I Love Lucy: The Complete Picture History of the Most Popular TV Show Ever - Hardcover

McClay, Michael; Gaffner-McClay, Deanna

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 044651750X ISBN 13: 9780446517508

Publisher: Grand Central Pub, 1995

Synopsis

Contains a history of the show, a detailed account of its top episodes, trivia, and never-before-published photographs

About this title

Review:

"Lucy, you got some splainin' to do!" Fans of comedic genius Lucille Ball and mambo king Desi Arnaz won't want to miss I Love Lucy, the complete compendium to one of the most popular TV shows in history. Beginning with an introduction by their daughter, Lucie Arnaz, the text follows a thorough chronological outline of her parents' careers. Almost overwhelming in detail, the book contains synopses of the show's six seasons and 179 episodes, as well as telling tidbits about cast members, family, and friends. For example, the show helped heal Vivian Vance: "When she accepted the role of Ethel Mertz, she would later admit that, along with her continuing analysis, [the show] was what had provided her with the glue she needed to keep her alive and her mental health intact." More than just a collection of '50s factoids, I Love Lucy is an insightful, loving tribute to one of the most loved duos in broadcasting history.

About the Author:

The son of Desilu's publicity director for 22 years, Michael McClay is a true Lucy insider who not only grew up on the Desilu lot, but was also a publicist for the studio.

About this edition

• Publisher: Grand Central Pub
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 044651750X
• ISBN 13: 9780446517508
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 297