leenorman Posted September 16, 2010 Report Share Posted September 16, 2010 September 16 Allen Funt, many-year famous host of Candid Camera; Lucille Ball’s guest co-star, (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Candid Camera†1971, is born this date in 1914. Lawrence Dobkin, (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Ricky and Fred Are TV Fans†and “Equal Rights†1953; “Paris At Last†1956; The Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse presents The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show, “Two Counts of Murder†1959; and Desilu Productions’ The Untouchables “Vincent’ Mad Dog’ Coll†and “The Dutch Schultz Story†1959, “Jack ‘Legs’ Diamond†1960; and Mission: Impossible “Kitara†1971 is born this date in 1919. Janis Paige, guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse “Chez Rouge†1959; Desilu Productions' The Ann Sothern Show “The Girls†1960, You Don't Say, June 5, 1967; as well as with Lucille Ball, via archival footage, Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972, 1980; as well as with Lucille, Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982, is born this date in 1922. Peter Falk, co-stars with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) The Great Race, 1965; appears with Desi Arnaz The 26th Annual Tony Awards 1972; appears with Lucille Ball, Sinatra: The First 40 Years 1980; with Lucille,via archival footage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1992; with Lucille, via archival footage, TV Guide's 40th Anniversary; 1998, is born this date in 1927. Jack Kelly, of Maverick fame; guest co-star Desilu Productions’ Cavalcade of America “Sunrise on a Dirty Face†1955, and Here’s Hollywood, 1961, as well as The Lucy Show “Lucy Makes a Pinch†1964, is born this date in 1927. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS' Radio 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband “Baseball,†episode #54, airs this date in 1949. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS' Radio 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband “Movies,†episode #97, airs this date in 1950. The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Lucille Ball stars in Stage Door showing at the Wintergarden Theater, is published this date in 1953. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #103, which is filmed this date in 1954. NBC Colgate Theater and Desilu Productions', Desi Arnaz, Executive Producer, win a ‘special’ Peabody Award for a half-hour pilot anthology TV series, with host and director, Orson Wells, who wrote the plot - [with many long-time Lucy employees and guest supporting players] - ultimately not picked up as a series, this date in 1958. NBC Desilu Productions', Colgate Theater, Fountain of Youth, Desi Arnaz, Executive Producer; W. Argyle Nelson, long-time associate of Lucille Ball and the Arnazes, as Production Manager; Orson Welles, Host/Narrator, Writer, Director, with Madge Blake, as Journalist; Rick Jason, as Alan Brody, Nancy Kulp, as Stella Morgan, and Joi Lansing as Carolyn Coates, among many others, airs this date in 1958. Desi Arnaz appears as host for Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, “Six Guns for Doneganâ€, on this date in 1958. CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse from 1957-60 are re-run as a summer replacement series. Fresh opening and closing graphics are created to accommodate the new show title and sponsorship this date in 1963. Desilu Productions’ Mannix, starring Mike Connors, premieres this date in 1967. Lucille Ball appears on NBC’s The Flip Wilson Show, guest co-starring Ed Sullivan and The Osmond Brothers, and the skits, written by Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf, Flip Wilson and others, are hilarious, this date in 1971. Lucille Ball appears on NBC, Steve and Eydie . . . On Stage, taped at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, this date in 1973. Lucille Ball is recipient of the Golden Apple Award “Female Star of the Year†this date in 1973. Rolfe Sedan, veteran of more than 275 films, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, 1934; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1934, 1935, 2 films 1937, and 1940; guest, Desilu Productions' December Bride 1954, 1955, 1958; Desilu-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1956; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1956; appears with Lucille, Jack Benny's Birthday Special 1969; dies this date in 1982. The Star: Lucille Ball appears as “Star of the Century,†published this date in 1986. Gene Nelson, appears with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1947; appears with Lucille Ball That's Dancing 1985; Actor/Choreographer and Choreography, Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars 1954, 1955; as well as Star Trek 1968, dies this date in 1996. The Chimp Channel TBS Superstation, an all-ape network, will parody classic television series and, yes, (“I Love Lucyâ€) Job Switching, will be the episode, for their purposes “Stolen Memories: TCC Anniversary Show, the monkey treatment to air this date in 1999. James Gregory, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1959, Desilu Productions’ The Untouchables 1961, and Mission: Impossible, 1972, dies this date in 2002. Robert Carroll, Jr., writer for Lucille Ball 1940’s Radio Program, My Favorite Husband, all episodes (“I Love Lucyâ€), many episodes re-written from the radio program; and most all Lucy Shows; and Lucille’s 1968 film, Yours, Mine & Ours, was remembered in tribute segment of Hollywood notables who’ve crossed over recently, during the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing this date in 2007. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 17 Lucille Ball’s mother, Desiree Ball, age 26, after three years of widowhood, marries Ed Peterson, age 31, a handsome sheet-metal worker she had met at work, in April 1917, this date in 1918. Roddy McDowall, appears with Lucille Ball [via archival footage] The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion 1993; Desilu Productions' Fractured Flickers 1963, is born on this date in 1928. Pat Crowley, appears in Desilu Productions' The Scarface Mob 1959; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, “The Untouchables, Parts 1 and 2†1959; Desilu Productions' Vacation Playhouse “The Two of Usâ€, an unsold pilot proposed for CBS, 1966; and Desilu Productions' Vacation Playhouse, “You're Only Young Twice†1967, is born this date in 1933. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', Double or Nothing, as John Pederson, co-starring Bing Crosby, Andy DeVine, Martha Raye, John Gallaudet; and Dennis O'Keefe [uncredited], among many others, released on this date in 1937. Film Daily, Look Who’s Laughing, RKO-Radio: “ . . a neat comedy with strong pulling power via name players; surefire for all audiences. Alluring Lucille Ball will top off the stellar richness of this film. In summation, this RKO Radio offering is a ‘magnetic attraction’. Set it down as such on the old booking schedule,†published this date in 1941. LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz have moved in with Susan Peters and Richard Quine, Malibu,†published this date in 1945. John Ritter, with whom Lucille Ball co-hosts, The Best of Three’s Company 1982; and whose comedy Lucille greatly admired, appears at All-Star Party for Lucille Ball 1984; and as Lucille Ball guest co-star, Life With Lucy “Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter†1986, is born this date in 1948. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS' Radio 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband, an untitled episode making friends with General Timberlake, “Liz and the Generalâ€, episode #9, with veteran supporting cast members, John Hiestand, Hans Conried and writers Pugh and Carroll, Jr., airs this date in 1950. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #69, which is filmed this date in 1953. Look: “Fall TV Forecast,†published this date in 1957. Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Keith Thibodeaux, (Little Ricky), appear on Look Magazine cover collage this date in 1957. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – 60 minutes, black & white – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi made for Ford and Westinghouse are re-run as a summer replacement series. New opening and closing graphics are created to incorporate the new name and sponsorship. This same series in the same format will be used four more times until 1967. There is heavy on-air promotion of the forthcoming The Lucy Show, with Lucille doing voice-overs during the closing credits, reminding folks to tune in come October to her new CBS-TVsitcom this date in 1962. Desilu Productions’ (1966-1968) / Desilu-Filmed (1966), Mission: Impossible, and is soon television’s most compelling suspense series, creator/writer: Bruce Geller, 168 episodes, 1966-1973; Marc Daniels, Director 2 episodes, 1966, 1967; Wilbur Hatch, Music Consultant, 28 episodes, 1966, 1967; James A. Paisley, Production Supervisor; and starring Greg Morris, 168 episodes, 1966-1973; Peter Lupus, 158 episodes, 1966-1973; Peter Graves, 143 episodes, 1967-1973; Barbara Bain, 77 episodes, 1966-1969; Martin Landau, 76 episodes, 1966-1969; as well as Leonard Nimoy, 49 episodes, 1969-1971, “Pilotâ€; co-starring Wally Cox, among many others, premieres this date in 1966. Lucie Arnaz appears, as guest, on NBC's The Hollywood Squares, among several other stars having appeared at various times with her parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, as well as other guest stars, airing this date in 1971. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “The Big Game†- Harry, as President of the Chamber of Commerce, gets O.J. Simpson to appear as guest speaker for a luncheon, with hilarious results, airing this date in 1973. Lucille Ball appears on NBC’s Bob Hope Buys NBC - Hope stages a telethon to buy NBC, airing this date in 1985. Lucille Ball wins an Emmy, posthumously, at the Annual Emmy Awards, Pasadena California Civic Auditorium - the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Governor’s Award, this date in 1989. Entertainment Tonight Director Ron deMoraes, is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in Informational Programming for Fox Network’s The Lucille Ball Memorial, broadcast 7/24/89, announced at the Annual Emmy Awards, broadcast this date in 1989. James Griffith, co-stars with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) 1951; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) Rhubarb 1952; Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America 1953; Desilu-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1957; Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise 1957, Official Detective 1958, The Walter Winchell File 1959; The Texan 1959, U.S. Marshal, 17 episodes, 1959-60; Desilu-filmed The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp 1961; Desilu Productions' The Untouchables 1963, Slattery's People 1964; as well as Mission: Impossible 1967, dies this date in 1993. Red Skelton, renown comedian, Lucille Ball friend and co-star, Having Wonderful Time 1938, with Lucille I Dood It and DuBarry Was a Lady 1943, Ziegfeld Follies 1946, Fuller Brush Girl 1950, Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars 1955; 1956; guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour 1959; appears with Desi IV, as Dino, Desi & Billy perform on Toast of the Town, Lucille is in the audience, 1965; with Lucille, archivally, That's Dancing! 1985;' with Lucille, via archival footage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1992, as well as appears with Lucille, via archival footage, Entertaining the Troops 1994; dies this date in 1997. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. Lucy Lounge Forum – The Back Stage Bistro Award-winning Babalu-cy! - The Art of Desi Arnaz, conceived and written by Greg Purnhagen, began previews August 23, 3:00 p.m. at the Actors Temple Theatre. Purnhagen also stars in the production, which features direction by Gene Castle and musical direction and arrangements by David Cook. Opening performance occurs this date, at 3:00 p.m. The production also boasts a seven-piece Latin band led by music director Cook. Michael and Barbara Ross produce. Babalu-cy!, according to press notes, ‘takes a look at Arnaz' career from his tremendous success as a bandleader/singer to his relationship with America's favorite red-head, Lucille Ball’. Babalu-cy! debuted at the Metropolitan Room in July 2007, winning a 2008 Back Stage Bistro Award for Best Theme Showâ€, posted in. 2008. The Latest From Everything Lucy Blog – Doris Singleton, from (“I Love Lucyâ€) fame on the Shokus Internet Radio Veteran character actress, Doris Singleton, known to fans everywhere as Lucy Ricardo's arch rival Caroline Appleby, will be Stu Shostak's in-studio guest live this date at 4:00 p.m. PDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT on "Stu's Show", the signature programâ€, posted on this date in 2008. September 18 Eddie “Rochester†Anderson, infamous as Jack Benny's 'sidekick', Rochester; appears with Lucille Ball Show Business at War 1943; with Lucille, Desi, Vivian Vance, William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes) Stars in the Eye 1952/; guest star, Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars “Gold Records†1955 and “Jack Benny Celebrates His 40th Birthday†1958; Desilu-filmed The Jack Benny Show 48 episodes, 1956-1960; guest star, Desilu-filmed The Red Skelton Show “Freddie Finds a Headlight†1957; with Lucille Jack Benny's Twentieth Anniversary Special 1970; archivally, with Lucille Entertaining the Troops 1994; guest, with Lucille and Desi, each via archival footage, TV in Black 'The First Fifty Years†2004; is born this date in 1905. Greta Garbo, Lucille Ball’s early film-career friend; appears with Lucille and many other famous ‘faces’, in George Bungarda, color oil painting Hollywood Drive-In; [Karl ‘Papa’ Freund, legendary Oscar-winner television mentor of Lucille’s, photographed three Greta MGM films] is born this date in 1905. June Foray, cast member (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Little Ricky Gets a Dog†1957; as well as guest co-star, Desilu-filmed Fractured Flickers, 1963-64, Is born this date 1917. Jack Warden stars in Desilu Productions’ The Untouchables “The George ‘Bugs’ Moran Story†1959; “Head of Fire: Feet of Clayâ€and “The Otto Frick Story†1960; guest, Desilu Productions’ Here’s Hollywood, 1961; as well as Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse,â€Meeting At Appalachia†1960, is born this date in 1920. Jack Mullaney, co-star, Desilu Productions' The Ann Sothern Show “The Lucy Story†1959; Desilu-filmed The Barbara Stanwyck Show “House in Order†1960 , as well as star, My Living Doll 6 episodes, as Peter Robinson 1964-65, is born this date in 1929. Robert Blake, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, Meet The People 1945, is born this date in 1933. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', Sons of the Legion, as Uncle Willie Lee, co-starring Tim Holt, Evelyn Keyes, Donald O'Connor, Elizabeth Patterson, among many others, released on this date in 1938. Frankie Avalon, Lucille Ball guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy, The Starmaker†as Mr Cheever’s nephew, Tommy, 1967, and (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “The Carters Meet Frankie Avalon†1973, as himself, is born this date in 1939. Lucille Ball appears on Hollywood [italy] Magazine cover this date in 1948. Frank Morgan, Lucille Ball early-film-career co-star, 1934, dies this date in 1949. TV Guide: “Situation Comedies Galore!†noted the sub-head: “Funny Families Replace Fast-Patter Comedians†- #1 funny family, of course, “The Ricardos†(“I Love Lucyâ€): “Almost entirely responsible for the tremendous surge toward laughs arising from situations instead of gags is, of course, the fantastically successful (“I Love Lucyâ€). Since its debut in 1951, Lucille Ball has run up increasingly astonishing ratings, and there’s no end in sight. The marital misadventures of Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo, as portrayed by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, provide no end of joy to television fans, and as a result, the TV comedy scene has been entirely reshaped,†published for this week in 1953. Desilu Productions’ drama, Willy, (“I Love Lucyâ€) director, William Asher – “Willa Dodger opens a law practice in Renfrew, NH, after graduating from law school but business is slow so she left her boyfriend Charlie Bush, in Renfrew, went to NYC and began representing a vaudeville group headed by Perry Bannisterâ€, starring June Havoc, and co-starring over the series’ run, many Lucy supporting cast members – premiere episode airs this date in 1954. CBS’ Sunday Lucy Show: 30 minutes black & white: This is a collection of (“I Love Lucyâ€) programs, [beginning April 3 until October 30] - this week’s episode #43. Because so many home viewers requested to see the early episodes, as they did not have television sets when they originally aired, CBS and the Arnazes re-ran these shows in the late afternoon on Sundays, this date in 1955. Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America, “Monument to a Young Manâ€, airs on this date in 1956. CBS, which now owns the 179 (“I Love Lucyâ€) films outright, re-titles the last thirteen episodes Lucy in Connecticut and beams it every Sunday night in prime time for the duration of the summer, airing this date in 1960. CBS’ (“I Love Lucyâ€) – 30-minutes, black & white – For four weeks, CBS airs re-runs of this series to fill a scheduling gap. This is the last prime-time airing of the series in a regular time slot, this date in 1961. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy Gets Trapped†Bob O’Brien, Ray Singer, writers, - absent again from work, Lucy goes to a department store and is publicized as the 10 millionth customer, airing this date in 1967. Franchot Tone, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, 1934, 1947, and Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1958, dies this date in 1968. Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) appears on The Joan Rivers Show, airing this date in 1969. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Eva Gabor Are Hospital Roomies†- Lucille Ball’s guest co-star, Eva Gabor: - self-explanatory, with hilarious results, episode airing this date in 1972. Harvey Parry, co-star, Lucille Ball early film-career, 1937; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1943; guest, Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise 1957; guest, Desilu-filmed Yancy Derringer 1958; co-star,Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) 1965; Lucille's guest, (The Lucy Show) 1966, 1967; Desilu Productions' Mannix 1967, dies this date in 1985. Norman Van Vlack, Lucille Ball’s childhood friend, Marion Strong VanVlack’s (often mentioned on Lucy shows) husband of 45 years, who passed in April 1996, long-time Jamestown NY resident, dies this date in 2004. John Bromfield, star, Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise, as Sheriff Frank Morgan, and U.S. Marshal, as Marshal Frank Morgan; as well as co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1959; dies this date in 2005. LA Daily News, by Greg Hernandez, Staff Writer – Back to the future: “As 'I Love Lucy' celebrates its 55th anniversary, the show is more popular than ever. DVD has teamed with Paramount Home Video to release each of the show's six seasons in boxed sets that include unedited episodes, and loaded with extras: trivia, commentary and the show's original opening title sequence, different from the one familiar from decades of syndication. The one-hour shows will be released as seasons 7, 8 and 9, and were originally titled "The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show" on CBS; then syndicated as "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" and "We Love Lucy,†published this date in 2006. Jamestown, NY – The renowned Christie’s Auction House has their Magnificent Jewels sale next month, some from the estate of Lucille Ball, after a public exhibition of the ten lots of jewelry, which belonged to The Queen of Comedy, announced this date in 2007. Lucie Arnaz appears on the Betty Comden Tribute and pays special tribute to lyricist, Betty Comden, New York City, on this date in 2007. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. Lucy-Fan Website: At Lucy-Desi Center, Jamestown NY - In a September 13 article in The Post-Journal, Patrick Fanelli reported: "Carrying a large box filled with his belongings, Ric Wyman - who until now was at the heart of the Lucille Ball community in Jamestown - left his office Friday afternoon and stepped out into the rain. Only a few minutes before, a police officer was stationed in the corridor outside Wyman's office as the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center executive director gathered up his things. He loaded them into the trunk of his car and drove off without comment. Wyman was fired Friday, as was his assistant, Pat Brininger. According to Chuck Ludwig, a board member: “ . . . terminations were carried out by Ed Fagan, a local attorney and the center's board chairman. Ludwig also said Fagan assumed the title of acting executive director several months ago at the behest of the late Lucille Ball's family. One year ago, Center board members Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr., Wanda Clark (Lucille Ball's personal secretary), and Mary Rapaport (a huge supporter and donator to the Center with her husband, Bill) resigned. Soap star Melody Thomas Scott resigned the board in July. So far, nothing about the change appears on the Center's website,†posted this date in 2008. September 19 Elvia Allman, Lucille Ball veteran supporting cast member – (“I Love Lucyâ€), “Job Switching†1952; “Fan Magazine†1954; “The Homecoming†1955; Desilu Productions’ Our Miss Brooks “The Festival†1953; December Bride “Lily is Bored†1954, “The HomecomingShow†and “Kissing Booth†1957, and “Wedding Float†1958; The Ann Sothern Show “The Bridal Suite†1958; The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour “The Celebrity Next Door†1957 and “Milton Berle Hides at the Ricardos†1959; as well as The Lucy Show, “Lucy Bags a Bargain†1966 and “Lucy the Babysitter, 1967, is born this date in 1904. Jack Perkins, guest, Desilu Productions' Yancy Derringer “Ticket to Natchezâ€, and Whirlybirds “The Killer†1958, Angel “Goodbye, Young Lovers, 1961; co-star, uncredited, Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) The Great Race 1965; Lucille Ball guest The Lucy Show “Lucy Meets Mickey Rooney†1966, as well as co-star, Desi Arnaz IV, Automan “Staying Alive While Running a High Flashdance Fever†1983; is born this date in 1921. Adam West, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse “Murder Is A Private Affair, 1960; as well as Desilu Productions’ Guestward Ho! “Bill, the Fireman†1961, is born this date in 1928. LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “Yes, it’s been hot this week. Lucille Ball, working on Ventura Blvd, with the Trailer Romance company, took hold of a metal fixture on a car and burned blisters in the palm of her hand. She required first aid treatment,†published this date in 1938. LA Daily News, Harry Mines: “RKO-Radio The Obliging Young Woman, it’s a wisecracking romance and seems more than likely a possibility for Lucille Ball, who’s receiving most of the big breaks at the studio these days,†published this date in 1940. Lucille Ball appears in Life Magazine this date in 1949. (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Black Eye†wherein Lucy reads a murder mystery out loud and the Mertzes get the wrong idea, is filmed this date in 1952. “The Ricardos†appear on TV Guide cover this week in 1953. Desilu-filmed The Barbara Stanwyck Show, starring Barbara Stanwyck, through July 1961, first episode, “The Mink Coatâ€, Barbara, as Syd Channing, with Stephen McNally, premieres this date in 1960. Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s husband/comedian, plays The Sands Hotel this date in 1962. Desilu Productions' Fractured Flickers, with veteran supporting cast (Lucy) member, Hans Conried, Host, [who explains what a 'fractured flicker' is; introduces several wacky segments and interviews guests] co-starring this segment, Sebastian Cabot, which airs on this date in 1963. Desi Arnaz IV appears on CBS’ Toast of the Town: The Ed Sullivan Show, his first color telecast, Lucille Ball in the audience to watch son, Desi IV, performance with Dino, Desi & Billy, also appearing: Polly Bergen, Eddie Fisher, and Red Skelton, on this date in 1965. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy and the Submarine†Bob O’Brien, writer, Lucy follows Mooney to his reserve duty station, and doesn’t get off the submarine in time, airing this date in 1966. Washington Post, “Lucy Coming to Life: At 75 TV’s Definitive Star is Back at the Grind,†published this date in 1986. Henna Hooper’s Hollywood . . . News From the Wonderful World of Lucy: Join the Celebration as Lucy Moves to TV Land: TV Land will celebrate the addition of the most-celebrated sitcom in TV history, (“I Love Lucyâ€) by presenting the series as it hasn’t been seen since its original run – on this, the Golden Anniversary, with restored elements not seen since the original broadcast – will run 50 Episodes in a Week-long Marathon Salute to Shows’ “50 Greatest Laughs,†which will kick off October 15th, 9 p.m., announced this date in 2001. