Tag: Jamestown
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JAMESTOWN GIRL on TREASURE HUNT
June 23, 1934 On June 23, 1934, The Warren (PA) Times-Mirror reprinted an item from The Jamestown (NY) Post. Contrary to Lucille’s claim of being born in Butte, Montana, Chautauqua County residents claim her as 100 percent from Jamestown – and the first from the New York town to have success in Hollywood. Apparently, after a…
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THE MAYER TWINS
June 26, 1952 Michael Leo and Joseph David Mayer were born on June 26, 1952, in Los Angeles, California. They are the twin sons of Max and Eva June Mayer. Between 1953 and 1956, the brothers alternated in the role of Little Ricky in 32 episodes of “I Love Lucy.” They succeeded twins Richard Lee…
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BENCH WARMERS
In Springtime, there’s nothing better than sharing a bench in a park – or just getting off your feet wherever you are. Here’s a tribute to the mighty benches that gave comfort to Lucy and her friends!
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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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Lucy statues vandalized in Lucille Ball Memorial Park
Lucy statues vandalized in Lucille Ball Memorial Park
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RIP Frank Gorey
1928-2019 Lucille Ball’s chauffeur for nearly 30 years, Frank Gorey started working for Lucille in October of 1959 and was with her for the rest of her life. Among his responsibilities were taking Lucie and Desi Jr. to school and taking her mother Dede shopping. Interestingly, he was on the set for the filming of…
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August 6 ~ Happy Birthday Lucy!
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National Comedy Center Set To Open During Lucille Ball Fest
National Comedy Center Set To Open During Lucille Ball Fest
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LUCY on DONAHUE
March 15, 1974 Phil Donahue (Host) was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1935. After a stint as a TV newsman, he took over a slot on a local television station which became “The Phil Donahue Show.” After moves to Chicago and then New York City, the show ended in 1996. In 1958, Phil Donahue married Marge…
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