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With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever

With 'I Love Lucy,' Desi Arnaz Changed TV Forever

Fresh Air · NPR

June 2, 202545m 0s

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Show Notes

The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Desi Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom.

Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews a documentary about John Lennon and Yoko Ono.

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