Tag: Here’s Lucy
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FATHER’S DAY
The death of Lucille Ball’s father at an early age had a great impact. Throughout the four situation comedies built around her, the “Lucy” characters had mothers, but references to their fathers was rare. Here’s a tribute to the precious few dads found in the Lucyverse! Henry “Had” Durrell Ball (1887-1915) ~ Father of Lucille Ball…
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MARY WICKES
June 13, 1910 – October 22, 1995 Mary Wickes (nee Mary Isabella Wickenhauser) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents who were theatre buffs. A smart student, Mary skipped two grades and graduated from High School at age 16. In college, she majored in English and Political Science, though shifted her career goals to…
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LIZ LEARNS TO SWIM
June 11, 1950 “Liz Learns To Swim” is episode #92 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on June 11, 1950 on the CBS Radio Network. Synopsis ~ George makes a bargain with Liz: If she’ll learn to swim, they can go to the beach with the Atterburys for their vacation. “My Favorite Husband”…
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BOB CUMMINGS
June 9, 1910 – December 2, 1990 Robert “Bob” Cummings was born in Joplin, Missouri. His godfather was the aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright, so naturally he got his pilot’s license and studied aeronautical engineering. After the stock market crash of 1929, he gave up flying to study drama in New York City, making his Broadway…
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ELLEN CORBY
June 3, 1911 – April 14, 1999 Ellen Hansen Corby was born in Racine, Wisconsin, in 1911, just two months before Lucille Ball. An interest in amateur theater while in high school led her to Atlantic City in 1932, where she briefly worked as a chorus girl. A year later she moved to Hollywood. She spent…
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VINCENT PRICE
MAY 27, 1911 Vincent Leonard Price Jr. was born just nine weeks before Lucille Ball. He made his screen debut in 1938, and after many minor roles, he began to perform in low-budget horror movies where he would make his mark on the genre. His final feature film appearance was in 1990’s Edward Scissorhands. Besides acting,…
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JERRY HAUSNER
May 20, 1909 James Bernard Hausner, known professionally as Jerry Hausner, was a radio and television actor, best known as Ricky Ricardo’s agent in “I Love Lucy” and as the voice of Waldo in “Mr. Magoo” and several characters such as Hemlock Holmes, The Mole, Broodles and Itchy in “The Dick Tracy Show.” He also…
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MOTHER’S DAY
The world created by Lucille Ball’s 40 year television career was one dominated by mothers. Owing to the fact that her own father died while she was a young child, mothers are celebrated time and again on Lucycoms! Here’s a comprehensive look at Lucy and Motherhood! A celebration of motherhood with the Arnaz Family 1951! …
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