Edd Byrnes: Kookie No More

by Edd Byrnes, Marshall Terrill

The author recounts his life and career, his early fame, and his successful struggle to overcome alcoholism

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Edd Byrnes was an American actor, best known for his starring role in the television series 77 Sunset Strip. He also was featured in the 1978 film Grease as television teen-dance show host Vince Fontaine, and was a charting recording artist with "Kookie, Kookie".
- Wikipedia

Reviews

[Rosa · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is one of the worst books I've ever read. Micky Dolenz may have led a life almost as dissolute as this, but he was funny and had some style. And Christina Crawford may have been a little hysterical, but at least she wrote with emotion. I like that Edd did accept most of the blame for his failed marriage, unlike Micky. However, the guy can't write to save his life. I'm glad that it ended with him doing okay, but geez...rough childhood and all, this guy had no restraint whatsoever. But I was very proud of him for going out, getting that paper, and not getting a drink.

[Christie Stratos · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave great insights into Edd Byrnes’s life, his career, his work ethic, his alcoholism, and his healing process. It was a very interesting and open read, and I give him a lot of credit for exposing parts of his life and himself that couldn’t have been comfortable. Here and there I wished for a little more detail, but it was very worth the read regardless.