Understanding Desi Arnaz: Kate Luckinbill on Re-Releasing 'A Book' - Episode 387
About this episode
Kyler Bingham interviews Kate Luckinbill about her family's legacy and Desi Arnaz's contributions to television and music.
On today's episode Kyler sits down with Kate Luckinbill , the granddaughter of television royalty Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, and the daughter of Lucie Arnaz. As a partner at Desilu, Too , Kate works directly with her mother to protect, license, and strategically manage the incredible legacy left behind by her iconic grandparents. Kate shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from her childhood, growing up under a massive Hollywood shadow, and her heartwarming personal memories of spending afternoons with her "Nana." The conversation explores the brilliant, often underappreciated mind of Desi Arnaz—from his groundbreaking structural contributions to television to his introduction of Afro-Cuban rhythms to American music. Kate reflects on the family's effort to keep his history authentic, highlighting the recent re-release of his autobiography, A Book , and Lucy and Desi: The Love Letters . Thanks for listening! --- Episode Links: Desilu, Too, LLC Purchase A Book by Desi Arnaz Follow Kate on TikTok: @k8luckinbill
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