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The new book from Todd S. Purdum 📖 Out now in bookstores everywhere! #DesiArnazBook
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Shoutout to Rachel McDonald and Princeton University — Todd Purdum’s alma mater — for featuring “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television” in the Alumni Weekly!

Desi Arnaz: #TheManWhoInventedTelevision is out now! Grab your copy today 📖

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July 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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🗣️ SAVE THE DATE, LOS ANGELES!

Join Todd S. Purdum and Sam Wasson for a conversation about Desi Arnaz’s life, career, and incredible legacy in television on September 16th. 📺

Hosted by Writers Bloc Presents as part of their 30th anniversary series!

Tickets on sale now 🎟️
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July 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Check out the full video of Todd S. Purdum discussing his new book “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television” with Maureen Dowd! 📖 🎥

Available now on the @politicsprose.bsky.social YouTube channel!

#DesiArnaz #TheManWhoInventedTelevision
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July 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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“It’s a detailed and compelling look at an ace performer who became the first Latino star and first Latino executive in American TV.” ⭐️

Thanks to @edeggans.bsky.social for including “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television” on @npr.org’s list of Staffers’ Favorite Nonfiction Books of 2025!
A screenshot of the article “Here are the nonfiction books NPR staffers have loved so far this year” A review that reads: “Some I Love Lucy fans may have seen Cuban-born Desi Arnaz as little more than husband and co-star to comedy legend Lucille Ball on their groundbreaking 1950s-era sitcom. But Todd S. Purdum digs deep to detail how the son of Cuban aristocracy fled to America and fought racism to help redefine the shape of modern TV. As co-founder of Desilu Productions, he helped pioneer shooting I Love Lucy episodes with three cameras on film – making rebroadcast "reruns" of TV shows possible – building a studio that eventually made series like Mission: Impossible and Star Trek. It's a detailed and compelling look at an ace performer who became the first Latino star and first Latino executive in American TV.”
June 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Desi Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom.
With 'I Love Lucy' and beyond, Desi Arnaz helped shaped TV as we know it
The success of I Love Lucy is often credited to Lucille Ball's comedic talent, but biographer Todd Purdum says Arnaz was more than just "second banana" to Lucy. He also helped shape the modern sitcom.
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June 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Join Todd S. Purdum this weekend to hear him discuss his new book “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television”! 📖

Friday 6/20: @politicsprose.bsky.social in DC

Saturday 6/21: @booksandbooks.bsky.social in Coral Gables, FL

See you there! 🙌 #DesiArnazBook
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June 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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So grateful to Chevalier's Books LA and Hollywood historian Sam Wasson, who interviewed me for the packed launch of “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Hollywood”!

Friends, family and Desilu fans filled this Larchmont Village Treasure. Hat tip to owner Bert Deixler! #DesiArnazBook
Todd Purdum and Sam Wasson posing together for a photo with a copy of Todd’s new book “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television”. They are sitting at a table in front of a series of bookshelves. An audience looks on as Sam Wasson interviews Todd Purdum at Chevalier’s Books in Los Angeles.
June 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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DESI ARNAZ: THE MAN WHO INVENTED TELEVISION 🎥

Explore the life of the trailblazer who revolutionized television and brought laughter to millions, leaving a remarkable legacy that continues to influence American culture today.

Written by Todd S. Purdum. Out now! 📖 #DesiArnazBook #DesiArnaz
The cover of “Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television”, written by Todd S. Purdum. The cover features a picture of Desi Arnaz operating a video camera.
June 3, 2025 at 11:50 PM