Tag: Desi Arnaz
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1947-1950 Before the October 15, 1951 premiere of “I Love Lucy,” radio personality and movie star Lucille Ball made a select few appearances on the brand new medium of television. “Pantomime Quiz Time” ~ December 1947 Lucille Ball’s first time on the new medium of television was on “Pantomime Quiz Time” hosted by Mike Stokey. At the…
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LUCY & THE GARDEN STATE
Lucille Ball’s various encounters with New Jersey! Save the “Lucille Ball” Pond! The famed “Lucille Ball house and pond”, located on the corner of Clive Street and Mason Drive in Edison, New Jersey, has been recently purchased by developers. Word has spread that the plans call to demolish the existing home and fill in the…
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K.O. KITTY
“The Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse” ~ November 17, 1958 Produced by Bert Granet, Quinn Martin Directed by Jerry Thorpe Dances and Fights staged by Jack Baker Written by Bob Carroll, Madelyn Davis, Quinn Martin (story) Synopsis: Los Angeles dance teacher Kitty (Lucille Ball) is delighted when she learns that she has inherited a boxer from her…
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RIP Craig Zadan ~ Film producer responsible for the 2004 television biopic LUCY starring Rachel York as Lucille Ball and Danny Pinho as Desi Arnaz. He was 69 years old.
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Amazon.com: A Book (Audible Audio Edition): Desi Arnaz, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Brilliance Audio: Books
Newly-recorded audio book of Desi Aranz’s autobiography, voiced by Juan Pablo Di Pace. Amazon.com: A Book (Audible Audio Edition): Desi Arnaz, Juan Pablo Di Pace, Brilliance Audio: Books
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CIRCUS BALL
In 1977, Lucille Ball acted as Ringmaster for CBS’s second annual “Circus of the Stars.” On screen, however, Lucy was a one-woman circus star, performing virtually all the acts found under the big top on her four television series, various specials, several films, and even in real life! Here’s a look at her moments of…
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LUCY THE SPORTS FAN
In both her personal life and her screen roles, Lucy was always a sports fan! “The Bob Hope Buick Sports Award Show” February 15, 1961 on NBC Produced by: Jack Hope, Bob’s younger brother. He died 18 months after this special aired. Directed by: Jack Shea Written by: Mort Lachman, Bill Larkin, Lester White, John…
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THE LUCY LIBRARY – Volume 1
Before television and the internet were the main evening’s entertainment, there was always the option of reading a good book! Lucy and friends did their share of reading. FICTIONAL FICTION The Mocking Bird Murder Mystery – “Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying To Murder Her” (S1;E4 ~ November 5, 1951) This is the very first image of Lucile…
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YOU CAN’T DO THAT ON TELEVISION!
Lucille Ball always prided herself on providing good, wholesome family entertainment, but “I Love Lucy” sometimes pushed the boundaries of what was allowed on the new and ever-growing medium. Some of the below moments seem tame by comparison to today’s television, but in the early 1950s, they raised some eyebrows! 1. WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! …
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