Tag: backlot

• DESILU SOLD!

  July 27, 1967 Desilu Productions was formed in 1950 by Lucille Ball and her then-husband, Desi Arnaz. The name was a portmanteau of the couple’s first names and was originally applied to the Ball-Arnaz ranch.  Desilu was one of many television production companies that sprung up all over the Hollywood catering to the growing needs…

  Michael T. Mooney

  July 27, 2020

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