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Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (March 2, 1917 — December 2, 1986), better known as Desi Arnaz or Desi Arnaz, Sr., was a Cuban-born American musician, actor, television producer, writer and director. He is best remembered for his role as Ricky Ricardo on the American television series sitcom I Love Lucy, starring with Lucille Ball, to whom he was married at the time. Arnaz was also internationally renowned for leading his Latin music band, the Desi Arnaz Orchestra. He and Ball are generally credited as the inventors of the rerun in connection with I Love Lucy.
Arnaz was born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha, III, in Santiago de Cuba to Desiderio Alberto Arnaz II (March 8, 1894 – May 31, 1973) and his wife Dolores de Acha (April 2, 1896 – October 24, 1988). His father was Santiago's youngest mayor and also served in the Cuban House of Representatives. His maternal grandfather was Alberto de Acha, an executive at Bacardi Rum. According to Arnaz, in his autobiography A Book (1976), the family owned three ranches, a palatial home, and a vacation mansion on a private island in Santiago Bay, Cuba. Following the 1933 Cuban Revolution, led by Fulgencio Batista, which overthrew President Gerardo Machado, Alberto Arnaz was jailed and all of his property was confiscated. He was released after six months when his brother-in-law Alberto de Acha intervened on his behalf. The family then fled to Miami, where Desi attended St. Patrick Catholic High School. In the summer of 1934 he attended Saint Leo Prep (near Tampa) to help improve his English.
Desi Arnaz, Sr. (& Jack Paar) on Late Night, May 23, 1983
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Desi Arnaz - El Cumbanchero (1946)
Desi Arnaz On What's My Line?
Desi Arnaz - Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (VintageMusic.es)
THE DEATH OF DESI ARNAZ
Actors: Neil Meron (producer), Ian Mune (actor), Glenn Jordan (director), Craig Zadan (producer), Glenn Jordan (producer), Bruce Broughton (composer), Ann Dowd (actress), David A. Simmons (editor), Jacobus Rose (producer), Madeline Zima (actress), Russell Newman (actor), Zoe Carides (actress), Jackie Sullivan (miscellaneous crew), Dave Mace (producer), Andrew Robertt (actor),
Plot: After her parents are financially ruined in a lawsuit over a shooting accident, Lucille 'Lucy' Ball pursues her dream of fame as actress. She succeeds in comical parts, often the girl who gets the cake in her face. Then she meets and soon marries the love of her life, Desiderio 'Desi' . Ricky, Latin band leader and aristocratic son of an exiled Cuban mayor. Desi proves a business genius, who gets a revolutionary method adopted to gain production control of the sitcom "I Love Lucy", a format devised for him and Lucy to star in. Despite offspring, their family life soon gets into stormy waters, mainly due to his infidelity, gambling and temper.
Keywords: abuse, character-name-in-title, dancing, face-slap, gambling, hugging, infidelity, jealousy, love, play-within-a-playActors: Don Keefer (actor), Rance Howard (actor), Jack E. Herman (miscellaneous crew), Matthew Faison (actor), Frances Fisher (actress), Alan Oppenheimer (actor), Roger Rose (actor), Larry A. Thompson (producer), Charles Jarrott (director), John Wheeler (actor), Kathleen Keller (miscellaneous crew), Diana Valentine (miscellaneous crew), Maurice Benard (actor), Bette Ford (actress), Joyce Blair (actress),
Genres: Biography, Drama, Romance,Desi Arnaz, Sr., makes his only appearance on Late Night. And Jack Paar makes a surprise walk-on.
A tribute to Desi Arnaz that aired on the day of his death on December 2, 1986.
This clip is from the television special 'Lucy and Desi: Home Movies' from 1992. I VHS taped my copy back on August 1, 1993. I believe this special is available on VHS or now, DVD, and is highly recommended. It was produced by Lucie and Desi Jr Arnaz, and they are interviewed in the special, along with a who's-who of Hollywood and backstage at the 'I Love Lucy' show. In this video clip, Desi and Lucy explain how the 'I Love Lucy' television series reached the airwaves. As much as Lucy was the focus of talent in front of the camera, Desi was equally as important as the focus behind the camera. He was pushing technological and distribution innovation throughout the reign of the 'I Love Lucy' show during the 1950s, and he helped guide the way for the show to reach the syndication mark...
