Block renamed for Larry King Sep 14, 2007
Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, also had a production company at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
LA honour for TV's Larry King Sep 14, 2007
Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz also had a production company at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard. King, who was born in New York as Lawrence Harvey Zeiger, got his break on radio as a disc jockey and newsreader, before becoming an interviewer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
19 comment(s) From chic to silly, hats top Opening Day at Del Mar Jul 19, 2007
Poway resident Fay Meitz took second place with her nostalgic creation featuring images of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, stars of the popular "I Love Lucy" sitcom of the 1950s. "Desi was a gambler and loved the races," Meitz said. (North County Times)
Character actor Charles Lane dies at 102 Jul 15, 2007
Papa Ricky (Balls real-life husband, Desi Arnaz) was all nerves while Lane, as a fellow expectant father, was the picture of calm. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Television)
Our generation Jun 17, 2007
Also in this section. Also in this section. (Guardian Unlimited)
The ringmaster Jun 9, 2007
1983: Played alongside TV sci-fi superhero "Automan" Desi Arnaz Jr. ... Wagner landed what he calls his "big break" starring alongside Desi Arnaz Jr. in the 1983 television series, "Automan.". (Pensacola News Journal)
Wallace Seawell, 90; shot portraits in heyday of the stars Jun 3, 2007
Among the numerous stars captured by Seawell's camera were Bette Davis, Janet Leigh, Jayne Mansfield, Doris Day, Kim Novak, Audrey Hepburn, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and George Burns and Gracie Allen. Seawell also shot photographs for record albums by artists such as Johnny Mathis, Peggy Lee, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Sam Cooke and Pearl Bailey. (Los Angeles Times)
Inside the Beltway (John McCaslin) May 30, 2007
Also dressed for battle were James Arness, Alan Hale Jr., Victor Mature, Telly Savalas, Arthur Godfrey, Tyrone Power, Ed McMahon, Lee Marvin, Don Adams, Sterling Hayden, John Russell, James Whitmore, Rod Serling, Jack Warden, Ted Knight, Burt Lancaster, George Kennedy, Art Carney, Burgess Meredith, Cameron Mitchell, Kevin McCarthy, Martin Balsam, Jackie Coogan, Dale Robertson, George Reeves, Russell Johnson, Robert Preston, George Gobel, Gene Raymond, Karl Malden, Red Buttons, Robert Taylor,... (Washington Times, DC)
Celebrity Watch May 14, 2007
Pressly, 29, told People the couple came up the name "Dezi" as a tribute to Cuban-born "I Love Lucy" star Desi Arnaz. The Cuban-American Cubiche does an impression of him. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Jaime Pressly Has a New (Little) Man May 13, 2007
The baby was named "Dezi" after Desi Arnaz, in deference to Cubiche's habit of calling out, "Luuuuucy, I'm ho-ome," upon walking in the door, and "James" in honor of Pressly's father. The new parents announced their engagement in October after dating for a year and a half, but have said they are in no rush to get married. (E! Online)
What to watch this weekend Apr 20, 2007
Plus there's a salute to Lucille Ball led by her children, Lucie and Desi Arnaz. VIDEO. (USA Today -- Life)
`Bobby' doesn't accomplish ambitions Apr 10, 2007
As a bonus, the DVD includes the introductions for the Playhouse telecasts by producer Desi Arnaz and narrator-newsman Walter Winchell. Finally, just because I like the title, I should mention the DVD release of How William Shatner Changed the World (Allumination, $19. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Entertainment)
Symphony's Winter Pops expands Apr 9, 2007
During the program's first half, Arnaz (the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) will sing and Klein will do a comedy routine with orchestral accompaniment. After intermission, they'll appear in an updated and condensed version of the show that combined Neil Simon's script, Hamlisch's music and Carole Bayer Sager's lyrics. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Carol Richards was a singer who sang for non-singers Apr 8, 2007
Richards appeared on a number of television variety shows and worked frequently with Danny Kaye, Jerry Lewis and Bob Hope, as well as singing with the Russ Morgan and Desi Arnaz bands. She also was a frequent guest on Don McNeil s Breakfast Club. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
OLD COP SHOWS BUST ON DVD Apr 8, 2007
There are few extras, except for brief introductions by producer Desi Arnaz and narrator Walter Winchell. But that doesn't matter, since Robert Stack and his crew have more fun cracking down on Chicago crimes than David Caruso could even imagine. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards to Salute Lucille Ball, Roots, The Brady Bunch, Taxi and Hee Haw Apr 6, 2007