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 20 Walter Kingsford, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) Double or Nothing 1937; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Fox Huntâ€, as Sir Clive Richardson, 1956; is born this date in 1881. Chautauqua County Community Directory - January 2009, published by The Post-Journal – “Celoron Amusement Company, later the Celoron Park, a wonderland for Lucille Ball in her very early years, until age 15, this swampland was purchased by philanthopist family Broadhead, with the intention of creating an amusement park at the southern-most ending of Chautauqua Lake; a perfect ‘landing for steamships’; at the ending of the 19th century, Village of Celoron NY, Town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County, also extended the shoreline with electric trolley rails, and was soon known as the ‘Coney Island of Western New York, in 1893. Hollywood Citizen News, Robbin Coons: “Lucille Ball, as Annabel, the Movie Queen, won’t be idle either. With her press agent, she is already involved in further, laughable adventures – but when . . . her contract expires, she may have to get a new P.A. Those things can’t be predicted,†published this date in 1938. Richard Dix, Lucille Ball’s friend and early film-career co-star, dies this date in 1949. Lucille Ball stars in Columbia film Miss Grant Takes Richmond, released this date in 1949. New York Times, Jack Gould: “The Case of Lucille Ball,†published this date in 1953. Ricci Martin, Desi Arnaz IV, friend and 'band'mate; original member of Dino (brother of Dino; son of Dean Martin), Desi & Billy, now Ricci, Desi & Billy - appears with Desi Arnaz IV, as Dino, Desi & Billy, performer: Murderers' Row 1966; as well as guest Headliner, Lucille's Birthday, Jamestown NY, 2001, is born this date in 1953. Desilu Productions’ films A Letter to Loretta, starring Loretta Young, premieres this date in 1953. (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Visitor From Italy†wherein the Ricardos receive an unexpected Venice visitor, looking for his brother, is filmed this date in 1956. Olin Howland, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1939, 1946; cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1955, as well as Desilu Productions’ The Californians 1959, dies this date in 1959. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy and the Golden Greek†Lucy ‘fixes up’ with a short-man blind date [guest co-star, Howard Morris] by new neighbor, veteran supporting cast member, Mary Jane Croft [Mary Jane Lewis], airs this date in 1965. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour - 60 minutes – black & white – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse are re-run yet again as a summer replacement series this date in 1965. Lucille Ball appears on CBS’ The Ed Sullivan Show: “The Georgies,†an award given out by AGVA, the American Guild of Variety Artists, with Carol Burnett as a recipient of the Award for 1970, presented by Lucille, a skit ensuing, airing this date in 1970. Edward Everett Horton, Lucille Ball early-film career co-star, 1935, 1939, 1947, and (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1952, guest, Desilu Productions’ Shower of Stars 1955, December Bride 1957; Here’s Hollywood “ 1961; as well as guest host, Desilu-filmed Fractured Flickers, 1963, dies this date in 1970. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy, the Mountain Climberâ€, Lucille Ball’s guest co-star, Tony Randall, as Mooney’s new boss, is in favor of getting rid of ‘dead wood,’ airing this date in 1971. Lucie Arnaz appears, as guest star, on NBC / Carson Productions' The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, airing this date in 1971. Lucille Ball appears on HBO’s The Magic of the Stars, with ‘Uncle Miltie,’ Milton Berle, and guest stars doing magic tricks, airing this date in 1981. Life With Lucy “One Good Grandparent Deserves Anotherâ€, created and written by Madelyn Davis and Bob Carrroll, Jr.; Irma Kusely, hairstyling; theme song by Eydie Gorme; a half-hour sitcom [taken off the air after only six weeks] starring Lucille Ball, as Lucy Barker, and co-starring Gale Gordon, as Curtis MacGibbon, with supporting cast: Philip J. Amelio II, Larry Anderson, Ann Dusenberry, Jenny Lewis, and Donovan Scott - a recently-widowed woman moves in with her children and grandchildren; trouble ensues; and which premieres this date in 1986. Lucille Ball receives the Women’s International Center Living Legend Award, posthumously, this date in 1990. Dick Patterson, supporting cast member The Lucy Show and (“Here’s Lucyâ€) , 1971, 1972, and 1973, dies this date in 1999. The Post Journal, Jamestown NY – Information Center – In Years Past: “The abundant amount of positive response to Jamestown’s Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum has exceeded expectations – the response from people is extraordinary – people love it – they love it – having nearly 9,000 visitors in three months is amazing, they’re still coming,†published this date in 2006. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 21 Desiree [DeDe] Hunt [ball/Peterson], Lucille Ball’s mother [encouraged Lucille’s ambitions] and guested in (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Johnny Carsonâ€, 1969; was the much-recognized ‘voice’ of laughter, and “Uh-ohâ€, in (“I Love Lucyâ€) laugh tracks, an invention of Charles Douglas, is born this date in 1892. Larry Hagman, appears with Desi Arnaz IV Salute to Oscar Hammerstein II 1972; with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) Getting Away From It All 1972; as well as with Lucie Arnaz Night of 100 Stars 1982, and CBS at 75 2003, is born this date in 1931. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€), Episode #3, which is filmed this date in 1951. Desilu Productions’ Sheriff of Cochise “The Turkey Farmersâ€, John Bromfield, as Sheriff Frank Morgan, with David Janssen, among others, premieres this date in 1956. Don Garner, cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1954, dies this date in 1958. Desilu Productions’ Fair Exchange “The Exchangeâ€Doris Packer, as Mrs. Stone, with Eddie Foy, Jr., Lynn Loring, and Flip Mark , among others, premieres this date in 1962. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for sponsors Ford and Westinghouse from 1957-60 are re-run as a summer replacement series. New opening and closing graphics are created for the shows this date in 1964. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy, The Good Skate†- in effort to spend more time with her daughter, Lucy goes roller skating, airing this date in 1964. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy, the Skydiver†- to dissuade her children from skydiving and skindiving, Lucy announces she will also begin skydiving, airing this date in 1970. Walter Brennan, of The Real McCoys fame; Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America 1956, Desilu-filmed The Real McCoys 156 episodes, 1957-1963; as well as The Guns of Will Sonnett, 16 episodes 1967, dies this date in 1974. Lee Millar, veteran supporting cast member (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1951, 1953, 1954, and 1955, dies this date in 1980. The Merv Griffin Show, 90 minutes, syndicated: A salute to Broadway great Ethel Merman, a very good friend of Lucille Ball, for many years, one of Ethel’s last public appearances before ill health forced her to retire, Ginger Rogers and Lucille Ball surprised Ethel with a visit on this program, airing this month in 1982. Bill Williams, guest co-star, Desilu Productions’ Yancy Derringer 1958; The Scarface Mob 1959; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse The Untouchables Parts 1 & 2 1959; as well as Here’s Hollywood 1960; dies this date in 1992. Modern Maturity, Molly Haskel: “Why We Love Lucy: Wild and Crazy or Proto-feminist? Fifty Years After the Debut of I Love Lucy, the Wacky Redhead Is Still Red Hot,†published in 2001. Costume designer, Edward Stevenson worked with Lucille Ball from 1936 until 1967, a year before his death in 1968. He designed costumes Lucille wore on (“I Love Lucyâ€) and “The Lucy Showâ€, as well as many of Lucille’s early film-career costumes and gowns; and won his only Academy Award for “Black and White Costume Design†for the 1960 Lucille Ball, Bob Hope film, The Facts of Life. After his death, his family donated over 200 of Edward’s sketches to Idaho State University. The University’s website currently showcases many of these sketches. Sketch number 26 is of special interest. The costume from which this sketch was created is in storage in the Lucy-Desi Center archives, courtesy of Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr., reported this date in 2006. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 22 James Kern, wrote lyrics of song The Little Red Fox in Lucille Ball early film-career RKO Radio’s That’s Right, You’re Wrong 1939 and Screenwriter, RKO Radio’s Look Who’s Laughing 1941, Director, (“I Love Lucyâ€) Christmas Show 1956, as well as 39 episodes between 1955-1957; is born this date in 1909. Allan Lane, Lucille Ball’s friend and early film-career co-star, RKO;s Having a Wonderful Time 1938, Twelve Crowded Hours, Panama Lady, and Second Shot 1939; later years, the voice of TV “Mr. Edâ€, is born this date in 1909. Martha Scott, Desilu Studios’ CBS’ New Comedy Showcase “You’re Only Young Twice†1960; Desilu Productions’ The Greatest Show on Earth “No Middle Ground for Harry Kyle†1963; is born this date in 1912. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', High, Wide and Handsome, as Mac, co-starring Ben Blue, Charles Bickford, Irene Dunn, Alan Hale, Dorothy Lamour and Randolph Scott, among others, released on this date in 1937. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation's Stop, Look and Love, as Joe Haller, among many other stars, released on this date in 1939. Lucille Ball appears on Sunday News: New York’s Picture Newspaper cover on this date in 1946. Film Daily: Columbia – Miss Grant Takes Richmond: “Comedy construction constantly on the build, from mild titters to guffaws to howling belly laughs, well-rounded entertainment blending hokum with familiar plot slants, with Lucille Ball who, given broad high spots of comedy and romance, gets them off in fine style,†published this date in 1949. Desi Arnaz, as Ricardo, The Orchestra Leader, and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, perform at CBS-TV General Service Studios (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Saxophone†- Lucy pulls out her saxophone to join Ricky on a tour, with veteran supporting cast member, Herb Vigran, airing this date in 1952. Larry Anderson, cast member, Ted McGibbon, Life With Lucy, 13 episodes, 1986; as Percy, Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter 1991; with Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz IV, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), the four via archival footages, The Desilu Story 2003, is born this date in 1952. NY Journal-American, Westbrook Pegler, As Pegler Sees It: “The Case of Lucille Ball and How to Treat Reds,†published this date in 1953. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #130, which is filmed this date in 1955. Desilu Productions' Star Trek, Herbert F. Solow, executive in charge of production; Gene Roddenberry, creator/producer, “Where No Man Has Gone Beforeâ€, starring Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner; co-starring, Paul Fix, Sally Kellerman, Gary Lockwood, among others, and James A. Paisley, Production Supervisor, airs this date in 1966. