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Desi Arnaz : the man who invented television / by Purdum, Todd S.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."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 and businessman 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 losing everything 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 Purdum's biography, enriched with unpublished materials and interviews, reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Arnaz, Desi, 1917-1986.; Desilu Productions; I love Lucy (Television program); Band directors; Cuban Americans; Entertainers; Television actors and actresses; Television broadcasting; Television producers and directors;
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Canada unscripted : conversations with Canadian media icons / by Sarin, Vic,1945-editor,interviewer.;
Canada Unscripted: Conversations with Canadian Media Icons showcases 21 of the most influential voices in Canadian film and broadcasting. In these intimate and often surprising interviews, celebrated actors, journalists, directors, and producers share stories that are raw, funny, and deeply revealing. At the heart of the book are the CBC and the National Film Board: two institutions that helped shape Canada's cultural identity. These conversations offer behind-the-scenes insight into landmark productions, pivotal news moments, and the personal journeys that shaped a generation of storytellers. With reflections that range from the political to the poetic, this is a book for readers who care about media, memory, and the power of creativity. The interviews were conducted by Vic Sarin, one of Canada's most acclaimed filmmakers, whose career has spanned continents, genres, and generations. With warmth and insight, Vic draws out the essence of each storyteller.
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.; National Film Board of Canada.; Actors; Journalists; Motion picture producers and directors; Radio personalities; Television producers and directors; Television personalities;
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Land Girls. [videorecording] / by Bottomley, Christine.; Gemmell, Becci.; Hughes, Steve.; Moore, Roland.; Parker, Nathaniel,1962-; Strallen, Summer.; Ward, Sophie.; Woodcock, Jo.; BFS Entertainment & Multimedia Ltd.; British Broadcasting Corporation.;
Back to the land -- Displaced loyalties -- Final reckoning -- Fight the good fight -- Darkest hours.Music by Debbie Wiseman.Sophie Ward, Summer Strallen, Nathaniel Parker, Christine Bottomley, Jo Woodcock, Becci Gemmell, Susan Cookson.Set in England during the Second World War, a five-part drama that captures the sacrifices and experiences of four young women in the Women's Land Army. With the nation's men at war, three beautiful young English volunteers arrive at a farm to help the cause under the Land Girls program. Yet even the peaceful English countryside cannot escape the flames of the war and soon it touches them all in a way that will alter their lives forever.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby digital.
Subjects: Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Women's Land Army (Great Britain); Female friendship; Television programs.; World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945;
© c2011., BFS Entertainment & Multimedia,
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Doc Martin. [videorecording] / by Absolom, Joe.; Bolt, Ben,1952-; Braithwaite, Philippa.; Catz, Caroline.; Clunes, Martin,1961-; Cole, Stephanie,1941-; McNeice, Ian.; Minghella, Dominic.; Punch, Lucy.; Acorn Media (Firm); Buffalo Pictures Ltd.; Portman Film and Television Ltd.;
Disc 1. Going Bodmin -- Gentlemen prefer -- Sh*t happens -- Portwenn effect.Disc 2. Of all the harbours in all the towns -- Haemophobia.Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Stephanie Cole, Ian McNeice, Lucy Punch, Joe Absolom.When the brilliant but socially awkward and neurotic Doc Martin develops an aversion to blood, he abandons his career as a celebrated London surgeon and becomes the only doctor in a sleepy small town where his tactless manner soon has everybody in an uproar. Watch Martin get to know the town's hysterical mix of quirky residents as he finds new ways to put his foot in his mouth.PG.DVD ; Dolby Digital ; widescreen presentation.
Subjects: City and town life; Eccentrics and eccentricities; Medical television programs.; Physicians; Television comedies.;
© c2013., Acorn Media,
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The Napoleonic Wars [videorecording (DVD)] / by Carruthers, Bob; Leighton, Mike; Lowe, Lara; Cromwell Productions; Kultur International Films;
Writer, Bob Carruthers ; producer, Lara Lowe ; narrator, Mike Leighton.Using recreations, period images, and expert commentary, this video follows Napoleon from his early days through the glorious victory at Austerlitz to the disasters of the Russian campaign and final defeat at Waterloo.E.DVD ; full screen presentation.
Subjects: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821; Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815;
© [n.d.]., Kultur,
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Fearless as possible (under the circumstances) : a memoir / by Donlon, Denise,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Donlon, Denise.; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation; Sony of Canada Ltd.; Music trade; Sound recording executives and producers; Women television personalities;
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Curious George gets a new toy [videorecording] / by Bennett, Jeff(Jeff Glen); Macy, William H.,1950-; Rey, H. A.(Hans Augusto),1898-1977.; Rey, Margret.; Welker, Frank.; PBS for Kids.; Universal Animation Studios.; Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm);
The fun-ball tally -- The little piggy -- Trader George -- Downhill racer -- George cleans up -- Scaredy-dog -- Up a tree -- Bag monkey.Voices: Frank Welker, Jeff Bennett, William H. Macy.Curious George loves to play, and nothing's quite as exciting to play with as a brand new toy! Join everyone's favorite monkey as he tries to win a guessing game, saves up for a brand new sailboat, and even builds his own treehouse!Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; anamorphic widescreen (1.78:1) ; Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Curiosity; Curious George (Fictitious character); Monkeys; Toys; Video recordings for children.;
© c2011., Universal ; Distributed by Universal Studios Canada,
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Barbie. [videorecording] / by Blinkoff, Meira,voice actor.; Lindbeck, Erica,voice actor.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
Erica Lindbeck, Meira Blinkoff.Join Barbie, Chelsea, and her puppy Honey as they swim through rainbow rivers with beautiful mermaids and fly through cotton candy clouds with fairies. All you have to do is dream!G.DVD.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Television programs.; Barbie (Fictitious character); Friendship; Imaginary places;
For private home use only.
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Emancipation road [videorecording (BLURAY)] / by Batty, Coby.; Mill Creek Entertainment.;
Disc 1. The shadows of slavery -- The emancipation proclamation -- Separate but equal.Disc 2. Regardless of the color of one's skin -- The double victory -- The Civil Rights era -- Heroes of hope.Narrator, Coby Batty.The story of African Slavery in America started with the first permanent English Colony in the 17th century, and ended with the Civil War. But those two hundred and fifty years of struggle were just the beginning.E.Blu-ray disc (requires Blu-ray player for playback) ; anamorphic widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio); Dolby digital surround.
Subjects: African Americans; African Americans; African Americans; Documentary television programs.; Slavery;
© c2015., Mill Creek Entertainment,
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A day late and a dollar short [videorecording] / by Edwards, Shernold,screenwriter.; Goldberg, Whoopi,1955-; Haber, Bill.; McMillan, Terry.Day late and a dollar short.Videorecording.; Phifer, Mekhi,1975-; Rhames, Ving,1961-; Tolkin, Shephen,television director.; Arts and Entertainment Network.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm);
Whoopi Goldberg, Mekhi Phifer, Ving Rhames, Kimberly Elise, Anika Noni Rose.When Viola learns that her next asthma attack is likely to kill her, she sets out to fix her fractured family before she sets foot anywhere near the grave. Proudly choosing to keep her health issues a secret, she contends with sibling rivalry, teen pregnancy, and prescription drug addiction; and that's just one of her four kids.PG.DVD; region 1; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: African American families; African American women; Made-for-TV movies.;
© 2014., Lionsgate,
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