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

Sanders, Coyne S; Gilbert, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062020013 ISBN 13: 9780062020017

Publisher: Dey Street Books, 2011

Synopsis

"Fansof The Lucy Show will find Desilufascinating." --San Francisco Chronicle

"Excellent"--EntertainmentWeekly

Updatedand revised, Desilu is the classicinsider account of Lucile Ball and Desi Arnaz's romance, collaboration, and success. Hollywoodjournalist Tom Gilbert and author Coyne Sanders, whose critically acclaimed bookson The Judy Garland Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show offerunparalleled insight into some of classic television's greatestbehind-the-scenes stories, deliver a captivating look at Lucy and Desi's on-and-off relationship, their creative melding ofminds, and their rollercoaster ride of fame and fortune. Desilu is an inspiring journey back to the Golden Age of Television, and awinning, unforgettable look at one of TV's best-loved couples.

About this title

Review:

"Excellent"--Entertainment Weekly

"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

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

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

Filled with juicy details, quotes, backstage insights, rare photos . . . The best bio about America's red-topped funny lady ever"--Beverly Hills (213)

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: Dey Street Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0062020013
• ISBN 13: 9780062020017
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416