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy Goes to the Air Force Academy, Part I†- Lucy, Harry, and children, head for Colorado to return a vehicle to its owners, stopping at the Air Force Academy, the first of a four-part story, airing this date in 1969. CBS’ The Lucy Show - While each of Lucille Ball’s series has always gone on summer hiatus, selected re-runs of the show are aired in prime time instead of a summer replacement series, commencing March 24. The remaining weeks are re-runs for the first time in color from the series’ last three seasons (1965-68) on this date in 1969. Desi Arnaz IV stars in NBC Universal TV, Rod Serling's Night Gallery, “A Death In The Familyâ€, also co-starring, among others, Imogene Coca, E. G. Marshall and Vincent Price, airing this date in 1971. NY Times - Review: “Lucille Ball Returns in ABC Comedy Series,†published this date in 1986. US News & World Report: Lucy Has Grown Up a Lot – Talking about how TV has evolved, Lucille Ball says women run things and take charge; answer and respond differently than on shows in the past; not just in television; but books, magazines, every medium; but are becoming too vulgar, article published this date in 1986. Dan Rowan, half the comedy team, Rowan and Martin, Laugh-In fame until 1973; Desilu Productions’ The Walter Winchell Show, 1956; appears with Lucille Toast of the Town 1961; Lucille guest co-star, The Lucy Show, 1966, 1967, appears with Lucille The Dean Martin Show 1966, appears with Lucille Swing Out, Sweet Land, with many other stars, 1970; co-star, Desi Arnaz IV, The Love Boat 1978, and guest ‘roaster’ The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball 1975; dies this date in 1987. George C. Scott, guest co-star, Desilu Productions’ Here’s Hollywood 1962; with Lucille Ball, Happy Birthday, Bob 1978, as well as with Lucille Ball, via archival footage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1992; dies this date in 1999. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 23 Ralph Brooks, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) One Night in the Tropics 1940, Blondie in Society, 1941, and The Bride Came C.O.D., 1941; early film-career co-star, Lucille Ball, A Girl, A Guy, and a Gob 1941; with Frawley, Give Out, Sisters, 1942; with Lucille, Without Love, 1945; with Frawley, Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man and Rhubarb, 1951; with Lucille and Desi Arnaz, Forever Darling 1956; as well as Desilu Productions' The Scarface Mob, uncredited, as reporter, 1959, is born this date in 1915. Mickey Rooney, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1939; Desilu Productions’ Here’s Hollywood 1960, Lucille Ball guest co-star, The Lucy Show, “Lucy Meets Meets Mickey Rooneyâ€, as himself, 1966; with Lucille, archivally, That's Dancing! 1985; appears with Lucille, via archival footage, Entertaining the Troops 1994; as well as May LucyFest Headliner, 2001, Jamestown NY, is born this date in 1920. John Ericson, star, Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America “A Life to Live By†1956; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse “Night Panic†1960; as well as with Desi Arnaz IV Automan “Death by Design†1982, is born this date in 1926. Lucille Ball appears in Look Magazine this date in 1942. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS Radio’s 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband “The Attic,†episode #55, with veteran supporting cast member, Hans Conried, airs this date in 1949. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS Radio’s 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband “Fuller Brush Show,†episode #98, with veteran supporting cast member, Frank Nelson, a plug for Lucille Ball’s current film, The Fuller Brush Girl, airs this date in 1950. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #104, which is filmed this date in 1954. Jimmy Garrett, featured in Desilu pilot, The Victor Borge Comedy Theater 1962 - first segment of three sketches, “Suzuki Beaneâ€, then, later that year, is cast as Lucille Ball’s youngest child, Jerry Carmichael, The Lucy Show; later cast in Desilu pilot, The Carol Channing Show, which did not sell; his last acting job; later, ran an agency for child actors, with his wife. Jimmy was one of the guest Headliners in Jamestown, Lucille Ball Birthday Bash, 2003; as well as GAB Entertainment's You Know The Face, Lucille appearing via archival footage, 2009, is born this date in 1954. Jan Shepard, co-stars, as Susanna Temple, in Desilu Productions' The Californians “Dishonor for Matt Wayne†also starring Art Fleming, many-year game show host, Stacy Keach, Jr., among others, on this date in 1958. CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse from 1957-60 are re-run as a summer replacement series. Fresh opening and closing graphics are created to accommodate the new show title and sponsorship this date in 1963. Lucille Ball appears on CBS’ Opening Night, in a series of sketches and skits featuring some of CBS’ top stars, kicking off the 1963 season, with ‘personal recall’ of the stars fantasizing life if not in their present shows - Lucille trying to get Phil Silvers to tape his show at Desilu Studios for the upcoming season, airing this date in 1963. Desilu Productions', Jerry Thorpe, Producer, Maggie Brown, starring Ethel Merman, as Maggie Brown, and Lucy veteran cast member, Roy Roberts - an unsold pilot for a sitcom about a widow raising a daughter and running a night club which sits next to a Marine Corps base, premieres this date in 1963. (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1951, is mentioned in NYC,The Big Parade of Comedy, broadcast this date in 1964. The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Hollywood (AP) – Miss Ball’s Name Still Goldaper – Comedienne Lucille Ball must remain Mrs. Lucille Goldaper unless she asks to become Mrs. Lucille Morton - the gist of a ruling Tuesday by Superior Court Commissioner Natoll, who approving a request by comedian Gary Morton, Miss Ball’s husband, to change his name from Goldaper to Morton, also asking that Miss Ball’s legal married name be changed; but, Natoll said she must file her own petition,†published this date in 1965. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Mod, Mod Lucy,â€â€“ Ray Singer, writer - Lucille Ball’s third weekly series starring Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz IV, playing Lucy’s onscreen children [an immediate hit, running six seasons], Lucy has to take Kim’s (Lucie Arnaz) part when Harry (Gale Gordon) needs Craig’s (Desi IV) band, and a girl singer, and Kim gets laryngitis, debuts this date in 1968. Lucie Arnaz, appears as Kim Carter, in forty-six episodes, between 1968-1974, in (“Here's Lucyâ€), her first episode, “Mod, Mod Lucyâ€, airing this date in 1968. Desi Arnaz IV, appears as Craig Carter, in thirty-three episodes, between 1968-1972, in (“Here's Lucyâ€), his first episode, “Mod, Mod Lucyâ€, airing this date in 1968. Lucille Ball convinced Gary Morton to Executive Produce her new series, instead of his plans to develop a 12-acre portion of San Fernando Valley into a golf course in 1968. Desi Arnaz appears in an episode of NBC/Universal Television’s The Virginian (The Men From Shiloh) “The Best Man,†airing this date in 1970. Cliff Arquette, guest co-stars, a regular, as Charley Weaver, The Hollywood Squares, with: Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), one-week of appearances, 1966; Desi Arnaz IV, 1970; Lucie Arnaz, 3 appearances, 1971; as well as twice with Desi Arnaz, 1972; dies this date in 1974. Jimmy Wakely, appears with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1941; as well as Desilu Productions' Here's Hollywood 1961, dies this date in 1982. Bob Hope, Lucille Ball’s long-time friend, frequent co-star, and guest co-star, salutes Lucille Ball, who appears via film clip, on NBC’s Bob Hope’s Love Affair With Lucy, showing moments from their many appearances together, airing this date in 1989. Albuquerque (New Mexico) Journal: Dan Herrera: “List of Sources of Pride for Hispanics and Americans,†published this date in 2001. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others, Cruise On aboard the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 24 James Burke, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, Blood Money and The Bowery, 1933; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) The Lemon Drop Kid, 1934, Welcome Home 1935, High, Wide, and Handsome 1937; with Lucille Joy of Living and The Affairs of Annabel 1938; Frawley, Opened By Mistake, 1940; It Happened in Flatbush, 1942; The Virginian, 1946; Down to Earth, 1947, and Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven,1948; supporting cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Diner†1954; as well as Desilu-filmed The Red Skelton Show, as Clancy, the Cop, “Episode 8.8â€, 1958, and The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour “Lucy Wins a Race Horse†1958, is born this date in 1886. Don Porter, Desi Arnaz’ co-star in Cuban Pete 1946; Ann Sothern’s co-star in Private Secretary [Desilu series] and The Ann Sothern Show (1953-61); friend and Lucille Ball’s co-star in Mame and guest co-star, Here’s Lucy “Meanwhile, Back At The Office†1974; is born this date in 1912. Sheila MacRae, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnazes many-year friend and guest co-star, (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Fashion Showâ€, as herself, is born this date in 1924. William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz) stars in Merry, Merry Vanderbilt Theater, for 176 performances, as J. Horatio Diggs, his first legitimate stage play success, through March 13, 1926, beginning this date in 1925. LA Daily News, Eleanor Barnes: “Lucille Ball has won a contract at Columbia Studios after working her way upward starting as a mannequin in New York and graduating to stage roles. Miss Ball, who is a perfect blue-eyed, blonde type, received her education at Jamestown New York and Chautauqua Musical Institute. She will play her first part for Columbia in The Ciminal Within,†published this date in 1934. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Parmount Pictures', Three Married Men, as Bill Mullins, released on this date in 1936. LA Evening Herald Express, Affairs of Annabel, an RKO-Radio picture with Lucille Ball, as a dizzy Hollywood actress,†published this date in 1938. LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “San Antonio newspapers reports the ‘stork will visit’ Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, because Lucille stopped on Hollywood Bond Cavalcade, in Texas; bought some baby clothes and shipped them back to Mrs. Lucille Ball, in Hollywood. Fred Ball, Lucille’s brother, is also married to a woman named Lucille and they are the ones expecting,†published this date in 1943. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS' Radio 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband “The Boys Think Liz is Pregnantâ€, episode #10, with veteran supporting cast members, Hans Conried and John Hiestand, airing this date in 1948. (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Equal Rights†- wherein Lucy and Ethel don’t have any money, and wash dishes to ‘pay their bill,’ which is filmed this date in 1953. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appear on Picture Post (England) Magazine cover with Van Johnson,this date in 1955. Desilu Productions’ The Californians, “The Vigilantes Beginâ€, starring Sean McClory, as Jack McGivern, with veteran cast members, Howard Caine and Herb Rudley, among others, premieres on this date in 1957. Sam McDaniel, veteran, 210+ films; uncredited co-star, Lucille Ball, 1933, and uncredited, 1934; uncredited co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1934, uncredited, 1945, uncredited, 1947, uncredited 1948, guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1955; as well as guest, Desilu-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1957; dies this date in 1962. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – 60 minutes, black & white – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi made for Ford and Westinghouse are re-run as a summer replacement series. New opening and closing graphics are created to incorporate the new name and sponsorship. This same series in the same format will be used four more times until 1967. There is heavy on-air promotion of the forthcoming The Lucy Show with Lucille doing voice-overs during the closing credits reminding folks to tune in come October to her new CBS-TVsitcom this date in 1962. Lucille Ball appears on CBS’ Opening Night, in a series of sketches and skits featuring some of CBS’ top stars, kicking off the 1962 season, with ‘personal recall’ of the stars detailing what they were doing twenty years prior - and ending with ‘tongue-in-cheek’ dramatic readings, airing this date in 1962. Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, Peter Lawford (who starred with Lucille in the 1940’s) and Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) appear on CBS' Password, airing this date in 1964. