Desi Arnez Jr. Interview

[@dianali4991]

He is handsome & cute like his dad & gorgeous mom !

[@anniemihn]

Incredibly handsome, just like his dad. But I also see some touches of Lucy in his visage too.

[@yogaqueen1527]

Now he looks terrible

[@connorhaley9177]

@@yogaqueen1527 damn

[@susiepittman601]

He is incredibly handsome but not very bright.

[@meirwise1107]

Handsome man and a credit to his parents.

[@kittycat6195]

This man is very sweet. Those in his life are very fortunate.

[@foxx441]

High score in the looks department and a genuinely nice man.

[@atbragdots8852]

I think Desi Jr is a cool guy. From age 11, on Password, and after. Humble, like his Dad. That alone, is an attractive quality. Looks come and go, but at the core, a wonderful individual. THANK you

[@blueskies1848]

They didn't have to live up to their parents legendary success or pressures. He jumped into life's influences early on and takes responsibility for it. Kudos!

[@TheWinniefeeps]

Never took responsibility for the daughter he fathered at 15. So I think his recovery has a way to go as he clearly hasn't done the making amends thing. Also has a granddaughter he's never met or taken responsibility for.

[@leonpse]

1983 and Desi was talking about saving the environment.

[@lindakilbride6755]

I'm guessing your point would be that you're surprised that environmentalists existed waaaaaay back in 1983?

[@leonpse]

@@lindakilbride6755 No, they existed in the '70s. The movement started in the '60s and is failing like all the other movements to forward.

[@VibeFly]

Man, he was handsome!

[@lindakilbride6755]

Still is!

[@reignmarieodaniel]

He stil is! He'll always be! I love Desi! ❤

[@tosinoparinde9563]

I love Desi ❤️😍

[@sugarplumfairy420]

Wow great interview! I have always loved Desi Arnaz Jnr, and I know that he has gone through some tough times and come out the other end safely, but I have only ever read this, I have never seen him talk about it. This interview was so genuine and down to earth and the interviewer was right,, Desi Jnr is a true gentleman, he came across as very sincere, articulate, intelligent and a really nice guy. Be still my beating heart.....

[@galexander6907]

Great interviews, Dennis. Thanks for uploading them.

[@aviduser1961]

We all have many things to over come in our lives, but Desi Arnaz Jr and his sister, Lucie Arnaz, had to do it in the spot light. Having successful and famous parents couldn't have made that any easier. I think Desi has been very successful in his life and seems to be a good soul. I think a lot of his sister too.

[@dfangirl72]

unlike alot of celebrity children their " struggles " weren't in press the social media was for the better different then.

[@melissagregoire9278]

Lucie is a bit more 'in your face' like Notice me just as me!! Desi is a bit more sensitive thus made him less resistant to drugs. My opinion only. I think their parents did them a disservice by naming both children after themselves. Kind of egocentric to me.

[@doneliatonk7946]

Sweetest smile.

[@OdeeOz]

I grew up enjoying his parents TV show. Desi jr. was blessed with such great parents, and his own career is fantastic as well. Thanks for sharing with us all. 👍👍 5⭐

[@enjoythemoment6596]

He’s too handsomely handsome that it hurts to look at.

[@LICHBKLYN1]

Look's just like his dad. Got some Lucy going there, too. We will never know, exactly what happened, and really, it's none of our bizz. I still feel that this family, was one of the best. All in all.

[@uofa82]

I’m so glad he got help, faced reality and landed safely on the other side of addiction, especially before his parents died. I know that made them very happy and proud. Good job, Desi! 👏❤️

[@francespellagatti3144]

He is a very humble guy and takes responsibility and accountability for his younger years as an addict. Thats refreshing to see and hear. I had a crush on him in the 70's didnt every young girl back then have a crush on him even Marcia Brady did. Lol❤🎶🎤🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🎶🎼🎸🎸he was an excellant drummer. 🔥🔥💋💋

[@landdcollection]

Thank you for posting this!

[@sassytoonsball-ruck58]

Such a crush on him when I was teen & seeing this is 1983 - so handsome. So glad here how wise he was and took responsibility for his recovery ... saw a nasty comment about his looks today but this is 40 years ago now !!!

[@margerykirner5604]

There was no one more handsome than Desi Sr. He also had great charm and impeccable manners

[@cindywestlake6278]

Absolutely gorgoeus

[@deborahbell6975]

I had such a huge crush on him when I was a kid.

