In answer to countless requests from I Love Lucy fans around the world, Bart Andrews has revised, updated, and expanded his classic book on TV's most beloved series.
B & W photographs throughout.
B & W photographs throughout.
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In answer to countless requests from I Love Lucy fans around the world, Bart Andrews has revised, updated, and expanded his classic book on TV's most beloved series.
B & W photographs throughout.
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In answer to countless requests from I Love Lucy fans around the world, Bart Andrews has revised, updated, and expanded his classic book on TV's most beloved series.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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The best book on I Love Lucy available,
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This review is from: I Love Lucy Book (Paperback)
Many books have been written on the 'I Love Lucy' series, but this one stands the test of time as the best ever. Originally published about 20 years ago, under the title 'Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel' it was revamped after the death of Lucille Ball and updated into this volume. Bart Andrews had access to everyone who had anything to do with the series, including Vivian Vance, Desi Arnaz, and Lucille Ball. His research is exhaustive, and the book is richly detailed in behind the scenes looks at the making of the series.This is not a biography of the people, but the story of the series. There are small biographical sketches of the stars, but here you see how the series came to fruition, and the incredible talent and foresight of Desi Arnaz inventing the three-camera method. You also find out the gossip of who didn't get along, the perfectionism, and the comraderie. The icing on the cake are detailed descriptions of each and every episode, including air dates, music, and guest stars. Each season is covered in detail. Every 'I Love Lucy' fan should have this on their bookshelves.
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The Best Book On The Best Comedy Show,
By Kim K. (Bayonne, New Jersey) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Love Lucy Book (Paperback)
This book covers each & every episode of I Love Lucy, ones we've all seen zillions of times but still laugh at whenever we tune in. How well I remember on sick days off from work, I'd just prop myself on the couch with a blanket & mug of tea & tune in about 9am for back to back episodes. Whether watching Lucy take Vitametavegamin, baking a huge loaf of bread, getting locked in the meat freezer or just plain trying to get into showbiz, there's plenty of laughs galore from the funniest woman on TV. This book takes you back to those times & there's plenty of tidbits about guest stars, writers & others who played a part in the show. Highly recommended for all fans of Lucy, Ricky, Fred & Ethel.
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The definitive Book on I Love Lucy,
By Scripts360@aol.com (Plymouth, CA U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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I recently bought Bart Andrews revised, and updated version of Lucy, Ricky, Fred & Ethel. The "I Love Lucy" Book is the definitive tome on the history of THE Classic T.V. show of all time. Mr. Andrews inside information and wonderful stories and anecdotes from head writer Jess Oppenheimer, to Lou Jacobi, the janitor, make this book a must read for all "Lucy" fans. I wore out my original copy and had to buy a new one. Thanks Bart for updating. It's a winner. I Love It as much as I Love Lucy.Robert Howe Scripts360@aol.com
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had been married nearly a decade in 1950 when CBS informed their agent, Donald W. Sharpe: "We want to transfer Lucy's radio show, 'My Favorite Husband,' to television. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
camera coordinator, favorite husband, dubbing stage, script clerk, pilot film, vaudeville tour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lucille Ball, New York, Desi Amaz, Jess Oppenheimer, Vivian Vance, Philip Moms, Desi Arnaz, Bob Carroll, Los Angeles, Miss Ball, Marc Daniels, Philip Morris, Little Ricky, Madelyn Pugh, Motion Picture Center, Desilu Productions, Bill Frawley, Harry Ackerman, Lucy Ricardo, Karl Freund, Daily Variety, Del Mar, Herb Browar, Ricky Ricardo, West Coast New!
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had been married nearly a decade in 1950 when CBS informed their agent, Donald W. Sharpe: "We want to transfer Lucy's radio show, 'My Favorite Husband,' to television. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
camera coordinator, favorite husband, dubbing stage, script clerk, pilot film, vaudeville tour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Lucille Ball, New York, Desi Amaz, Jess Oppenheimer, Vivian Vance, Philip Moms, Desi Arnaz, Bob Carroll, Los Angeles, Miss Ball, Marc Daniels, Philip Morris, Little Ricky, Madelyn Pugh, Motion Picture Center, Desilu Productions, Bill Frawley, Harry Ackerman, Lucy Ricardo, Karl Freund, Daily Variety, Del Mar, Herb Browar, Ricky Ricardo, West Coast New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Lucy and Desi: The Legendary Love Story of Television's Most Famous Couple by Warren G. Harris on page 3, and Back Matter
- Jingle Bells (Sing-Along Storybook) by Public Domain on page 191, and Back Matter
- Don Juan (Penguin Classics) by Lord George Gordon Byron on page 153
- Bob Hope by Charles Thompson in Back Matter
- Anything Goes (Harlequin Temptation) by Vicky Lewis Thompson on page 45
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- That Book About That Girl: The Unofficial Companion by Stephen Cole in Back Matter
- The Lucy Book: A Complete Guide to Her Five Decades on Television by Geoffrey Mark Fidelman in Back Matter
- The Fifties by David Halberstam in Back Matter
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