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Mar 31, 2019 JZ rated it it was amazing

Now, that was fun!!!

I was only one when 'I Love Lucy' hit the air, but this is a history of how the show got started, and then, if that weren't enough, there's an interview with the author as part 2.

Wonderful entertainment, about wonderful entertainment. Sweet.

Another LA Theatre Works production. Wow, they're good.

Now, that was fun!!!

I was only one when 'I Love Lucy' hit the air, but this is a history of how the show got started, and then, if that weren't enough, there's an interview with the author as part 2.

Wonderful entertainment, about wonderful entertainment. Sweet.

Another LA Theatre Works production. Wow, they're good.

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Listening to this play was a fun way to really picture how "I Love Lucy" came together. I knew it would be authentic, being written by the son of Jess Oppenheimer, the show's creator. Even the actors' voices matched closely to many of the real people, particularly Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. I can only hope the new movie starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille comes close to this experience. Listening to this play was a fun way to really picture how "I Love Lucy" came together. I knew it would be authentic, being written by the son of Jess Oppenheimer, the show's creator. Even the actors' voices matched closely to many of the real people, particularly Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. I can only hope the new movie starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille comes close to this experience. ...more

I love 'I Love Lucy', I remember watching re-runs of the show when I was a kid and laughing out loud at Lucy's funny faces. Later, I got the DVDs because, seriously, I still love this show XD

So, I had to listen to this, and I have no regrets. It's funny, interesting, and a must to those who, like me, have really fond memories of the show :D

I love 'I Love Lucy', I remember watching re-runs of the show when I was a kid and laughing out loud at Lucy's funny faces. Later, I got the DVDs because, seriously, I still love this show XD

So, I had to listen to this, and I have no regrets. It's funny, interesting, and a must to those who, like me, have really fond memories of the show :D

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This was simply adorable. I loved the actors playing Lucy and Desi. Not quite perfect, which is nice not to have an impersonation, but a portrayal of the actors we all know and love.

I thought the story of how we got the show was very interesting. I found it a bit wild to think of all the things the censors would NOT allow a married couple to do on television and some of this played out to be a typical Lucy/Ricky storyline but in real life.

This is a short audiobook but worth the time of any I Lo

This was simply adorable. I loved the actors playing Lucy and Desi. Not quite perfect, which is nice not to have an impersonation, but a portrayal of the actors we all know and love.

This is a short audiobook but worth the time of any I Love Lucy fan.

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Jun 21, 2021 Heather McC rated it it was amazing

A dynamic listen from start to finish - my biggest quibble....it wasn't long enough, there was so much more to tell. Told from the perspective of Desi Arnaz, he recalls the very beginnings of his television show with his wife Lucy. From pitching the show to deciding who gets what credit first, there is plenty of natural comedy in the story, and it is read and acted so brilliantly, all against the homey music and cutaways of classic 'Lucy' episodes. A dynamic listen from start to finish - my biggest quibble....it wasn't long enough, there was so much more to tell. Told from the perspective of Desi Arnaz, he recalls the very beginnings of his television show with his wife Lucy. From pitching the show to deciding who gets what credit first, there is plenty of natural comedy in the story, and it is read and acted so brilliantly, all against the homey music and cutaways of classic 'Lucy' episodes. ...more

Feb 28, 2022 Chantal rated it it was amazing

I adored reading this in the radio play version. I am on an I love Lucy kick after watching movies and documentaries. It was beyond fun read and the interview at the end was even more fun. It is definitely a fun light read and lifted my spirits.

Aug 23, 2020 Ron rated it really liked it

Not a great play...but sweet and nostalgic.

Sep 04, 2019 Denise rated it it was amazing

This was schmaltzy and I loved it! Oscar Nunez was a great Desi Arnaz! My only complaint is that I wish it was longer!

The audiobook version is awesome! Great insight into what went on behind the scenes to make one of the greatest TV shows ever

May 05, 2021 Relena_reads rated it really liked it

This was fascinating, but almost entirely from the men's perspectives. I wanted more Lucy. This was fascinating, but almost entirely from the men's perspectives. I wanted more Lucy. ...more