Lucille Ball Biography The Tumultuous Life Of The Legendary Comedian From I Love Lucy Relationships Rumors And More

Author : Chris Dicker
Publisher : Chris Dicker
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Lucille Ball Biography: The Tumultuous Life of The Legendary Comedian From ‘I Love Lucy,’ Relationships, Rumors and More by Chris Dicker Pdf

Lucille Ball has inspired and paved the way for many women in the modern comedy; including Ellen DeGeneres, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and others. Lucille was one of the first women to run her own production company (Lucille Ball Productions - it came from Desilu Productions). Back in the days interracial dating was still taboo, yet Lucille Ball dated and married the Cuban-born actor, musician, and television producer Desi Arnaz. Lucille Ball was one of the first actresses to work on TV productions while being pregnant. Lucy's pregnancy would imply that sexual intercourse took place between husband and wife. During this era, it would have been offensive to have husband and wife even sleep in the same bed. It's insane. She went even further where Lucy gave birth to her son, Desi Jr. in the episode, “Lucy Goes to The Hospital” - this became a significant part of the American culture, and the episodes concerning Lucy's pregnancy reflected this. More people watched “I Love Lucy” that night than saw Eisenhower’s inauguration as President of the United States. Lucille Ball was not a typical housewife as you probably guessed. Historically speaking, she is the first woman in comedy, in every sense of the word. There were no other women in comedy before her. Lucille created this emerging trend to help other women get involved with comedy. At least the perception of it was still taboo. In this short biography, you are going to gain more insights of who Lucille Ball really was. The woman behind the legendary love story of television's most famous couple: Lucy and Desi. You'll also learn more about her personal life with Desi Arnaz, Gary Morton and her children. Lucille Ball was a very gifted performer and comedian. Nothing she did could ever match the enormity of "I Love Lucy." She left a legacy in a time when there was still so much laughter yet to come. If you want to learn more about Lucille Ball and her tumultuous life, grab your copy now!

Author : Charles Higham
Publisher : St Martins Press
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1986-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0312500041

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Lucy by Charles Higham Pdf

Covers the comedienne's life through "I Love Lucy" and beyond, including her stormy relationship with Desi, her perfectionism, and her emotional struggles

Author : Eleanor Harris
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781787207509

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The Real Story of Lucille Ball by Eleanor Harris Pdf

The difficult early years... The truth about her and Desi... What’s behind I Love Lucy... First published in 1954, this is the full story of the actress who struggled to achieve stardom in the savagely competitive world of Hollywood and then went on to top place in television. And the story of the woman who won the harder battle of preserving the things she loved—marriage, home, and family—against the unceasing demands of success.

Author : Michael Karol
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780595297610

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Lucy A to Z by Michael Karol Pdf

Praise for the updated 2012 Kindle edition of Lucy A to Z: The Lucille Ball Encyclopedia "Very important. Fresh insights. The most detailed-and most enjoyable-book available on Lucille Ball. A must-have." -Laura Wagner, Classic Images "As we are producing the I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special, [Lucy A to Z] has been a godsend." -Lucie Arnaz, 2001 letter to author "[Lucy A to Z is a] compound of insight, fact, and trivia." -Stefan Kanfer, author, Ball of Fire "This new Fourth Edition of Lucy A to Z is a wonderful read and I'm very pleased to recommend it to everyone." -Wanda Clark, Lucille Ball's personal secretary "If you need any 'splainin' about Lucy' life and career, you'll find it here!" -Craig Hamrick, author, The TV Tidbits Classic Television Trivia Quiz Book

Author : Sophie Miller
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798640566437

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Lucille Ball by Sophie Miller Pdf

