Tag: Lucille Ball
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MOTHER-IN-LAW
March 4, 1949 “Mother-in-Law” (aka “Mother Cooper Visits”) is episode #33 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on March 4, 1949 on the CBS radio network. Synopsis ~ George’s mother comes to visit. Liz hopes to drive her out by spreading ragweed and other allergy-inducing plants around the house, but her plan backfires when George’s…
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MILTON FROME
February 24, 1909 Milton Frome was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1909. Frome made his first screen appearance in the short Daredevil O’Dare in 1934. His first feature was in 1939′s Ride ‘Em Cowgirl. His first television appearance (of many) was a 1950 episode of “The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre” titled “Once A Gentleman”. He played Sam Carter, the object of…
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BALL BITS
FEBRUARY 23, 1936-1952 On this date in Lucille Ball herstory the newspapers were littered with bits of Ball! Tidbits of news about fashion, food, make-up, and yes – even film! ~FEBRUARY 23, 1936~ ~FEBRUARY 23, 1939~ ~FEBRUARY 23, 1939~ ~FEBRUARY 23, 1939~ ~FEBRUARY 23, 1940~ ~FEBRUARY 23, 1941~ ~FEBRUARY 23, 1941~ ~FEBRUARY 23, 1941~ ~FEBRUARY…
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SHADES OF MAKE-UP
February 21, 1938 The head of a Hollywood makeup department reports: “When Lucille Ball came Hollywood she still had the mannerisms of a fashion mannequin, which she had been. She had pale platinum blonde hair and was definitely a ‘showgirl’ type. And she was one of the models in the movie, ‘Roberta,’ she was perfect in…
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CHANGE IN TONE
February 21, 1947 [In the above article, there are a couple of misspellings: “nightie” and “reporter”.] Production officially began on February 17, 1947 and ended on March 25, 1947. By the time the film premiered on November 12, 1947, it was titled Her Husband’s Affairs. More changes! The Spanish title of the film is literally ‘The Modern Quixote’.…
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THAT NEVER HAPPENED!
February 20, 1948-1975 ~FEBRUARY 20, 1948~ Hedda would lose that bet! The role of Billie Dawn in the Los Angeles production of “Born Yesterday” went to Jean Parker. Lucille Ball did not do the Garsin Kanin comedy on Broadway or appear in the 1950 film. After the play was a hit, Holliday was insistent that she…
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JOHN BUBBLES
February 19, 1902 John William Sublett (known by his stage name John W. Bubbles) was a tap dancer, vaudevillian, and actor. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky but soon moved to Indianapolis. There he formed a partnership with Ford L. “Buck” Washington and they became known as “Buck and Bubbles.” Buck played piano and sang while Bubbles tapped…
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PEOPLE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF LUCY & DESI
February 18, 1991 In the wake of the TV movie “Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter”, People Magazine published a cover story “The Untold Story of Lucy & Desi”. The article presents photos from Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s early days as newlyweds. The article is primarily comprised of quotes from those who knew them well: Jack…
Papermoon Loves Lucy 