[@jabjab4434]

Me tooooo :)

[@mseti1]

Thanks for posting.

[@DennisHuntChannel]

Thanks for your comment. He was very easy to work with and a very nice guy. Hope he is doing well.

[@arlenegreenbaum2110]

Dennis Hunt what year was that ?

[@yogaqueen1527]

@@arlenegreenbaum2110 he passed away

[@The15secondsOfame]

He has Lucy’s smile💕

[@catlady7773]

I totally agree!!! He has a nice balance between the both of them, having Lucy's smile, and his father's eyes!

[@denissemarie4451]

Tan hermoso igual al padre!!!

[@jaddison1112]

Desi Jr. is 60, ( as of now, October 2013) he was born about a month before my brother. His birth was a nationwide TV sensation during the I Love Lucy.years

[@HolgerRuneFan]

No wonder he bedded everyone in the late 60's and 70's. He was even more handsome than did Dad.

[@OasisJones]

Did he say that? Was that known?

[@smacwhinnie]

The interviewer is stuck in the 70s, Desi has embraced the 80s

[@alejandroturcios5839]

smacwhinnie 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 lmao

[@blueskies1848]

smacwhinnie: kind of like John Ritter in urban cowboy attire. lol

[@aldofhister6859]

You know shit

[@susanoconnor971]

He is a very handsome man. He looks just like his dad. I hope all is well with him.

[@markleebutler]

Desi over 30 years ago. Cool!

[@aaronmichaels3031]

He is got the cuban hairy chest....lol

[@deborahbell6975]

Love a hairy chest

[@dfangirl72]

my dad must've been Cuban/ Irish/ Scottish/ English he had a hairy chest

[@madeleine9907]

Cute but Desi sr was better looking.

[@dfangirl72]

@@deborahbell6975 me too sexy quality in a man ...my dad wasn't Cuban but very hairy

[@tlw1950]

Some of that hair must have been from his Ball side as Desi Sr did NOT have much chest hair.

[@susanbrogan3267]

Desi seems like a really sweet guy.

[@TheWoodland12]

I really wanted to see this interview but I really can’t take it how much he keeps saving uhh, umm , but ahh. Love you anyway desi Jr.

[@margerykirner5604]

Very nice guy Very humble.

[@MrVidaeverdade]

His name is Arnaz, not Arnez.

[@QuantumEffectResidue]

No it was Desi ARNEZ he spelled it right ; this was before the reality changes ALSO KNOWN AS THE MANDELA EFFECT. I never knew his name as ARNAZ. NEVER!!!

[@HenPapirman]

I actually read that during those times, his mom asked him to get help and he didn't want to, not until he was about 25 or 26, that a brain scan showed him he has the brain of a 60 year old, because of the drugs, that is when he went for help.

[@RawOne911]

Dino passed away in a plane crash. This Interview must have been before that. RIP.

[@lparnell39]

I thought he was very down to earth and can look squarely in the face to life. he is a cutie. how old is he anyway

[@sicilianotoronto]

I liked seeing him on Fantasy Island doing a cameo lol

[@reginabaker567]

The first thing I have to state that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz might have been in the spotlight regarded to their turbulent married, however, such union appeared been a blessing upon having their kids Lucie and Desi Junior. Perhaps, their descendants will learned from such examples and make better choices for themselves. Needless to say that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were caught in the middle of unexpected circumstances during their early life straight into their marriage and parenting.

[@akrenwinkle]

1:36... my imagination or did he say "ath-a-letes?"

[@lindakilbride6755]

Yes , it's your imagination

[@akrenwinkle]

@@lindakilbride6755 It may be time for you to consult a good ear doctor.

[@melissagregoire9278]

I heard it too. But who cares, he's sure been through the gauntlet.

[@akrenwinkle]

@@melissagregoire9278 Gaunt-a-let.

[@billypate667]

Hand some fellow great son to his father and mom and good looking sister talented gifted smart man your funny on old show

[@rhondashoemaker4684]

He looks a lot like his dad

[@satyricon55]

his name is Arnaz no Arnez....

[@nashvilletennessee3194]

He had a baby with a girl out-of-wedlock! They were both fifteen years old at the time! So I think Lucille Ball and her husband Gary Morton had a right to be concerned.

[@peaceandlove544]

Great interview, what rehab program is he talking about?

[@brianw9129]

New Life Foundation.

