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Desilu - by Coyne S Sanders & Tom Gilbert (Paperback)

Desilu - by  Coyne S Sanders & Tom Gilbert (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Fansof The Lucy Show will find Desilufascinating. San Francisco Chronicle<P> Excellent EntertainmentWeekly<P>Updatedand revised, Desilu is the classicinsider account of Lucile Ball and Desi Arnaz s 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 television s greatestbehind-the-scenes stories, deliver a captivating look at Lucy and Desi s 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 TV s best-loved couples."<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"Fans of <em>The Lucy Show</em> will find <em>Desilu </em>fascinating." --<em>San Francisco Chronicle</em></strong></p><p><strong>"Excellent"--<em>Entertainment Weekly</em></strong></p><p><strong>The behind-the-scenes story of television's happiest couple, and Hollywood's most tumultuous marriage</strong></p><p>The magical union of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz created <em>I Love Lucy</em>--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. </p><p>This new edition of <em>Desilu</em> 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, <em>Desilu </em>is <em>the</em> 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>The behind-the-scenes story of television's happiest couple, and Hollywood's most tumultuous marriage</p><p>The magical union of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz created <em>I Love Lucy</em>--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. </p><p>This new edition of <em>Desilu</em> 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, <em>Desilu</em> is <em>the</em> 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.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Excellent"--<em>Entertainment Weekly</em><br><br>"Provide[s] fresh insights into the performers' personalities . . . Fans of the Lucy show will find Desilu fascinating."--<em>San Francisco Chronicle</em><br><br>Filled with juicy details, quotes, backstage insights, rare photos . . . The best bio about America's red-topped funny lady ever"--Beverly Hills (213)<br><br>"A page-turner of the first order ... Desilu is good, gritty, fair but strong and bottom line -- a gripper."--The Hollwood Reporter<br><br>"Lively and informative ... A thoughtful, candid look at one of the world's most loved, most watched comedy teams ----The Houston Post<br><br>"Well researched and toughly sympathetic"--The Boston Globe<br>

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