Desilu

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/desilu

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding partners?Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball
2. What is the peak market position?Became the number-one independent television production company in the United States
3. Who started Desilu Productions?Desilu was started by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, a famous husband-and-wife team.
4. What are some of the most famous shows that Desilu made?Desilu made classic shows like "I Love Lucy," "Star Trek," "The Untouchables," "Mission: Impossible," and "Mannix."

Independent Production Company: A company that produces television or film content without direct ownership by a major studio.
Revolutionized: Fundamentally changed or transformed something, often in a positive way.
Cultural Impact: The effect that a particular idea, event, or person has on the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a society.
Entrepreneurial Spirit: The drive and willingness to take risks to start and manage a business.