CLASSICS - "AKA Lucy" Interview with Sarah Royal

Front Row Classics welcomes author Sarah Royal this week. Brandon and Sarah discuss her new book, "A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball". This charming and beautiful looking book presents a fresh, modern take on Lucille Ball by focusing on both her place in pop culture and American history. Among many topics, Brandon and Sarah discuss Ball's early life, pioneering stardom and favorite "I Love Lucy" episodes. "A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball" is officially authorized by the estate of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. available from Running Press wherever books are sold. Sarah Royal is a pop culture historian focusing on women in comedy and author of the bestselling Creative Cursing, among other entertaining books and zines. She's also the co-host of the podcast Enough Wicker: Intellectualizing The Golden Girls. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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