I Love Lucy: The Official 50th Anniversary Edition, Celebrating 50 Years of Love and Laughter

Book Description

Every fan's quest for the ultimate Lucy treasury ends right here. Celebrate fifty years of classic comedy with the ultimate tribute to I Love Lucy®! In I Love Lucy: The Official 50th Anniversary Edition, you will relive each and every episode of the most popular and best-loved series in the history of television. You will experience anew the magical ensemble of Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred through photographs, descriptions, gossip, star biographies, and trivia questions. You will even learn how the show has inspired and influenced generations of comedians and television stars, and continues to delight legions of diehard Lucy fans!

Customer Reviews:

I Love Lucy: Celebrating Fifty Years of Love and Laughter.......2006-03-22

I purchased and sent this to my daughter, teaching in Namibia, Africa as a birthday gift. She and her roommate in college, use to run home, each day after their last class, to be sure and watch a I Love Lucy rerun on television - it was one of their "stress relievers" before they "hit the books". She said it did the same thing in Namibia, after teaching 3 English classes and 3 Environmental Management Classes, monitoring the new Library, and an HIV/AIDs club for her students/"learners" - a 12 hour day (plus class planning for the next day and correcting papers)!!! She's only 28 years old, but I Love Lucy is TIMELESS. She also received the first five year episodes. Thanks to Amazon.com for making this so easy for me to be able to do this for my daughter!!!!

A Lucy Book Not to Love .......2005-04-11

With so many Lucy books out there, you would think the author and publishers would try to make a knockout book to stand apart from the competition. Amazingly, this book "authorized by CBS Broadcasting Inc. and the Estates of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz" is one of the weakest books on Ball and/or LUCY I've ever seen!! Let's start with the photos. As many have mentioned, their reproduction is just awful. They resemble pictures in a vintage tabloid or cheaply printed pulp magazine from years past. The sepia tinting (black and white photos colored one color) might not have been so bad had the images been sharper (despite the fact that "sepia" photos were not in fashion in the 50's but in the 20's and 30's!!!); the photos that are very small here you can barely make out the subject's faces! The publishers/designers may have been going for a vintage look but it's not appropiate to the 1950's and even if it was, it's just not appealing in a 21st century book.

The bulk of the book consists of pages on each "I Love Lucy" episode with a brief paragraph describing the plot and a bunch of trivia questions. "Trivia questions" belong in paperbacks not an expensive book and it's clear they are only here for padding the pages. Anyone who needs to know anything about the I Love Lucy episodes will find everything they need and then some in Bart Andrews "I Love Lucy" book, you certainly won't get any major new information here.

The only nice things in this book are the interviews with Keith Thibodeaux ("Little Ricky") and writers Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll Jr. The photos of latterday Lucy memorabilia are ok but nothing special.

Lucy diehards want all the books on her of course but unless you find a copy of it super cheap, make this one close to the bottom of your want list.

I LOVE LUCY... 50TH ANNIVERSARY.......2002-09-15

Excellent Book. Highly recommended for any "Lucy" fan. A good read!

Excellent Source of Entertaining Information on I Love Lucy!.......2002-08-29

I received this book as a birthday present, and have enjoyed reading and looking through the numerous amounts of memorable pictures this book has to offer. It takes you through each episode, giving you little known facts about each episode, and provides excellent pictures from each episode. Anyone who is a fan of "I Love Lucy" show strongly consider buying this book!!!

The Best Lucy Book On Earth.......2002-03-04

I was DELIGHTED with this book. It featured biographies, the compleye episode guide with interesting coincidences and facts. I really liked the episode guide. It featured rare seen pictures, script lines, and a summary of every one. Plus, it also tests your lucy knowledge, with over 500 trivia questions and answers. It also features facts many books or episodes don't. For example: When Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz eloped in 1940, where did Desi buy the last-to-minute brass wedding ring he gave to Lucy? Read the book to find out!!

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Fu, fun, fun
A MUST HAVE...
RICKY RICARDO CAN CONGA MY DRUM ANYTIME.
I Love, I Love Lucy!
My favorite part....

I Love Lucy: The Classic Moments
Tom Watson
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

Millions of fans love Lucy so much, they can't get anough of her classic television antics. This official book, compiled by the president of the WE LOVE LUCY fan club, contains a dozen postcards of Lucy Ricardo's most memorable hijinks from the beloved '50s sitcom-complete with original air dates, star trivia, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Fu, fun, fun.......2004-07-23

This is a really nice look at I Love Lucy. The pictures are great. I just wish they would have been able to include more episodes.

A MUST HAVE..........2003-03-30

this book is a must have for every LUCY-DESI fan all over the world. it contains beautiful pictures and a lot of information about each episode. it is part of my collection and I see myself coming back to it everytime to look something up.is one of the most complete books I have ever encountered.

RICKY RICARDO CAN CONGA MY DRUM ANYTIME........2001-10-19

" I LOVE LUCY " WAS 1 OF THE BEST TV SHOWS IN THE 1950'S AND IS THE BEST SHOW EVER." I LOVE LUCY" CLASSIC MOMENTS BOOK IS A MUST FOR ANY "I LOVE LUCY" FAN. IT SHOWS YOU THE CLASSIC MOMENTS IN WHAT THE BEST TV SHOW THAT WAS EVER MADE.LUCILLE BALL AND DESI ARNAZ MADE WHAT THE SHOW WAS,ALSO VIVIAN VANCE AND WILLIAM FRAWLEY WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED AS FRED AND ETHEL MERTZ AT 323 E.68TH ST. I FINSHED THIS BOOK AND I TRULY ENJOYED IT.

I Love, I Love Lucy!.......2001-08-26

This is a great book for behind the scenes pictures of the cast and the stage they worked on. I have owned this book for about a year, and come back to look at it all the time. Lucille Ball is my favorite actress, and I just love her to pieces! This book contains photos of their set and everyday life. It also conatains some stories of their lives, so if you are a Lucy fan like me, don't miss this book!

My favorite part...........2000-04-15

Tom Watson has surely created a fantastic book that will help the memory of one of the most successful tv sitcoms ever carry on. Seeing and reading all the unknown tidbits on some of my favorite epsidoes of I Love Lucy is just grand! Every I Love Lucy fan should own this book. What a great way to make sure the memory of I Love Lucy and a wonderful actress, Lucille Ball, stay with us as years go by! Take a ride through many all too funny faces of Lucy!

I Love Lucy Paper Dolls: The Authentic Collection of Lucy's Best-Loved Outfits and Accessories (Paper Dolls)

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Wish I were 10 again
I love Lucy and I love paperdolls!
Brings Color Into A Black and White World
IF YOU LOVE LUCY YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!
An Awesome Book

I Love Lucy Paper Dolls: The Authentic Collection of Lucy's Best-Loved Outfits and Accessories (Paper Dolls)
Allan Glaser
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ASIN: 0762418281

Book Description

In addition to her talents as a comedienne and actress, Lucille Ball was one of Hollywood's most stylish women. Now 25 of her iconic outfits from the classic television series I Love Lucy(r)-fanciful Fifties housedresses, sequined evening sheaths, tapered slack sets, and smart tailored suits-are reproduced for the first time in full color, and exact detail, in this 64-page paper doll book. This beautifully designed book features two removable doll figures and 25 detailed cut-out ensembles worn by the character Lucy Ricardo as she found herself in all manner of hilarious situations. Each page contains one outfit, along with pertinent TV trivia, the name of the episodes on which it appeared, and a still photo from the show featuring the outfit.

Customer Reviews:

Wish I were 10 again.......2007-07-03

These paper dolls are awesome. Of course, I'm not going to play with them, although I want to. I'm just collecting them. A part of me wants to cut them out and sit down and play. They are wonderful!

