I Love Lucy® : Celebrating Fifty Years of Love and Laughter

by Edwards, Elisabeth

• ISBN13: 9780762416301
• ISBN10: 0762416300
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

This very special tribute to a television show that's still being enjoyed in reruns half a century after its creation captures the comic magic of I Love Lucy. Officially licensed with Desilu, Too, LLC, and CBS Entertainment, it's an affectionate, detailed look at the landmark sitcom. In episode after hilarious, heartwarming episode, captured in the pages of this handsome coffee-table volume, the gifted comedienne Lucille Ball, her dashing husband Desi Arnaz, and their stalwart costars come to life once more. For fans of the show, or of television nostalgia, in general, this generously illustrated commemorative collection is nothing short of an essential historical document.

Author Biography

Elisabeth Edwards has worked with the Arnaz family since 1992. She lives with her family in Connecticut.

Table of Contents

A Magical Mix	p. 9
The Ensemble	p. 11
Desiderio Alberto Arnaz III	p. 13
Lucille Desiree Ball	p. 15
William Clement Frawley	p. 17
Vivian Roberta Jones	p. 19
The Road to Lucy	p. 21
I Love Lucy: The Episodes	p. 27
The Premiere Season 1951-1952	p. 29
The Second Season 1952-1953	p. 69
The Third Season 1953-1954	p. 105
The Fourth Season 1954-1955	p. 141
The Fifth Season 1955-1956	p. 175
The Sixth Season 1956-1957	p. 205
The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show 1957-1960	p. 235
Behind the Scenes	p. 251
Jess Oppenheimer	p. 252
The Writers	p. 254
An Interview With Keith Thibodeaux	p. 260
The Legacy of Lucy	p. 263
Guest Stars and Extras	p. 271
The Songs	p. 281
Trivia Answers	p. 284
Author's Notes	p. 288
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.