Happy 100th Birthday to the Late Lucille Ball!!! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-05-2011, 11:20 PM

Here are 15 Lucy facts that might surprise you.

1. After two decades spent trying to become a movie superstar, Lucille Ball was 40 years old when she finally became a Hollywood player with the debut of 'I Love Lucy' in 1951.

2. Lucy was not only a genius performer, but a smart, innovative businesswoman: she and husband/co-star Desi Arnaz introduced the idea of syndicating TV shows, and she was the first woman to own her own film studio (Desilu).

3. Among the other TV series produced by Desilu: 'Star Trek,' 'The Untouchables' and 'Mission: Impossible.'

4. She attended acting school in New York City ... with Bette Davis.

5. Like most other actresses in Hollywood, Lucy auditioned for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone With the Wind.' But on her way to audition for producer David O. Selznick, she got caught in a rainstorm, was drenched, and had to audition wearing nothing but a long sweater she'd borrowed from Selznick's assistant.

6. Lucy was not only the Chesterfield cigarette girl, but also a Ziegfield Girl and Goldwyn Girl.

7. One of the most beloved episodes of 'I Love Lucy' -- 'Lucy in Connecticut' -- guest-starred Harpo Marx and found Lucy and Harpo re-creating the Marx Brothers' famous mirror scene from 'Duck Soup.' Earlier in her career, Ball had starred with the Marxes in the big-screen comedy 'Room Service,' and with another famous comedy group, the Three Stooges, in the comedy short 'Three Little Pigskins.'

8. The birth of Little Ricky on 'I Love Lucy' -- and of Desi Arnaz Jr. in real life -- was featured on the very first TV Guide cover in 1953.

9. Desi Jr. dated the offspring of another Hollywood diva: Judy Garland's daughter Liza Minnelli.

10. Lucy was a big fan of the sitcom 'Three's Company.' She even hosted a clip show special of the series in 1982.

11. In 1986, Lucy attempted a comeback with the dismal Aaron Spelling-produced ABC sitcom 'Life With Lucy' in 1986. The show, which found Lucy playing Lucy Barker, a widowed grandma who helped run her late husband's hardware store, also featured her 'The Lucy Show' and 'Here's Lucy' co-star Gale Gordon, but the rest of the cast was so forgettable that the comedy only aired for eight episodes before plummeting ratings led to its cancelation.

12. Lucy's last public appearance was in March 1989, at the 61st Oscar ceremony. She died the next month.

13. Lucy is in the National Women's Hall of Fame, which includes just one other TV star: Oprah Winfrey.

14. Lucy was a big fan of Betty White and 'The Golden Girls,' and appeared with White on various versions of the game show 'Password.' Lucy's mother, DeDe, was a close friend of Betty White's mother, Tess.

15. Lucy was an uncredited producer on the 1983 Tom Cruise football drama 'All the Right Moves.' Her second husband, Gary Morton, had co-produced the film via Lucy's Lucille Ball Productions.

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catlover79 · 08-06-2011, 12:46 AM

We still love Lucy, after all these years!!!!

James · 08-06-2011, 01:36 AM

Happy 100th Birthday, Lucy!

21 Chester Place · 08-06-2011, 05:50 PM

Happy Birthday Lucy

Jack77 · 08-07-2011, 04:31 AM

Dearest Lucy,

As we remember you today on this very special day and continue to celebrate your legacy of work on also what is the 60th Anniversary of your Legendary groundbreaking television show, I just want to wish you a very Happy 100th Birthday in the Great TV Land afterlife!
It was 25 years ago this year that I first had the honor and pleasure of meeting you!! Even though I miss the real you & wonder how things would have been had you lived, it brings me great comfort to know you'll always live in our hearts through your countless hours of archive you've left behind!

I STILL LOVE YOU LUCY!

Happy Birthday
Love
Jack

old grouch · 08-07-2011, 09:52 AM

Happy Birthday, Lucy, and keep the world laughing for another 100 years!!!

Hughsgirl · 08-07-2011, 12:47 PM

Lucy I know this is a day late, but Happy 100th Birthday! I went to mass yesterday and lit a candle for you. You are still the best and I will always love you!

