Was Vivian Vance contractually obligated to remain atleast 20 pounds overweight? (http://www.snopes2.com/radiotv/tv/vance.htm)

I wouldn't be surprised if this weight thing was one of those wild rumours that take on a life of its own. But please explain why on Entertainment Tonite, Vivian and Lucy were shown from the Dinah Shore Show and Viv took out a paper and read that her hair colour was not allowed within 5 shades of Lucy's?

What Vivian pulled out and read on the Dinah Shore show was the fake contract that is referred to in the article on that website, it was made as a joke by Lucy.

Thanks for the info. It makes sense now.

Did anyone see the Vivian Vance profile on Entertainment Tonight? It appears that Lucy was very insecure about Vivian Vance.