Synopses & Reviews
The true, behind-the-scenes story of television's happiest couple, andHollywood's most tumultuous marriage.
Fifty years ago the magical union of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz enthralled American audiences who couldn't got enough of the fiery redhead or her sexy Cuban husband. But off camera the situation couldn't have been less comic, with backstage battles, oversized egos, drinking, philandering, and the demands of phenomenal success undermining what was once a storybook romance.
With exclusive access to family members (including daughter Lucie Arnaz) and rare photographs, Desilu is the first candid, inside account of a celebrated, complex, passionate, but ultimately tragic relationship -- as well as a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Desilu Studios, the Golden Age of Television's most powerful production empire.
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“Well researched and toughly sympathetic” The Boston Globe
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“Excellent” Entertainment Weekly
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“A page-turner of the first order ... Desilu is good, gritty, fair but strong and bottom line -- a gripper.” The Hollwood Reporter
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“Provide[s] fresh insights into the performers personalities . . . Fans of the Lucy show will find Desilu fascinating.” San Francisco Chronicle
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“Lively and informative ... A thoughtful, candid look at one of the worlds most loved, most watched comedy teams -- The Houston Post
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Filled with juicy details, quotes, backstage insights, rare photos . . . The best bio about Americas red-topped funny lady ever” Beverly Hills (213)
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“Fansof
The Lucy Show will find
Desilufascinating.” —
San Francisco Chronicle“Excellent”—EntertainmentWeekly
Updatedand revised, Desilu is the classicinsider account of Lucile Ball and Desi Arnazs 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 televisions greatestbehind-the-scenes stories, deliver a captivating look at Lucy and Desis 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 TVs best-loved couples.
About the Author
Coyne Steven Sanders is a noted entertainment journalist, author of the critically acclaimed Rainbow's End: The Judy Garland Showand The Dick Van Dyke Show Book, and writes forVarietyin Los Angeles.