Mister Ed and Me and More!

by Alan Young

Starring alongside the most famous horse in Americana, Mr. Young s name became a household staple. Millions of fans from multiple generations have come to embrace his character of Wilbur Post, and so many still watch his show today. In this wonderful memoir, aside from his classic role, readers will learn details from his personal life such as when he cast in films as the all-American boy, even though he was born in England and raised in Canada; handpicked by George Burns to star in Mister Ed; the writer and voice of Scrooge McDuck for Disney s Mickey s Christmas Carol; and was friends with Hollywood elite including Clint Eastwood, Rod Taylor, Mae West and Marilyn Monroe. Throughout my career, strange events have taken place and I ve met some amazing people, says Mr. Young. Through it all, I ve looked back on Mister Ed with the fondest of memories. I hope fans of all ages will do the same.

210 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Alan Young (born Angus Young ) was a British-born actor, most famous for portraying Wilbur Post in the television series Mr Ed. he also voiced Disney's Scrooge McDuck for over 40 years.

Young was married three times. He dedicated his book Mr. Ed and Me to his third wife, Mary Chipman.

Young spent his final years at Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital, a retirement community in Woodland Hills, California. He died there on May 19, 2016, at the age of 96, and was buried at sea.

abridged from Wikipedia

Reviews

[Mom · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a quick read, enjoyable little facts spread throughout, enough to keep you reading until the end. I enjoyed reading about Alan Young's life and career. I just wish there would have been a little more about Mr. Ed. I guess there wasn't too much to say and maybe it had been just too long to remember the details. Still, a worthwhile read.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fantastic! It's divided into 3 parts: 'Straight from Wilbur's Mouth', 'Lips Don't Sweat' and 'Looking Back.' 'Straight from Wilbur's Mouth' details how the popular 1960s sitcom, "Mister Ed," was created, how the actors were choosen, how Mister Ed behaved on the set, etc. Young even allows his co-star, Connie Hines (Carol Post), share her memories of the show and her life after the show ended. The second part is about Alan Young's modest childhood and his experiences as an actor on TV, film and in the theatre. This part expands on some of the stories only mentioned (for example, the author's date with Marilyn Monroe) in Young's other book, "There's No Business Like Show Business...Was." Finally, Young looks back on Mister Ed and his career in 'Straight from Wilbur's Mouth.' The book is also filled with many wonderful photos. Mister Ed would be proud!

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Highly enjoyable sequel to Alan Young's earlier book about Mr. Ed. More info on the creating of the series, how the original pilot was changed, role of George Burns, and many of Mr. Ed's "quirks".

[Alana Kadro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love it I watch mister ed and I know alan young is the actor in Wilber, post carols husband and mister ed is Wilber post horse it is so funny

[Debbie Tink · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was enjoyable read, wished it was more Mr Ed, but what was there was fun, he was a special horse.