Life After Lucy: The True Story of Keith Thibodeaux "I Love Lucy's" Little Ricky

by Keith R. Thibodeaux, Audrey Hingley

NEW EDITION! The curious hands of a two-year-old boy picked up a set of drumsticks in 1953, and that single incident propelled him into one of television's most famous roles, as "Little Ricky," the son of a charming Cuban bandleader and his mercurial wife, on the hit series. "I Love Lucy." When Keith Thibodeaux won the coveted role of Little Ricky Ricardo because of his unique drumming ability, he began a lifelong association with the show's creators, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, and their children, Lulcie and Desir Jr. Now the only surviving cast member of TV's crown jewel of sitcoms, Thibodeaux recalls growing up in the box that brought him fame, and his subsequent Life After Lucy. Featuring full-color photos!

293 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2025

Reviews

[Karis Ens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I originally wanted to read this book because I'm a huge fan of I Love Lucy. I enjoyed learning more about the popular T.V. show and the actors and actresses that brought it to life; however, this book is filled with so much more. Keith Thibodeaux, known as Little Ricky, shared about his life struggles after his part in the sitcom came to an end. His life fell into the world of a rock n' roller with taking drugs and fooling around with women. At his lowest point he found God and his life was completely turned around in efforts to live for Christ and not for his own gain.

[Kimberly Wehr-ulrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story!