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TitleDesi Arnaz : the man who invented television / Todd S Purdum.
AuthorPurdum, Todd S., author. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJfRFP9xGqd97QbyBRQTHC.
Call No791.45 Purdum
CollectionNon-Fiction
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Catalog Details

International Standard Book Number 9781668023068
International Standard Book Number 1668023067
Personal Name Purdum, Todd S., author.
Title Statement Desi Arnaz : the man who invented television / Todd S Purdum.
Edition Statement First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Imprint New York, NY : Simon & Schuster, 2025.
Physical Description 355 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.
General Note ZIP book.
Bibliography, Etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-342) and index.
Summary, Etc. "An illuminating biography of Desi Arnaz, the visionary, trailblazing Cuban American who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions as Lucille Ball's beloved husband on I Love Lucy, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today. Desi Arnaz is a name that resonates with fans of classic television, but few understand the depth of his contributions to the entertainment industry. In Desi Arnaz, Todd S. Purdum offers a captivating biography that dives into the groundbreaking Latino artist andbusinessman known to millions as Ricky Ricardo from I Love Lucy. Beyond his iconic role, Arnaz was a pioneering entrepreneur who fundamentally transformed the television landscape. His journey from Cuban aristocracy to world-class entertainer is remarkable. After losingeverything during the 1933 Cuban revolution, Arnaz reinvented himself in pre-World War II Miami, tapping into the rising demand for Latin music. By twenty, he had formed his own band and sparked the conga dance craze in America. Behind the scenes, he revolutionized television production by filming I Love Lucy before a live studio audience with synchronized cameras, a model that remains a sitcom gold standard today. Despite being underestimated due to his accent and origins, Arnaz's legacy is monumental. Purdum's biography, enriched withunpublished materials and interviews, reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television." -- Provided by publisher.
Subject-Personal Name Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Cuban Americans Biography.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Television actors and actresses United States Biography.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Entertainers United States Biography.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Artistes du spectacle (CaQQLa)201-0314098 États-Unis (CaQQLa)201-0314098 Biographies. (CaQQLa)201-0378258.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Television broadcasting United States History 20th century.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Américains d'origine cubaine (CaQQLa)201-0065905 Biographies. (CaQQLa)201-0378258.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Télévision (CaQQLa)201-0260002 États-Unis (CaQQLa)201-0260002 Histoire (CaQQLa)201-0378892 20e siècle. (CaQQLa)201-0378892.
Index Term-Genre/Form Biographies.