Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz - Hardcover

Sanders, Coyne Steven; Gilbert, Tom

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 068811217X ISBN 13: 9780688112172

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 1993

Synopsis

The first dual biography of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball focuses on the star-crossed marriage that sired one of the most powerful production empires in television history but ended in disintegration. 75,000 first printing. $65,000 ad/promo.

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Review:

"A page-turner of the first order ... Desilu is good, gritty, fair but strong and bottom line -- a gripper."--The Hollwood Reporter

"Excellent"--Entertainment Weekly

"Lively and informative ... A thoughtful, candid look at one of the world's most loved, most watched comedy teams ----The Houston Post

"Well researched and toughly sympathetic"--The Boston Globe

"Provide[s] fresh insights into the performers' personalities . . . Fans of the Lucy show will find Desilu fascinating."--San Francisco Chronicle

Well researched and toughly sympathetic --The Boston Globe"

Excellent --Entertainment Weekly"

A page-turner of the first order ... Desilu is good, gritty, fair but strong and bottom line -- a gripper. --The Hollwood Reporter"

Provide[s] fresh insights into the performers personalities . . . Fans of the Lucy show will find Desilu fascinating. --San Francisco Chronicle"

Lively and informative ... A thoughtful, candid look at one of the world s most loved, most watched comedy teams ----The Houston Post"

From the Back Cover:

The behind-the-scenes story of television's happiest couple, and Hollywood's most tumultuous marriage

The magical union of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz created I Love Lucy--the greatest, most enduring situation comedy in television history. Yet the overwhelming pressures of fame, backstage battles, oversized egos, and Desi's philandering and drinking led to the destruction of their star-crossed, tempestuous marriage--but never their love for each other.

This new edition of Desilu features a special commentary by Pulitzer Prize-winning TV critic Tom Shales, and includes a brand-new preface and never-before-seen photographs. Written with the close cooperation of family members, including Lucy and Desi's daughter, Lucie Arnaz, Desilu is the most candid and balanced inside account of Lucy and Desi's celebrated, but ultimately tragic, relationship--as well as a fascinating look at the legendary Desilu Studios and the fabled golden age of television.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 068811217X
• ISBN 13: 9780688112172
• Binding: Hardcover