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy, the Peacemakerâ€, guest co-starring Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme - having domestic problems, Steve hires Lucy for his Caesar’s Palace act, using every opportunity to plug her film Mame, using material edited out, but saved for an Eddie Albert episode due to time constraints of this episode, airing this date in 1973. Lucie Arnaz appears in a Friar's Club Tony Roberts Tribute, New York City, NY, Tony having received the Thespian Award, on this date in 2007. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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leenorman Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 September 16 Allen Funt, many-year famous host of Candid Camera; Lucille Ball’s guest co-star, (“Here’s Lucyâ€) 1971, is born this date in 1914. Lawrence Dobkin, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1953, 2 episodes, 1956; The Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse presents The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show, 1959; and Desilu Productions’ The Untouchables 2 episodes 1959, 1960; and Mission: Impossible, 1971 is born this date in 1919. Janis Paige, guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1959; Desilu Productions' The Ann Sothern Show, 1960, You Don't Say, June 5, 1967; as well as with Lucille Ball, via archival footage, Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops - 1941-1972, 1980; as well as with Lucille, Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982, is born this date in 1922. Peter Falk, co-stars with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) The Great Race, 1965; appears with Desi Arnaz The 26th Annual Tony Awards 1972; appears with Lucille Ball, Sinatra: The First 40 Years 1980; with Lucille, via archival footage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1992; with Lucille, via archival footage, TV Guide's 40th Anniversary; 1998, is born this date in 1927. Jack Kelly, of Maverick fame; guest co-star Desilu Productions’ Cavalcade of America, 1955, and Here’s Hollywood, 1961, as well as The Lucy Show, 1964, is born this date in 1927. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS' Radio 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband, episode #54, airs this date in 1949. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS' Radio 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband, episode #97, airs this date in 1950. The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Lucille Ball stars in Stage Door showing at the Wintergarden Theater, is published this date in 1953. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #103, which is filmed this date in 1954. NBC Colgate Theater and Desilu Productions', Desi Arnaz, Executive Producer, win a ‘special’ Peabody Award for a half-hour pilot anthology TV series, with host and director, Orson Wells, who wrote the plot - [with many long-time Lucy employees and guest supporting players] - ultimately not picked up as a series, this date in 1958. NBC Desilu Productions', Colgate Theater, Fountain of Youth, Desi Arnaz, Executive Producer; W. Argyle Nelson, long-time associate of Lucille Ball and the Arnazes, as Production Manager; Orson Welles, Host/Narrator, Writer, Director, with Madge Blake, as Journalist; Rick Jason, as Alan Brody, Nancy Kulp, as Stella Morgan, and Joi Lansing as Carolyn Coates, among many others, airs this date in 1958. Desi Arnaz appears as host for Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, “Six Guns for Doneganâ€, on this date in 1958. CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse from 1957-60 are re-run as a summer replacement series. Fresh opening and closing graphics are created to accommodate the new show title and sponsorship this date in 1963. Desilu Productions’ Mannix, starring Mike Connors, premieres this date in 1967. Lucille Ball appears on NBC’s The Flip Wilson Show, guest co-starring Ed Sullivan and The Osmond Brothers, and the skits, written by Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf, Flip Wilson and others, are hilarious, this date in 1971. Lucille Ball appears on NBC, Steve and Eydie . . . On Stage, taped at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, this date in 1973. Lucille Ball is recipient of the Golden Apple Award “Female Star of the Year†this date in 1973. Rolfe Sedan, veteran of more than 275 films, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, 1934; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1934, 1935, 2 films 1937, and 1940; guest, Desilu Productions' December Bride 1954, 1955, 1958; Desilu-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1956; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1956; appears with Lucille, Jack Benny's Birthday Special 1969; dies this date in 1982. The Star: Lucille Ball appears as “Star of the Century,†published this date in 1986. Gene Nelson, appears with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1947; appears with Lucille Ball That's Dancing 1985; Actor/Choreographer and Choreography, Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars 1954, 1955; as well as Star Trek 1968, dies this date in 1996. The Chimp Channel TBS Superstation, an all-ape network, will parody classic television series and, yes, (“I Love Lucyâ€) Job Switching, will be the episode, for their purposes “Stolen Memories: TCC Anniversary Show, the monkey treatment to air this date in 1999. James Gregory, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1959, Desilu Productions’ The Untouchables 1961, and Mission: Impossible, 1972, dies this date in 2002. Robert Carroll, Jr., writer for Lucille Ball 1940’s Radio Program, My Favorite Husband, all episodes (“I Love Lucyâ€), many episodes re-written from the radio program; and most all Lucy Shows; and Lucille’s 1968 film, Yours, Mine & Ours, was remembered in tribute segment of Hollywood notables who’ve crossed over recently, during the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards, airing this date in 2007. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 17 Lucille Ball’s mother, Desiree Ball, age 26, after three years of widowhood, marries Ed Peterson, age 31, a handsome sheet-metal worker she had met at work, in April 1917, this date in 1918. Roddy McDowall, appears with Lucille Ball [via archival footage] The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion 1993; Desilu Productions' Fractured Flickers 1963, is born on this date in 1928. Pat Crowley, appears in Desilu Productions' The Scarface Mob 1959; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1959; Desilu Productions' Vacation Playhouse, an unsold pilot proposed for CBS, 1966, 1967, is born this date in 1933. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', Double or Nothing, as John Pederson, co-starring Bing Crosby, Andy DeVine, Martha Raye, John Gallaudet; and Dennis O'Keefe [uncredited], among many others, released on this date in 1937. Film Daily, Look Who’s Laughing, RKO-Radio: “ . . a neat comedy with strong pulling power via name players; surefire for all audiences. Alluring Lucille Ball will top off the stellar richness of this film. In summation, this RKO Radio offering is a ‘magnetic attraction’. Set it down as such on the old booking schedule,†published this date in 1941. LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz have moved in with Susan Peters and Richard Quine, Malibu,†published this date in 1945. John Ritter, with whom Lucille Ball co-hosts, The Best of Three’s Company 1982; and whose comedy Lucille greatly admired, appears at All-Star Party for Lucille Ball 1984; and as Lucille Ball guest co-star, Life With Lucy, 1986, is born this date in 1948. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear My Favorite Husband, an untitled episode making friends with General Timberlake, episode #9, with veteran supporting cast members, John Hiestand, Hans Conried and writers Pugh and Carroll, Jr., airs this date in 1950. Desi Arnaz and Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV (“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #69, which is filmed this date in 1953. Look: “Fall TV Forecast,†published this date in 1957. Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Keith Thibodeaux, (Little Ricky), appear on Look Magazine cover collage this date in 1957. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – 60 minutes, black & white – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi made for Ford and Westinghouse are re-run as a summer replacement series. New opening and closing graphics are created to incorporate the new name and sponsorship. This same series in the same format will be used four more times until 1967. There is heavy on-air promotion of the forthcoming The Lucy Show, with Lucille doing voice-overs during the closing credits, reminding folks to tune in come October to her new CBS-TVsitcom this date in 1962. Desilu Productions’ (1966-1968) / Desilu-Filmed (1966), Mission: Impossible, and is soon television’s most compelling suspense series, creator/writer: Bruce Geller, 168 episodes, 1966-1973; Marc Daniels, Director 2 episodes, 1966, 1967; Wilbur Hatch, Music Consultant, 28 episodes, 1966, 1967; James A. Paisley, Production Supervisor; and starring Greg Morris, 168 episodes, 1966-1973; Peter Lupus, 158 episodes, 1966-1973; Peter Graves, 143 episodes, 1967-1973; Barbara Bain, 77 episodes, 1966-1969; Martin Landau, 76 episodes, 1966-1969; as well as Leonard Nimoy, 49 episodes, 1969-1971, “Pilotâ€; co-starring Wally Cox, among many others, premieres this date in 1966. Lucie Arnaz appears, as guest, on NBC's The Hollywood Squares, among several other stars having appeared at various times with her parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, as well as other guest stars, airing this date in 1971. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “The Big Game†- Harry, as President of the Chamber of Commerce, gets O.J. Simpson to appear as guest speaker for a luncheon, with hilarious results, airing this date in 1973. Lucille Ball appears on NBC’s Bob Hope Buys NBC - Hope stages a telethon to buy NBC, airing this date in 1985. Lucille Ball wins an Emmy, posthumously, at the Annual Emmy Awards, Pasadena California Civic Auditorium - the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Governor’s Award, this date in 1989. Entertainment Tonight Director Ron deMoraes, is nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in Informational Programming for Fox Network’s The Lucille Ball Memorial, broadcast 7/24/89, announced at the Annual Emmy Awards, broadcast this date in 1989. James Griffith, co-stars with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) 1951; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) Rhubarb 1952; Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America 1953; Desilu-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1957; Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise 1957, Official Detective 1958, The Walter Winchell File 1959; The Texan 1959, U.S. Marshal, 17 episodes, 1959-60; Desilu-filmed The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp 1961; Desilu Productions' The Untouchables 1963, Slattery's People 1964; as well as Mission: Impossible 1967, dies this date in 1993. Red Skelton, renown comedian, Lucille Ball friend and co-star, Having Wonderful Time 1938, with Lucille, DuBarry Was a Lady, 1943, Ziegfeld Follies 1946, Fuller Brush Girl 1950, Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars 1955; 1956; guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour 1959; appears with Desi IV, as Dino, Desi & Billy perform on Toast of the Town, Lucille is in the audience, 1965; with Lucille, archivally, That's Dancing! 1985;' with Lucille, via archival footage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1992, as well as appears with Lucille, via archival footage, Entertaining the Troops 1994; dies this date in 1997. