Alexandria, VA – On the evening of Monday, September 29, members of the Zebra Book Club gathered at Havana 151-The Loft at Lena’s in Alexandria for an engaging discussion of Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television by Todd S. Purdum. This biography explores the remarkable career of the Cuban-American entertainer best known for co-starring in the iconic sitcom I Love Lucy .

The group, which gathers monthly at different restaurants in Alexandria, welcomed 14 members, along with Mary Wadland, Zebra’s founder, publisher, and editor. The conversation highlighted not only Arnaz’s role as Lucy’s on-screen partner but also his contributions as a visionary producer whose technical and business innovations transformed television.

Members were impressed by Arnaz’s substantial contributions t

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