Tag: I love lucy
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Lucille Ball: Paying It Forward
In 1951, when Lucille Ball finally became the producer instead of the produced, she was able to hire many of the actors she worked side by side with in films since 1933. Here’s a look at Lucille Ball’s film career and the actors that later worked for Lucille Ball on her sitcoms. Note: This list…
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THE LUCY MUSEUM of ART
A look at the various paintings seen on Lucycoms! The artwork seen on Lucille Ball’s four sitcoms was coordinated by the set decorator, generally pulled from props and set stock. It was not unusual for a piece to turn up in more than one location and even on another series! Note: For this blog, we are…
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ETHEL for PRESIDENT!
Randy Rainbow’s “Any Dem Will Do” In satirist Randy Rainbow’s video “Any Dem Will Do” none other than Ethel Mertz is on a laundry list of potential nominees for the Democratic nominee for President in 2020. Rainbow’s song parody uses two songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – “Any Dream Will Do” and “Joseph’s Coat.” Watch for…
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Henry Durrell Ball
September 16, 1887 – February 28, 1915 Lucille Ball’s father, Henry Durrell Ball, known as “Had” to friends and family, died on February 28, 1915, at 1am, according to his death certificate. Oddly, his death certificate lists the date as February 27, possibly due to the death occurring at 1am. The official cause of death was…
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RIP Jane Milmore 1955-2020 Jane Milmore was a playwright, screenwriter, producer and actress. With her writing partner, Billy Van Zandt, she wrote more than 20 plays. In 1989, the two wrote the wrap-around material for the TV special “I Love Lucy: The Very First Show”, the first airing of the long-lost pilot. It earned…
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RIP Gene Reynolds
1923-2020 Although best known as the six-time Emmy-winning Producer of “M*A*S*H” (1972-83), he was also an actor who played the role of Mr. Taylor, who rents the Ricardo apartment when they move to Connecticut in “Lucy Hates To Leave” (S6;E16 ~ February 4, 1957). His wife (who wanted to cut the legs off Lucy’s new sofa)…
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The 2020 Best Picture Oscar Nominees from Desilu Studios
Papermoon Loves Lucy 