The Arnaz Family 

Clarification on the divorce dates. Lucy filed for divorce in September 1944 because she was convinced that Desi was being unfaithful to her and also because he came home drunk several times. Lucy didn’t go though with the divorce and returned to him before the interlocutory decree became final. Lucy and Desi officially divorced in 1960.

Desi Arnaz talked about Lucy toward the end of his life. Maybe was on Johnny Carson or some nighttime talk show. He teared up and said "She was the one.' It was so touching.

I remember the Brady Bunch episode where Marsha got to meet Desi Arnaz, Jr. and he was so freaking cute. I was a little younger than the Marsha character but I remember me and my two sisters and our little friends crowded around the tv to watch that episode. Good times....

I believe they always loved each other but could not be happy together. They gave us so much and I Love Lucy is a program I watch with my granddaughters and they laugh just as I still do. They were magic on the small screen, but as hard as they tried, they could not make the marriage work. It was so sad when they divorced. I saw a video of both Lucy and Desi in the pool at their daughter’s home with the grands, and Lucie said that was a favorite picture of them together. I still love Lucy and the show they left us to enjoy!

no matter what happened in their marriage break-up------DESI AND LUCIE - always loved each other from their hearts---and always will---....

My eldest brother Joe was born on April 28th, 1952, my parents had their first apartment, my father worked late sometimes at his family bakery in South Philly. One night my mother was watching "I Love Lucy" in the apartment, the "Candy Factory" episode, my mother recalled how hard she laughed, my brother who's was still a todler, was in his playpen, he stood up in the pen, and he was laughing so hard at my mother! Mom always remarked on that night, and that episode! RIP Mom, Dad and Brother Joe!

I always thought when my mother was young she looked somewhat like Lucy and even wore her lipstick and hair like her. I grew up watching Lucy and Desi reruns and that theme from I Love Lucy always takes me back to my childhood. When I watch her now, I have a totally new appreciation for her - so ahead of her time, daring and super-talented. We need more women like Lucy :D

Thanks for this. I especially love getting the chance to see those rare photos of Lucy and Desi together at special events or family functions when they were older. It's a shame that they didn't work together again, if not Desi doing a cameo on one of Lucy's later shows, then even in one of her mid '70s specials or in some other unrelated movie or program. I'm glad they remained friendly.

Just breaks my heart because you could tell how much they loved each other. I hope they are reunited in Heaven ❤️

Everyone smoked back then, not sure her miscarriages were due to smoking. She smoked with the last 2 pregnancies.People also drank liquor back then too. Dr's didn't tell them not to. MANY babies in that era were delivered to full term. Other medications could have been taken by people the during pregnancies who knows. All I know is many smokers and drinkers delivered healtyh babies to full term. It's a fact.

I love Lucy's whole family. I miss her, and I am grateful for being born in a time when she was here in my generation.

They were such a sweet, loving, and adorable couple. I will always love them and keep them in my hearts forever. 🇺🇸🇨🇺💕❤️💝😇🙏🏼📺🎥

I know their son, Desi Jr, personally. He and his wife owned the dance studio and ballet company here, and I danced for them for many, many years. I still keep in very close contact with his wife, who was my first ballet teacher. :)

Sometimes her eyes look so sad, like a sad clown with a smile drawn on.

It is ironic the Show portrayed a happy family. In real life was very flawed. No family is perfect. I love the show.

Plenty of women smoked and had successful pregnancies. They're not even sure if smoking causes cancer anymore. It's a choice anyway. No one forces you to smoke. There's so much crap in our foods and water (and air) that if smoking related illnesses don't get ya, something else will. Besides, our lives unfold EXACTLY the way they're meant to. Tragedies, losses happiness and destinies.....all included! This was theirs!

They were a very beautiful family.

DESI ARNAZ SR. AFFECTS MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF LIVES EVERYDAY WITH I LOVE LUCY. HE SHOULD GET MUCH MUCH MORE CREDIT. HE WAS A STUDIO AND FILM GENIUS........

I'M SURE THEY BOTH HAD THEIR FAULTS, BUT I WILL ALWAYS BELIEVE THAT THEY STILL LOVED EACH OTHER EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NOT TOGETHER. DESI KNEW HE HAD MADE POOR CHOICES, AND MOST LIKELY REGRETTED THEM. THEY STILL HAD A WONDERFUL SHOW WITH TONS OF LAUGHS......

Incredible photos. The love is there for everyone to see.

Lucille Ball was a beautiful looking woman.

Three miscarriages? That’s really rough. My sister had multiple miscarriages and never was able to get a child out. My cousin had her first and only child at 44. It’s amazing she was able to continue her career, in comedy no less, after all those heartbreaks. Good on her.

Msfrosteetoes, Lucy did not become pregnant by some studio head. Desi Arnaz was the father of all 3 of the babies that Lucy miscarried.

Lucy was always so glamorous 🤩 i find myself hardly ever doing my hair and makeup these days with a 2 year old son, but Lucy seemed to always be put together, hair and face always done. I love her

Awww I love this beautiful family! Will ALWAYS be a fan of Desi & Lucy Arnaz

These pictures depict an incredible, undeniable love that two parents feel for their children. At the same time, it shows a bond between two people who are connected by more than any words can ever explain.

