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Summary: Paradise For Lucy Fans
Review: "The I Love Lucy Book" has no equal. If you want to make a fan drool with delight (or if you want to keep them quiet for hours at a time), buy them this book. Stuffed with more trivia than I ever thought possible, it is the perfect companion for the devoted Lucy fan. I've read and re-read it, till I know it inside out, yet it's still fun to read. This is one of the most excellent compendiums of television history you'll ever find.
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Summary: Paradise For Lucy Fans
Review: "The I Love Lucy Book" has no equal. If you want to make a fan drool with delight (or if you want to keep them quiet for hours at a time), buy them this book. Stuffed with more trivia than I ever thought possible, it is the perfect companion for the devoted Lucy fan. I've read and re-read it, till I know it inside out, yet it's still fun to read. This is one of the most excellent compendiums of television history you'll ever find.
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Summary: It was a GOOD book.
Review: I actually give it a 9.5. It had lots of great information. You should get this NOW. Trust me you will like it
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Summary: the only book on I Love Lucy that has it all
Review: I bought this at a used bookstore in 1991 and have used it ever since. It has the history of Lucy and Desi's relationship, how they came up with I Love Lucy, bucked convention and opened their own studios to produce and star in the show, and went from the idea that everyone said would never work to the show that everyone would watch from 1951 on. (The original sponsors said no one would believe a show where redheaded Lucy was married to a Cuban, and she pointed out that it wasn't an act -- he WAS her husband in real life. Think about it -- they were TV's first interracial couple.) There is even an episode-by-episode guide in the back. I used to check which episodes were on that day to determine whether or not I would make it to class on time. Very handy!
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Summary: Still the best "GUIDE", "BIBLE", "REFERENCE", WHATEVER.....
Review: I go back to the original LUCY, RICKY, FRED & ETHEL: THE STORY OF 'I LOVE LUCY', followed by the paperback edition that was updated, then this edition. In order to correct some material in the first two editions, Bart Andrews came to many of the diehards who watched religiously (and still do all these years later) to help make this the best I LOVE LUCY guide available. I was one of the lucky few chosen and still "gush" over seeing my name on the Acknowledgement page. My name has been their since the first publishing, and will remain until they stop making it. I couldn't be more pleased to have had some hand in this project way back when. This book is a "must" for the I LOVE LUCY fan.
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Summary: Still the best "GUIDE", "BIBLE", "REFERENCE", WHATEVER.....
Review: I go back to the original LUCY, RICKY, FRED & ETHEL: THE STORY OF 'I LOVE LUCY', followed by the paperback edition that was updated, then this edition. In order to correct some material in the first two editions, Bart Andrews came to many of the diehards who watched religiously (and still do all these years later) to help make this the best I LOVE LUCY guide available. I was one of the lucky few chosen and still "gush" over seeing my name on the Acknowledgement page. My name has been their since the first publishing, and will remain until they stop making it. I couldn't be more pleased to have had some hand in this project way back when. This book is a "must" for the I LOVE LUCY fan.
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Summary: I think it was a great source of info for a Lucy fan like me
Review: I liked this book because it had episodes, behind the scenes,
special guest stars, interviews, and tons more info on I Love Lucy.
It will really impress a Lucy fan such as me!
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Summary: The definitive Book on I Love Lucy
Review: I recently bought Bart Andrews revised, and updated version of Lucy, Ricky, Fred & Ethel. The "I Love Lucy" Book is the definitive tome on the history of THE Classic T.V. show of all time. Mr. Andrews inside information and wonderful stories and anecdotes from head writer Jess Oppenheimer, to Lou Jacobi, the janitor, make this book a must read for all "Lucy" fans. I wore out my original copy and had to buy a new one. Thanks Bart for updating. It's a winner. I Love It as much as I Love Lucy. Robert Howe Scripts360@aol.com
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Summary: this book is my I Love Lucy bible
Review: I've been an I Love Lucy lover all my life and, when it comes to my Lucy obsession, this book is my bible. Both the narrative, which describes the genesis, heyday, and denoument of the show, and the individual episode synopses are outstanding. My copy is well-worn. Highly recommended.
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Summary: The best book on I Love Lucy available
Review: Many books have been written on the 'I Love Lucy' series, but this one stands the test of time as the best ever. Originally published about 20 years ago, under the title 'Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel' it was revamped after the death of Lucille Ball and updated into this volume. Bart Andrews had access to everyone who had anything to do with the series, including Vivian Vance, Desi Arnaz, and Lucille Ball. His research is exhaustive, and the book is richly detailed in behind the scenes looks at the making of the series. This is not a biography of the people, but the story of the series. There are small biographical sketches of the stars, but here you see how the series came to fruition, and the incredible talent and foresight of Desi Arnaz inventing the three-camera method. You also find out the gossip of who didn't get along, the perfectionism, and the comraderie. The icing on the cake are detailed descriptions of each and every episode, including air dates, music, and guest stars. Each season is covered in detail. Every 'I Love Lucy' fan should have this on their bookshelves.
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