One of the greatest gifts to laughter is Lucille Ball. God has her now, but thanks to television, we'll have her forever, observed her colleague Bob Hope. This very special tribute to a television show that's still being shown in reruns half a century after its creation captures the comic magic of I Love Lucy. The only official 50th anniversary book licensed by Desilu, it's an affectionate look at the landmark sitcom that has Lucy getting into all sorts of sticky situations. In episode after hilarious, heartwarming episode, captured in the pages of this handsome coffee-table volume, the gifted comedienne Lucille Ball, the dashing Desi Arnaz, and their stalwart costars come to life once more. For fans of the show or of television nostalgia in general, this lavishly illustrated 50th anniversary tribute is nothing short of an essential historical document.
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Elisabeth Edwards has worked with the Arnaz family for nearly ten years, and is the author of The I Love Lucy Guide to Life. She has been a devoted fan and editor of I Love Lucy merchandise for a decade. She lives in Katonah, New York.
roviding behind-the-scenes information about the show's origins, brief bios of the stars and highlights from every episode of the show (which aired from 1951 to 1957), I Love Lucy: Celebrating Fifty Years of Love and Laughter by Elisabeth Edwards (The I Love Lucy Guide to Life) pays full tribute to a television phenomenon and shares little-known trivia. Vivian Vance (Ethel) wasn't initially interested in being on the show because she suspected that this newfangled thing called TV didn't have much hope. Desiderio Arnaz fled Cuba at age 16 after his family's estate was burned down during the Batista revolt in 1933. Orson Wells graced the show for an episode and recruited Lucy to participate in his magic act. Questions about each episode (with answers at the back) will be the icing on the cake for Lucy devotees. Color and b&w photos.
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