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I Love Lucy: Behind the Scenes (Audio Download)

by Jess, Gregg Oppenheimer (Author)

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Laughs indeed as Jess Oppenheimer charts his rise from radio station gofer to inventor of the sitcom, as he winds up writing--then producing--Lucille Ball's show, first on radio, then on television. Luck, too, as the author recounts the good fortune that has him, within minutes of arrival in Hollywood, sitting down at a lunch counter and getting a tip that secures a job within days and a career for life. Ironic, too, that this inveterate TV writer had to be cajoled for years to set down these Hollywood heyday memoirs. He never finished, and it was left to son Gregg to complete the book. All this, plus a reproduced Lucy script, and a CD-ROM filled with famous sketches! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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If you love Lucy, you'll love this book (and CD). --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Behind the Scenes of the Best TV Show Ever, May 2, 2004

By	E. Warner (Long Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Laughs, Luck...and Lucy: How I Came to Create the Most Popular Sitcom of All Time (with "I LOVE LUCY's Lost Scenes" Audio CD) (Paperback)

I'd like to start with a clarification: this book is not a biography of Lucy, it is the creator's (Jess Oppenheimer) memoir. As such, there are many parts of the book that have nothing to do with Lucy, including episodes from Oppenheimer's childhood and young adult life.

However, this is still a GREAT book! It is well-written and full of entertaining annecdotes. "Laughs, Luck, and Lucy" follows Oppenheimer's slow rise to the top in the Hollywood radio industry. He describes Lucille Ball's program, "My Favorite Husband," which became the basis for "I Love Lucy." The book also includes some behind the scenes information about the making of "I Love Lucy."

The included audio cd is fun because it has clips from both "I Love Lucy" and "My Favorite Husband."

If you are only interested in information specifically about Lucille Ball, this might not be the book for you (try her autobiography, "Love, Lucy"). However, if you (like me) are fascinated with everything surrounding "I Love Lucy" and the Hollywood entertainment industry of the 1940s and 1950s, this is a great read!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping read, October 27, 2003

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This review is from: Laughs, Luck...and Lucy: How I Came to Create the Most Popular Sitcom of All Time (with Lucille Ball Audio CD) (Hardcover)

The best "Lucy" book yet. Aside from providing amazing insight into the "I Love Lucy" show and behind the scenes, this book also makes the reader feel as if he has been right along side Jess Oppenheimer throughout all of his fascinating experiences in San Francisco and early Hollywood. By the time I finished the book, I felt like I was saying good-bye to an old friend. Laugh out loud funny and impossible to put down, the book is brilliantly written and feels like a hilarious conversation with a genious.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the best book on the best television show, February 8, 2000

By	Laura (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laughs, Luck...and Lucy: How I Came to Create the Most Popular Sitcom of All Time (with "I LOVE LUCY's Lost Scenes" Audio CD) (Paperback)

I've read many books about Lucille Ball, I Love Lucy, and other members of the cast. I have to say, they've all bored me except for this one, and I'm a diehard "I Love Lucy" fan. It starts off as an autobiography of Jess Openheimer, but ends up explaining in great detail the wonderful show he produced. You'll learn a lot about Lucille Ball, other cast members, and the making of the series. It's a great book for real I Love Lucy fans.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Light, engaging, informative!
I was initially a little concerned because Jess' book didn't really get to the very personal aspects of the "Desi and Lucy" relationship. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Gam

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and cd!!!
This is an excellent informative book about the "I Love Lucy" show and a must have for any Lucy fan! The cd that is included is worth the price of the whole set alone. Read more

Published on March 14, 2007 by Susan W. Sager

5.0 out of 5 stars Good bargain
Out of print book came quickly and condition was very good, service was quick. I will be back.

Published on September 26, 2005 by constant reader

5.0 out of 5 stars COULDNT PUT IT DOWN!
I THOUGHT THE BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING AND INFORMTIVE! IT WAS HILARIOUS AND I JUST COULDNT PUT IT DOWN. IT ONLY TOOK ME THREE DAYS TO READ IT. Read more

Published on August 9, 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughs, Luck,...and Lucy
This book is full of insight on the show I Love Lucy; also on the radio show My Favorite Husband which inspired I Love Lucy. Lucille Ball stared in both shows. Read more

Published on June 19, 2003 by bob

4.0 out of 5 stars Laughs, Luck...and Lucy
Read the reviews written on 1/24/97 and 2/8/00. To that I'd add that the book divides into fourths: (1) The first 1/4 is Mr. Read more

Published on June 15, 2002 by C. Bradley

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny!
This is a real nice book, that contains the only script that they didn't want to do (well it is familiar, the just rewrote the ending) And the CD is a nice touch to the book. Read more

Published on August 28, 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book!!
As an true lover of Lucy, I found this book to be very enjoyable and it was great to learn the history behind the creation of my absolute favorite show. Read more

Published on August 6, 2000 by Susan McDermott

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Laughs...Luck..and Lucy is a great book! An excellent edition to the I Love Lucy fan's collection! Delightful to read and to learn about the old days of radio, and the insight on... Read more

Published on April 15, 2000 by dreamstar

5.0 out of 5 stars " Jess & Gregg Oppenheimer, The Great Ones"
This book was written by two great men, Jess & Gregg Oppenheimer. I mean Jess was,"the man behind the Ball."Jess knows all the facts. Read more

Published on March 5, 2000 by Christy Hunter

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