The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, March 24th, 2003
When the definitive history of 20th-century entertainment is written, the contributions of Desi Arnaz to the art of music and television -- as an innovator, a creative force, an astute businessman, and a winning and popular entertainer -- will surely be included. Now, more than 50 years since the inception of the classic "I Love Lucy," his face and voice are still recognizable to people young and old around the world.
This Cuban-born American entertainment icon, Ricky Ricardo's alter-ego, loving foil to superstar Lucille Ball, is a man whose life was marked by impressive achievements. Few hav...
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