I Love Lucy

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by Miranda J. Banks

Abstract: Often hailed as a landmark series for a range of innovations, I Love Lucy can also be seen as groundbreaking for how it assembled its production staff and established the vital role of television’s writer-producer. Miranda Banks explores the history of Lucy’s production and creative personnel, connecting it with key moments in establishing labor practices and production norms in the early days of television.

This essay may be found on page 261 of the printed volume.