[@zacharybowen4247]

He is actually Desi Arnaz III and Desi Arnaz is Desi Arnaz Junior and Desi Arnaz's father is is Desi Arnaz sr if you look at the full Spanish version of their names

[@hobiehanson]

His name is spelled Arnaz.

[@blueskies1848]

Spelled Arnaz but pronounced Arnez. Many pronounced Desi as Dezi.

[@QuantumEffectResidue]

No it was Desi ARNEZ . THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED BEFORE THE REALITY CHANGES WITH THE MANDELA EFFECT.

[@angelakolubi2359]

OMG OMG absolutely unbelievable how cute handsome man he was wow wow any women would feel inlove with him papichulo papichulo 💯 💯 me lo comooooo

[@willminkorea2010]

They're discussing the 1984 Olympics.

[@vilmahernandez5633]

Cuantos Anos tiene Desi actualmente y q Ace

[@sheilasavage9679]

He looks just like his dad

[@Zebracorn46]

Mandela Effect. I'd love to see the original credits and how Arnez is spelled. It is Arnez on Earth 1.

[@stephenjones614]

Zebracorn 46 exactly!!!! i knew i wasnt crazy...this the only thing i could find with how i remember his name...arnez.

[@stevenbeasley3729]

I guess they’ve misspelled it on I Love Lucy for 60 years now.

[@charlie-obrien]

The Mandela effect of course is pseudo psychology for "you were wrong".

[@stefycadena]

Well, now he's 60 or 70 years old. But what about his family? Daughter or Son?? Anybody knows

[@cluvsonj]

He has 2 daughters from two different women, one born when he was very young and one by his current wife who he married in 1987 and he also adopted his current wife's daughter so he has 3 daughters. He turned 61 in January. He also was married to Linda Purl for one yr in 1980 to 1981. I completely forgot that or just didnt know but even though divorced they remain friends to this day and have performed together.

[@lucyluzhuerta]

He's actually 61. He was born in 1953

[@bethvirginiaphillips4583]

He was engaged to Liza Minelli after his bust-up with Patty Duke. Lucy HATED Patty, and didn't trust her when she claimed Desi was the father of Sean Astin. Patty turned up at Lucy's house with the baby one day to try and have some relationship with her and Lucy refused to see her. Lucy was relieved when Liza and Desi took up with each other, as Liza was a friend of the family through her mother, Judy Garland and father, Vincente Minnelli, the famous director. Lucy OK'd them living together and hoped they'd marry. Then Liza went on to Peter Sellers for a while and eventually married another couple of times. I don't think he has any children, whereas sister Lucie, married to actor Larry Luckinbill, has three. Those kids always seemed very grounded and nice...I grew up with them. And here is a little trivia. I was in Puerto Rico a couple of decades or so ago and took the Bacardi Rum factory tour. We were told that every time a bottle of that rum is sold in the world, Lucie, Jr. and Desi, Jr. get a couple of cents out of each bottle, as they are related to the Bicardi family somehow. So, they are well off, to be sure. I wonder if they'll take over my car payments!??

[@Volynyanka]

Beth Virginia Phillips That comes from grandmother Delores because she was on of an heirs to Bacardi rum fortune.

[@cindybash1667]

Desi Jr is 63 years old now 2016.

[@davisfontanes]

I think he is 64 years old now

[@coletanner5193]

People wouldn't recognize him,only the name.

[@mga2899]

Lucy as your mom can't be easy.

[@heyjude4842]

Who is this goon in the beard and mustache

[@gymnastix]

Dennis, have you ever been told you bear a resemblance to a certain musician and television entertainer, whose musical group's name and TV series' title was of a simian nature?

[@davisfontanes]

pardon he is 60 now :)

[@deepachand7125]

It's such a pity Lucy's children did not live up to her legacy ,specially her daughter ,who continuously tried to prove that her mom was not so great as her looser father ,even though Lucy tried her best to launch both her beloved children in show biz ,but they just did not measure up ,and as with children of famous people they seem to resent the famous parent ,in this case ,Lucy ,and prop up their father's image in every interview ,

[@julietteyork6293]

Well said.

[@TangoCharlieAlpha]

Their last name was ALWAYS spelled "Arnez"....and even the person posting the video spelled it that way, yet it's changed to "ArnAz"in the beginning. He even pronounced it as Arnez. Mandela effect???

[@Yobbie72]

No, it was always Desi Arnaz. Sorry, you just got it wrong.

