Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz decided to divorce in 1960 after 20 years of marriage. Ball and Arnaz had to sort out their business dealings as well as parental custody of their two children, Lucie and Desi Jr. While there was plenty of discord during their …
In 1964, Lucille Ball was the sole owner of Desilu Studios and the first woman to ever run a major Hollywood studio. At the time, Desilu producers were looking for ideas that could be developed into new series and they contracted two ambitious writers to develop …
“I Love Lucy” is an American sitcom starring Lucille Ball. The series co-starred her long-time comedy partner Gale Gordon and her real-life children Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. It was broadcast on CBS from 1968 to 1974. It was Ball’s third network sitcom, following The …
Following Lucille Ball’s divorce from Desi Arnaz and the last episode of the wildly successful “I Love Lucy,” Desilu Studios was on the ropes. From 1960 to 1962 virtually every show was cancelled, except for “The Untouchables.” Arnaz was president of Desilu and offered Ball a …
The 30th Lucille Ball Comedy Festival takes place in Jamestown, NY (Chautauqua County) this week beginning tomorrow and running through Sunday. This tribute to the first couple of comedy explores the life stories of both Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and features original costumes, gowns, props, …