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“Lucy and Desi” | DOCUMENTARY REVIEW

No second takes
Lucie Arnaz, Bette Midler and Carol Burnett
Directed by Amy Poehler

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz built an entertainment empire. Against all expectations and rather stiff odds, the married pair not only had the top-rated TV series in “I Love Lucy” to their credit but also Desilu Productions, which produced many of the most popular series of the day, including “Mission Impossible” and Ball’s own “The Lucy Show.” The pair enjoyed great success in Hollywood and no ... more >