December 4, 1986 The funeral of television legend Desi Arnaz. Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz, and Danny Thomas were among the mourners. Lucy told CBS 8 that her former husband was a great showman, musician, father, and husband and he was a great part of the innovation in this business. Danny Thomas spoke at the service and said "I will never ever forget his tremendous help to me, but I speak not just what he did for me, but what he has done for the entire industry."
Film at end is at Del Mar Racetrack on Jimmy Durante Day in 1958.