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Best Of: The Innovation Of 'I Love Lucy' / Mark Hamill

Best Of: The Innovation Of 'I Love Lucy' / Mark Hamill

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Playing Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, made Desi Arnaz a star. Behind the scenes, he created what became standard procedures for producing, shooting, lighting and broadcasting TV sitcoms. Author Todd Purdum talks about his new book Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television.

Also, we hear from Mark Hamill. He's in the new movie The Life of Chuck and is known for playing the iconic hero Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies. He talks about auditioning for the film and acting with puppets.

Plus, TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new HBO documentary, Pee-Wee as Himself.

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Best Of: The Innovation Of 'I Love Lucy' / Mark Hamill

Best Of: The Innovation Of 'I Love Lucy' / Mark Hamill