Lucy Ball, contracted to RKO Pictures in 1939, struggled in low-budget films and small parts in big studio productions. She met Desi Arnaz, a charismatic 22-year-old Cuban singer, and they fell in love. After marrying, they bought a house in Hollywood, with Desi touring with his orchestra while Lucy's film career stalled. In 1948, she landed a radio show, "My Favorite Husband," which became a hit, leading to a CBS and Philip Morris deal. Desi joined the show, and by 1953, it was renamed "I Love Lucy," captivating nearly 60 million viewers weekly. However, a newspaper article accused Lucy of being a Communist, prompting a crisis that threatened their careers and marriage.
Being the Ricardos
The film explores the professional and personal struggles of Lucy and Desi as they navigate a crisis that threatens to derail their careers and a marital crisis that puts their relationship to the test.
