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

from Fresh Air

by NPR

Published: Mon Jun 02 2025

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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