Funeral for television legend Desi Arnaz in 1986, Lucille Ball remembers her former husband

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December 4, 1986 The funeral of television legend Desi Arnaz. Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz, and Danny Thomas were among the mourners. Lucy told CBS 8 that her former husband was a great showman, musician, father, and husband and he was a great part of the innovation in this business. Danny Thomas spoke at the service and said "I will never ever forget his tremendous help to me, but I speak not just what he did for me, but what he has done for the entire industry."
Film at end is at Del Mar Racetrack on Jimmy Durante Day in 1958.
All Comments (21)
  • @marcos3686
    I’m 57 and I cannot think of Lucille Ball without thinking of Desi Arnaz.
  • @jeanpreston8009
    He never got the credit he deserved for being the brilliant mind in the production of the greatest tv show of all time. Thanks, "Ricky"❤
  • @tonycanabal1659
    Lucy still kept him in her heart,she was fighting back tears in her statement.
  • @greenthumbmary5970
    I always felt they loved each other dearly. They just couldn't live together.
  • @user-ko7bb5kh4i
    Desi Arnaz was an innovator. Rest in peace, Desi Arnaz, and thank you. 😊
  • @jamesdavidson676
    Desi Arnaz and Lucy were icons and even today their shows are still on.
  • @bejoyful
    Still watching with almost daily, I Love Lucy!
  • @akrenwinkle
    Fun Fact: At the time of this funeral, Desi's mother was alive. She outlived him.
  • @susanmunoz7688
    How I wish the comedians that we have now, would bring as much laughter and joy as they did in the past. I believe we would be a much healthier and happier society today!❤
  • @chris47363
    As much as we love Lucy, we love Desi. I am 56. Thanks for posting.
  • @DeepaChand-lx5mr
    You can see Lucy sitting with a perfect posture of sobriety and grief ,while the children are smiling and looking around to see if they are being noticed ,and the son in law is never behind in sharing the Lucy magic
  • @robertmartinez4174
    any time that people hear a Hispanic speak with a Spanish accent, they think of Dezi Arnaz.
  • @elvisfan61
    I could watch this over and over. Thank you for posting. Have never seen the comments made by Lucy.
  • @bellagrace9812
    My grandmother, Viola, never watched television unless I Love Lucy was on. I remember my sister and I put on a skit for her when she visited once and I played Desi and my sister played Lucy. My grandmother gave us a standing ovation. This was in the 60's when life was a joy and good wholesome TV shows were abundant. Thank you Lucy and Desi for all the good laughs ❤❤❤