• 1991
  • PG
  • 1h 35m
Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

Summary This made-for-TV movie tells the story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, beginning in the 1930s when they met as actors under contract at RKO and ends with their divorce in 1960. In between are how their careers developed, their often-rocky marriage, and how they came to develop the groundbreaking and iconic "I Love Lucy" show. View more details

  • 1991
  • PG
  • 1h 35m

Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

Directed : Charles Jarrott

Written : William Luce Cynthia A. Cherbak

Stars : Frances Fisher Maurice Benard John Wheeler Robin Pearson Rose

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6.5

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Genres : Drama Romance History Biography

Release date : Feb 9, 1991

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Larry Thompson Entertainment

Summary This made-for-TV movie tells the story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, beginning in the 1930s when they met as actors under contract at RKO and ends with their divorce in 1960. In between are how their careers developed, their often-rocky marriage, and how they came to develop the groundbreaking and iconic "I Love Lucy" show. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama Romance History Biography

Release date : Feb 9, 1991

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Production companies : Larry Thompson Entertainment

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Maurice Benard and Frances Fisher in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) Maurice Benard and Frances Fisher in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) Maurice Benard and Frances Fisher in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) Maurice Benard and Frances Fisher in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991)
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