I love Lucy and I love paperdolls!.......2007-01-03

Nicely done and fun to have all the favorite costumes. I don't cut them out and I don't play with paperdolls any more, I just love having them around.

Brings Color Into A Black and White World.......2004-09-04

The artwork is terrific - on a variety of levels. First of all, it's gorgeous and full of energy. The detail is astounding. Second, it's amazing to FINALLY see these outfits in color after only seeing them in black and white since what seems like the dawn of time. And the book keeps it all fun and lively! I highly recommend it - and the price is right. Buy two - one to keep and the other to cut up and play with.

IF YOU LOVE LUCY YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!.......2004-07-10

I've been watching I LOVE LUCY for years and never knew what I'd been missing until I bought this! Allan Glaser's book gives a peek at the clothes Lucy actually wore in color (after only seeing them in black & white on tv) and in the most wonderful detail. This is a real treasure.

An Awesome Book.......2004-07-07

I think this is such an awesome book, especially if you are a huge Lucille Ball fan like I am. Rick Carl illustrated all the pictures and he did a marvelous job. All the beautiful dresses Lucille Ball wore on I Love Lucy were all illustrated just the way you would imagine it if the show had been in color. I recomend this book to everyone who likes I Love Lucy. It would be a wonderful gift for anyone.

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Good Book
First Book on the Series and Still the Best
Great book for all Lucy fans
The best book on I Love Lucy available
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I Love Lucy Book
Bart Andrews
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
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Love, Lucy

ASIN: 0385190336
Release Date: 1985-08-13

Book Description

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.

Customer Reviews:

Good Book.......2007-04-08

The book itself is very informative, although the photos are of inferior quality. Is is very disappointing to see that the photos were not considered to be important enough to reproduce them with a good quality, rather than as if someone ran them off in a copy machine.

First Book on the Series and Still the Best.......2005-03-16

This was the first book ever written on the classic I LOVE LUCY series (possibly the first book ever written about a single television series) and it's still the best. I am currently on my second copy of it, my old paperback now replaced by the latest updated version. Stands up beautifully a quarter of a century after it was written. It's not a gossip fest or a academic study, just a straight-forward and detailed look at America's most beloved tv show and certainly it's most gifted television star. Way to go Bart!

Great book for all Lucy fans.......2003-06-10

This book is a must-have for all fans of Lucille Ball and I Love Lucy. Entertaining, well-researched and authoritative, this book tells you everything you could ever want to know about the production and history of I love Lucy. The episode guide which lists plots, guest stars, songs, etc - is indispensable. There are tons of great photos too. This book is absolutely wonderful - makes you want to turn on the TV right away and watch a classic episode.

The best book on I Love Lucy available.......2002-11-21

Many books have been written on the 'I Love Lucy' series, but this one stands the test of time as the best ever. Originally published about 20 years ago, under the title 'Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel' it was revamped after the death of Lucille Ball and updated into this volume. Bart Andrews had access to everyone who had anything to do with the series, including Vivian Vance, Desi Arnaz, and Lucille Ball. His research is exhaustive, and the book is richly detailed in behind the scenes looks at the making of the series.

This is not a biography of the people, but the story of the series. There are small biographical sketches of the stars, but here you see how the series came to fruition, and the incredible talent and foresight of Desi Arnaz inventing the three-camera method. You also find out the gossip of who didn't get along, the perfectionism, and the comraderie.

The icing on the cake are detailed descriptions of each and every episode, including air dates, music, and guest stars. Each season is covered in detail. Every 'I Love Lucy' fan should have this on their bookshelves.

Paradise For Lucy Fans.......2002-08-11

"The I Love Lucy Book" has no equal. If you want to make a fan drool with delight (or if you want to keep them quiet for hours at a time), buy them this book. Stuffed with more trivia than I ever thought possible, it is the perfect companion for the devoted Lucy fan. I've read and re-read it, till I know it inside out, yet it's still fun to read. This is one of the most excellent compendiums of television history you'll ever find.