For her full interview, see http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/lucie-arnaz
... with pics of the first "I Love Lucy" Season. Lyrics: A cumba cumba cumba cumbanchero... A bongo bongo bongo bongocero... Riquitique va sonando el cumbanchero, bongocero que se vá... Bongocero que se vá... A cumba cumba cumba cumbanchero... A bongo bongo bongo bongocero... Riquitique va sonando el cumbanchero, bongocero que se vá... Bongocero que se vá... Y suena así en tambor veriquití bom bom bom bom bá... y vuelve a repicar veriquití bom bom bom bom bá... A cumba cumba cumba cumbanchero... A bongo bongo bongo bongocero... Riquitique va sonado el cumbanchero, bongocero que se vá... Bongocero que se vá...
This is so hilarious! :)
Desi Arnaz, nacido Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha, III (Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 2 de marzo de 1917 — Hollywood, Estados Unidos, 2 de diciembre de 1986), actor y músico cubano. Después de trabajar brevemente con Xavier Cugat en Nueva York, Arnaz regresa a Miami para dirigir su propio combo e introducir la conga a las audiencias norteamericanas. Fue tan grande el éxito, tanto local como nacional, que Arnaz vuelve a Nueva York para crear su propia banda. Se le ofreció un papel en el musical de Broadway Too Many Girls de 1939 y más tarde lo lleva a la versión cinematográfica en Hollywood. Un disco con la mejor música cubana y el mejor son de orquesta para disfrutar de los mejores ritmos de la habana de este gran músic. Temas como "La Cumparsita" "Quizás" "Perhaps" "La Tía Juana" o "El Cumba...
This video details the death of musician/actor Desi Arnaz!
I Love Lucy tv show, Lucy Is Jealous Of Female Singer episode, Season 01, Episode 11, 12-17-51. Singer Frankie Lane, Rawhide tv show theme song, charted # 2 in '51 with the song Jezebel. Both versions of the song are excellent. I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS VIDEO AND IT'S CONTENTS!
Desi Arnaz sings Babalu on the Toast of the Town 1954
Desi Arnaz, Sr., makes his only appearance on Late Night. And Jack Paar makes a surprise walk-on.
I love Lucys' Ricky Ricardo receives a gift from the SNL crew, a gift of the wrong cigars!!! Lmao!
This clip is from the television special 'Lucy and Desi: Home Movies' from 1992. I VHS taped my copy back on August 1, 1993. I believe this special is available on VHS or now, DVD, and is highly recommended. It was produced by Lucie and Desi Jr Arnaz, and they are interviewed in the special, along with a who's-who of Hollywood and backstage at the 'I Love Lucy' show. In this video clip, Desi and Lucy explain how the 'I Love Lucy' television series reached the airwaves. As much as Lucy was the focus of talent in front of the camera, Desi was equally as important as the focus behind the camera. He was pushing technological and distribution innovation throughout the reign of the 'I Love Lucy' show during the 1950s, and he helped guide the way for the show to reach the syndication mark...
Carlos (Desi Arnaz) sings Rumba in Holiday In Havana with his band
THE DEATH OF A STAR: DESI ARNAZ (Season 1 Episode 1) This video is extremely short, future videos will have more information, stay tuned. The first of many informational videos surrounding the death of your favorite and maybe not so favorite icons of the past. HOSTED,CREATED,EDITED by LiHangin Of ALOUDNOISE.COM http://aloudnoise.com
MYSTERY GUEST: Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz (If you don't know who Lucy and Desi are. . . ) PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Mysteries & Scandals profiles legendary bandleader and I Love Lucy star and executive producer, Desi Arnaz.
Footage Owned by Bill Boggs http://www.BillBoggs.com BillBoggsTV Managed by Exit 172 Productions, LLC. http://Exit172Productions.com John Hedlund - Owner & Producer BillBoggsTV@Gmail.com
Mysteries & Scandals profiles legendary bandleader and I Love Lucy star and executive producer, Desi Arnaz.
Description courtesy of The Paley Center for Media: This program features Muhammad Ali's longtime physician Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, comedian and actress Carol Burnett, comedian and actress Lucille Ball, and her daughter, Lucie Arnaz. . . . . ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 9, 1971, 11:30 p.m. EST on ABC . . . . In his opening monologue, Cavett comments on the anniversary of the death of thirteenth American President Millard Fillmore; the previous night's 'Fight of the Century' between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, attended by Cavett and many other notable figures; and the possibility of a White House wedding. The first guest, Pacheco, sits down with Cavett and discusses the "gory rumors" about Ali's injuries from the fight, including the apparently false claim that his jaw was badly broken by Frazi...
