cover image "I Love Lucy": A Celebration of All Things Lucy: Inside the World of Television's First Great Sitcom

"I Love Lucy": A Celebration of All Things Lucy: Inside the World of Television's First Great Sitcom

Elisabeth Edwards. Running, $30 (255p) ISBN 978-0-7624-3976-8

I Love Lucy has been watched and loved by millions of viewers all over the world. Aside from its staggering popularity, this remarkable television show was also a pioneer in several ways%E2%80%94the sitcom was the first to be shot with multiple cameras on a soundstage in front of a live audience, and it was the first to address the topic of pregnancy on television (though they were banned from saying the word "pregnant"). This comprehensive retrospective is rife with commentary on how various story lines and plot devices related to the historical context of the show. Published to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the first episode and what would be Lucy's 100th birthday, this exhaustive collection of trivia and interviews is an invaluable resource for Lucy lovers. Edwards (I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Edition) provides episode guides, a complete list of songs sung by Desi Arnaz (including lyrics), and even a list of memorable costumes. Casual Lucy fans will likely find themselves exasperated with the myriad lengthy lists, but this is a perfect gift%E2%80%94rich with photos and overflowing with information%E2%80%94for Lucy devotees. Photos. (Oct.)