You Are About To Uncover Everything There Is To Know About Lucille Ball The TV Star Who Revolutionized Many Things! On August 6, 1911, Durrell Ball and Desiree Hunt welcomed a star, whose antics would begin as soon as she was able to stand on her two feet. Before long, her mother was already thinking of ways to tame her worrisome frolics- at one instance, she made a deal with a local butcher and her daughter: She could run to the butcher's shop, climb onto the counter and perform to her "fans" with song and dance. At least with that, she could stop making sudden disappearances. Lucille Ball wasn't your average child, teen, woman, mother... she was different. Decades after her death, it's still difficult to forget the first pregnant woman to play a pregnant woman on TV. Lucille Ball was also the first woman to run a major studio, which is just one of the many "firsts for women" she achieved as a pioneer in the industry. Lucy, as most of us know her from "I Love Lucy", the classic sitcom, was a meticulous star as it were. That's why it's still difficult to miss her shows on the likes of Hulu, Amazon, CBS and Hallmark. But we also know that she was funny, and it would be difficult to reference her "Lucy does a TV commercial" and "Candy Factory" from "Job Switching" (from 1952) when reflecting on some TV humor. We know that she was fearless, a little weird and quotable. We know that she had a keen eye for business... a typical jack-of-all trades. We know a lot about her... But who was Lucille Ball, really? Who were her siblings, how did she grow up? How did she start her career? How did she get to the pinnacle of acting in America? How was her love life? What were her greatest fears? How did she die? These are some of the most pertinent questions everyone who knew Ball has been having, and I bet you've got a few as well. But guess what? Just like Ball, this is not your regular biography! This book is here to present to you the full life of Lucille Ball from her birth, bouncy youth, successful, eventful career and social life to the time her heart couldn't take it anymore, 77 years into her life. It contains the most interesting facts about her that you'll not get anywhere, well organized, concise and straightforward enough to give a true, fluid account of the life of Lucille Ball. Here are some of the themes it contains: How Lucille Ball spent her early years; her parents and siblings How life turned out for her after her dad's death How Lucille Ball began her modeling and acting careers How Lucille Ball soared and made her name How Lucille Ball met Desi Arnaz, the Cuban American playboy Why Lucille Ball was referred to as Queen of the Bs How I Love Lucy was born How Lucille Ball's genius met inconceivable fame Lucille Ball's marriage, divorce and second love Lucille Ball's children Lucille Ball's life after I Love Lucy How Lucille Ball became a leader in the production business How Lucille Ball died ...And so much more! If you think you know much about Lucille, here's your challenge to see how far your memory stretches. And even if you don't know much about her, this biography will usher you into the world of women's firsts in America that will show you how far we've come as a society! Scroll up and click Buy Now with 1-Click or Buy Now to get started!

Author : Kathleen Brady
Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0823089134

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Lucille by Kathleen Brady Pdf

Published to mark the 50th anniversary of the debut of the "I Love Lucy" show, this is an entertaining, informative biography of the funniest actress in TV history. Brady creates a rounded portrait of Lucille Ball, the actress, wife, woman and mother behind Lucy Ricardo. 55 illustrations.

Author : Sarah Royal
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780762484270

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A.K.A. Lucy by Sarah Royal Pdf

This stunning package offers a rich, intimate, and highly entertaining look at the remarkable life and work of the television pioneer, the First Lady of Comedy, the legend, Lucille Ball—AKA Lucy. Full of fresh perspective, gorgeously designed, and richly informative, this is a book on Lucille Ball like none other. With profiles spotlighting the many different facets of the woman, AKA Lucy details how Ball changed the face of comedy and the entertainment industry. It sheds new light on the star's history, from her childhood through hard-scrabble days trying to make it in show business, falling head over heels in love and embarking on one of the great romances of the twentieth century, to becoming the biggest star in the world, a pioneer in television, and an icon for the ages. Filled with photos and highlighted by bright illustration and design, this is a volume almost as vivid and entertaining as the woman herself. AKA Lucy is officially authorized by the estate of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.

Author : Joe Morella,Edward Z. Epstein
Publisher : Carol Publishing Corporation
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036218282

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Lucy by Joe Morella,Edward Z. Epstein Pdf

An unauthorized biography of Lucille Ball and her long climb to fame, her marriage to Desi and her personal and professional triumph.

Author : Centennial Books
Publisher : Centennial Books
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1951274776

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Forever Lucy by Centennial Books Pdf

Celebrate the woman behind the iconic character: a comic genius, perfectionist, loyal wife and friend, savvy businesswoman and devoted mother. We’ll explore how the shy girl from Jamestown, N.Y., made the move from model to showgirl to B-movie actress and ultimately became the undisputed Queen of Comedy; tell how she fell head-over-heels for a Cuban dynamo and the two went on to realize the greatest show-business success story ever. More than thirty years after her death, Lucille Ball still reigns supreme as the Queen of Comedy. The first woman to run a major Hollywood studio is best known for her iconic television series I Love Lucy, but the New York native worked for years as a model, chorus girl and supporting actress in the movies before finding superstardom on the small screen. Forever Lucy takes a look back at the Hollywood treasure's life, from her tumultuous early days being raised by a widowed mom, to her bit parts in Fred Astaire and Marx Brothers movies, to her love affair with a Cuban bandleader named Desi Arnaz and their overwhelming success as America's most beloved TV couple. We explore what drove Lucy to break down barriers in Tinseltown and her career resurgence in the 1970s and '80s. This book examines the public and private life of a beloved Hollywood legend. It is the remarkable story of a comic genius who was light-years ahead of her time.

