Full of never-before-published photographs and authorized by the Lucille Ball estate, the definitive guide to the television program contains a history of the show, a detailed account of its top episodes, trivia, and much more. National ad/promo.
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"Lucy, you got some splainin' to do!" Fans of comedic genius Lucille Ball and mambo king Desi Arnaz won't want to miss I Love Lucy, the complete compendium to one of the most popular TV shows in history. Beginning with an introduction by their daughter, Lucie Arnaz, the text follows a thorough chronological outline of her parents' careers. Almost overwhelming in detail, the book contains synopses of the show's six seasons and 179 episodes, as well as telling tidbits about cast members, family, and friends. For example, the show helped heal Vivian Vance: "When she accepted the role of Ethel Mertz, she would later admit that, along with her continuing analysis, [the show] was what had provided her with the glue she needed to keep her alive and her mental health intact." More than just a collection of '50s factoids, I Love Lucy is an insightful, loving tribute to one of the most loved duos in broadcasting history.
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Collectors with a prior interest in Lucy collectibles and history will relish a volume which provides the most complete picture history of the shows and its stars: a lavish production indeed. Numerous black and white and color shots from the show plus behind-the-scenes family and show portraits supplement a fine, in-depth Lucy coverage. Prior fans will want to include this volume in their collections. -- Midwest Book Review
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This review is from: I Love Lucy: The Complete Picture History of the Most Popular TV Show Ever (Hardcover)
This book was wonderful! It has a LOT of pictures. I learned about all of the stars(Lucille Ball, Desi Arnez, Vivian Vance, William Frawley). For example: Vivian Vance and William Frawley didn't like eachother. They hardly said anything to each other on the set. I didn't know that! But at the end it has all the episodes. And it has a wonderful selection of pictures! PLEASE get this book. If you're a fan of Lucy you'll love this!
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I received this book as a Christmas gift in 1996, and I go back to it again and again. McClay was an insider in the I LOVE LUCY family, the son of Lucille Ball's long-time publicist. The thoroughly written and illustrated volume was prepared in cooperation with Lucille Ball's family, and carries an introduction by her daughter Lucie Arnaz. I thought that I had seen and read all there was about my favorite 1950s TV program, but this book contains many new photos, from both on and off the sets, including several original color photos of the family at home. McClay's narrative contains many interesting anecdotes about the cast. The summaries of every single plot are well-written, and accompanied by numerous photos. See if your favorite episodes are contained in The Classic 35 Episodes (I'm glad that McClay did not limit it to something like 10 or 25--remember that there were 179 shows altogether!) Also included is a summary of the 13 hour-long Lucy-Desi Comedy Hours ! programs. A must-have for any Lucy fan!
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Pictures,Pictures,and more Pictures,
By Christy L. Hunter (Newbern, Tn. United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: I Love Lucy: The Complete Picture History of the Most Popular TV Show Ever (Hardcover)
I am a huge Lucy and Desi fan and I have purchased many books and this has the best picture history of both.There is a very touching introduction by their daughter Lucie Arnaz.Believe me I have searched far and wide for classic pictures from their famous tv show "I Love Lucy," and their private life pictures,and this one comes through! If you never buy another book about the most loved couple of all times,buy this one.You will forever cherish it.I know I will! ....
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Lucy. Few people have a monopoly over a name, and Lucille Ball was one of them. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Love Lucy, Lucille Ball, New York, Jess Oppenheimer, Lucy Ricardo, Ricky Ricardo, Desi Arnaz, Harpo Marx, Vivian Vance, Fred Mertz, Philip Morris, Bob Hope, Charles Boyer, Lucy-Desi Comedy, Madelyn Pugh-Davis, San Francisco, West Coast, William Frawley, Don Sharpe, Orson Welles, William Holden, Los Angeles, Martin Leeds, Richard Widmark, Tennessee Ernie Ford New!
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Lucy. Few people have a monopoly over a name, and Lucille Ball was one of them. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bonus buck, fifth season Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Love Lucy, Lucille Ball, New York, Jess Oppenheimer, Lucy Ricardo, Ricky Ricardo, Desi Arnaz, Harpo Marx, Vivian Vance, Fred Mertz, Philip Morris, Bob Hope, Charles Boyer, Lucy-Desi Comedy, Madelyn Pugh-Davis, San Francisco, West Coast, William Frawley, Don Sharpe, Orson Welles, William Holden, Los Angeles, Martin Leeds, Richard Widmark, Tennessee Ernie Ford New!
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