31 Secrets About “I Love Lucy” Producers Don’t Want You To Know

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But He Was An Incredible Business Man

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Despite all the adultery, there were so many qualities that everyone loved about Arnaz as well. According to singer Phyllis McGuire, “I could see what she saw in him. He was flashy, lovable, absolutely charming. And that accent…” And one other attribute was his ability to make amazing business deals that benefited him and Lucille. Co-screenwriter William Lue explained, “When they were beginning I Love Lucy, Desi bargained for ownership of those 179 episodes. There was no concept of reruns in those days. A few years later Desi sold them all back to CBS for millions.”