Author : Lee Tannen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Comedians
ISBN : OCLC:1035620142

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I Loved Lucy by Lee Tannen Pdf

Author : Stefan Kanfer
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307424914

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Ball of Fire by Stefan Kanfer Pdf

As a movie actress Lucille Ball was, in her own words, “queen of the B-pluses.” But on the small screen she was a superstar–arguably the funniest and most enduring in the history of TV. In this exemplary biography, Stefan Kanfer explores the roots of Lucy’s genius and places it in the context of her conflicted and sometimes bitter personal life. Ball of Fire gives us Lucy in all her contradictions. Here is the beauty who became a master of knock-down slapstick; the control freak whose comic alter ego thrived on chaos, the worshipful TV housewife whose real marriage ended in public disaster. Here, too, is an intimate view of the dawn of television and of the America that embraced it. Charming, informative, touching. and laugh-out-loud funny, this is the book Lucy’s fans have been waiting for.

Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 154273052X

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American Legends by Charles River Charles River Editors Pdf

*Includes pictures of Ball and important people, places, and scenes. *Includes Lucille Ball's own quotes about her life and career. *Includes a Bibliography for further reading. "I don't suppose that hard work, discipline, and a perfectionist attitude toward my work did me any harm. They are a big part of my makeup today, as any of my co-workers will tell you. And when life seemed unbearable, I learned to live in my imagination, and to step inside other people's skins - indispensable abilities for an actress." - Lucille Ball A lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, readers can get caught up to speed on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute, while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Lucille Ball, one of the most famous and versatile stars in American history, is above all defined by her charisma. She did not possess the overwhelming beauty of her contemporaries in the entertainment industry, yet her infectious enthusiasm continues to endear her to the American public even decades following her death. Indeed, at the time that I Love Lucy (1951-1957) ended, the show still remained the most-watched show in America. Ball possessed an intangible quality that captivated audiences, who were transfixed by even the most banal plot sequences in her sitcoms. That Ball was able to withhold her popularity even after the ending of I Love Lucy testifies to the fact that she was always the star attraction on the famous sitcom. Indeed, even after separating from Arnaz, Ball continued to achieve high ratings on her subsequent programs, most notably The Lucy Show (1962-1968) and Here's Lucy (1968-1974). Without doubt, Ball's longevity and the magnitude of her popularity make her the most cherished comedienne in American history. Given Ball's immense fame, it is easy to strip her career out of its original context and assume that she would have risen to fame regardless of the medium. However, it is important to remember that I Love Lucy actually began when Ball was already 40 years of age, a relatively advanced age for someone in the entertainment industry. In fact, from 1933 through the end of the 1940s, Ball appeared in over 80 films (with very minor roles in almost all of these) while serving as a contract player for the MGM and RKO film studios. There is thus a massive discrepancy between the fame she achieved in the television medium and her lack of success in cinema. To this end, Ball's career reflects the evolutions that occurred throughout the mid-1950s with regard to the entertainment industry, mass culture, and the ways in which the American public consumed popular culture. Where Ball was unable to rise to prominence in cinema, she represented the ideal actress for the television medium, and in this regard she introduced a new model for media celebrity, one that was more accessible if less physically dazzling. This biography explores the entirety of Ball's life and career, with attention paid to her both her childhood and her pre-television and television periods. In so doing, this study provides as complete a picture as possible of the enormity of Ball's rise to fame and how she was able to capture the favor of the American public. American Legends: The Life of Lucille Ball profiles the life and career of one of America's most iconic actresses. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about Ball like you never have before, in no time at all.

Author : Warren G. Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Entertainers
ISBN : 1560543590

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Lucy & Desi by Warren G. Harris Pdf

A Portrayal of the relationship between the comedienne, Lucille Ball, and her Cuban bandleader husband, Desi Arnaz.

Author : Katherine E. Krohn
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0822505436

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Lucille Ball by Katherine E. Krohn Pdf

Describes the childhood, early film career, television success, and later years of the entertainer who became a favorite sitcom character in the show I Love Lucy.

Author : DeAnn Herringshaw
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781617878602

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Lucille Ball: Actress & Comedienne by DeAnn Herringshaw Pdf

This title examines the remarkable life of Lucille Ball. Readers will learn about Ball's family background, childhood, education, and work as the beloved comic actress on the groundbreaking television show I Love Lucy. Color and black & white photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a table of contents, timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.