I strongly disagree. He was a great entertainer and a real showman. Back in the 1940s and early 1950s he broke box office records everywhere with his nightclub appearances, topping or equalling Artie Shaw, Xavier Cugat and others. Sure, he wasn't the greatest Latin American performer or singer but his showmanship always got him over the line and his recordings sold well. He was, without doubt, one of the most influential figures in the Latin Age.
I'm so happy I bumped into the Lucy and Desi videos you have!!! Thank you!!
If you haven't yet, there's also an I Love Lucy & Desi FB group.
He was a better businessman than performer. He's horrible here.
I strongly disagree. He was a great entertainer and a real showman. Back in the 1940s and early 1950s he broke box office records everywhere with his nightclub appearances, topping or equalling Artie Shaw, Xavier Cugat and others. Sure, he wasn't the greatest Latin American performer or singer but his showmanship always got him over the line and his recordings sold well. He was, without doubt, one of the most influential figures in the Latin Age.