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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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 the Author:

Coyne Steven Sanders is a noted entertainment journalist, author of the critically acclaimed Rainbow's End: The Judy Garland Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show Book, and writes for Variety in Los Angeles.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 068811217X
• ISBN 13: 9780688112172
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384