I always thought Lucy and Desi had seperate accounts but on the divas website there is a check headed Lucille Ball Arnaz and Desi Arnaz?? Heres the site: http://home2.planetinternet.be/verjans/Acting_Divas/Curios/Curios_Lucille_Ball%20-%20check.htm

Maybe they had both.

She was frugal and he spent money like it was water, so yes, they had seperate accounts, but seing as they were President and Vice President of Desilu, they would have to have some things that they dealt with together.

Thats what I was thinking thanx Splain! ;)

yeah, I think all those checks you see on ebay and stuff are from their business accounts. Whoever got those must be rich by now! (I still wonder how they got them or how many people got them and all that)

I always wondered why they would bother making cheques for such small amounts, but it seems celebrities knew, even back then, that most people will keep the cheque for it's value instead of actually cashing it which means the stars rarely actually PAY for anything.

stars rarely actually PAY for anything I know. Did you see all the goody bags they get forbeing on award shows??:eek:

Originally posted by Lodee
yeah, I think all those checks you see on ebay and stuff are from their business accounts. Whoever got those must be rich by now! (I still wonder how they got them or how many people got them and all that)

I wonder that too! How can someone be so lucky! Is it that they clean the bank record vaults every now and then and give these away??:eek:

I heard somewhere that they auctioned off alot of stuff when Desilu was sold. (Like the old cancelled checks) I can't remember where I heard that or if it's true though. I could retire on what one stack of those old checks are worth though, I know that.

Originally posted by Lodee
I heard somewhere that they auctioned off alot of stuff when Desilu was sold. (Like the old cancelled checks) I can't remember where I heard that or if it's true though. I could retire on what one stack of those old checks are worth though, I know that.

I got one from E-bay with Desi's signature. I hope it's shipped soon...:)

That's cool! So let's have some details:

1. who was it made out to?
2. what year?
3. how much?

Or you can tell me to mind my own business if you want to. :rolleyes:

Originally posted by Lodee
That's cool! So let's have some details:

1. who was it made out to?
2. what year?
3. how much?

Or you can tell me to mind my own business if you want to. :rolleyes:

I wouldn't tell you to mind your own unless absolutely necessary! LOL

Here's the details:
1-Can't make out to whom it was made to:rolleyes:
but when I get it I'll tell you
2-April 20,1956
3-$31.32

Kinda low for what he used to BUY back then? LOL!

I don't think he used a business account for that! I heard he paid cash. :lol: Thanks for the info desilover, just think, you'll be touching something he touched!!

Originally posted by SPLAIN
Kinda low for what he used to BUY back then? LOL!

:rolleyes: It was on CLEARANCE that day!:lol:

Maybe Gladys Hormphby was working the streets back then!

Who's that???????????

Originally posted by Lodee
Who's that???????????

Probably one of his old chums. LOL. Sorry CLAUDE

The lady from Laugh In who was on that Dean Martin Roast of Lucy that you just watched, Ruth Buzzi, remember? You see, that's why you vote for Bush, you forget the things he does! LOL!

Originally posted by I'maDESIlover
I got one from E-bay with Desi's signature. I hope it's shipped soon...:)
Desilover, did you get your check yet???:)

Originally posted by Lodee
Desilover, did you get your check yet???:)

I sent a m/o on Monday; not yet:(

Hey, I bet it's on it's way though!

Originally posted by Lodee
Hey, I bet it's on it's way though!

It better be:mad:

Waiting's the worst isn't it?

Karen! You're getting a check? Signed by Desi?

Ooh, *reads back* I guess you are! lol! COOL DUDE! You must show us a picture!

I've got one..I screamed when I took it out. lol!

August 12, 1954
Chris Windsat
It cost me over $50.00, alot for a 15 year old who never gets money! lol
I think the check was made out for..$921.69.

Yeah, the guy who sold it to me said when the business manager died, all the stuff was put up for auction and he bought a 'lot'.

Do you know who Chris Windstat is? (It's still cool even if you don't. I'm just curious)

No, I have no clue!

Hmm..maybe an employee? *shrug*

He had the elevator shoe concession that Desi frequented a lot, LOL!

ha..ha..HA!

:lol:

Great News! I got the Desi check today and I am so :) . It's dated: April 20,1956 to Franchise tax board for $31.32..Here's the e-bay scan

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/30049805/Images/Desi%20Arnaz%204954.jpg

Wow, that is so cool Karen! *licks* :cool:

Originally posted by crazyredhead
Wow, that is so cool Karen! *licks* :cool:

*Tries not to drool all over it* I'm going to frame it and display it on my living room wall with a photo of Desi

lol! I've been meaning to do that! Just gotta get a frame! LOL

Originally posted by I'maDESIlover
Great News! I got the Desi check today and I am so :) . It's dated: April 20,1956 to Franchise tax board for $31.32..Here's the e-bay scan

http://images.channeladvisor.com/Sell/SSProfiles/30049805/Images/Desi%20Arnaz%204954.jpg

That's a cool check Desilover. :) I wonder what the franchise tax board is? And did you get it all framed and hung?

Hey crazyredhead, if your's isn't framed I hope you're taking good care of it.

Originally posted by Lodee
That's a cool check Desilover. :) I wonder what the franchise tax board is? And did you get it all framed and hung?



I wonder that too:confused:(that means more research for me . I framed it with this photo in my living room wall for all to see

http://img30.photobucket.com/albums/v89/Guanina75/desiwelc.jpg

Originally posted by Lodee
That's a cool check Desilover. :) I wonder what the franchise tax board is? And did you get it all framed and hung?

Hey crazyredhead, if your's isn't framed I hope you're taking good care of it.

*cleans bullet-proof, anti-burglar glass case with check in it* :crazy: ;)