Rest in Peace, Desiree Anzalone aka Lucille Ball's great-granddaughter. So sad she is gone, only 31 years old. She was a beautiful soul. She will be missed. ❤❤❤❤

Desi had some strong genes. Both of his kids look like him specially Desi Jr. Nice vid btw.

Both children look like Desi!

I Love Lucy christmas special always brings tears.

It amazes me how people take something as innocent as home movies and pics and begin to write hurtful and obviously ignorant comments.. just take it for what it is. Stop pretending like you knew these people and be civilized, No one is perfect in this world. They were real people but devoted their lives to entertainment. Just that simple.

lucy gave us so much to remember. I still watch her shows with love and admiration for the many gifts.

Went to Florida for 2 months. Up every morning at 4:00 am just to watch I Love Lucy repeats, watched them for 3 hrs straight and never got tired of any of them.

Beautiful memories...they divorced on May 4, 1960 not 1940.....so sad they're both gone :(

What a bunch of beautiful memories , the best comedy show of all times and they really did care for each other Desi was just a little weak with lifes temtations !!

She was 42 having Desi jr and that was considered “old to have a child back then. You have to be a fool not to see the love they shared yet it was a very tumultuous love.... 💔

Most definitely they still loved each other 💓 Desi was the love of her life, she loved Gary Morton but Desi is where her heart was,

Just my opinion. Desi Arnaz was a great American. A great innovator. He is one of my all time favorite Americans. Without a doubt a great man and so likable and lovable. 👍👍to Desi Arnaz.

Heard desi was a great father true??

they didn't just stay together for the kids they loved each other up to their deaths

They brought laughter into our homes, and joy, and you always hoped and prayed for the best for them. They had what it took to make us laugh. There will never be another Desi, and Lucy. I hope their children are happy. God bless them.

Sweet people. Yes, I know Desi cheated, but he loved his family; that shows through very clearly.

I watched this with so much nostalgia and sadness. They had everything but couldn't hold onto it. As with every human situation, it takes two. I think that Desi either couldn't express his dissatisfaction with Lucy or loved her too much to disclose it. Again I will say, there are two sides to every story. God bless them both!!!!!

lucy may have divorced desi....seemed to moved on n mary gary but she never stopped carring a torch for desi....she deeply loved desi up until the day she died which is y she died not soon after desi....she resented him for throughing their love away.....if you watch her interview with barbara walters her love for him is very clear...she almost went to far until gary chimed in....there is no way that gary did not know this prior to this interview...

LUCY & DESI LOVED THOSE KID'S & EVERYONE WANTED TO BE IN, "THE ARNAZ FAMILY" I DID 😁👍!

What a beautiful couple 💞💙💚💝💜💛💞

Thanks for sharing that. What a great lady.

Wasn’t he handsome?, both his children take after him.

I agree with you 100%. They brought a lot of happiness, humor and good memories for many of us who grew up watching them.

i think Lucy & Desi were married between.... 1940-------- 1960 weren't they?

I wish miscarriages were talked about more. They seem to be the natural but forbidden to talk about thing. Lucy had three and yet still had two healthy children. Miscarriages hurt, but perhaps if they were talked about more often, women would realize that they are part of the natural cycle.

Love these old memories, beautiful days - good times gone by! God Bless their families! ~~~Nancy

Because he was unfaithful. I loved them both, but she got tired of it. She stayed with him, Just not married to him.

Sometimes I wish I could go back in time and talk to Lucy and Desi so they could stay together. I always felt even though they had their differences, they still loved each other till the day they died. God Bless them both!

those were the days my friend, miss you all.

Desi was a "womanizer"...he naturally loved women, which is not a big a deal in his own country, but American women are raised in the belief that after marriage she is all her husband desires and will (or should) become monogamous. We know now. that _that_ is the exception not the reality. In any case, Lucy's pride and sense of control was deeply wounded when she realized Desi wasn't (couldn't) change. They remained together for the sake of the children and a very lucrative business (Desilu Productions). There was no good guy, bad guy in the end of the relationship, there was only matters of fact. They remained friends for the rest of their lives.

She looks so happy with her babies💖

Beautiful pic's of an amazing family! Really enjoyed them! Only would be a nice with alittle tune!

so sad 3 miscarriages over the years before Lucille was born. that's hard for any couple and woman to suffer through.... most woman might have given up trying to have kids after 3 miscarriages... but she kept trying. a strong woman who didn't give up her dream.

Leave them alone. They had love. That’s all that matters I Love Lucy❤️

I love lucy growing up in Ecuador.......part of my family.

She divorce from Desi in 1960 not in the 40's.

Beautiful background music to that scrapbook. Nicely done.

I always loved that show

2:41 is my favourite bc there's not many photos of them with Desi in the later years on the internet

Half a million views. Good job

This is just so sweet . . . Brings tears , to think of the old days . . . . XOXO

I believe they had very bittersweet feelings toward their parents. Just as Lucy and Desi had for each other. RIP Lucy and Desi sr and you're in my prayers Lucie and Desi jr

Speak the Truth! go to the video Desi Arnaz remembers Lucille Ball and see what I said about smoking

They divorced in the 1960's not the 1940's.