Legendary comedienne Carol Burnett will bestow the Legacy of Laughter Award on Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. on behalf of their mother, Lucille Ball for her groundbreaking career and body of work including her enduring sitcom I Love Lucy ... Among the stars scheduled to appear include: John Amos Roots honoree Desi Arnaz, Jr. Lucille Ball honoree Lucie Arnaz Lucille Ball honoree Todd Bridges Roots honoree Carol Burnett Presenter LeVar Burton Roots honoree Roy Clark Hee Haw honoree Jeff Conaway... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Sweet 16: TV Mar 24, 2007
Everybody loves seeing Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball carry on in the syndicated hit 'I Love Lucy. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
TV Land Builds Ultimate Baby Boomer Entertainment Brand Mar 24, 2007
Among this year's honorees include: Roots, which will feature the reunion of several cast members in honor of the epic's 30th Anniversary; Lucille Ball, whose Legacy of Laughter Award will be accepted by her children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr.; The Brady Bunch, which will be feted with the Pop Culture Award in an on- stage reunion of the cast; and Hee Haw, which will be honored with the Entertainer Award. Other honorees and presenters will be announced by TV Land shortly. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
War, Who Is It Good For? Mar 20, 2007
That's why Republican Mitt Romney, to paraphrase famous Cuban Desi Arnaz, might have some 'splainin' to do. Campaigning last week in South Florida, Romney denounced the regime of Fidel Castro and his brother Raul hated figures among a Cuban population that has remained loyal to the GOP and its strong anti-communist stance. (CBS News)
Charles Einstein, 80 Mar 17, 2007
Harry Einstein died in 1958 when he slumped into Milton Berle's lap after performing during a roast for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Journalism was an early calling for Mr. Einstein : At 5, he typed up a newspaper that featured stories on his stuffed animals and delivered it to neighbors, his son said. (Boston Globe)
Give 'em their due Mar 15, 2007
Eric Cubiche, have decided to name the little fella Desi James, an homage to Desi Arnaz. Melanie Brown: The former Spice Girl celebrated with a baby shower last week. (USA Today -- Life)
'Perfect Crime' captures satire in its truest form Mar 15, 2007
99), while Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz carry on in I Love Lucy: The Final Seasons: 7, 8 & 9 ($42. 99), a four-disc set gathering all 13 "Lucy-Desi Comedy Hours," along with deleted scenes, on-set footage, flubs and much more. (Washington Times, DC)
Oldest bottlenose dolphin born in captivity turns 54 Feb 28, 2007
Lucille Ball gave birth to Desi Arnaz Jr. on the same day the fictional Little Ricky is born on the popular "I Love Lucy" television show. TV Guide began publication with pocket-size weekly program listings and had a circulation of 1. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Six legendary landmark resorts Feb 17, 2007
Famous Couples Who Checked In: Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz reportedly honed their Ricky and Lucy personas here; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor -- King Edward VIII, who gave up his throne in 1936 to marry former Coronado divorcee Wallis Simpson -- are said to have met here. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Bob Carroll Jr., 88; co-wrote scripts for TV's 'I Love Lucy' Jan 31, 2007
Carroll and Davis were writing for Ball's CBS radio show "My Favorite Husband," co-starring Richard Denning, when she decided to launch a television series co-starring real-life husband Desi Arnaz. Carroll and Davis, with "My Favorite Husband" colleague Jess Oppenheimer, made the move to TV with Ball. (Los Angeles Times)
Bob Carroll Jr., 'I Love Lucy' writer, dead at 88 Jan 31, 2007
Carroll and Davis were writing for Ball's CBS radio show "My Favorite Husband," co-starring Richard Denning, when she decided to launch a television series co-starring real-life husband Desi Arnaz ... And we were kind of young and clever ourselves " After "I Love Lucy" ended production, Carroll and Davis wrote for "The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show," "The Lucy Show," "Here's Lucy" and "Life with Lucy"; in addition, they wrote the original story for "Yours, Mine and Ours," the 1968 film comedy... (Los Angeles Times)
Ritz returns Jan 30, 2007
Another favorite was The Long, Long Trailer' with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. I recall the center aisle of the theater as being very lengthy and cave-like dark with small lights on the aisle seats. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Foolproof Way To Nail Babes Jan 30, 2007
"They'd have their dates over in Bob's apartment and there'd be drinking and carrying on, and eventually they'd go into the bedroom where they had flags of different countries around the world. And if the girl couldn't identify what country the flag was from, she had to put out. It was like, 'Ooh, you don't know? You're going to have to go back to school. I'd better give you some lessons.' " The book will also tell how "Desi Arnaz once challenged Frank Sinatra on his mob connections and almost... (New York Post -- Gossip)
Comedy writer Bob Carroll, Jr., dies at 87 Jan 30, 2007
When the show moved to television in 1953, Ball took her writers with her, changing the name to I Love Lucy and adding real-life husband Desi Arnaz to the cast. Carroll and Pugh went on to work on every episode of the long-running show, Watson said, as well as many episodes of The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show, Heres Lucy and Life With Lucy. (MSNBC -- News)
Mr. Television: Fame, American Style Jan 29, 2007
with Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley. No, they don't make shows or stars like they used to. (MediaWeek.com)
'Ghost Whisperer' still a presence on CBS Jan 28, 2007
This was a year before Desi Arnaz was prescient enough to shoot I Love Lucy on film to preserve it for all time. TV shows were not saved in those days. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
• Today in History - Jan. 19 Jan 26, 2007
Actor Desi Arnaz Jr. is 54. Comedian Paul Rodriguez is 52. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Pirates, romance and runners on screen Jan 19, 2007
At 7 p.m. Saturday, it's he Long, Long Trailer, a 1954 comedy starring Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball as newlyweds traveling on their honeymoon. Advertisement. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The daily dish ... Jan 14, 2007
Buffalo News - The daily dish. Sunday, January 14, 2007. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
at McCallum Theatre ~ Steve Torm will sing Mel Torm Jan 4, 2007
Steve struck up friendships with other how biz kids like Desi Arnaz Jr., Carrie Fisher, and Liza Minnelli with whom he would later end up working. In the late 1970s, Steve recorded his first LP, ucky, for United Artists Records, which fueled a successful 20-city concert tour. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Is she or isn't she? Expect to read all about it Jan 1, 2007
(In a remarkable coincidence, Ball delivered her real-life baby, Desi Arnaz jnr, the same day. . (The Age)
TV pioneer Frank Stanton of CBS dies Dec 27, 2006
In the early days of TV, he signed a comic with untested appeal named Jackie Gleason and nailed down a new sitcom called I Love Lucy with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz now regarded as a classic comedy. "Who else had the opportunity to take a new medium, television, and plot its future?" Stanton said. (CBC British Columbia)
Review: 'SNL': Return of the first, glorious year Dec 9, 2006
Those hosted by Lily Tomlin, Desi Arnaz and Madeline Kahn are among the gems. And maybe grandest of all is the program that aired December 13, 1975, with guest host Richard Pryor. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Most notable list Nov 25, 2006
Lucy and Ricky Ricardo ("I Love Lucy" CBS, 1951-61) Real-life spouses Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz set a typical-for-its-time marriage (he worked, she was a housewife) against an atypical showbiz backdrop and were No. 1 for four years. Even her funniest schemes to get out of the house never felt demeaning to either spouse maybe because the couple worked together off-screen as well, creating a powerful TV production empire. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Lorenzo Lamas Nov 2, 2006
The Latin lover in him surfaced with "Perfidia," "Amore" and Desi Arnaz trademark "El Cumbanchero." Most alluring was "You Belong to My Heart," a Latin love song crooned by basso Ezio Pinza to Lana Turner in "Mr. Imperium." It had the ladies swooning. But a rather strained segment found Lamas in the Bogart role of Rick making his farewell speech to Ilsa from "Casablanca." Incorporating an old Co-Star recording, Ilsa is portrayed by Lamas' silver-screen mother Arlene Dahl, who gleamed with pride... (Variety)
Rodriguez: stand-up comedy still 'my bread-and-butter' Oct 26, 2006
