Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

“Fans of The Lucy Show will find Desilu fascinating.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Excellent”—Entertainment WeeklyThe behind-the-scenes story of television’ s happiest couple, and Hollywood’s most tumultuous marriageThe 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.