08-05-2011, 11:20 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Happy 100th Birthday to the Late Lucille Ball!!! Here are 15 Lucy facts that might surprise you. 1. After two decades spent trying to become a movie superstar, Lucille Ball was 40 years old when she finally became a Hollywood player with the debut of 'I Love Lucy' in 1951. 2. Lucy was not only a genius performer, but a smart, innovative businesswoman: she and husband/co-star Desi Arnaz introduced the idea of syndicating TV shows, and she was the first woman to own her own film studio (Desilu). 3. Among the other TV series produced by Desilu: 'Star Trek,' 'The Untouchables' and 'Mission: Impossible.' 4. She attended acting school in New York City ... with Bette Davis. 5. Like most other actresses in Hollywood, Lucy auditioned for the role of Scarlett O'Hara in 'Gone With the Wind.' But on her way to audition for producer David O. Selznick, she got caught in a rainstorm, was drenched, and had to audition wearing nothing but a long sweater she'd borrowed from Selznick's assistant. 6. Lucy was not only the Chesterfield cigarette girl, but also a Ziegfield Girl and Goldwyn Girl. 7. One of the most beloved episodes of 'I Love Lucy' -- 'Lucy in Connecticut' -- guest-starred Harpo Marx and found Lucy and Harpo re-creating the Marx Brothers' famous mirror scene from 'Duck Soup.' Earlier in her career, Ball had starred with the Marxes in the big-screen comedy 'Room Service,' and with another famous comedy group, the Three Stooges, in the comedy short 'Three Little Pigskins.' 8. The birth of Little Ricky on 'I Love Lucy' -- and of Desi Arnaz Jr. in real life -- was featured on the very first TV Guide cover in 1953. 9. Desi Jr. dated the offspring of another Hollywood diva: Judy Garland's daughter Liza Minnelli. 10. Lucy was a big fan of the sitcom 'Three's Company.' She even hosted a clip show special of the series in 1982. 11. In 1986, Lucy attempted a comeback with the dismal Aaron Spelling-produced ABC sitcom 'Life With Lucy' in 1986. The show, which found Lucy playing Lucy Barker, a widowed grandma who helped run her late husband's hardware store, also featured her 'The Lucy Show' and 'Here's Lucy' co-star Gale Gordon, but the rest of the cast was so forgettable that the comedy only aired for eight episodes before plummeting ratings led to its cancelation. 12. Lucy's last public appearance was in March 1989, at the 61st Oscar ceremony. She died the next month. 13. Lucy is in the National Women's Hall of Fame, which includes just one other TV star: Oprah Winfrey. 14. Lucy was a big fan of Betty White and 'The Golden Girls,' and appeared with White on various versions of the game show 'Password.' Lucy's mother, DeDe, was a close friend of Betty White's mother, Tess. 15. Lucy was an uncredited producer on the 1983 Tom Cruise football drama 'All the Right Moves.' Her second husband, Gary Morton, had co-produced the film via Lucy's Lucille Ball Productions. http://www.aoltv.com/2011/08/05/luci...y-i-love-lucy/
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08-06-2011, 12:46 AM	#2
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08-06-2011, 05:50 PM	#4
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08-07-2011, 04:31 AM	#5
Jack77 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 01, 2003 Posts: 339	HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVORITE WACKY REDHEAD! Dearest Lucy, As we remember you today on this very special day and continue to celebrate your legacy of work on also what is the 60th Anniversary of your Legendary groundbreaking television show, I just want to wish you a very Happy 100th Birthday in the Great TV Land afterlife! It was 25 years ago this year that I first had the honor and pleasure of meeting you!! Even though I miss the real you & wonder how things would have been had you lived, it brings me great comfort to know you'll always live in our hearts through your countless hours of archive you've left behind! I STILL LOVE YOU LUCY! Happy Birthday Love Jack

08-06-2011, 01:36 AM	#3
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	Happy 100th Birthday, Lucy!

08-07-2011, 09:52 AM	#6
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Happy Birthday, Lucy, and keep the world laughing for another 100 years!!!

08-07-2011, 12:47 PM	#7
Hughsgirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 22, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 804	Lucy I know this is a day late, but Happy 100th Birthday! I went to mass yesterday and lit a candle for you. You are still the best and I will always love you!