" Considering that Desi Arnaz was the second star of "I Love Lucy" and that Freddie Prinze was a co-headliner of "Chico and the Man," it could be argued that "Pablo" was the most prominent sitcom role for a Latino comic up to that point in television history.Lear was undeterred that "Pablo," which ran only in 1984, didn't have longevity."I always felt like I let him down," Rodriguez said. "If you can't succeed with Norman Lear, you'll never succeed. But he wrote me a nice letter. (North County Times)
Latino arts fund gets boost Oct 6, 2006
Back in the 1950s, Desi Arnaz and Caesar Romero were pretty much it as far as Latino stars were concerned. Now, screens big and small are filled with the likes of Michael Pena, Wilmer Valderrama, Jimmy Smits and Esai Morales, all of whom celebrated their community's advancement in the entertainment industry Wednesday night at the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts annual Noche de Gala. (Washington Times, DC)
Renovation seeks return to glory for Miami High Sep 13, 2006
And actress Veronica Lake and entertainer Desi Arnaz attended the school. To Arva Moore Parks, a well-known local historian and preservation consultant hired by Zyscovich, the restoration project is badly needed. (The Miami Herald)
Marco publisher promotes local authors at book expo Aug 31, 2006
" Keller also said to look for many interesting stories in that book, including those on Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, and the TV series "Star Trek," which was filmed on his lot. "His book will be out in mid-2007," Keller added. ?Marco Island Sun Times 2006 Send your community news, events, story ideas and suggestions to , or call us at 239/394-4050. Copyright ? 1995 - 2006 All Rights Reserved.. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Cinematic serpents have added bite to lots of movies Aug 17, 2006
ANACONDA' (1997): Nobody noticed that this jungle yarn was a remake of Moby Dick, with Jon Voight (spouting a ridiculous Desi Arnaz accent) as the modern-day Ahab stalking the biggest snake in the world. Not all movie snakes are awful. (The Morning Star)
Del Mar: On and Off the Fast Track Jul 16, 2006
Actors Pat O'Brien, Jimmy Durante and Desi Arnaz all bought summer homes here. Seabiscuit raced Ligaroti in Del Mar in 1938, bringing national attention to the sleepy burg. (Los Angeles Times)
Along the Trail Jul 14, 2006
Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball of I Love Lucy fame owned Desilu Studios. My mom was doing secretarial work, and I got a part-time job stuffing envelopes. (Mammoth Times, CA)
Full Story from Daily Trojan Jun 29, 2006
Right away Carlson and Woodward decided to work together on adapting the best-selling book "Desilu," about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, into a feature film. It fell through because of friction within the production company that hired them. (U-Wire.com)
Pan-Americana Jun 20, 2006
It's a terrific Latin American talent quest and the showcase numbers include Ba-Ba-Lu, which, as Bill Collins would undoubtedly point out, later became the trademark for Desi Arnaz. Groove ferociously with Chuy Reyes's Orchestra and the Nestor Amaral Samba Band. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A Cop Finds Respite From Grim Duty Jun 19, 2006
Peavy said his wife forbids him to expand his collectibles in the house beyond the garage and a guest bedroom, where he has a 1947 Wurlitzer jukebox and 1936 Philco radio, more lunch boxes, framed Hanna-Barbera cartoon pictures from the "Huckleberry Hound" and "Yogi Bear" shows and well-organized stacks of recordings from shows including "Dennis the Menace," "Mr. Ed," Clint Eastwood's "Rawhide" and a rare recording of a 1958 Beverly Hills roast of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Diane said her... (Los Angeles Times)
A perfect slice of Southern Calif. Jun 14, 2006
My agent told me it was a waste even to show up," the brunette says.Once the MGM back lot where films such as ``The African Queen " and ``Gone With the Wind " were filmed, Culver City is suddenly hot -- thanks to a big infusion of cool, cash, and culture courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment 's decision to invest in its corporate hometown. The huge Sony office buildings and studios that ring Culver City house the glitterati. Lunch-hour traffic seems an unbroken parade of Maseratis , Hummers,... (Boston Globe)
Bundles of joy brings oodles of anticipation Jun 9, 2006
Son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. (Jan. (USA Today -- Life)
Bye-bye Will & Grace May 12, 2006
Sometimes referred to as the young Desi Arnaz portrait, "It's a friend of a friend's painting," says Rovello, adding that no one knows if it's really supposed to be the "I Love Lucy" star. "We had it reproduced. It almost could look like it was Will.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stephen Colbert's Remarks to the President May 6, 2006
