News and opinions about TV actress Lucille Ball. According to Wikipedia: Lucille Désirée Ball was an iconic American actress, comedian and star of the landmark sitcom I Love Lucy, a four time Emmy Award winner and charter member of the...
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News and opinions about TV actress Lucille Ball. According to Wikipedia: Lucille Désirée Ball was an iconic American actress, comedian and star of the landmark sitcom I Love Lucy, a four time Emmy Award winner and charter member of the Television Hall of Fame. A 'B-grade' movie star and "glamour girl" of the 1930s and 1940s, she later achieved tremendous success as a television actress. She received the Kennedy Center Honors in 1986. Ball, known as the "Queen of Comedy," was also responsible with her then-husband, Desi Arnaz, for the foundation of Desilu Studios, a pioneering studio in American television production in the 1950s and 60s.
I have a confession to make. As a child, I grew up watching repeats of I Love Lucy .
One thing that I could count on every time I watched an episode is that I would end up laughing. Little did I know that I was also picking up on valuable truths that would serve me for a lifetime.
As a daffy and zany housewife, Lucille Ball???s character would seem to be the last place that a freelancer could find business tips. Well, if you???re thinking that, then you are wrong. Not only are there... Read Full Story
A new musical based on TV legends Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball is hitting -Broadway- some street. "Dance With Me" tells the story of a "Cuban and a redhead," because the descriptions are absolutely mutually exclusive:
Escaping the bloodshed of his native Island, a young Cuban boy sets sail on a turbulent journey that leads him all the way to Hollywood and into the arms of a fiery, redheaded movie star named Lucille Ball. At the climax of Dance With Me, Desi and Lucy put their money... Read Full Story
Movie Star Lucille Ball TV Shot Montage Originally uploaded by Walker Dukes The shot was for "DuBarry Was a Lady" with Red Skelton. This shot clearly demonstrates why the industry photographers used to call Lucy "Technicolor Tessy" and actually did color tests with her images. This was about a decade before "I Love Lucy" Aug. 6th: Happy Birthday, Lucy! Read Full Story
Lucy's glam days... When I was a kid, I recall catching "Dubarry was a Lady" on the idiot box on late-night TV. The wide-screen experience eluded me over the years, 'til now. As part of its tribute to legendary filmmaker - Arthur Freed - the 3rd Annual Backlot Festival screened the Lucille Ball classic and I was there to savor every minute of the experience. Lucy stars with Red Skelton and Gene Kelley in this screwball comedy - one of a handful of "B" movies the screwy red-head was... Read Full Story
LUCILLE BALL YES IT IS REALLY HER: LUCILLE BALL IN THE BUFF TOPLESS I LOVE LUCY! In the autumn of 1926 making what would prove to be a false start on her ultimate path Lucille Ball left Jamestown New York with $50 bucks in her pocket. Even though the neighbors were shocked that she was going away for such a dubious career as Acting and Dancing? Here is a rare published photo of Lucille Ball naked! Check it out! I LUCILLE BALL IN THE BUFF TOPLESS I LOVE LUCY BEFORE DESI ARNAZ BEFORE I LOVE... Read Full Story
" Luuucy , I'm home!" Lucille Ball charmed audiences with her hilarious comedy antics in the 1950's television sitcom, "I Love Lucy". (1951 - 1957 on CBS). Though I wouldn't necessarily recommend "I Love Lucy" as a source for obtaining family values or moral lessons, it is certainly a source of good, clean comedy, fun and entertainment. Unlike the so called comedy shows of today, "I Love Lucy" is not filled with vulgarities and smutty innuendos . This side splitting comedy features Lucy, an... Read Full Story
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1. ‘The Grateful Dead’ started their career known as ‘The Warlocks’.
2. In South Korea and the Philippines, Green Giant Canned Sweet Corn has been advertised as a topping for Ice Cream.
3. Lucille Ball was kicked out of drama school in New York City when she was 15 years old because she was too quiet and shy.
4. The World Record for non-stop pushups is 10,507 which was achieved by Minoru Yoshida of Japan in October, 1980.
5. Iran state television once televised anti-Pepsi propaganda... Read Full Story
An autographed photograph of Lucille Ball that hung in Bob Hope's office fetched more than $6,500 at auction this weekend, in a sale of Hope memorabilia.
Proceeds from the sale, which raised more...
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