Much has been written about Lucille Ball’s comedic talents and her historic rise as the first woman to run a major production company. There are plenty of biographies on her beginnings in Jamestown, New York, early Hollywood days, and many appearances in film and TV until her passing in 1989.
What hasn’t been given as much attention are the many contributions made by her husband, Desi Arnaz. From Cuban royalty, he ended up a penniless Latin musician before becoming the man behind “I Love Lucy,” one of the most beloved sitcoms in history. Here’s the story of Desi Arnaz, the man who revolutionized the television industry for years to come.
