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Desilu : The story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

Coyne S. Sanders, Thomas W. Gilbert
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Desilu : The story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1994

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Coyne S. Sanders, Thomas W. Gilbert

Desilu : The story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Los Angeles • 1950s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History

Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz by Coyne S. Sanders and Thomas W. Gilbert chronicles the lives and careers of performers Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. The book explores their pioneering impact on television, the establishment of Desilu Productions, and personal and professional challenges, highlighting their significant contributions to entertainment history.

Nostalgic

Inspirational

Emotional

Heartwarming

Informative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,148 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz by Coyne S. Sanders and Thomas W. Gilbert delivers a detailed look into the personal and professional lives of this iconic duo. While praised for its thorough research and engaging storytelling, some find the writing style inconsistent. Overall, it offers a fascinating portrait of the legendary couple.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Desilu : The story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz?

A reader who enjoys Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz would likely be fascinated by classic Hollywood, television history, and biographical accounts of iconic figures. Fans of My Lucy Years by Gregg Oppenheimer or Ball of Fire by Stefan Kanfer would find this exploration of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's legacy appealing.

4.3

1,148 ratings

77%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Setting

Los Angeles • 1950s

Topic
Arts & Culture

World History

Love & Sexuality
Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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