the book

In places, the book is as much a history of 20th-century Soviet politics in Georgia as it is a science book.

In a recent appearance on "The Today Show" to promote the first volume of her new memoir, Cher was prompted by co-host Hoda Kotb to elaborate on a section of the book in which she describes receiving very matter-of-fact advice from Lucille Ball in the '70s, after reaching out to her during a particularly rough patch in her marriage to Sonny Bono — and in doing so, sneaks past the broadcast's sensors.

“But we were able to, thanks to our commitment with the family to film in Colombia, in a series format to honor the original structure of the book, and in Spanish for authenticity,” Ramos said.

Francisco Ramos, vice president of Latin American content, said in a presentation video that previously no one had ever tried to adapt the book into a series or film, nor had the García Márquez family approved any adaptations.

He mixes personal memoir with stories from key players on the show — including creator Greg Daniels, showrunner Mike Schur and co-stars such as Chris Pratt, Adam Scott and Retta — throughout the book available Nov. 19.