. This is a collection of stories and tales and remembrances...some sad...some funny...all true. Stories about Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson, Redd Foxx, Lenny Bruce, Jane Fonda, Dean Martin, Lucille Ball, George Burns and many others will have you laughing and leave a smile on your face. But this is more than a collection of fond recollections and witty anecdotes. This is a story of survival. Perseverance. Getting knocked down...but, more importantly, getting back up. And, to paraphrase Polonius...staying true to yourself and believing that you have something of value to offer...even and especially when no one else thinks so. For my friends that are readers, I encourage you to give this one a read. Jeff Arbaugh , Actor and Ownerat Perfect Point, LLC Your book is an absolute knockout. Thank you for the gift of your Life. Your incredible memories. Your experiences. Your adventures. Your candor. Your talent. Your insight..and your powers of observation. My wife Shelley and I took turns reading it to one another. Our love to you. Mike. Mike Farrell , an American activist, public speaker, actor (best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the television series M*A*S*H), and producer of Patch Adams starring Robin Williams

Your book is an absolute knockout. Thank you for the gift of your Life. Your incredible memories. Your experiences. Your adventures. Your candor. Your talent. Your insight..and your powers of observation. My wife Shelley and I took turns reading it to one another. Our love to you. Mike. -- Mike Farrell, an American activist, public speaker, actor (best known for his role as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt on the television series M*A*S*H), and producer of Patch Adams starring Robin Williams More than a few months ago I received a copy of 'You're Mother's Not A Virgin' written by John Barbour, a man who I am proud to call a friend. At 700 pages plus, the idea of reading it seemed quite overwhelming...and it sat on my bedside table...taunting me for quite some time. Recently, though, I began to read. And kept reading. And read some more. Until...just 2 1/2 days later when I finished the book. When finished, I couldn't wait to speak with John...and on the phone I told him that even though I laughed out loud (literally) and had shed more than a few tears while reading, I was angry at him. I was angry at him for not writing this book sooner. I would have liked to have read this book thirty years ago...for a number of personal reasons. If ever there was someone who would be completely justified to feel bitter about their circumstances or their lot in life, having been dealt only four cards in a game of five card stud...it would be John Barbour. Yet, I have never heard one word...not a single utterance from John himself that would suggest that he has ever been a victim of anyone or anything. This is a collection of stories and tales and remembrances...some sad...some funny...all true. Stories about Frank Sinatra, Johnny Carson, Redd Foxx, Lenny Bruce, Jane Fonda, Dean Martin, Lucille Ball, George Burns and many others will have you laughing and leave a smile on your face. But this is more than a collection of fond recollections and witty anecdotes. This is a story of survival. Perseverance. Getting knocked down...but, more importantly, getting back up. And, to paraphrase Polonius...staying true to yourself and believing that you have something of value to offer...even and especially when no one else thinks so. For my friends that are readers, I encourage you to give this one a read. -- Jeff Arbaugh, Actor and Ownerat Perfect Point, LLC

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John Barbour changed the face of American television as the creator, producer, principal writer, and co-host of Real People,television's first reality show. He is a five-time Emmy award winner, a storied actor and performer, a joke and script writer, and entertainment professional across genres.

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