PESTA168 Between 1951 and 1957, Desi Arnaz (1917-1986) and Lucille Ball (1911-1989) starred in and produced (via their Desilu production company) the immensely popular I Love Lucy show. The show opened with "Westinghouse Logo" and closed with "Desilu Playhouse Closing Theme" during the end credits. Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu Productions. October 6, 1958, hosted by Desi Arnaz, with Betty Furness continuing as the Westinghouse spokesperson (as she had been on Studio One). Arnaz, according to Stack, blew his top at Johnson, fired him and called Stack and offered him the role. Paul Monash adapted the 1957 memoirs of treasury agent Eliot Ness, played by Robert Stack. The first show was "Lucy Goes to Mexico," a Lucy-Desi Hour with guest star Maurice Chevalier. Andrew, Bart. The "I Love Lucy" Book. Desilu: The Story of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.|Top Slot Freebies Jackpot Party Guide!