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Meet the Mertzes: The Life Stories of I Love Lucy's Other Couple,Used
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Meet the Mertzes is an expansive dual biography chronicling the lives of two of America's most popular situationcomedy actors, William Frawley and Vivian Vance, who portrayed Fred and Ethel Mertz on I Love Lucy. This meticulously researched book contains interviews with Frawley's and Vance's colleagues, friends, and relatives, and explores their personal and professional lives before, during, and after I Love Lucy. With a complete filmography and videography of each, Meet the Mertzes finally sets the record straight on the lives and legacies of these compelling stars who detested one another.You'll learn about:Vance's successful Broadway career prior to I Love LucyFrawley's vaudevillian roots and his passion for baseballVance's nervous breakdown after the collapse of her first marriageFrawley's drinking and carousingLucille Ball's caustic relationship with both of her costarsVance's hatred of being known to the world as Ethel Mertz
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'Meet the Mertzes'? A: 'Meet the Mertzes' is a dual biography that explores the lives of William Frawley and Vivian Vance, the actors who played Fred and Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy'.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Meet the Mertzes'? A: The book is written by Rob Edelman.
- Q: What type of book is 'Meet the Mertzes'? A: 'Meet the Mertzes' is a paperback biography that covers the personal and professional lives of its subjects.
- Q: How many pages does 'Meet the Mertzes' have? A: 'Meet the Mertzes' contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: When was 'Meet the Mertzes' published? A: 'Meet the Mertzes' was published on September 18, 1999.
- Q: Is 'Meet the Mertzes' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Meet the Mertzes' is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Meet the Mertzes'? A: The book covers topics such as Vance's Broadway career, Frawley's vaudeville roots, their personal struggles, and the dynamics of their relationship on and off the set.
- Q: Does 'Meet the Mertzes' include interviews? A: Yes, the book features interviews with colleagues, friends, and relatives of Frawley and Vance.
- Q: What is the significance of the book? A: 'Meet the Mertzes' aims to set the record straight about the lives and legacies of William Frawley and Vivian Vance, two compelling figures in television history.