Tag: Lucille Ball
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THE QUEEN OF PHYSICAL COMEDY!
The comedy of Lucille Ball was always rooted in clowning, weather it was grape stomping or trying to keep up with a fast-moving conveyor belt. She was never afraid to take on any improbable stunt or situation! Here’s a photo revue of some of the most outrageous situations that made us laugh in “Here’s Lucy.”
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LUCY’S MENAGERIE!
Lucille Ball loved animals and she wasn’t afraid to incorporate them into her shows. Everything from lions to kittens found its way into “Here’s Lucy.” There were also some ‘fake’ animals in the mix to add to the fun! LIONS Lions were part of two episodes of “Here’s Lucy”! The “chauffeur” is “Kitty Cat’s” trainer! The cat wants to…
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LUCY & HARRY: The Dynamic Duo!
Gale Gordon was an integral part of the success of “Here’s Lucy.” Although Gordon had played roles in all of Lucille Ball’s shows, here he was part of most every episode. Here’s a photo revue of their adventures over six seasons as Lucy and Harry Carter. THE FRICK ‘N’ FRACK FROLICS! ALL WASHED UP! COMEDY RICHES! …
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CAROLE COOK
a tribute to the supporting cast of “Here’s Lucy” Carole Cook played Thelma Green on “The Lucy Show” as well as a host of other characters. She was a protege of Lucille Ball’s during the Desilu Playhouse years. Although born as Mildred Cook, Ball suggested she take the name Carole, in honor of Lucy’s great friend, Carole…
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MARY WICKES
a tribute to the supporting cast of “Here’s Lucy” Mary Wickes was one of Lucille Ball’s closest friends and at one time, a neighbor. She made a memorable appearances on “I Love Lucy” as ballet mistress Madame Lamond in “The Ballet” (ILL S1;E19). In her initial “Lucy Show” appearances her characters name was Frances, but she…
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VIVIAN VANCE
a tribute to the supporting cast of “Here’s Lucy” Vivian Vance (Vivian Jones) was born Vivian Roberta Jones in Cherryvale, Kansas in 1909, although her family quickly moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where she was raised. She had extensive theatre experience, co-starring on Broadway with Ethel Merman in “Anything Goes.” She was acting in a play…
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MARY JANE CROFT
February 15, 1916 (above art by Dave Woodman) MARY JANE CROFT was born on February 15, 1916 in Muncie, Indiana. She began her career on the stage. She once said “from 1935 to 1939, I played parts with every kind of voice and accent: children, babies, old women, society belles, main street floozies – everything." She…
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LUCY THE STAR-GAZER! ~ Part Two
On “Here’s Lucy,” more than any other series, Lucille Ball used her vast network of Hollywood celebrities as guest stars! Here are some of the famous and near-famous who braved Lucy’s comedy Olympics! LUCY FACES THE MUSIC: THE MUSICIANS LAWRENCE WELK Welk was a musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted the television…
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LUCY THE STAR-GAZER! ~ Part One
On “Here’s Lucy,” more than any other series, Lucille Ball used her vast network of Hollywood celebrities as guest stars! It became a great honor to be asked to guest star on “Here’s Lucy,” and even the most accomplished actors were nervous about appearing with the great Lucille Ball. Here are some of the great stars of…
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