PEOPLE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF LUCY & DESI

February 18, 1991

In the wake of the TV movie “Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter”, People Magazine published a cover story “The Untold Story of Lucy & Desi”. 

The article presents photos from Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s early days as newlyweds.  The article is primarily comprised of quotes from those who knew them well: 

• Jack Carter ~ Comedian who served as the best man at Lucille’s wedding to Gary Morton. 
• William Asher ~ “I Love Lucy” director
• Bob Wieskopf ~ Longtime writer for Lucy and Desi
• Charles Pomerantz ~ Lucille Ball’s longtime publicist
• Lillian Briggs Winograd ~ Good friend of Lucille Ball’s.

  People Magazine called her “Lucy’s closest friend in her final years." 

On February 11, 1980, Lucille Ball was glimpsed next to the masthead promoting the inside story “Lucille Ball: Still Loveable & Loudmouthed”.

Lucille Ball also appeared on the People cover twice more, both posthumously. 

Lucy and Desi also appeared on the cover of a special edition in 1996: “The Greatest Love Stories of the Century”.  

She was featured inside the magazine on numerous occasions, often promoted on the cover.