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Who doesn't love Lucy?
A welcome giftbook for fans
Tottally Ausome For a fan of I Love Lucy !!!
something Lucy to read even when your not watching it!!
What A Lucy Treasure Chest!

The Quotable I Love Lucy
Tom Watson
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Book Description

Lucy: I didn't tell a soul, and they all promised to keep it a secret.

Here at last are the greatest quotes, wisecracks, and jokes from the television program that's entertained millions of viewers for more than 50 years. Fans of the show will be delighted to encounter, once again, Lucy Ricardo's unique views on marriage, love, friendship, money, success, and holidays ("It's not the gift that counts. It's the lack of thought behind it!"). But Lucy's not the only quotable one: enjoy Ricky's lessons on American history ("All I know is that Columbus discovered Ohio in 1776."); Ethel Mertz's thoughts on her pal ("If I'd known this was what friends are for, I'd have signed up as an enemy!"), and Fred's memories of rice ("I had it thrown at me on one of the darkest days of my life").
It's all here, and more in a hilarious tribute to the best program ever.

Customer Reviews:

Who doesn't love Lucy?.......2002-10-10

"The Quotable I Love Lucy" is an absolute treasure! With hilarious pictures and quotes, how can one not love Lucy and the gang? The style of the book is great and the introduction is insightful. If you ever wondered what Lucy was saying during "Vitmeatavegamin," wonder no more, as they have that quote in here! I must have for Lucy lovers - I recommend.

A welcome giftbook for fans.......2002-04-10

With its informative introduction by Tom Watson, The Quotable "I Love Lucy" is a wonderfully presented, memorable volume filled with a superb selection of the best moments and wittiest verbal gags of a truly classic television show that has become an icon of American popular culture from the 1950s down to the present day (thanks to perpetual reruns on Nick At Night). Black-and-white photographs of the unforgettable Lucy and Ricky Ricardo spice up this hilarious selection of classic vignette quotes and mini-scenes. The Quotable "I Love Lucy" is a welcome giftbook for fans of one of the greatest comedy series of all time and a "must" for all Lucy fans everywhere!

Tottally Ausome For a fan of I Love Lucy !!!.......2002-03-06

If you are a I Love Lucy fan this is the book for you.
It has some of the neatest quotes, Funniest quotes, and your favorite quotes. It may be short but it is worth long time and effort. So this is the book for you Lucy fans !!!!!!!!

something Lucy to read even when your not watching it!!.......2002-01-24

I loved this!! i saw it at the store and i was like "o my gosh i gotta have this!!" so i bought it and read thru it. its a bunch of quotes, some of them are really cute, and pictures from episodes. its a nice hard cover and i just loved it! Recently i have seen episodes that i hadn't seen before and just reading that book i knew a dialouge by heart and could recite it along with the person saying it. such as when lucy is asking Ricky to be in the show at the Palladium and she says "...if you dont let me be in that show at the Palladium i'll give you such a punch you'll talk funnier than you do now!" and "Do you know how many times i'll have to sing 'Babalu' to pay for that house?"~Ricky. its really an adorable book that i treasure. they also include the entire Vitameatavegamin speech before and after she is drunk. its definetly for ANY Lucy fan. And i am definetly a Lucy fan!!!
"Its not the gift that counts. Its the lack of thought behind it." ~ Lucy

What A Lucy Treasure Chest!.......2001-12-06

I was out finishing the very LAST of my Christmas shopping when what do my wonderous eyes see? This Quotable "I Love Lucy Book"! What a treasure!!

I leafed through the book and immediately had to get it as a Christmas gift to myself! Any Lucy fan whether it is yourself or a friend or family member will LOVE to get this book!