Lovely! enjoyed this!

Lovely...

Desi Sr in many ways seemed to be a nice guy. No question that he was a very talented man! Tragic, that his cavorting with many prostitutes over the years (& other women) combine with his drinking problem eventually destroyed that marriage. Sad... that he didn't seek-out some type of help that could have saved their family from that fate.

Beautiful memories..always loved their shows..

I don't think Lucy and Desi's children had anything to do with the longevity. They more or less stayed together for the sake of I Love Lucy... if they were divorced, and playing a married couple on TV, nobody would believe it, and I am not sure if by TV standards at the time that CBS would've allowed them to continue with the show if they got divorced. Once the hourlong Lucy and Desi Comedy Hours aired, their marriage was on the rocks, and pretty close to over. Lucy literally filed for divorce the day after the final episode was filmed, which also happened to be Desi Arnaz's birthday. However, for a little while anyway, their professional relationship stayed intact, and Desi produced the first season of The Lucy Show and retired from Desilu after that, only to come back later with The Mothers in Law, which had some similarities to I Love Lucy.

Desi, Sr was always a good looking man.

I can't get enough of Lucy! I Love Lucy. The Lucy/Desi Comedy Hour. The Lucy Show. Here's Lucy. Life with Lucy. The only thing that I'm not familiar with yet, is the old radio show before my time. Whenever I put on the intro to The Lucy Show, I always get tears in my eyes with a smile on my face.

I still love you all, ever since, I was a kid an still do ...You made what we call TV...Funny to Watch...very week...we still Love.... I Love Lucy an all its Cast Members

youre crazy,she wouldnt have lived longer,because the company didnt force cigarettes in her hand or her mouth smh.. not phillip morris fault at all,no1 has to pick up cigarettes,they choose to

@puupydoger Lucy actually filed for divorce from Desi in 1944, but back then, there was a waiting period before the divorce could go through. (I don't know for sure, but I guess that the waiting period was so that maybe during that time, the couple could reconcile if they wanted to.) Lucy decided not to pursue the divorce any further and she and Desi reconciled.

What?? Lucy filed divorce from Desi in the 40s and remained together for 20 years .. and then .. have kids in 1951 & 1953 ?? It doesn't make any sense, does it? Why would you want to have kids after filing for divorce?

Thank you!! XOXOXOXOXOXO

Such a beautiful family. Desi would never have anyone love him as much as Lucy. Glad they were able to remain friends. They will never know the impact they have had on generations of families that loved and still love I Love Lucy. My grandmother could not stand TV, and the only exception was her love for Lucy. She would say it was the only thing worth watching and they could have the rest. We love you Lucy........

very beautiful song "sleep now baby of mine" for this video. They did love each other to pieces, but he was a womanizer and adulterer. No woman could live like that. They stuck together for the sake of their two beautiful children. RIP for Desi Jr's granddaughter, who passed away after her battle with cancer at 31.

Well, if she did sleep with another man..I can tell you it wasn't out of lust or love for another man.It possibly had more to do with getting Desi's attention more than anything else. Whatever bitterness she might of had towards the end of their marriage was due to Desi's "countless" infidelities. Only God knows the amount of public humiliations,miscarriages and emotional pain Lucy had to put up with because of Desi's affairs... Affairs that Desi actually defended due to his foolish machismo.

None of the kids looks like Lucy.

What an amazing family even after divorce Lucy and Desi were still close as can be =)

The children were only 7 and 5 years old when their parents divorced. Another one bites the dust.

I love when attempts are made to capture the emotions of a family, but can't stand that there are words covering the images. If you're going to do something, do it right. No credit for the music either? Amateur. Thumbs down on the video if you agree.

Lovely video.

True but in the 40s, 50s and 60s they did not know that cigarettes caused sickness.

I didn't know that lucy had a wonderful family until i watched the videos. It was amazing. I was glad that she had lived happily ever after with two wonderful men.

Shutrbug82 Lucy filed for divorce twice once in the 40's and once in the 60's. Lucy finally decided not to divorce desi in the 40's because she still loved him.

Oh yeah that's right, I read that somewhere, you're right lol. Sorry. But they loved each other still in some form and remained good friends until their death.

Well heres the thing. They didn't KNOW that smoking could affect them.

My mom and brothers smoked like chimenys and I grew up inhaling it. Tried it for a few yrs and stopped cold...hate cigs... I thought Desi sr was really the talented one of the pair.. he was one hot Cuban but if he messed around I'd show him the door

I 💖me some Lucy & Desi, they have a beautiful family.

Desi Sr. looks like an accessory in all the pictures, they just told him to show up and smile, no feelings at all .

They are and will always be the best of them all. No comparison to nobody at all and classy. She was so beautiful and he was so handsome. talented, classy, memories of them forever! and laughter. I never get tired of them.

The daughter didn't pick up on her mom's good looks