The "I Love Lucy" Book: Including a Revised, Expanded, and Updated Version of Lucy & Ricky & Fred & Ethel

by Bart Andrews, Jess Oppenheimer (Foreword by)

In answer to countless requests from I Love Lucy fans around the world, Bart Andrews has revised, updated, and expanded his classic book on TV's most beloved series.

B & W photographs throughout.

Genres: Nonfiction, Biography, Reference, Tv, Media Tie In

448 pages, Paperback

First published August 13, 1985

Reviews

[Eileen W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book if you love Lucy....like I do! I've seen every episode of "I Love Lucy" and enjoyed reading the behind the scenes information and learning more about the lives of Lucy and Desi. It also includes a synopsis of each episode, so I will save the book for reference.

[Matthew · Rating 5 out of 5]

The definitive guide to one of the greatest sitcoms in television history. Includes a detailed episode guide complete with film dates, air dates, ratings and supporting cast information. A must for any fan of classic television.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my I Love Lucy TV show Bible. It has synopsis of every episode, little known facts, etc. This is essential to every I Love Lucy fan's library!

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an avid "I Love Lucy" fan... I have read many books about the show.. and this book is by far one of the best (and my favorite)! Lots of information, including character sketches on each of (at least) the main actors/actresses... an absolutely *wonderful* episode guide (giving details and descriptions for each one - through the Lucy/Desi Comedy Hour episodes)... and so much more! If you want a great resource on everything "I Love Lucy" pick this book... you won't be sorry!

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am probably the biggest Lucy fan you'll ever meet. I own all the seasons and have watched them all at least eight times. EVERY. SINGLE. EPISODE. No joke. It's a book for the definitive fan aholic!!!! Whohooo!!!!

[Ashley Hobgood · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had read this book because I'm a fan. I enjoyed reading this book because I learned more about one of my favorite shows. I loved the stories and photographs. I thought the book was well written. It is a must read.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

#102 of 120 books pledged to read during 2018

Fun book with stories about the making of the show and a synopsis of each episode.

[Barry Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, behind-the-scenes telling of the making of the classic TV sitcom.

[Johnny Yoshida · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for any Lucy fan! Lots of details about what went on behind the scenes with not only the actors, but the crew as well.

[Connie Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the perfect book for anyone who loves Lucy. Lots of stories about the production of the show, plus descriptions of every episode.

Very enjoyable.

[Joanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love going through books I haven't read in a while! This one, almost 10 years!! Love the ILL history kick I'm in right now. Onto the next!

[Page Jedi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to enjoy this book more than I did. Some of my favorite things about this book was reading about each episode, I really felt like I was watching each one and found myself laughing along with them. I also really enjoyed just learning more about the show, the cast and how everything came to be for the series. I could of gone without a lot of the specifics and wish it flowed better as a storyline instead of what felt like a history book. Even though I was a bit bored in spots I’m very glad I pushed through and enjoyed the book as a whole.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The "I Love Lucy' Book is divided into two, hefty sections : 12 chapters devoted to the show’s history and a detailed episode guide called the I Love Lucy Log. When I started reading this book I didn't expect to pick up much new information because like many other I Love Lucy Fans, I have the series on DVD, seen specials about it, participated in online discussions and have read articles online. Boy, was I wrong! Even though this book is screaming for an update (the last chapter was written before Lucy starred on Life With Lucy and Desi and Lucy's deaths) it is packed with behind the scenes information that no real fan would want to be without. You get the scoop on the inner workings of the show from conception to end and particulars on the most memorable episodes. I found the prop information especially interesting. The episode guide gives lengthy descriptions of each I Love Lucy and Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour (referred to as the seventh, eighth and ninth seasons) made. Probably the best feature of The Lucy Log is the handy-dandy episode finder. It contains words and key phrases (for example: bass fiddle, Cuban Pete, Forever Ember, PTA Show) that allow you to locate the title and synopsis for any show. Pretty cool.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to learn all about the greatest television show of all time-- "I Love Lucy," then this is the book to read. It provides short biographies of all the major players in the show and then provided a brief, but detailed, account of how "I Love Lucy" came to fruition. Finally, it provides a detailed synopsis and account of every episode of "I Love Lucy." Highly recommend.

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

My aunt Kathy bought me this book because she knows how much I love Lucy so I treasure it. I have to say that I wish that I could erase anything from my mind that shines even tiny bit of negative light on Lucille Ball or the show, true or not. This book is loaded with information and photos.

[Dan Blackley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about what went on during the filming of one of the best sitcoms ever. The personal stories of the four performers is amazing to read about and how they were professional when it came to the show and did quality acting.
It's a great book!

[Olivia Ambrose · Rating 4 out of 5]

So good! I thought I knew a lot about I Love Lucy, as I grew up watching it, but there were definitely stories in here I hadn't known. A very in-depth tale about the making of I Love Lucy then an episode guide.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought that this was a prertty good book. It includes summaries of every episode from 1951 to 1957.

[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Must have tossed my original copy from 1999 so I just bought another copy.

[Megan]

I Love Lucy Book by Bart, Andrews (1985)

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

It kind of read like a bad history book, it's made me a little hesitant to look for other biographies well at least written by people who weren't really there.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Must have reference book for any I Love Lucy Fan - detailed info on all the episodes

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are a huge fan of the show and the cast then I would recommend this. As for a book to read just for the heck of it, no, I would not recommend it.

[Joe Pfeiler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great look into the making of "I Love Lucy". Many of the chapters parallel a season of the TV series.

[Emily Ledford · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the old pictures and facts from the show definitely a favorite on facts about the show!

[Odanis Perez]

this book seriously made me cry never knew they struggled but then we are human we all do...but wow it still made me cry all emotions

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has incalculable worth.

[Aric Cushing]

Pictures are great as a companion to the series.