[@Yobbie72]

mydejavooo1 don't insult me bitch.

[@Yobbie72]

+mydejavooo1 dumb bitch

[@Yobbie72]

mydejavooo1 You're the one who can't spell Arnaz, fool.

[@1793912]

Yes. Your are correct. Arnez.

[@1coteca]

Walter Nebicher from Automan!

[@cookie5335]

Unfortunately he cut Desi off from some great insights

[@davidthegreat5230]

perfect English. didn't recognize right away. thought he was nephew or Joe Mannix. rambling interview

[@davidthegreat5230]

nephew of. damn auto spell check

[@JazzKeyboardist1]

must be hard to compete with superstar parents but royalties would pay for any needed therapy ,

[@reealitychick]

Isn't Desi Jr. the real father of Sean Astin---Desi Jr. was dating Patty Duke --she got pregnant and Lucy was upset and broke them up---Lucy didn't like Patty Duke---Patty went and married or lived with some other man and said he ??? was the father---but Sean is Desi's real son.......

[@cluvsonj]

I replied to your other post but also yes Patty thought that Desi was the father originally because they had an affair and she told this to Sean when he was 14 so he and Desi bonded. Michael Tell had subletted an apartment from Patty around the time of the scandal and offered to marry her as a way out and so they were married 13 days. It was in Sean's mid 20s he met a relative of Michael Tell's who said they could be related so Sean set to prove it once and for all and they did DNA tests and the tests proved that Michael was his father. Sean has 4 fathers, those 2, his father John Astin who raised him and his stepfather Mike Pearce that Patty married in 1986 and he has a relationship with all of them. Strange though but Patty still prefers to believe Desi is his father even though the tests state otherwise.

[@Volynyanka]

***** Lucille was right then...

[@reealitychick]

it is ok to say now--but Desi is the father for real--they told Patty he wasn't because Patty was going to sue Desi big time for all the support she should have gotten from him all the past years...Patty was having such bipolar battles and was so confused at times-- and went into rages.....that is why Sean has 4 fathers but Desi is the real one---take a look at Sean--you can see Ricky Ricardo Sr. in him so much... and Dezi Jr..

[@Volynyanka]

reealitychick I have done a little research. Desi Jr. was not only one that Patty slept with. It was determined by DNA test that Michell Tell was his real father. You can find this on Sean's info in Wikipedia.

[@reealitychick]

Hi--I know that they said that Tell was the father--but he is not--Patty was going thru mental outbursts and she wanted to sue Desi for all the support coming to her-- and was very livid--that would have rung up to the millions??? Sean --knew this--and had been his moms sole backup -and supporter--she put Sean thru much hell--((but not her fault)) Pattys illnes- was bad--- so to prevent her from suing Desi--Sean said it was not Desi--- but Tell --((lie)) --Tell only helped her because she was pregnant and Lucy had forbade Desi to have anything to do with Patty or her baby.. --you can see Desi Sr. and Jr, in Seans' look as well as his mom---NOT Tells.... that is why Sean ways he has 4 fathers....Do you even think that Sean would ever consider Desi as her dad--if he was not.....no way---- but Desi Jr, is..... the real sperm donor...

[@robertmulkey8414]

Dino, Desi & Billy were never at the top of the pop charts. Their success was marginal and that is a verifiable fact if you search their recordings, Google them or look at Billboard. They had absolutely no impact on popular music.

[@nobodysfool8200]

Who said they did? I don't think desi or any commentator suggested they were huge or important - he stresses they were just kids having fun.

[@surfcottage]

and... we, the public, at that time, enjoyed them... so they "did" have an impact of sorts.... I know I'll never forget them, nor will many of my contemporaries!

[@reealitychick]

also Sean Astin --that was his adpted name by John Astin whom Patty did marry---but Sean is not Johns' son-- --Dezi Jr. is --look how Sean looks like Dezi Sr. and Dezi Jr........

[@cluvsonj]

I have seen a picture of the bio father of Sean and Sean looks exactly like his bio dad which is Michael Tell, not Desi. I do not know if this link will work here but this has a picture of Sean with his birth father. fuckyeahseanastin.tumblr.com/post/9207481025/seans-biological-father-michael-tell-married-to

[@Volynyanka]

reealitychick I am more inclined toward DNA analysis rather then Patty.