Although it is by no means a hard read and is full of quotes from Lucy, Ricky, Ethel and Fred with wonderful clear pictures, the Lucy afficenado can tell a lot of time went in picking the quotes out of the many episodes and formatting them into this handy book (129 pages for those who like page counts). I should say a lot of time and a lot of Lucy TLC for the fans of "I Love Lucy" were given from the compiler (Stephanie Chizek)of this work.

As a Lucy fan, I was taken very much by this little golden nugget of Lucy quotes and highly recommend this book for the many Lucy fans and for those with Lucy libraries. This is a MUST and you won't regret one minute for buying this book!

The I Love Lucy Book of Trivia: Official Authorized Edition
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Really great Lucy book

This wonderful book is so much fun!

The I Love Lucy Book of Trivia: Official Authorized Edition
Ric B. Wyman
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Authorized by the Lucille Ball Estate. Whether she's slurring her way through the classic "Vitameatavegamin" commercial, sneaking onstage at the Tropicana, or frantically gobbling goodies at the chocolate factory, everybody loves Lucy! Over the years, millions of people everywhere have welcomed this wild and wacky redhead into their homes. But...how much do you really know about the show and its madcap heroine? Test your Lucy smarts and see! For example, what year was she born? Who first suspected that Lucy was going to have a baby? In the episode "Females are Fabulous", what must she do to win a $1000 jackpot? This fun-filled guide--with an introduction by her daughter--has loads of fun trivia and it's a great reference, with a listing of every episode title and original broadcast date...very helpful if you get stuck!

Customer Reviews:

Really great Lucy book.......2004-07-23

This is a different, fun, creative, interesting and challenging Lucy book. I loved it.

This wonderful book is so much fun!.......2001-12-30

I could flip through this book for hours!! I absolutely love it! Do you remember the first movie star Lucy sees in Hollywood? When Ethel and Fred's wedding anniversary is? Or how many appearances Ricky's mother makes during the run of the series?

This book is 144 pages long with 95 quizzes and games to test your knowledge of I Love Lucy. From crossword puzzles and multiple choice questions to filling in the blank, matching and word jumbles... this book has it all. It touches on everything! Identifying guests and neighbors, matching business names to phone numbers, matching dates to events, name that tune, character questions about the fab-four and so much more!

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This fun, attractive address book in a 7-inch square format features 86 address-and-telephone pages with tab indexes and space for noting birthdays, e-mail addresses, and fax numbers; 42 black-and-white images; and sturdy Wire-O binding.

Customer Reviews:

Cute as can be!.......2000-05-12

My mother is a big fan of "I Love Lucy." When I saw this address book I knew that it would be something cute and original. There are pictures from some of the episodes that are very good quality and make you think back to the original episode. For those who like to look into the past, here is a definate way to enjoy it. This is a collection of the classics!

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The "I Love Lucy" Quiz Book
Bart Andrews
Manufacturer: A. S. Barnes & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KL7USE

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1981 COPYRIGHT DATE SOFTCOVER EDITION WITH 183 PAGES. 193 QUIZ QUESTIONS RELATED TO " I LOVE LUCY" SHOW. ANSWERS ARE IN BACK PAGES, CONTAINS MANY BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS,

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Great book and cd!!!
Good bargain
COULDNT PUT IT DOWN!
Behind the Scenes of the Best TV Show Ever
A gripping read

I Love Lucy : Behind the Scenes
Jess Oppenheimer , and Gregg Oppenheimer
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Laughs indeed as Jess Oppenheimer charts his rise from radio station gofer to inventor of the sitcom, as he winds up writing--then producing--Lucille Ball's show, first on radio, then on television. Luck, too, as the author recounts the good fortune that has him, within minutes of arrival in Hollywood, sitting down at a lunch counter and getting a tip that secures a job within days and a career for life. Ironic, too, that this inveterate TV writer had to be cajoled for years to set down these Hollywood heyday memoirs. He never finished, and it was left to son Gregg to complete the book. All this, plus a reproduced Lucy script, and a CD-ROM filled with famous sketches!