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. Lucy Lounge Forum – The Back Stage Bistro Award-winning Babalu-cy! - The Art of Desi Arnaz, conceived and written by Greg Purnhagen, began previews August 23, 3:00 p.m. at the Actors Temple Theatre. Purnhagen also stars in the production, which features direction by Gene Castle and musical direction and arrangements by David Cook. Opening performance occurs this date, at 3:00 p.m. The production also boasts a seven-piece Latin band led by music director Cook. Michael and Barbara Ross produce. Babalu-cy!, according to press notes, ‘takes a look at Arnaz' career from his tremendous success as a bandleader/singer to his relationship with America's favorite red-head, Lucille Ball’. Babalu-cy! debuted at the Metropolitan Room in July 2007, winning a 2008 Back Stage Bistro Award for Best Theme Showâ€, posted in. 2008. The Latest From Everything Lucy Blog – Doris Singleton, from (“I Love Lucyâ€) fame on the Shokus Internet Radio Veteran character actress, Doris Singleton, known to fans everywhere as Lucy Ricardo's arch rival Caroline Appleby, will be Stu Shostak's in-studio guest live this date at 4:00 p.m. PDT, 7:00 p.m. EDT on "Stu's Show", the signature programâ€, posted on this date in 2008. September 18 Eddie “Rochester†Anderson, infamous as Jack Benny's 'sidekick', Rochester; appears with Lucille Ball Show Business at War 1943; with Lucille, Desi, Vivian Vance, William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes) Stars in the Eye 1952; guest star, Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars, 1955, 1958; guest star, Desilu-filmed, The Red Skelton Show, 1957; with Lucille Jack Benny's Twentieth Anniversary Special 1970; archivally, with Lucille Entertaining the Troops 1994; guest, with Lucille and Desi, each via archival footage, TV in Black "The First Fifty Years†2004; is born this date in 1905. Greta Garbo, Lucille Ball’s early film-career friend; appears with Lucille and many other famous ‘faces’, in George Bungarda, color oil painting Hollywood Drive-In; [Karl ‘Papa’ Freund, legendary Oscar-winner television mentor of Lucille’s, photographed three Greta MGM films] is born this date in 1905. June Foray, cast member (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1957; as well as guest co-star, Desilu-filmed Fractured Flickers, 1963-64, Is born this date 1917. Jack Warden stars in Desilu Productions’, The Untouchables 1959; 3 episodes, 1960; guest, Desilu Productions’ Here’s Hollywood, 1961; as well as Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1960, is born this date in 1920. Jack Mullaney, co-star, Desilu Productions' The Ann Sothern Show 1959; Desilu-filmed The Barbara Stanwyck Show 1960 , as well as star, My Living Doll 6 episodes, as Peter Robinson 1964-65, is born this date in 1929. Robert Blake, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, Meet The People 1945, is born this date in 1933. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', Sons of the Legion, as Uncle Willie Lee, co-starring Tim Holt, Evelyn Keyes, Donald O'Connor, Elizabeth Patterson, among many others, released on this date in 1938. Frankie Avalon, Lucille Ball guest co-star, The Lucy Show, as Mr Cheever’s nephew, Tommy, 1967, and (“Here’s Lucyâ€), 1973, as himself, is born this date in 1939. Lucille Ball appears on Hollywood [italy] Magazine cover this date in 1948. Frank Morgan, Lucille Ball early-film-career co-star, 1934, dies this date in 1949. TV Guide: “Situation Comedies Galore!†noted the sub-head: “Funny Families Replace Fast-Patter Comedians†- #1 funny family, of course, “The Ricardos†(“I Love Lucyâ€): “Almost entirely responsible for the tremendous surge toward laughs arising from situations instead of gags is, of course, the fantastically successful (“I Love Lucyâ€). Since its debut in 1951, Lucille Ball has run up increasingly astonishing ratings, and there’s no end in sight. The marital misadventures of Mr. & Mrs. Ricardo, as portrayed by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, provide no end of joy to television fans, and as a result, the TV comedy scene has been entirely reshaped,†published for this week in 1953. Desilu Productions’ drama, Willy, (“I Love Lucyâ€) director, William Asher – “Willa Dodger opens a law practice in Renfrew, NH, after graduating from law school but business is slow so she left her boyfriend Charlie Bush, in Renfrew, went to NYC and began representing a vaudeville group headed by Perry Bannisterâ€, starring June Havoc, and co-starring over the series’ run, many Lucy supporting cast members – premiere episode airs this date in 1954. CBS’ Sunday Lucy Show: 30 minutes black & white: This is a collection of (“I Love Lucyâ€) programs, [beginning April 3 until October 30] - this week’s episode #43. Because so many home viewers requested to see the early episodes, as they did not have television sets when they originally aired, CBS and the Arnazes re-ran these shows in the late afternoon on Sundays, this date in 1955. Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America, “Monument to a Young Manâ€, airs on this date in 1956. CBS, which now owns the 179 (“I Love Lucyâ€) films outright, re-titles the last thirteen episodes Lucy in Connecticut and beams it every Sunday night in prime time for the duration of the summer, airing this date in 1960. CBS’ (“I Love Lucyâ€) – 30-minutes, black & white – For four weeks, CBS airs re-runs of this series to fill a scheduling gap. This is the last prime-time airing of the series in a regular time slot, this date in 1961. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy Gets Trapped†Bob O’Brien, Ray Singer, writers, - absent again from work, Lucy goes to a department store and is publicized as the 10 millionth customer, airing this date in 1967. Franchot Tone, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, 1934, 1947, and Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1958, dies this date in 1968. Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) appears on The Joan Rivers Show, airing this date in 1969. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Eva Gabor Are Hospital Roomies†- Lucille Ball’s guest co-star, Eva Gabor: - self-explanatory, with hilarious results, episode airing this date in 1972. Harvey Parry, co-star, Lucille Ball early film-career, 1937; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1943; guest, Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise 1957; guest, Desilu-filmed Yancy Derringer 1958; co-star,Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) 1965; Lucille's guest, (The Lucy Show) 1966, 1967; Desilu Productions' Mannix 1967, dies this date in 1985. Norman Van Vlack, Lucille Ball’s childhood friend, Marion Strong VanVlack’s (often mentioned on Lucy shows) husband of 45 years, who passed in April 1996, long-time Jamestown NY resident, dies this date in 2004. John Bromfield, star, Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise, as Sheriff Frank Morgan, and U.S. Marshal, as Marshal Frank Morgan; as well as co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1959; dies this date in 2005. LA Daily News, by Greg Hernandez, Staff Writer – Back to the future: “As 'I Love Lucy' celebrates its 55th anniversary, the show is more popular than ever. DVD has teamed with Paramount Home Video to release each of the show's six seasons in boxed sets that include unedited episodes, and loaded with extras: trivia, commentary and the show's original opening title sequence, different from the one familiar from decades of syndication. The one-hour shows will be released as seasons 7, 8 and 9, and were originally titled "The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show" on CBS; then syndicated as "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" and "We Love Lucy,†published this date in 2006. Jamestown, NY – The renowned Christie’s Auction House has their Magnificent Jewels sale next month, some from the estate of Lucille Ball, after a public exhibition of the ten lots of jewelry, which belonged to The Queen of Comedy, announced this date in 2007. Lucie Arnaz appears on the Betty Comden Tribute and pays special tribute to lyricist, Betty Comden, New York City, on this date in 2007. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. Lucy-Fan Website: At Lucy-Desi Center, Jamestown NY - In a September 13 article in The Post-Journal, Patrick Fanelli reported: "Carrying a large box filled with his belongings, Ric Wyman - who until now was at the heart of the Lucille Ball community in Jamestown - left his office Friday afternoon and stepped out into the rain. Only a few minutes before, a police officer was stationed in the corridor outside Wyman's office as the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center executive director gathered up his things. He loaded them into the trunk of his car and drove off without comment. Wyman was fired Friday, as was his assistant, Pat Brininger. According to Chuck Ludwig, a board member: “ . . . terminations were carried out by Ed Fagan, a local attorney and the center's board chairman. Ludwig also said Fagan assumed the title of acting executive director several months ago at the behest of the late Lucille Ball's family. One year ago, Center board members Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz Jr., Wanda Clark (Lucille Ball's personal secretary), and Mary Rapaport (a huge supporter and donator to the Center with her husband, Bill) resigned. Soap star Melody Thomas Scott resigned the board in July. So far, nothing about the change appears on the Center's website,†posted this date in 2008. 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leenorman Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 September 19 Elvia Allman, Lucille Ball veteran supporting cast member – (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1952, 1954, 1955; Desilu Productions’ Our Miss Brooks, 1953; December Bride, 1954, 2 episodes, 1957, and 1958; The Ann Sothern Show, 1958; The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, 1957, 1959; as well as The Lucy Show, 1966, 1967, is born this date in 1904. Jack Perkins, guest, Desilu Productions' Yancy Derringer, 1957, Whirlybirds, 1958, Angel, 1961; co-star, uncredited, Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) The Great Race 1965; Lucille Ball guest The Lucy Show, 1966, as well as co-star, Desi Arnaz IV, Automan, 1983; is born this date in 1921. Adam West, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1960; as well as Desilu Productions’ Guestward Ho! 1961, is born this date in 1928. LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “Yes, it’s been hot this week. Lucille Ball, working on Ventura Blvd, with the Trailer Romance company, took hold of a metal fixture on a car and burned blisters in the palm of her hand. She required first aid treatment,†published this date in 1938. LA Daily News, Harry Mines: “RKO-Radio The Obliging Young Woman, it’s a wisecracking romance and seems more than likely a possibility for Lucille Ball, who’s receiving most of the big breaks at the studio these days,†published this date in 1940. Lucille Ball appears in Life Magazine this date in 1949. (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Black Eye†wherein Lucy reads a murder mystery out loud and the Mertzes get the wrong idea, is filmed this date in 1952. “The Ricardos†appear on TV Guide cover this week in 1953. Desilu-filmed The Barbara Stanwyck Show, starring Barbara Stanwyck, through July 1961, first episode, “The Mink Coatâ€, Barbara, as Syd Channing, with Stephen McNally, premieres this date in 1960. Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s husband/comedian, plays The Sands Hotel this date in 1962. Desilu Productions' Fractured Flickers, with veteran supporting cast (Lucy) member, Hans Conried, Host, [who explains what a 'fractured flicker' is; introduces several wacky segments and interviews guests] co-starring this segment, Sebastian Cabot, which airs on this date in 1963. Desi Arnaz IV appears on CBS’ Toast of the Town: The Ed Sullivan Show, his first color telecast, Lucille Ball in the audience to watch son, Desi IV, performance with Dino, Desi & Billy, also appearing: Polly Bergen, Eddie Fisher, and Red Skelton, on this date in 1965. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy and the Submarine†Bob O’Brien, writer, Lucy follows Mooney to his reserve duty station, and doesn’t get off the submarine in time, airing this date in 1966. Washington Post, “Lucy Coming to Life: At 75 TV’s Definitive Star is Back at the Grind,†published this date in 1986. Henna Hooper’s Hollywood . . . News From the Wonderful World of Lucy: Join the Celebration as Lucy Moves to TV Land: TV Land will celebrate the addition of the most-celebrated sitcom in TV history, (“I Love Lucyâ€) by presenting the series as it hasn’t been seen since its original run – on this, the Golden Anniversary, with restored elements not seen since the original broadcast – will run 50 Episodes in a Week-long Marathon Salute to Shows’ “50 Greatest Laughs,†which will kick off October 15th, 9 p.m., announced this date in 2001. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 20 Walter Kingsford, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) Double or Nothing 1937; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€), as Sir Clive Richardson, 1956, is born this date in 1881. Chautauqua County Community Directory - January 2009, published by The Post-Journal – “Celoron Amusement Company, later the Celoron Park, a wonderland for Lucille Ball in her very early years, until age 15, this swampland was purchased by philanthopist family Broadhead, with the intention of creating an amusement park at the southern-most ending of Chautauqua Lake; a perfect ‘landing for steamships’; at the ending of the 19th century, Village of Celoron NY, Town of Ellicott, Chautauqua County, also extended the shoreline with electric trolley rails, and was soon known as the ‘Coney Island of Western New York, in 1893. Hollywood Citizen News, Robbin Coons: “Lucille Ball, as Annabel, the Movie Queen, won’t be idle either. With her press agent, she is already involved in further, laughable adventures – but when . . . her contract expires, she may have to get a new P.A. Those things can’t be predicted,†published this date in 1938. Richard Dix, Lucille Ball’s friend and early film-career co-star, dies this date in 1949. Lucille Ball stars in Columbia film Miss Grant Takes Richmond, released this date in 1949. NY Times, Jack Gould: “The Case of Lucille Ball,†published this date in 1953. Ricci Martin, Desi Arnaz IV, friend and 'band'mate; original member of Dino (brother of Dino; son of Dean Martin), Desi & Billy, now Ricci, Desi & Billy - appears with Desi Arnaz IV, as Dino, Desi & Billy, performer: Murderers' Row 1966; as well as guest Headliner, Lucille's Birthday, Jamestown NY, 2001, is born this date in 1953. Desilu Productions’ films A Letter to Loretta, starring Loretta Young, premieres this date in 1953. (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Visitor From Italy†wherein the Ricardos receive an unexpected Venice visitor, looking for his brother, is filmed this date in 1956. Olin Howland, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1939, 1946; cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1955, as well as Desilu Productions’ The Californians 1959, dies this date in 1959. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy and the Golden Greek†Lucy ‘fixes up’ with a short-man blind date [guest co-star, Howard Morris] by new neighbor, veteran supporting cast member, Mary Jane Croft [Mary Jane Lewis], airs this date in 1965. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour - 60 minutes – black & white – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse are re-run yet again as a summer replacement series this date in 1965. Lucille Ball appears on CBS’ The Ed Sullivan Show: “The Georgies,†an award given out by AGVA, the American Guild of Variety Artists, with Carol Burnett as a recipient of the Award for 1970, presented by Lucille, a skit ensuing, airing this date in 1970. Edward Everett Horton, Lucille Ball early-film career co-star, 1935, 1939, 1947, and (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1952, guest, Desilu Productions’ Shower of Stars 1955, December Bride 1957; Here’s Hollywood “ 1961; as well as guest host, Desilu-filmed Fractured Flickers, 1963, dies this date in 1970. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy, the Mountain Climberâ€, Lucille Ball’s guest co-star, Tony Randall, as Mooney’s new boss, is in favor of getting rid of ‘dead wood,’ airing this date in 1971. Lucie Arnaz appears, as guest star, on NBC / Carson Productions' The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, airing this date in 1971. Lucille Ball appears on HBO’s The Magic of the Stars, with ‘Uncle Miltie,’ Milton Berle, and guest stars doing magic tricks, airing this date in 1981. Life With Lucy “One Good Grandparent Deserves Anotherâ€, created and written by Madelyn Davis and Bob Carrroll, Jr.; Irma Kusely, hairstyling; theme song by Eydie Gorme; a half-hour sitcom [taken off the air after only six weeks] starring Lucille Ball, as Lucy Barker, and co-starring Gale Gordon, as Curtis MacGibbon, with supporting cast: Philip J. Amelio II, Larry Anderson, Ann Dusenberry, Jenny Lewis, and Donovan Scott - a recently-widowed woman moves in with her children and grandchildren; trouble ensues; and which premieres this date in 1986. Lucille Ball receives the Women’s International Center Living Legend Award, posthumously, this date in 1990. Dick Patterson, supporting cast member The Lucy Show and (“Here’s Lucyâ€) , 1971, 1972, and 1973, dies this date in 1999. The Post Journal, Jamestown NY – Information Center – In Years Past: “The abundant amount of positive response to Jamestown’s Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum has exceeded expectations – the response from people is extraordinary – people love it – they love it – having nearly 9,000 visitors in three months is amazing, they’re still coming,†published this date in 2006. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 21 Desiree [DeDe] Hunt [ball/Peterson], Lucille Ball’s mother [encouraged Lucille’s ambitions] and guested in (“Here’s Lucyâ€), 1969; was the much-recognized ‘voice’ of laughter, and “Uh-ohâ€, in (“I Love Lucyâ€) laugh tracks, an invention of Charles Douglas, is born this date in 1892. Larry Hagman, appears with Desi Arnaz IV Salute to Oscar Hammerstein II 1972; with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) Getting Away From It All 1972; as well as with Lucie Arnaz Night of 100 Stars 1982, and CBS at 75, 2003, is born this date in 1931. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€), Episode #3, which is filmed this date in 1951. Desilu Productions’ Sheriff of Cochise “The Turkey Farmersâ€, John Bromfield, as Sheriff Frank Morgan, with David Janssen, among others, premieres this date in 1956. Don Garner, cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1954, dies this date in 1958. Desilu Productions’ Fair Exchange “The Exchangeâ€Doris Packer, as Mrs. Stone, with Eddie Foy, Jr., Lynn Loring, and Flip Mark , among others, premieres this date in 1962. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for sponsors Ford and Westinghouse from 1957-60 are re-run as a summer replacement series. New opening and closing graphics are created for the shows this date in 1964. (The Lucy Show) “Lucy, The Good Skate†- in effort to spend more time with her daughter, Lucy goes roller skating, airing this date in 1964. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy, the Skydiver†- to dissuade her children from skydiving and skindiving, Lucy announces she will also begin skydiving, airing this date in 1970. Walter Brennan, of The Real McCoys fame; Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America 1956, Desilu-filmed The Real McCoys 156 episodes, 1957-1963; as well as The Guns of Will Sonnett, 16 episodes 1967, dies this date in 1974. Lee Millar, veteran supporting cast member (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1951, 1953, 1954, and 1955, dies this date in 1980. The Merv Griffin Show, 90 minutes, syndicated: A salute to Broadway great Ethel Merman, a very good friend of Lucille Ball, for many years, one of Ethel’s last public appearances before ill health forced her to retire, Ginger Rogers and Lucille Ball surprised Ethel with a visit on this program, airing this month in 1982. Bill Williams, guest co-star, Desilu Productions’ Yancy Derringer 1958; The Scarface Mob 1959; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse The Untouchables Parts 1 & 2 1959; as well as Here’s Hollywood 1960; dies this date in 1992. Modern Maturity, Molly Haskel: “Why We Love Lucy: Wild and Crazy or Proto-feminist? Fifty Years After the Debut of I Love Lucy, the Wacky Redhead Is Still Red Hot,†published in 2001. Costume designer, Edward Stevenson worked with Lucille Ball from 1936 until 1967, a year before his death in 1968. He designed costumes Lucille wore on (“I Love Lucyâ€) and “The Lucy Showâ€, as well as many of Lucille’s early film-career costumes and gowns; and won his only Academy Award for “Black and White Costume Design†for the 1960 Lucille Ball, Bob Hope film, The Facts of Life. After his death, his family donated over 200 of Edward’s sketches to Idaho State University. The University’s website currently showcases many of these sketches. Sketch number 26 is of special interest. The costume from which this sketch was created is in storage in the Lucy-Desi Center archives, courtesy of Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr., reported this date in 2006. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 September 22 James Kern, wrote lyrics of song The Little Red Fox in Lucille Ball early film-career RKO Radio’s That’s Right, You’re Wrong 1939 and Screenwriter, RKO Radio’s Look Who’s Laughing 1941, Director, (“I Love Lucyâ€) Christmas Show 1956, as well as 39 episodes between 1955-1957; is born this date in 1909. Allan Lane, Lucille Ball’s friend and early film-career co-star, RKO;s Having a Wonderful Time 1938, Twelve Crowded Hours, Panama Lady, and Second Shot 1939; later years, the voice of TV “Mr. Edâ€, is born this date in 1909. Martha Scott, Desilu Studios’ CBS’ New Comedy Showcase, 1960; Desilu Productions’ The Greatest Show on Earth, 1963; is born this date in 1912. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', High, Wide and Handsome, as Mac, co-starring Ben Blue, Charles Bickford, Irene Dunn, Alan Hale, Dorothy Lamour and Randolph Scott, among others, released on this date in 1937. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation's Stop, Look and Love, as Joe Haller, among many other stars, released on this date in 1939. Lucille Ball appears on Sunday News: New York’s Picture Newspaper cover on this date in 1946. Film Daily: Columbia – Miss Grant Takes Richmond: “Comedy construction constantly on the build, from mild titters to guffaws to howling belly laughs, well-rounded entertainment blending hokum with familiar plot slants, with Lucille Ball who, given broad high spots of comedy and romance, gets them off in fine style,†published this date in 1949. Desi Arnaz, as Ricardo, The Orchestra Leader, and Orchestra, perform at CBS-TV General Service Studios (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Saxophone†- Lucy pulls out her saxophone to join Ricky on a tour, with veteran supporting cast member, Herb Vigran, airing this date in 1952. Larry Anderson, cast member, Ted McGibbon, Life With Lucy, 13 episodes, 1986; as Percy, Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter 1991; with Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz IV, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), the four via archival footages, The Desilu Story 2003, is born this date in 1952. NY Journal-American, Westbrook Pegler, As Pegler Sees It: “The Case of Lucille Ball and How to Treat Reds,†published this date in 1953. Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV(“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #130, which is filmed this date in 1955. Desilu Productions' Star Trek, Herbert F. Solow, executive in charge of production; Gene Roddenberry, creator/producer, “Where No Man Has Gone Beforeâ€, starring Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner; co-starring, Paul Fix, Sally Kellerman, Gary Lockwood, among others, and James A. Paisley, Production Supervisor, airs this date in 1966. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy Goes to the Air Force Academy, Part I†- Lucy, Harry, and children, head for Colorado to return a vehicle to its owners, stopping at the Air Force Academy, the first of a four-part story, airing this date in 1969. CBS’ The Lucy Show - While each of Lucille Ball’s series has always gone on summer hiatus, selected re-runs of the show are aired in prime time instead of a summer replacement series, commencing March 24. The remaining weeks are re-runs for the first time in color from the series’ last three seasons (1965-68) on this date in 1969. Desi Arnaz IV stars in NBC Universal TV, Rod Serling's Night Gallery, “A Death In The Familyâ€, also co-starring, among others, Imogene Coca, E. G. Marshall and Vincent Price, airing this date in 1971. NY Times - Review: “Lucille Ball Returns in ABC Comedy Series,†published this date in 1986. US News & World Report: Lucy Has Grown Up a Lot – Talking about how TV has evolved, Lucille Ball says women run things and take charge; answer and respond differently than on shows in the past; not just in television; but books, magazines, every medium; but are becoming too vulgar, article published this date in 1986. Dan Rowan, half the comedy team, Rowan and Martin, Laugh-In fame until 1973; Desilu Productions’ The Walter Winchell Show, 1956; appears with Lucille Toast of the Town 1961; Lucille guest co-star, The Lucy Show, 1966, 1967, appears with Lucille The Dean Martin Show 1966, appears with Lucille Swing Out, Sweet Land, with many other stars, 1970; co-star, Desi Arnaz IV, The Love Boat 1978, and guest ‘roaster’ The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball 1975; dies this date in 1987. George C. Scott, guest co-star, Desilu Productions’ Here’s Hollywood 1962; with Lucille Ball, Happy Birthday, Bob 1978, as well as with Lucille Ball, via archival footage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1992; dies this date in 1999. