Tag: Lucie Arnaz
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SAX APPEAL
On June 28, 1846, musician / inventor Adolphe Sax filed 14 patents for his new invention: the saxophone. Initially crafted from wood, Sax’s instrument flared at the tip to form a music-amplifying bell. Although the saxophone quickly became popular with French army bands, the Belgian-born Sax spent decades in court trying to fend off knockoffs…
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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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Lucie Arnaz was mentioned on MRS. AMERICA (May 27, 2020) in the episode “Reagan”. On Sunday, September 2, 1979, Arnaz participated in a ‘Breakfast Run for the ERA’. In the FX mini-series, Betty Friedan (Tracey Ullman) talks to Gloria Steinem (Rose Byrne) about the event.
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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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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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APPLE BLOSSOM LUCY
April 30, 1964 The annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival and Parade in Winchester, Virginia began in 1929. The event features an Apple Blossom Queen (aka Queen Shenandoah), a parade with a Grand Marshal, and celebrity appearances. In 1964, TV legend Lucille Ball, served as the Festival’s Grand Marshal. The Queen of Comedy was joined by…