That's what we're going to do.ĪRNAZ: You know, you could even say that we're pregnant in those days. She says, what are we going to do? I said, what do you mean what are we going to do what? She's going to have a baby. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN")ĪRNAZ: And I said, Lucy is going to have a baby. Here's Arnaz talking on "Late Night with David Letterman." Another innovation, he brought reality to TV, like when the star of the show, Lucy, was pregnant. The use of three cameras to catch the action of the actors, Desi, again. Filming in front of a live studio audience, that's Desi. GLINTON: Here's a short list of some of Desi Arnaz's innovations that we see now as normal. LUCILLE BALL: (As Lucy) How dare you say that to me?īALL: (As Lucy) I don't know. In the six years the two performed in and produced "I Love Lucy," you can pick a clip at random that proves they're hilarious.ĭESI ARNAZ: (As Ricky, non-English language spoken). SONARI GLINTON, BYLINE: It's hard to deny the comedic genius that is Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Sonari Glinton reports for NPR's Planet Money Podcast team. Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, innovated the business of Hollywood and television. In an era with only three TV networks, 70% of households tuned in. Starting in 1951, "I Love Lucy" set the comedic standard for TV that holds up today. INSKEEP: Yeah, think of it as a work of art. (SOUNDBITE OF WILBUR HATCH AND ORCHESTRA'S "I LOVE LUCY") This year marks the 70th birthday of one of the most important works of art in American history.
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