In December, 1950, when CBS agreed to produce a TV pilot starring Lucille Ball and her husband, Desi Arnaz, Lucy insisted on Oppenheimer to head up the project.
Lucy insisted on Oppenheimer. This was in December. This was to head up the project. CBS agreed to produce a TV pilot starring Lucille Ball. CBS agreed to produce a TV pilot starring her husband. Desi Arnaz was her husband. December was 1950.