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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 Purdum's biography, enriched with unpublished materials and interviews, reveals the man behind the legend and highlights his enduring contributions to pop culture and television"--- Subjects: Biographies.;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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- Star trek, the original series. [videorecording] / by Courage, Alexander.; Daniels, Marc.; Doohan, James.; Finnerman, Gerald Perry,1931-; Francis, Al,1918-1998.; Kelley, DeForest,1920-1999.; Nimoy, Leonard.; Roddenberry, Gene.; Shatner, William.; Takei, George,1937-; CBS DVD (Firm); CBS Studios Inc.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm); Paramount Pictures Corporation.;
Disc 1. The man trap -- Charlie X -- Where no man has gone before.Disc 10. The city on the edge of forever -- Operation: annihilate!Disc 2. The naked time -- The enemy within -- Mudd's women.Disc 3. What are little girls made of? -- Miri -- Dagger of the mind.Disc 4. The corbomite maneuver -- The menagerie, part I -- The menagerie, part II.Disc 5. The conscience of the king -- Balance of terror -- Shore leave.Disc 6. The galileo seven -- The squire of Gothos -- Arena.Disc 7. Tomorrow is yesterday -- Court-martial -- The return of the Archons.Disc 8. Space seed -- A taste of armageddon -- This side of paradise.Disc 9. The devil in the dark -- Errand of mercy -- The alternative factor.Music, Alexander Courage ; director of photographies, Jerry Finnerman ; film editor, Robert L. Swanson.William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, Majel Barrett.The spaceship U.S.S. Enterprise, with its 430 crew members captained by James T. Kirk, travels the universe "to boldly go where no man has gone before." Contains all 29 episodes from season one.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono, Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.- Subjects: Interplanetary voyages; Kirk, James T. (Fictitious character); Science and civilization; Science fiction television programs.; Spock (Fictitious character); Star Trek television programs.;
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