Joe Wilson is here, the most famous husband since Desi Arnaz. And of course he brought along his lovely wife, Valerie Plame. (Ocnus.net)
The report on Colbert: no smiles from scribes May 4, 2006
His better lines, though, attacked less-obvious targets (he called former Ambassador Joseph Wilson "the most famous husband since Desi Arnaz"). But overall, the routine could've used some judicious editing; watch the performance again and you'll see that Colbert never really builds to any high point. (Chicago Tribune)
VIDEO PREVIEW: Celebrate the holidays with week's top video debuts May 2, 2006
Koch also delivers a trio of Dick Francis mysteries: "In the Frame," "Blood Sport" and "Twice Shy," all of which star "Deadwood's Ian McShane. On the sitcom front, "Kate & Allie: Season One" (Universal) joins such golden-age classics as "I Love Lucy: The Complete Sixth Season" (Paramount) and "Leave It to Beaver -- The Complete Second Season" (Universal). Other series DVDs on tap: "Andromeda -- Season 5, Collection 5" (ADV), "Dinosaurs: The Complete First and Second Seasons" (Buena Vista), "Have... (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Family Stone comes together on DVD May 2, 2006
The Lucy and Desi CollectionBefore they were Americas favorite TV couple on I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were big-screen partners. They met on the set of 1940s Broadway musical adaptation Too Many Girls and were married soon after, teaming again in the 1950s, after I Love Lucy had made them small-screen sensations, for the honeymoon road-trip flick The Long, Long Trailer and the outdoors comedy Forever Darling. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Stars by example Apr 28, 2006
Also in uniform were Carl Reiner, John Agar, Jeff Chandler, Ossie Davis, Frank Gorshin, Werner Klemperer, Rick Jason (who starred for five seasons on TV's "Combat"), Charlton Heston, William Holden, Robert Montgomery, Desi Arnaz (first rejected for being a Cuban, he was injured as an infantryman), Norman Mailer (invaded the Philippines), Alex Haley, Louis L'Amour (Normandy) and Bob Keeshan of "Captain Kangaroo" fame. LADIES' NIGHT. (Townhall.com)
The mysteries of 'United 93' Apr 28, 2006
At the height of their "I Love Lucy" fame, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz made a slapstick opus called "The Long, Long Trailer." The film, beloved by "Lucy" aficionados, gets the DVD treatment Tuesday. Story Tools. (CNN)
Roll out the second home Apr 27, 2006
Romantic notions of hitting the open road in an RV have figured in movies from 1954's ''The Long, Long Trailer" (starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) to 1985's ''Lost in America" (starring Albert Brooks). Yet the end of the road also holds strong appeal. (Boston Globe)
'Aeon Flux' rendition dull, not laughable Apr 25, 2006
The set features the DVD debuts of three late 1970s films: "A Wedding," with Carol Burnett, Mia Farrow, Lillian Gish and Desi Arnaz Jr. in a sloppy prenuptial farce; "A Perfect Couple," starring Paul Dooley and Marta Heflin in an engaging computer-dating romance; and "Quintet," featuring Paul Newman in a dramatically chilly story about people fighting to survive after an ice age. $39. (The Herald)
A beginner’s guide to Universal Studios Florida Apr 23, 2006
Really, there aren t many other places where you can get your picture made with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and Marilyn Monroe. Tell us what you think. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
'TomKat' Hoopla Recalls Lucy's 1953 Birth Apr 20, 2006
The hugely popular series "I Love Lucy" was thrown into a turmoil at the start of its second season in the autumn of 1952 when Lucille Ball announced she and co-star Desi Arnaz were expecting a baby ... Ultimately, Desi Arnaz decided the TV baby would be a boy, whether it matched the real one or not ... "Lucy gave me one girl (Lucy Arnaz), she might give me another," Desi Arnaz reasoned. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Finally, TV is in living colour Feb 14, 2006
In mulling whether to produce I Love Lucy, CBS honchos worry that viewers will never believe Cuban-born Desi Arnaz as Lucille Ball's husband - even though they're married in real life. I Love Lucy becomes an instant hit. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
More of this story Jan 28, 2006
In the artificial heart of Hollywood, just off Cahuenga and on the grounds of Ren-Mar (the very studio where Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz once cracked wise), "Skating With Celebrities" brought together such international ice legends as Nancy Kerrigan, Kurt Browning, Tai Babilonia and. Bruce Jenner. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