MYSTERY GUEST: Desi Arnaz PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Hal Block ----------------------------------- Join our Facebook group for WML-- great discussions, photos, etc, and great people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/728471287199862/ To stay up to date with postings, please consider supporting the WML channel by subscribing. The WML channel already contains the complete CBS series, with new videos still being added on the weekends. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPE75Fvvl1HmdAsO7Nzb8w?sub_confirmation=1
Desi Arnaz, Sr., makes his only appearance on Late Night. And Jack Paar makes a surprise walk-on. This was Jack's first proper appearance on Late Night. He had made a surprise walk-on during Desi Arnez, Sr.'s appearance the previous May 23, but that was .
MYSTERY GUEST: Randolph Churchil [son of Winston]l; Kim Novak [film actress, best remembered for her leading roles in "Picnic" (1955) and "Vertigo" (1958)] PANEL: Arlene Francis, Desi Arnaz, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen
Desi Arnaz, Sr., makes his only appearance on Late Night. And Jack Paar makes a surprise walk-on.
This clip is from the television special 'Lucy and Desi: Home Movies' from 1992. I VHS taped my copy back on August 1, 1993. I believe this special is available on VHS or now, DVD, and is highly recommended. It was produced by Lucie and Desi Jr Arnaz, and they are interviewed in the special, along with a who's-who of Hollywood and backstage at the 'I Love Lucy' show. In this video clip, Desi and Lucy explain how the 'I Love Lucy' television series reached the airwaves. As much as Lucy was the focus of talent in front of the camera, Desi was equally as important as the focus behind the camera. He was pushing technological and distribution innovation throughout the reign of the 'I Love Lucy' show during the 1950s, and he helped guide the way for the show to reach the syndication mark...
For her full interview, see http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/lucie-arnaz
A tribute to Desi Arnaz that aired on the day of his death on December 2, 1986.
Dennis Hunt Interviews Desi Arnez jr. in 1983. Currently, Arnaz is performing in "Babalu: A Celebration of the Music of Desi Arnaz and his Orchestra," with Lucie Arnaz, Raul Esparza and Valarie Pettiford. There was a Miami, Florida, performance in July 2010.
Desi as guest star on "Jimmy Durante Presents the Lennon Sisters" 1970
For his full interview, see http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/keith-thibodeaux
Description courtesy of The Paley Center for Media: This program features Muhammad Ali's longtime physician Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, comedian and actress Carol Burnett, comedian and actress Lucille Ball, and her daughter, Lucie Arnaz. . . . . ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 9, 1971, 11:30 p.m. EST on ABC . . . . In his opening monologue, Cavett comments on the anniversary of the death of thirteenth American President Millard Fillmore; the previous night's 'Fight of the Century' between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, attended by Cavett and many other notable figures; and the possibility of a White House wedding. The first guest, Pacheco, sits down with Cavett and discusses the "gory rumors" about Ali's injuries from the fight, including the apparently false claim that his jaw was badly broken by Frazi...
Lucy & Desi get emotional while saying their speeches on Toast of the Town
Desi Arnaz, Sr., makes his only appearance on Late Night. And Jack Paar makes a surprise walk-on.
A tribute to Desi Arnaz that aired on the day of his death on December 2, 1986.
This clip is from the television special 'Lucy and Desi: Home Movies' from 1992. I VHS taped my copy back on August 1, 1993. I believe this special is available on VHS or now, DVD, and is highly recommended. It was produced by Lucie and Desi Jr Arnaz, and they are interviewed in the special, along with a who's-who of Hollywood and backstage at the 'I Love Lucy' show. In this video clip, Desi and Lucy explain how the 'I Love Lucy' television series reached the airwaves. As much as Lucy was the focus of talent in front of the camera, Desi was equally as important as the focus behind the camera. He was pushing technological and distribution innovation throughout the reign of the 'I Love Lucy' show during the 1950s, and he helped guide the way for the show to reach the syndication mark...