[@reealitychick]

vOL--- that is what I am telling you--Sean and Desi know they are father and son--they are just not letting the world and Patty know---((main reasonPatty has a law suit in order)) for she really loved Desi and his Mom LucY--did NOT want him mixed up with her--DESI IS THE READ DAD.. -- Patty just wants revenge-- Sean and Desi still have good contact and ARE REAL FATHER AND SON--- look at Tell --there in NO resembalance at all... ---this is the truth--after Patty dies --the truth will come out..

[@reealitychick]

thank you cluvson---and YES ----he is the son of Desi---as you can plainly see--and they did say Lucy was so damn mad--- that she told Desi to stay away froM her--Tell just felt very sorry for Patty--BUT DESI --IS THE REAL FATHER...----thank you.

[@jaredjlinden]

Sean Astin looks just like his bio dad, Mike Tell. There’s no reason for Sean Astin to lie publicly about this.

[@carolynharshaw8092]

This interview is about 35-40 years old. And if their Parents could see the multi-million dollar businesses of recycling bottle, tin, paper, plastic and other reusable man-made products.

[@phillies4100_mainsite]

+Carolyn Harshaw Was this after the Brady Bunch?

[@elizabethroberto7862]

+phillies4100------ no it wasn't... "The Brady Bunch" aired from: Sept. 26, 1969----- March 8, 1974 & when he "FIRST" appear on their show he was "ONLY" between 18 or 19 yrs. old at the time & in this interview of him it was in 1983 so I'm guessing he was in his mid 30's or 40's so the interview took place about 6 yrs. before his mom died...... Lucille Ball.... Aug. 6, 1911-------- April 26, 1989 died at the age of... 77 & his dad 3 yrs. before the interview.... Desi Arnez..... March 2, 1917-------- Dec. 2, 1986 died at the age of..... 69

[@davisfontanes]

He looks so full of himself...

[@titatwix]

youre blind AF lol

[@armegaz]

When I saw Sean Astin I wondered, why he looked like Dezi Arnaz, did the research, they have the same blood.

[@blueberrycobbler]

armegaz DNA showed that Michael Tell is his biological father.

[@dfangirl72]

@@blueberrycobbler but......Sean has said that he has 3 father figures ....he looks a great deal like desi to me at least ...Sean has crafted a good family life and professional life lucy would be proud .

[@armegaz]

There's no doubt, He was Sean Astin's true dad.

[@blueberrycobbler]

armegaz He’s not Astin’s biological father, a DNA test was done and Michael Tell is his father.

[@nlss.9603]

Disclaimer: Not my real name -- This interview is super boring. Yawn!

[@paulcugini3513]

NLS S. I think you’re admiring him. That’s what you’re feeling as a result. He’s a very nice guy. I’m sure he knows he’s good looking but he’s genuine.

[@Eidann63]

Definitely Sean Astin's father; forget the thing with Michael Tell. They not only look incredibly alike, but even have the same voices and intonation. You can't hide genetics, even from the genetics tests.. LoL.

[@thevealchop68]

+Eidann63 yeah but does he admit to being the kids father, or is this still some hollywood controversy he keeps swept under the rug?

[@peaceandlove544]

It was proven that he is not the father.

[@blueberrycobbler]

DNA testing was done years ago and Michael tell is Sean's father. He looks like his biological father, pictures are online. Sean has given interviews on this matter.

[@Eidann63]

blueberrycobbler I don't believe it. Desi Jr. and Sean Astin have the same body type, eyes, mouth, nose,head shape. I'm a portrait artist and trust me, MIchael doesn't begin to have the features that line up with Desi Jr.'s. For some reason this has been a long-time line they have given out to the public. Just look at them all. He's an Arnaz.

[@Eidann63]

P.S. All that being said, it really is none of our business. They can say what they want for the reasons they want; it is their lives not ours. They're public figures so we feel we deserve the truth, and we really don't. Make your best guess.other than that there's no more that we really need to know.

[@blueticecho5690]

One lucky guy.. but totally talent less............

[@nobodysfool8200]

Straight for two years - sounds like he was one of those self hating homosexuals.

[@nitinpuri4361]

Ur parents wanted to abort u.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Kind of like Peter North.

[@rosemarybell7681]

Interviewer said straight when he meant clean from drugs

[@gregdayton786]

Why doesn't he act more often? What a waste!

[@annettefluit3496]

I don't know if you are aware but if you want to become a big actor in Hollywood, you would need to sell your soul. I'm glad he's not acting. And he's 70 now in 2023.