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Half a century after its debut, "I Love Lucy" remains the most popular and influential sitcom phenomenon in TV history. Jess Oppenheimer, "the brains" of "I Love Lucy," gives us an insider's view of this groundbreaking show, generously interspersed with actual recordings of classic Lucy performances--including her famous "Vitameatavegamin" routine. Sounding much like an episode of "Lucy" itself, Oppenheimer weaves a wonderfully entertaining tale of the creation of this landmark show. Lucy aficionados will also delight in his personal accounts of stars such as Desi Arnaz, William Frawley, Vivian Vance, and of course, Lucille Ball. Read by three-time "I Love Lucy" veteran Larry Dobkin, and featuring comedy performances by Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Gale Gordon, Hans Conried, Bea Benaderet, Frank Nelson, and more! Published in hard cover as "Laughs, Luck...and Lucy: How I Came to Create the Most Popular Sitcom of All Time."

Customer Reviews:

Great book and cd!!!.......2007-03-15

This is an excellent informative book about the "I Love Lucy" show and a must have for any Lucy fan! The cd that is included is worth the price of the whole set alone. In the cd it includes hours of hilarious episodes from I Love Lucy and My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, you will also receive lost scenes from the shows on the cd. I am not much of a reader but this book you just can't put down because it is so good and of course I love Lucy! The book doesn't look thick on the picture shown on Amazon but it is a nice thick paperback book and includes lots of wonderful pictures of the cast of I Love Lucy and fun information that you may have not of known about I love Lucy and how it became to be produced.

Good bargain.......2005-09-26

Out of print book came quickly and condition was very good, service was quick. I will be back.

COULDNT PUT IT DOWN!.......2005-08-09

I THOUGHT THE BOOK WAS VERY INTERESTING AND INFORMTIVE! IT WAS HILARIOUS AND I JUST COULDNT PUT IT DOWN. IT ONLY TOOK ME THREE DAYS TO READ IT. I THOUGHT IT WAS INTERESTING HOW IT TOLD ABOUT THE LIFE OF JESS OPPENHEIMER AS WELL AS THE LIFE OF LUCILLE BALL AND OTHER CAST MEMBERS FROM THE SHOW I LOVE LUCY. I REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK AND I THINK EVERY I LOVE LUCY FAN SHOULD READ IT!!!

Behind the Scenes of the Best TV Show Ever.......2004-05-03

I'd like to start with a clarification: this book is not a biography of Lucy, it is the creator's (Jess Oppenheimer) memoir. As such, there are many parts of the book that have nothing to do with Lucy, including episodes from Oppenheimer's childhood and young adult life.

However, this is still a GREAT book! It is well-written and full of entertaining annecdotes. "Laughs, Luck, and Lucy" follows Oppenheimer's slow rise to the top in the Hollywood radio industry. He describes Lucille Ball's program, "My Favorite Husband," which became the basis for "I Love Lucy." The book also includes some behind the scenes information about the making of "I Love Lucy."

The included audio cd is fun because it has clips from both "I Love Lucy" and "My Favorite Husband."

If you are only interested in information specifically about Lucille Ball, this might not be the book for you (try her autobiography, "Love, Lucy"). However, if you (like me) are fascinated with everything surrounding "I Love Lucy" and the Hollywood entertainment industry of the 1940s and 1950s, this is a great read!

A gripping read.......2003-10-27

The best "Lucy" book yet. Aside from providing amazing insight into the "I Love Lucy" show and behind the scenes, this book also makes the reader feel as if he has been right along side Jess Oppenheimer throughout all of his fascinating experiences in San Francisco and early Hollywood. By the time I finished the book, I felt like I was saying good-bye to an old friend. Laugh out loud funny and impossible to put down, the book is brilliantly written and feels like a hilarious conversation with a genious.

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I LOVE LUCY BOOK
BART ANDREWS
Manufacturer: Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000KA727Y

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