For her full interview, see http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/lucie-arnaz
... with pics of the first "I Love Lucy" Season. Lyrics: A cumba cumba cumba cumbanchero... A bongo bongo bongo bongocero... Riquitique va sonando el cumbanchero, bongocero que se vá... Bongocero que se vá... A cumba cumba cumba cumbanchero... A bongo bongo bongo bongocero... Riquitique va sonando el cumbanchero, bongocero que se vá... Bongocero que se vá... Y suena así en tambor veriquití bom bom bom bom bá... y vuelve a repicar veriquití bom bom bom bom bá... A cumba cumba cumba cumbanchero... A bongo bongo bongo bongocero... Riquitique va sonado el cumbanchero, bongocero que se vá... Bongocero que se vá...
This is so hilarious! :)
Desi Arnaz, nacido Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha, III (Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, 2 de marzo de 1917 — Hollywood, Estados Unidos, 2 de diciembre de 1986), actor y músico cubano. Después de trabajar brevemente con Xavier Cugat en Nueva York, Arnaz regresa a Miami para dirigir su propio combo e introducir la conga a las audiencias norteamericanas. Fue tan grande el éxito, tanto local como nacional, que Arnaz vuelve a Nueva York para crear su propia banda. Se le ofreció un papel en el musical de Broadway Too Many Girls de 1939 y más tarde lo lleva a la versión cinematográfica en Hollywood. Un disco con la mejor música cubana y el mejor son de orquesta para disfrutar de los mejores ritmos de la habana de este gran músic. Temas como "La Cumparsita" "Quizás" "Perhaps" "La Tía Juana" o "El Cumba...
This video details the death of musician/actor Desi Arnaz!
MYSTERY GUEST: Lucille Ball & Desi Arnaz (If you don't know who Lucy and Desi are. . . ) PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Robert Q. Lewis, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf
Mysteries & Scandals profiles legendary bandleader and I Love Lucy star and executive producer, Desi Arnaz.
Footage Owned by Bill Boggs http://www.BillBoggs.com BillBoggsTV Managed by Exit 172 Productions, LLC. http://Exit172Productions.com John Hedlund - Owner & Producer BillBoggsTV@Gmail.com
Mysteries & Scandals profiles legendary bandleader and I Love Lucy star and executive producer, Desi Arnaz.
Description courtesy of The Paley Center for Media: This program features Muhammad Ali's longtime physician Dr. Ferdie Pacheco, comedian and actress Carol Burnett, comedian and actress Lucille Ball, and her daughter, Lucie Arnaz. . . . . ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 9, 1971, 11:30 p.m. EST on ABC . . . . In his opening monologue, Cavett comments on the anniversary of the death of thirteenth American President Millard Fillmore; the previous night's 'Fight of the Century' between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, attended by Cavett and many other notable figures; and the possibility of a White House wedding. The first guest, Pacheco, sits down with Cavett and discusses the "gory rumors" about Ali's injuries from the fight, including the apparently false claim that his jaw was badly broken by Frazi...
MYSTERY GUEST: Desi Arnaz PANEL: Dorothy Kilgallen, Bennett Cerf, Arlene Francis, Hal Block ----------------------------------- Join our Facebook group for WML-- great discussions, photos, etc, and great people! https://www.facebook.com/groups/728471287199862/ To stay up to date with postings, please consider supporting the WML channel by subscribing. The WML channel already contains the complete CBS series, with new videos still being added on the weekends. http://www.youtube.com/channel/UChPE75Fvvl1HmdAsO7Nzb8w?sub_confirmation=1
Desi Arnaz, Sr., makes his only appearance on Late Night. And Jack Paar makes a surprise walk-on. This was Jack's first proper appearance on Late Night. He had made a surprise walk-on during Desi Arnez, Sr.'s appearance the previous May 23, but that was .
MYSTERY GUEST: Randolph Churchil [son of Winston]l; Kim Novak [film actress, best remembered for her leading roles in "Picnic" (1955) and "Vertigo" (1958)] PANEL: Arlene Francis, Desi Arnaz, Dorothy Kilgallen, Fred Allen
Oh, the lady in red is as fresh as a daisy when the town is in bed
Dancing and dining and shining originality
She's very proper
She's nothing more than a pal
Oh me oh my
You'll never stop her
She'll be a dangerous gal
If she ever met the right guy
Oh the lady in red
The fellas are crazy for the lady in red
She's a bit gaudy but lord what a pretty personality
Say have you ever met the girl who's the toast of the town
A work of art without a question