Tag: Kennedy Center Honors
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RIP Valerie Harper
1939-2019 Valerie Harper’s first appearance with Lucille Ball was not on television, but in Broadway’s WILDCAT (1960) as a member of the ensemble (right). Valerie Harper won an Emmy Award in 1971 for playing Rhoda Morgenstern on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Her co-star, Edward Asner, also won that night. Lucille Ball was in attendance because “Here’s…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1987 After the cancellation of “Life With Lucy” and the death of Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball makes precious few appearances on television. “Super Password” ~ January 16, 1987 Lucille Ball plays with Betty White and Ann Dusenberry (”Life With Lucy”). This episode was taped on December 2, 1986, the same day Desi Arnaz passed away. “The…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1986 Lucille Ball is convinced by Aaron Spelling to give series television one last attempt with “Life With Lucy.” The series is cancelled after eight episodes. Lucy is devastated. “AFI Achievement Award: A Tribute to Billy Wilder” ~ March 6, 1986 Lucille Ball is one of the many guests paying tribute to the filmmaker. Jack Lemmon…