Tag: I love lucy
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PEPITO PÉREZ
February 16, 1898 Pepito Pérez was born as José Escobar Pérez in Barcelona, Spain. He was primarily known as “Pepito the Spanish Clown” and was a screen, stage, vaudeville, and television actor. Pepito was the one time court jester to the Spanish Royal Court of King Alfonso. He was also good friends with Desi Arnaz,…
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LUCY & THE PRESIDENTS
Presidents’ Day On a November 1, 1971 episode of “Here’s Lucy”, When Lucy asks Harry to move up payday to Tuesday, he replies “Not a chance! They can shove Washington’s birthday anywhere they want to, but my payday remains Friday.” In June 1968, a bill was enacted that consolidated Washington and Lincoln’s birthdays into one…
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TYLER McVEY
February 14, 1912 William Tyler McVey was born Bay City, Michigan. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was one year old and his father allowed his maternal grandparents to raise him. He gained early acting experience in amateur productions in his hometown. McVey also acted on radio programs, including Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch, Glamour Manor, and…
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TENNESSEE ERNIE FORD
February 13, 1919 Ernest Jennings Ford (known professionally as Tennessee Ernie Ford) was born in Bristol, Tennessee. He was a singer and television host who enjoyed success performing country and Western, pop, and gospel music. He was known for his rich bass-baritone voice and down-home humor. He is remembered for his hit recordings of “The Shotgun Boogie”…
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JOSEPH KEARNS
February 12, 1907 Joseph Sherrard Kearns was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but his family moved to California when he was very young. His mother was a concert pianist, from whom Kearns derived his love of music. He and his family were devout Mormons, whose ancestors were Mormon pioneers. In 1916 he joined The…
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HE STILL LOVES LUCY
February 12, 1956 This year Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz are celebrating their 16th Valentine’s Day as husband and wife. Although their marriage has had its ups and downs, they are considered one of Hollywood’s happiest couples, on screen and off. When I asked Lucille to explain this happy state of affairs, she said. “That’s…
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VALENTINE’S DAY
February 11, 1949 “Valentine’s Day” (aka “Valentine’s Day Mischief”) is episode #30 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on February 11, 1949 on the CBS radio network. Synopsis ~ Katie, the Maid, is sweet on Mr. Dabney, the butcher, and Liz offers to help. But when Liz’s Valentine to George gets switched with her…
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THE MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE BLACK EYE
February 10, 1951 “The Misunderstanding of the Black Eye” (aka “Liz’s Black Eye”) is episode #118 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on February 10, 1951. This was the 20th episode of the third season of MY FAVORITE HUSBAND. There were 31 new episodes, with the season (and series) ending on March 31,…
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OLIN HOWLAND
February 10, 1886 Olin Ross Howland was born in Denver, Colorado. His father was one of the youngest enlisted participants in the Civil War. His older sister was the famous stage actress Jobyna Howland. As a young man, he learned to fly airplanes from the Wright Brothers! From 1909 to 1928, Howland appeared on Broadway…
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JIMMY DURANTE
February 10, 1893 James Francis Durante was born on the Lower East Side of New York City. He was the youngest of four children. His distinctive gravelly voice, New York accent, and prominent nose helped make him one of America’s most popular personalities from the 1920s through the 1970s. He often referred to his nose as ‘The…
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