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 23 Ralph Brooks, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) One Night in the Tropics 1940, Blondie in Society, 1941, and The Bride Came C.O.D., 1941; early film-career co-star, Lucille Ball, A Girl, A Guy, and a Gob 1941; with Frawley, Give Out, Sisters, 1942; with Lucille, Without Love, 1945; with Frawley, Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man and Rhubarb, 1951; with Lucille and Desi Arnaz, Forever Darling 1956; as well as Desilu Productions' The Scarface Mob, uncredited, as reporter, 1959, is born this date in 1915. Mickey Rooney, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), MGM, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, 1939; Desilu Productions’ Here’s Hollywood 1960, Lucille Ball guest co-star, The Lucy Show, as himself, 1966; with Lucille, archivally, That's Dancing! 1985; appears with Lucille, via archival footage, Entertaining the Troops 1994; as well as May LucyFest Headliner, 2001, Jamestown NY, is born this date in 1920. John Ericson, star, Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America, 1956; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1960; as well as with Desi Arnaz IV Automan, 1982, is born this date in 1926. Lucille Ball appears in Look Magazine this date in 1942. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear My Favorite Husband, episode #55, with veteran supporting cast member, Hans Conried, airs this date in 1949. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear My Favorite Husband, episode #98, with veteran supporting cast member, Frank Nelson, a plug for Lucille Ball’s current film, The Fuller Brush Girl, airs this date in 1950. Desi Arnaz and Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV (“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #104, which is filmed this date in 1954. Jimmy Garrett, featured in Desilu pilot, The Victor Borge Comedy Theater 1962 - first segment of three sketches, “Suzuki Beaneâ€, then, later that year, is cast as Lucille Ball’s youngest child, Jerry Carmichael, The Lucy Show; later cast in Desilu pilot, The Carol Channing Show, which did not sell; his last acting job; later, ran an agency for child actors, with his wife. Jimmy was one of the guest Headliners in Jamestown, Lucille Ball Birthday Bash, 2003; as well as GAB Entertainment's You Know The Face, Lucille appearing via archival footage, 2009, is born this date in 1954. Jan Shepard, co-stars, as Susanna Temple, in Desilu Productions' The Californians “Dishonor for Matt Wayne†also starring Art Fleming, many-year game show host, Stacy Keach, Jr., among others, on this date in 1958. CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse from 1957-60 are re-run as a summer replacement series. Fresh opening and closing graphics are created to accommodate the new show title and sponsorship this date in 1963. Lucille Ball appears on CBS’ Opening Night, in a series of sketches and skits featuring some of CBS’ top stars, kicking off the 1963 season, with ‘personal recall’ of the stars fantasizing life if not in their present shows - Lucille trying to get Phil Silvers to tape his show at Desilu Studios for the upcoming season, airing this date in 1963. Desilu Productions', Jerry Thorpe, Producer, Maggie Brown, starring Ethel Merman, as Maggie Brown, and Lucy veteran cast member, Roy Roberts - an unsold pilot for a sitcom about a widow raising a daughter and running a night club which sits next to a Marine Corps base, premieres this date in 1963. (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1951, is mentioned in NYC,The Big Parade of Comedy, broadcast this date in 1964. The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Hollywood (AP) – Miss Ball’s Name Still Goldaper – Comedienne Lucille Ball must remain Mrs. Lucille Goldaper unless she asks to become Mrs. Lucille Morton - the gist of a ruling Tuesday by Superior Court Commissioner Natoll, who approving a request by comedian Gary Morton, Miss Ball’s husband, to change his name from Goldaper to Morton, also asking that Miss Ball’s legal married name be changed; but, Natoll said she must file her own petition,†published this date in 1965. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Mod, Mod Lucy,â€â€“ Ray Singer, writer - Lucille Ball’s third weekly series starring Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz IV, playing Lucy’s onscreen children [an immediate hit, running six seasons], Lucy has to take Kim’s (Lucie Arnaz) part when Harry (Gale Gordon) needs Craig’s (Desi IV) band, and a girl singer, and Kim gets laryngitis, debuts this date in 1968. Lucie Arnaz, appears as Kim Carter, in forty-six episodes, between 1968-1974, in (“Here's Lucyâ€), her first episode, “Mod, Mod Lucyâ€, airing this date in 1968. Desi Arnaz IV, appears as Craig Carter, in thirty-three episodes, between 1968-1972, in (“Here's Lucyâ€), his first episode, “Mod, Mod Lucyâ€, airing this date in 1968. Lucille Ball convinced Gary Morton to Executive Produce her new series, instead of his plans to develop a 12-acre portion of San Fernando Valley into a golf course in 1968. Desi Arnaz appears in an episode of NBC/Universal Television’s The Virginian (The Men From Shiloh) “The Best Man,†airing this date in 1970. Cliff Arquette, guest co-stars, a regular, as Charley Weaver, The Hollywood Squares, with: Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), one-week of appearances, 1966; Desi Arnaz IV, 1970; Lucie Arnaz, 3 appearances, 1971; as well as twice with Desi Arnaz, 1972; dies this date in 1974. Jimmy Wakely, appears with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1941; as well as Desilu Productions' Here's Hollywood 1961, dies this date in 1982. Bob Hope, Lucille Ball’s long-time friend, frequent co-star, and guest co-star, salutes Lucille Ball, who appears via film clip, on NBC’s Bob Hope’s Love Affair With Lucy, showing moments from their many appearances together, airing this date in 1989. Albuquerque (New Mexico) Journal: Dan Herrera: “List of Sources of Pride for Hispanics and Americans,†published this date in 2001. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others, Cruise On aboard the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. September 24 James Burke, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, Blood Money and The Bowery, 1933; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) The Lemon Drop Kid, 1934, Welcome Home 1935, High, Wide, and Handsome 1937; with Lucille Joy of Living and The Affairs of Annabel 1938; Frawley, Opened By Mistake, 1940; It Happened in Flatbush, 1942; The Virginian, 1946; Down to Earth, 1947, and Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven,1948; supporting cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1954; as well as Desilu-filmed The Red Skelton Show, as Clancy, the Cop, 1958, and The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, 1958, is born this date in 1886. Don Porter, Desi Arnaz’ co-star in Cuban Pete 1946; Ann Sothern’s co-star in Private Secretary [Desilu series] and The Ann Sothern Show (1953-61); friend and Lucille Ball’s co-star in Mame and guest co-star, Here’s Lucy, 1974; is born this date in 1912. Sheila MacRae, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnazes many-year friend and guest co-star, (“I Love Lucyâ€), as herself, is born this date in 1924. William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz) stars in Merry, Merry Vanderbilt Theater, for 176 performances, as J. Horatio Diggs, his first legitimate stage play success, through March 13, 1926, beginning this date in 1925. LA Daily News, Eleanor Barnes: “Lucille Ball has won a contract at Columbia Studios after working her way upward starting as a mannequin in New York and graduating to stage roles. Miss Ball, who is a perfect blue-eyed, blonde type, received her education at Jamestown New York and Chautauqua Musical Institute. She will play her first part for Columbia in The Ciminal Within,†published this date in 1934. William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Parmount Pictures', Three Married Men, as Bill Mullins, released on this date in 1936. LA Evening Herald Express, Affairs of Annabel, an RKO-Radio picture with Lucille Ball, as a dizzy Hollywood actress,†published this date in 1938. LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “San Antonio newspapers reports the ‘stork will visit’ Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, because Lucille stopped on Hollywood Bond Cavalcade, in Texas; bought some baby clothes and shipped them back to Mrs. Lucille Ball, in Hollywood. Fred Ball, Lucille’s brother, is also married to a woman named Lucille and they are the ones expecting,†published this date in 1943. Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear My Favorite Husband, episode #10, with veteran supporting cast members, Hans Conried and John Hiestand, airing this date in 1948. (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Equal Rights†- wherein Lucy and Ethel don’t have any money, and wash dishes to ‘pay their bill,’ which is filmed this date in 1953. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appear on Picture Post (England) Magazine cover with Van Johnson,this date in 1955. Desilu Productions’ The Californians, “The Vigilantes Beginâ€, starring Sean McClory, as Jack McGivern, with veteran cast members, Howard Caine and Herb Rudley, among others, premieres on this date in 1957. Sam McDaniel, veteran, 210+ films; uncredited co-star, Lucille Ball, 1933, and uncredited, 1934; uncredited co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1934, uncredited, 1945, uncredited, 1947, uncredited 1948, guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1955; as well as guest, Desilu-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1957; dies this date in 1962. CBS’ The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – 60 minutes, black & white – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi made for Ford and Westinghouse are re-run as a summer replacement series. New opening and closing graphics are created to incorporate the new name and sponsorship. This same series in the same format will be used four more times until 1967. There is heavy on-air promotion of the forthcoming The Lucy Show with Lucille doing voice-overs during the closing credits reminding folks to tune in come October to her new CBS-TVsitcom this date in 1962. Lucille Ball appears on CBS’ Opening Night, in a series of sketches and skits featuring some of CBS’ top stars, kicking off the 1962 season, with ‘personal recall’ of the stars detailing what they were doing twenty years prior - and ending with ‘tongue-in-cheek’ dramatic readings, airing this date in 1962. Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, Peter Lawford (who starred with Lucille in the 1940’s) and Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) appear on CBS' Password, airing this date in 1964. (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy, the Peacemakerâ€, guest co-starring Steve Lawrence and Edie Gorme - having domestic problems, Steve hires Lucy for his Caesar’s Palace act, using every opportunity to plug her film Mame, using material edited out, but saved for an Eddie Albert episode due to time constraints of this episode, airing this date in 1973. Lucie Arnaz appears in a Friar's Club Tony Roberts Tribute, New York City, NY, Tony having received the Thespian Award, on this date in 2007. The Theatre Guild presents it's 36th Cruise, with cast that includes Lucie Arnaz and her husband, Laurence Luckinbill, among others. Cruse On board the Crystal Serenity, sailing from Venice, around Italy to Monte Carlo, Monaco these dates: 12th-24th, in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leenorman Posted September 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 Oh, so this is just a teaser then? Sorry, Claude....brain dead; didn't realize what date I ENDED with last week.... hoping all is well with you and yours....Love, JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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