Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

Name: Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1991-01-01
Rating: 5.9
Cast: Frances Fisher, Robin Pearson Rose, John Wheeler, Bette Ford, Edith Diaz

1991| 1h 32m| IMDb 5.9

Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991) is currently streaming in the UK on Shout! TV. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama History

This made-for-TV movie tells the story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, beginning in the 1930s and ending with their divorce in 1960.

Director: Charles Jarrott

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Cast

Frances Fisher

Lucille Ball

Robin Pearson Rose

Vivian Vance

John Wheeler

William Frawley

Bette Ford

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Edith Diaz

Mother Arnaz

Matthew Faison

Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

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