Lucille seemed devastated when Vivian passed on in 1979. I don't think Lucy ever fully recovered. When Vivian's name would be mentioned in an interview, Lucille would often break down in tears.
I have read that Lucille INSISTED that Viv play her co-star on THE LUCY SHOW, that only one person could play her "best friend."
I think Vivian loved Lucille, but was pretty balanced with different people in her life and wasn't dependent on the friendship to the same degree Lucy was.
But Vivian did write this note to Lucy on the 25th anniversary of I LOVE LUCY.
"A wise man said.." hook up your wagon to a star. I did. You made me what I am today, and I am satisfied. Love, Viv"
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