Wilmer Valderrama is telling the story of one of his inspirations, Desi Arnaz, and the influence he had on television and culture that has lasted for decades after his groundbreaking role on I Love Lucy.
Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valderrama is a 10-episode story narrated by Valderrama that dives into Arnaz's life and breaks down his lasting impact on Hollywood, from breaking barriers as a Latino actor in the '50s playing a main character on a beloved sitcom to how he helped "pave the way for future generations of Latinx/e actors." According to the podcast description:
"On Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valderrama, Wilmer guides listeners through the life of Desi Arnaz, his personal and professional career and his impact on television, culture and the legacy Desi left for Wilmer and many others. [...] Wilmer narrates this weekly 10-episode story of Desi Arnaz all the while weaving his own personal journey throughout."
On the first episode, Valderrama tells the tale of perseverance and resilience as he covers the "origin of a showman forged by revolution," comparing Arnaz's escape from Cuba in the '30s to that of his own family fleeing Argentina.
Follow along with new episodes of Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valderrama on iHeart.com.