The I Love Lucy Interviews 75 years- Gregg Oppenheimer
Radio Retropolis · Oct 15, 2026 · 43:55
Radio Retropolis · Oct 15, 2026 · 43:55
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In part eight we discuss producer Jess Oppenheimer, the brains behind My Favorite Husband and I Love Lucy, who helped create the persona of "Lucy", wasd instrumental in the idea to shoot on film before a studio audience, and was the one who drove the show. Friction between Jess and Desi Arnaz led to his leaving the show after its fifth seasom. Tonight, his son Gregg Oppenheimer shares all the behind the scenes drama.
