Television's first and most influential situation comedy gets a loving tribute in this television special. The I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special includes interviews with the writers and directors who helped bring the show to life, a visit to Lucille Ball's hometown with Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., clips from favorite episodes chosen by the show's fans, a musical tribute to Latin music pioneer Desi Arnaz, and thoughts on I Love Lucy from such celebrity fans as Dick Van Dyke, Cher, Barbara Walters, and Antonio Banderas. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi