Special Dates

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Haha! I also find it hilarious that the date July 17, is quite popular to Lucy related people/relatives and that is my sisters birthday. Also the number 7 seems very common in the Lucy's family when it comes to dates and years. We have that in my family also with that number.

 

TONS of interesting 'stuff' on July 17, to wit (partial):

 

July 17

 

James Cagney, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) co-star, Something to Sing About, 1937, The Bride Came C.O.D., 1941; Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, 1950; appears with Lucille Ball, Show Business at War, 1943; appears with Lucille, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), The Bob Hope Show, 1956; with Lucille, Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops – 1941-1972, 1980; with Lucille, Showbiz Goes to War, 1982; with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; with Lucille and Desi, via archival footages, Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage, 1983; with Lucille, archivally, That's Dancing! 1985; with Lucille, archivally, Happy Birthday, Bob: Bob, 50 Stars Celebrate Your 50 Years with NBC, 1988; as well as with Lucille, both via archival footages, Entertaining the Troops, 1994, is born this date in 1899.

 

William Gargan, William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz), on-stage co-star, She Lived Next to the Firehouse, 1931; as well as, in film, Double Alibi, as Walter Gifford, 1940; is born this date in 1905.

 

John Carroll, Lucille Ball, uncredited, early film-career, Muss 'em Up, as Gene Leland, 1936; with Lucille, archivally, The Big Parade of Comedy, 1964; as well as Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage, 1983; is born this date in 1906.

 

Art Linkletter, appears with Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), among others, Stars in the Eye, 1952; Lucille friend, and guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy and Art Linkletter”, 1966, and “Lucy Loses Her Cool”, 1970; co-Host, Part VII, CBS’ On the Air: A Celebration of 50 Years, on which Lucille co-hosts, Part II, 1978, as well as guest appears on Pioneers of Television (PBS') Documentary – archival footage of (“I Love Lucy”) and Lucille and Desi, 2008, is born this date in 1912.

 

Fred Ball – Lucille Ball’s brother; first of the family to join Lucille in Hollywood in 1933; was Desi Arnaz’ band road manager in the 1940's; worked at Desilu, as well - (Zoe Ball, Fred’s wife; and his niece, Lucie Arnaz also share this birthdate), is born this date in 1915.

 

Cass Daley, appears with (“I Love Lucy”) cast: the Arnazes, Vivian Vance and William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), among many others, CBS', Stars in the Eye, 1952; with Lucille, each archivally, Entertaining the Troops, 1994; with Lucille, each archivally, Bob Hope: Hollywood's Brightest Star, 1996; is born this date in 1915.

 

Phyllis Diller comedienne, actress, 77 films; appears with Lucille Ball, Swing Out, Sweet Land, 1970, The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball, 1975; with Desi Arnaz, Joys, 1976; with Lucille, Happy Birthday, Bob, and Biography: Milton Berle:  Mr. Television, 1978, and The Bob Hope American Youth Awards, 1979; Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982, NBC, Happy Birthday, Bob: A Salute to Bob Hope’s Eightieth Birthday, 1983; Unrehearsed Antics of the Stars, 1984; appears with Lucie Arnaz, Circus of the Stars #I0, 1985; appears with Lucille, Bob Hope's High-Flying Birthday, 1986, Bob Hope Salutes the U.S.A.F. 40th Anniversary, 1987; with Lucille, Hostess, America's Tribute to Bob Hope, and with Lucille, Happy Birthday Bob 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC, and America's Tribute to Bob Hope, 1988; with Lucille, archivally, Bob Hope's Bag of Christmas Memories, nominated for a Prime Time Emmy, and Bob Hope:  The First 90 Years, 1993, Bob Hope's Birthday Memories, 1994; with Lucille and Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), archivally, 50 Years of Funny Females, 1995, with Lucille, archivally, The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, Lucille, the Roastee/Guest of Honor, 1998; with Lucille, each archivally, Biography: Bob Hope - America's Entertainer, 1998, with Lucie, and with Lucille, the two archivally, Bob Hope at 100, 2003; guest appears on PBS' Pioneers of Television Documentary – archival footage of (“I Love Lucy”) and the Arnazes, 2008, with Lucille, archivally, Biography's Milton Berle: Mr. Television, unknown year; as well as with Lucille, archivally, among many other stars, You Know the Face, 2009, is born this date in 1917.

 

Diahann Carroll, of The Colbys, Dynasty, and Lonesome Dove fame, appears with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, and with Lucille Ball, Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982; with Lucie and Lucille, Night of 100 Stars II, 1985; with Lucille, Hostess, America's Tribute to Bob Hope, and with Lucille, NBC’s Happy Birthday, Bob, 1988; with Lucille and Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), archivally, Funny Women of Television, 1991; as well as with Lucille and Desi Arnaz, archivally, TV in Black: The First Fifty Years, 2004, is born this date in 1935.

 

Donald Sutherland, appears with Lucille Ball, The David Frost Show, 1971; with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; as well as with Lucille, The 61st Annual Academy Awards, co-presenting Honorary Award to the National Film Board of Canada, 1989, is born this date in 1935.

 

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Columbia Pictures Corporation, Blondie in Society, as Waldo Pincus, co-starring Irving Bacon, Chick Chandler; Charles Lane, uncredited, among many others, released on this date in 1941.

 

Lucie Desiree Arnaz (her uncle, Fred Ball, and wife, Zoe, have common birthdays), star of stage, screen and television, producer, comedienne, and singer, is born in Hollywood, seven pounds, eight ounces, 8:15 a.m., by cesarean delivery, as she had lodged sideways under Lucille’s rib cage, this date in 1951.

 

Desi Arnaz co-writes, with Eddie Maxwell, “There’s a Brand New Baby at Our House,” this date in 1951.

 

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appear TV Guide cover: - “Lucy and Desi Tackle the Movies,” published this week in 1953.

 

Lucille Ball appears on TV Guide cover this week in 1960.

 

Desi Arnaz makes a guest appearance on The Hollywood Squares, Peter Marshall, Host; co-starring Bill Bixby, Wally Cox, Harvey Korman, Paul Lynde, Rose Marie, Vincent Price, Leslie Uggams, and Carol Wayne, on this date in 1972.

 

Lucille Ball appears with (“Here's Lucy”) cast; producer/husband, Gary Morton, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz, IV, Gale Gordon, and Bob Hope, on The Merv Griffin Show, Merv Griffin, Executive Producer, Dick Carson, Director, from the Hollywood Palace Theater; Lucille previewing her film, Mame, and broadcast on this date in 1974.

 

Lucille Ball appears on RKO/BBC, Hollywood The Golden Years: The RKO Story “A Woman's Lot”, Edward Asner, Host/Narrator; and Pandro S. Berman, Linwood G. Dunn, Katharine Hepburn, Fay and Garson Kanin, as well as Ginger Rogers, on this date in 1987.

 

Harry Guardino, b. 12/23; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1959; guest, Desilu Productions’, Here’s Hollywood, 1962, The Untouchables, 1960, 1961, 1962; The Greatest Show on Earth, 1963; with Desi Arnaz, The Hollywood Squares, 1972; as well as with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982, dies this date in 1995.

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TONS of interesting 'stuff' on July 17, to wit (partial):

 

July 17

 

James Cagney, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) co-star, Something to Sing About, 1937, The Bride Came C.O.D., 1941; Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye, 1950; appears with Lucille Ball, Show Business at War, 1943; appears with Lucille, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), The Bob Hope Show, 1956; with Lucille, Bob Hope's Overseas Christmas Tours: Around the World with the Troops – 1941-1972, 1980; with Lucille, Showbiz Goes to War, 1982; with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; with Lucille and Desi, via archival footages, Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage, 1983; with Lucille, archivally, That's Dancing! 1985; with Lucille, archivally, Happy Birthday, Bob: Bob, 50 Stars Celebrate Your 50 Years with NBC, 1988; as well as with Lucille, both via archival footages, Entertaining the Troops, 1994, is born this date in 1899.

 

William Gargan, William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz), on-stage co-star, She Lived Next to the Firehouse, 1931; as well as, in film, Double Alibi, as Walter Gifford, 1940; is born this date in 1905.

 

John Carroll, Lucille Ball, uncredited, early film-career, Muss 'em Up, as Gene Leland, 1936; with Lucille, archivally, The Big Parade of Comedy, 1964; as well as Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage, 1983; is born this date in 1906.

 

Art Linkletter, appears with Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), among others, Stars in the Eye, 1952; Lucille friend, and guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy and Art Linkletter”, 1966, and “Lucy Loses Her Cool”, 1970; co-Host, Part VII, CBS’ On the Air: A Celebration of 50 Years, on which Lucille co-hosts, Part II, 1978, as well as guest appears on Pioneers of Television (PBS') Documentary – archival footage of (“I Love Lucy”) and Lucille and Desi, 2008, is born this date in 1912.

 

Fred Ball – Lucille Ball’s brother; first of the family to join Lucille in Hollywood in 1933; was Desi Arnaz’ band road manager in the 1940's; worked at Desilu, as well - (Zoe Ball, Fred’s wife; and his niece, Lucie Arnaz also share this birthdate), is born this date in 1915.

 

Cass Daley, appears with (“I Love Lucy”) cast: the Arnazes, Vivian Vance and William Frawley (Lucy's The Mertzes), among many others, CBS', Stars in the Eye, 1952; with Lucille, each archivally, Entertaining the Troops, 1994; with Lucille, each archivally, Bob Hope: Hollywood's Brightest Star, 1996; is born this date in 1915.

 

Phyllis Diller comedienne, actress, 77 films; appears with Lucille Ball, Swing Out, Sweet Land, 1970, The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball, 1975; with Desi Arnaz, Joys, 1976; with Lucille, Happy Birthday, Bob, and Biography: Milton Berle:  Mr. Television, 1978, and The Bob Hope American Youth Awards, 1979; Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982, NBC, Happy Birthday, Bob: A Salute to Bob Hope’s Eightieth Birthday, 1983; Unrehearsed Antics of the Stars, 1984; appears with Lucie Arnaz, Circus of the Stars #I0, 1985; appears with Lucille, Bob Hope's High-Flying Birthday, 1986, Bob Hope Salutes the U.S.A.F. 40th Anniversary, 1987; with Lucille, Hostess, America's Tribute to Bob Hope, and with Lucille, Happy Birthday Bob 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC, and America's Tribute to Bob Hope, 1988; with Lucille, archivally, Bob Hope's Bag of Christmas Memories, nominated for a Prime Time Emmy, and Bob Hope:  The First 90 Years, 1993, Bob Hope's Birthday Memories, 1994; with Lucille and Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), archivally, 50 Years of Funny Females, 1995, with Lucille, archivally, The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, Lucille, the Roastee/Guest of Honor, 1998; with Lucille, each archivally, Biography: Bob Hope - America's Entertainer, 1998, with Lucie, and with Lucille, the two archivally, Bob Hope at 100, 2003; guest appears on PBS' Pioneers of Television Documentary – archival footage of (“I Love Lucy”) and the Arnazes, 2008, with Lucille, archivally, Biography's Milton Berle: Mr. Television, unknown year; as well as with Lucille, archivally, among many other stars, You Know the Face, 2009, is born this date in 1917.

 

Diahann Carroll, of The Colbys, Dynasty, and Lonesome Dove fame, appears with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, and with Lucille Ball, Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982; with Lucie and Lucille, Night of 100 Stars II, 1985; with Lucille, Hostess, America's Tribute to Bob Hope, and with Lucille, NBC’s Happy Birthday, Bob, 1988; with Lucille and Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), archivally, Funny Women of Television, 1991; as well as with Lucille and Desi Arnaz, archivally, TV in Black: The First Fifty Years, 2004, is born this date in 1935.

 

Donald Sutherland, appears with Lucille Ball, The David Frost Show, 1971; with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; as well as with Lucille, The 61st Annual Academy Awards, co-presenting Honorary Award to the National Film Board of Canada, 1989, is born this date in 1935.

 

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Columbia Pictures Corporation, Blondie in Society, as Waldo Pincus, co-starring Irving Bacon, Chick Chandler; Charles Lane, uncredited, among many others, released on this date in 1941.

 

Lucie Desiree Arnaz (her uncle, Fred Ball, and wife, Zoe, have common birthdays), star of stage, screen and television, producer, comedienne, and singer, is born in Hollywood, seven pounds, eight ounces, 8:15 a.m., by cesarean delivery, as she had lodged sideways under Lucille’s rib cage, this date in 1951.

 

Desi Arnaz co-writes, with Eddie Maxwell, “There’s a Brand New Baby at Our House,” this date in 1951.

 

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appear TV Guide cover: - “Lucy and Desi Tackle the Movies,” published this week in 1953.

 

Lucille Ball appears on TV Guide cover this week in 1960.

 

Desi Arnaz makes a guest appearance on The Hollywood Squares, Peter Marshall, Host; co-starring Bill Bixby, Wally Cox, Harvey Korman, Paul Lynde, Rose Marie, Vincent Price, Leslie Uggams, and Carol Wayne, on this date in 1972.

 

Lucille Ball appears with (“Here's Lucy”) cast; producer/husband, Gary Morton, Lucie Arnaz, Desi Arnaz, IV, Gale Gordon, and Bob Hope, on The Merv Griffin Show, Merv Griffin, Executive Producer, Dick Carson, Director, from the Hollywood Palace Theater; Lucille previewing her film, Mame, and broadcast on this date in 1974.

 

Lucille Ball appears on RKO/BBC, Hollywood The Golden Years: The RKO Story “A Woman's Lot”, Edward Asner, Host/Narrator; and Pandro S. Berman, Linwood G. Dunn, Katharine Hepburn, Fay and Garson Kanin, as well as Ginger Rogers, on this date in 1987.

 

Harry Guardino, b. 12/23; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1959; guest, Desilu Productions’, Here’s Hollywood, 1962, The Untouchables, 1960, 1961, 1962; The Greatest Show on Earth, 1963; with Desi Arnaz, The Hollywood Squares, 1972; as well as with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982, dies this date in 1995.

Anything LUCY related for my birthday of July 24th? Only Lucy mentions need apply, LOL!

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Anything LUCY related for my birthday of July 24th? Only Lucy mentions need apply, LOL!

 

BUT, OF COURSE, and WHY don't WE have your BIRTHDAY on OUR LOUNGE SCHEDULE????? Loving you, JK

 

July 24

 

Mabel Albertson, sister of Jack Albertson; star, Desilu Productions', Those Whiting Girls, as Mrs. Whiting, 1955; co-star, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz film, Forever Darling, 1956; guest star, Desilu Studios'-filmed, Make Room for Daddy, 2 episodes, 1956-61; with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) My Three Sons, “The Substitute Teacher”, 1964; as well as Lucille's guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy and the Missing Stamp”, 1964, is born this date in 1901.

 

Wanda Perry, Goldwyn Girl, often, a Lucille Ball early-film career stand-in; Lucille co-star, all roles uncredited, Kid Millions, and Murder at the Vanities, 1934; with Lucille and William Frawley, (Lucy's Fred Mertz), Roberta, 1935; with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), The Great Ziegfeld, 1936; with Frawley, Crime Doctor's Man Hunt, 1946; with Lucille, Miss Grant Takes Richmond, 1949; as well as Mame, 1974; is born on this date in 1917.

 

X Brands, guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Adventures of Jim Bowie “The Pearls of Talimeco”, 1957; Yancy Derringer, 33 episodes, as Pahoo-Ke-Ta-Wah, 1958-59; The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, “Mr. Buntline's Vacation”, 1957, and “Wyatt Takes the Primrose Path”, 1961; as well as Lucille Ball guest star, (“Here's Lucy”) “Lucy and Wally Cox”, as Lefty Logan, 1970, is born this date in 1927.

 

LA Times reports: “William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz), after inking a new contract, becomes active on the studio lot in Hollywood, is definitely under contract to Paramount and comes west soon,” published this date in 1933.

 

LA Evening Herald Express: “Another famous model photo, including Lucille Ball, well-known for her Chesterfield ads, frolicking on the beach with Barbara Pepper, one of Lucille’s long-time friends and veteran supporting cast member on (‘I Love Lucy’). As usual, Lucille is on far end of the photo,” published this date in 1933.

 

Ruth Buzzi, Lucille Ball guest co-star (“Here’s Lucy”) “My Fair Buzzi”, 1972, and Laugh-In fame until 1973; appears with Lucille, Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast: Danny Thomas, 1976, as well as Lucille's guest, Life With Lucy “Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter”, 1986, is born this date in 1936.

 

LA Examiner, Louella O. Parsons: “ . . . saw Lucille Ball taking in the new Sebastian’s Café International Revue . . ,” published this date in 1937.

 

Lucille Ball, promoting her new film, DuBarry Was A Lady, appears in color on San Francisco Call Bulletin cover, this date in 1943.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -Lucille Ball appears in Easy to Wed, MGM, Coming Soon advertisement, published this date in 1946.

 

Lynda Carter, Television's Wonder Woman, appears with Lucille Ball and Lucie Arnaz, Circus of the Stars #2, 1977; with Lucie, The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 1981; with Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; with Lucille and Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, II, and with Lucille, Bob Hope Buys NBC, 1985; with Lucille, Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, 1987; as well as with Lucie, CBS at 75, 2003; is born this date in 1951.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -The Long, Long Trailer, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’ latest MGM film, starts at Midway Drive-In Theater Sunday and Monday nights, published this date in 1954.

 

CBS’ Sunday Lucy Show: 30 minutes black & white: This is a collection of (“I Love Lucy”) programs, beginning April 3 until October 30 - this week’s episode #35. 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.

 

CBS, which now owns the 179 (“I Love Lucy”) 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.

 

Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s comedian/husband, appears at the “The Sands Hotel,” Las Vegas, this date in 1963.

 

Constance Bennett, b. 10/22; Lucille Ball early-film career co-star, 1934; dies 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 years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of (“I Love Lucy”), this date in 1967. [Ed. See 'correction entry' on this date in 2011.]

 

Desi Arnaz makes a guest appearance on The Hollywood Squares, Peter Marshall, hosting; co-starring Joseph Campanella, Susan Clark, Wally Cox, Eva Gabor, Paul Lynde, Kent McCord, Jan Murray, and Suzenne Pleshette, on this date in 1972.

 

Jamestown, NY – Lucy’s Chauffeur To Host Boat Cruise On Chautauqua Lake – “Frank Gorey, Lucille Ball’s chauffeur for 30 years, will share personal memories during the Birthday Celebration weekend, August 4-6, and will welcome passengers aboard the Summer Wind, for a cruise on Chautauqua Lake, the same lake Lucy Ricardo talked about on (“I Love Lucy”). Frank will share rare Lucy artifacts from his treasure chest, take questions from visitors, and offer little known facts about the world’s most popular redhead. Gorey started working for Lucille Ball in October of 1959 and was with her for the rest of her life. Among his responsibilities were taking her children to school and taking her mother shopping. Festival goers with one of the limited number of seats on this hour and a half cruise will hear a unique perspective on the woman whom TV Guide describes as having the face that’s been seen more often by more people than the face of anyone else who ever lived,” announced this date in 2006.

 

The Latest From Everything Lucy Website - Ruta Lee Plans Visit to Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration - Jamestown, NY - “Ruta is presently Chairman of the Board for The Thalians. This year they are honoring Clint Eastwood as "Mr. Wonderful." In 1974, Lucille Ball was the first "Mrs. Wonderful" they honored! Ruta appeared twice with Lucille Ball, on (The Lucy Show) and Lucy Moves to NBC; has an admirable set of acting credentials for many years, and will appear in the Reg Lenna Civic Center on August 2,” posted this date in 2008.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -”The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, in association with the Reg Lenna Civic Center, presents Chris 'Crazy Legs' Fonseca at the Reg Lenna Civic Center Friday, August 6, in honor of Lucy's 99th Birthday Celebration”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Saturday Section - “Arts auction has family twist - Grandchildren [the Francis sisters: Jackie, Jody, Valerie and Vicki] of Lucy's friend paint for 'The Reg'“- by Brigetta E. Overcash - “Our beloved Lucy, the Palace [now Reg Lenna Civic Center] Grandma Rose (Lucille Ball's beloved childhood and life-long friend, Rose Malta, Lucy's 'McGillicuddy', mentioned many times on (“I Love Lucy”), join together in an art project to benefit the Reg Lenna Civic Center, a silent and live auction of original art work(s), hand-painted chairs and furniture and one-of-a-kind items, this year's project, 'Fish Sitters', Wednesday, July 28, The Casino Ballroom, Bemus Point”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Sunday Post-Journal, Jamestown NY - LucyFest2011 - Only the Beginning - "I won't take you through the exciting and comprehensive details of what's in store for you during LucyFest, 2011. By now, you have seen the details on some 4000 tv ads; 5 regional electronic or print billboards; heard them on 400 radio spots; or read them in local and national newspaper articles, or on our website at www.lucycomedyfest.com. Suffice it to say, LucyFest 2011, is packed with top-notch, nationally-known performers with entertainment opportunities for the whole family, with big chunks of the festival, such as the parade and the Party on the Plaza, absolutely free, with other events' ticket prices set to 'pack the house'. As great as LucyFest 2011 will be, it is but a fraction of what our new vision includes. Gone forever are the inward-looking and inclusive Lucy- Desi Center for Comedy, and a renewed focus on comedy and laughter. While we will continue to operate and improve the Lucy-Desi Museum and Playhouse, as key components of our mission, they will become the foundation for our growth and development; a means to an and not the end itself. We will leverage the strength of these components and the worldwide brand name of Lucy/Desi to develop a multifaceted, sustainable, comedy-based organization providing long-range benefits for our city and surrounding region. The Comedy Film Festival will be launced in 2012, culminating in the creation of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz National Comedy Hall of Fame here in Jamestown. The Board of Directors and Executive Director have spent a great deal of time reinventing this organization and changing its culture and are confident we're on the right track. Support LucyFest 2011 and help us make it a huge success. Believe in our vision. Get involved by providing ideas and volunteering your time. Thanks for your support...Thomas P. Benson, President, Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy Board of Directors," published this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy correction, by Neil - “CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of ('I Love Lucy'), this date in 1967” - Neil: “This Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour run marked the last time any network aired a black and white series in prime time. They ran every summer from 1962-1965. I'm only assuming they got howls of protest when they did not show up in 1966. The 1967 run showed all 13 episodes, ending with Paul Douglas. I don't think all of them ran any other summer. I do not believe they went into syndication right away. An LA channel ran them occasionally (as specials - not a series) in the mid 70s; but, I did not see them on the air until the We Love Lucy, 3-episode, 2-hour specials ran in the late 80s. At some point after that they were included in the ('I Love Lucy') package running as half-hour, two-part episodes. They also ran on NickatNite. Remember Saturday night Lucy where they'd run an ('I Love Lucy'), a The Lucy Show, and a Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour?” posted this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy Dizzy4Arnaz - “Hi there: During one of my recent trips to the Goodwill store, I found this VHS tape that stood out for me to see William Frawley's name on the title. It is a 1937 musical called Something to Sing About, with James Cagney and Gene Lockhart; haven't watched it yet . Anyone heard from this or have seen it?” posted this date in 2012.

 

Sherman Hemsley, b. 2/1; actor, 59 films; co-star, All in the Family, 1973-78; The Jeffersons's, 1975-85; appears with Lucille Ball, co-hostess, Part II, CBS': On the Air, as co-host, Part VII, 1978; with Lucille, The Thirty-Third Annual Emmy Awards, a Presenter, 1981; as well as with Lucie Arnaz, CBS at 75, 2003; dies this date in 2012.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy HarryCarter - “ . . . some of the Jamestown festivities! The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy says the ABC News program '20/20' will be sending producers to cover the Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy, August 3-4. The coverage will be part of a Barbara Walters' 2-hour special, 'The Best in TV—The Greatest Shows of Our Time'”, posted this date in 2012.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Lucy-Desi Center Donates Story Pirates Tickets to Children in Foster Care - “An estimated 50 children in foster care, caregivers and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers wil have the opportunity to watch The Story Pirates perform Saturday, 8/4, at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown thanks to the generosity of the Lucy-Desi Center,” published this date in 2012.

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BUT, OF COURSE, and WHY don't WE have your BIRTHDAY on OUR LOUNGE SCHEDULE????? Loving you, JK

 

July 24

 

Mabel Albertson, sister of Jack Albertson; star, Desilu Productions', Those Whiting Girls, as Mrs. Whiting, 1955; co-star, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz film, Forever Darling, 1956; guest star, Desilu Studios'-filmed, Make Room for Daddy, 2 episodes, 1956-61; with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) My Three Sons, “The Substitute Teacher”, 1964; as well as Lucille's guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy and the Missing Stamp”, 1964, is born this date in 1901.

 

Wanda Perry, Goldwyn Girl, often, a Lucille Ball early-film career stand-in; Lucille co-star, all roles uncredited, Kid Millions, and Murder at the Vanities, 1934; with Lucille and William Frawley, (Lucy's Fred Mertz), Roberta, 1935; with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), The Great Ziegfeld, 1936; with Frawley, Crime Doctor's Man Hunt, 1946; with Lucille, o Grant Takes Richmond, 1949; as well as Mame, 1974; is born on this date in 1917.

 

X Brands, guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Adventures of Jim Bowie “The Pearls of Talimeco”, 1957; Yancy Derringer, 33 episodes, as Pahoo-Ke-Ta-Wah, 1958-59; The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, “Mr. Buntline's Vacation”, 1957, and “Wyatt Takes the Primrose Path”, 1961; as well as Lucille Ball guest star, (“Here's Lucy”) “Lucy and Wally Cox”, as o Logan, 1970, is born this date in 1927.

 

LA Times reports: “William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz), after inking a new contract, becomes active on the studio lot in Hollywood, is definitely under contract to Paramount and comes west soon,” published this date in 1933.

 

LA Evening Herald Express: “Another famous model photo, including Lucille Ball, well-known for her Chesterfield ads, frolicking on the beach with Barbara Pepper, one of Lucille’s long-time friends and veteran supporting cast member on (‘I Love Lucy’). As usual, Lucille is on far end of the photo,” published this date in 1933.

 

Ruth Buzzi, Lucille Ball guest co-star (“Here’s Lucy”) “My Fair Buzzi”, 1972, and Laugh-In fame until 1973; appears with Lucille, Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast: Danny Thomas, 1976, as well as Lucille's guest, Life With Lucy “Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter”, 1986, is born this date in 1936.

 

LA Examiner, Louella O. Parsons: “ . . . saw Lucille Ball taking in the new Sebastian’s Café International Revue . . ,” published this date in 1937.

 

Lucille Ball, promoting her new film, DuBarry Was A Lady, appears in color on San Francisco Call Bulletin cover, this date in 1943.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -Lucille Ball appears in Easy to Wed, MGM, Coming Soon advertisement, published this date in 1946.

 

Lynda Carter, Television's Wonder Woman, appears with Lucille Ball and Lucie Arnaz, Circus of the Stars #2, 1977; with Lucie, The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 1981; with Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; with Lucille and Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, II, and with Lucille, Bob Hope Buys NBC, 1985; with Lucille, Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, 1987; as well as with Lucie, CBS at 75, 2003; is born this date in 1951.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -The Long, Long Trailer, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’ latest MGM film, starts at Midway Drive-In Theater Sunday and Monday nights, published this date in 1954.

 

CBS’ Sunday Lucy Show: 30 minutes black & white: This is a collection of (“I Love Lucy”) programs, beginning April 3 until October 30 - this week’s episode #35. 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.

 

CBS, which now owns the 179 (“I Love Lucy”) 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.

 

Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s comedian/husband, appears at the “The Sands Hotel,” Las Vegas, this date in 1963.

 

Constance Bennett, b. 10/22; Lucille Ball early-film career co-star, 1934; dies 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 years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of (“I Love Lucy”), this date in 1967. [Ed. See 'correction entry' on this date in 2011.]

 

Desi Arnaz makes a guest appearance on The Hollywood Squares, Peter Marshall, hosting; co-starring Joseph Campanella, Susan Clark, Wally Cox, Eva Gabor, Paul Lynde, Kent McCord, Jan Murray, and Suzenne Pleshette, on this date in 1972.

 

Jamestown, NY – Lucy’s Chauffeur To Host Boat Cruise On Chautauqua Lake – “Frank Gorey, Lucille Ball’s chauffeur for 30 years, will share personal memories during the Birthday Celebration weekend, August 4-6, and will welcome passengers aboard the Summer Wind, for a cruise on Chautauqua Lake, the same lake Lucy Ricardo talked about on (“I Love Lucy”). Frank will share rare Lucy artifacts from his treasure chest, take questions from visitors, and offer little known facts about the world’s most popular redhead. Gorey started working for Lucille Ball in October of 1959 and was with her for the rest of her life. Among his responsibilities were taking her children to school and taking her mother shopping. Festival goers with one of the limited number of seats on this hour and a half cruise will hear a unique perspective on the woman whom TV Guide describes as having the face that’s been seen more often by more people than the face of anyone else who ever lived,” announced this date in 2006.

 

The Latest From Everything Lucy Website - Ruta Lee Plans Visit to Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration - Jamestown, NY - “Ruta is presently Chairman of the Board for The Thalians. This year they are honoring Clint Eastwood as "Mr. Wonderful." In 1974, Lucille Ball was the first "Mrs. Wonderful" they honored! Ruta appeared twice with Lucille Ball, on (The Lucy Show) and Lucy Moves to NBC; has an admirable set of acting credentials for many years, and will appear in the Reg Lenna Civic Center on August 2,” posted this date in 2008.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -”The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, in association with the Reg Lenna Civic Center, presents Chris 'Crazy Legs' Fonseca at the Reg Lenna Civic Center Friday, August 6, in honor of Lucy's 99th Birthday Celebration”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Saturday Section - “Arts auction has family twist - Grandchildren [the Francis sisters: Jackie, Jody, Valerie and Vicki] of Lucy's friend paint for 'The Reg'“- by Brigetta E. Overcash - “Our beloved Lucy, the Palace [now Reg Lenna Civic Center] Grandma Rose (Lucille Ball's beloved childhood and life-long friend, Rose Malta, Lucy's 'McGillicuddy', mentioned many times on (“I Love Lucy”), join together in an art project to benefit the Reg Lenna Civic Center, a silent and live auction of original art work(s), hand-painted chairs and furniture and one-of-a-kind items, this year's project, 'Fish Sitters', Wednesday, July 28, The Casino Ballroom, Bemus Point”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Sunday Post-Journal, Jamestown NY - LucyFest2011 - Only the Beginning - "I won't take you through the exciting and comprehensive details of what's in store for you during LucyFest, 2011. By now, you have seen the details on some 4000 tv ads; 5 regional electronic or print billboards; heard them on 400 radio spots; or read them in local and national newspaper articles, or on our website at www.lucycomedyfest.com. Suffice it to say, LucyFest 2011, is packed with top-notch, nationally-known performers with entertainment opportunities for the whole family, with big chunks of the festival, such as the parade and the Party on the Plaza, absolutely free, with other events' ticket prices set to 'pack the house'. As great as LucyFest 2011 will be, it is but a fraction of what our new vision includes. Gone forever are the inward-looking and inclusive Lucy- Desi Center for Comedy, and a renewed focus on comedy and laughter. While we will continue to operate and improve the Lucy-Desi Museum and Playhouse, as key components of our mission, they will become the foundation for our growth and development; a means to an and not the end itself. We will leverage the strength of these components and the worldwide brand name of Lucy/Desi to develop a multifaceted, sustainable, comedy-based organization providing long-range benefits for our city and surrounding region. The Comedy Film Festival will be launced in 2012, culminating in the creation of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz National Comedy Hall of Fame here in Jamestown. The Board of Directors and Executive Director have spent a great deal of time reinventing this organization and changing its culture and are confident we're on the right track. Support LucyFest 2011 and help us make it a huge success. Believe in our vision. Get involved by providing ideas and volunteering your time. Thanks for your support...Thomas P. Benson, President, Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy Board of Directors," published this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy correction, by Neil - “CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of ('I Love Lucy'), this date in 1967” - Neil: “This Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour run marked the last time any network aired a black and white series in prime time. They ran every summer from 1962-1965. I'm only assuming they got howls of protest when they did not show up in 1966. The 1967 run showed all 13 episodes, ending with Paul Douglas. I don't think all of them ran any other summer. I do not believe they went into syndication right away. An LA channel ran them occasionally (as specials - not a series) in the mid 70s; but, I did not see them on the air until the We Love Lucy, 3-episode, 2-hour specials ran in the late 80s. At some point after that they were included in the ('I Love Lucy') package running as half-hour, two-part episodes. They also ran on NickatNite. Remember Saturday night Lucy where they'd run an ('I Love Lucy'), a The Lucy Show, and a Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour?” posted this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy Dizzy4Arnaz - “Hi there: During one of my recent trips to the Goodwill store, I found this VHS tape that stood out for me to see William Frawley's name on the title. It is a 1937 musical called Something to Sing About, with James Cagney and Gene Lockhart; haven't watched it yet . Anyone heard from this or have seen it?” posted this date in 2012.

 

Sherman Hemsley, b. 2/1; actor, 59 films; co-star, All in the Family, 1973-78; The Jeffersons's, 1975-85; appears with Lucille Ball, co-hostess, Part II, CBS': On the Air, as co-host, Part VII, 1978; with Lucille, The Thirty-Third Annual Emmy Awards, a Presenter, 1981; as well as with Lucie Arnaz, CBS at 75, 2003; dies this date in 2012.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy HarryCarter - “ . . . some of the Jamestown festivities! The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy says the ABC News program '20/20' will be sending producers to cover the Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy, August 3-4. The coverage will be part of a Barbara Walters' 2-hour special, 'The Best in TV—The Greatest Shows of Our Time'”, posted this date in 2012.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Lucy-Desi Center Donates Story Pirates Tickets to Children in Foster Care - “An estimated 50 children in foster care, caregivers and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers wil have the opportunity to watch The Story Pirates perform Saturday, 8/4, at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown thanks to the generosity of the Lucy-Desi Center,” published this date in 2012.

How about March 25?!

[C L A U D E]

BUT, OF COURSE, and WHY don't WE have your BIRTHDAY on OUR LOUNGE SCHEDULE????? Loving you, JK

 

July 24

 

Mabel Albertson, sister of Jack Albertson; star, Desilu Productions', Those Whiting Girls, as Mrs. Whiting, 1955; co-star, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz film, Forever Darling, 1956; guest star, Desilu Studios'-filmed, Make Room for Daddy, 2 episodes, 1956-61; with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) My Three Sons, “The Substitute Teacher”, 1964; as well as Lucille's guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy and the Missing Stamp”, 1964, is born this date in 1901.

 

Wanda Perry, Goldwyn Girl, often, a Lucille Ball early-film career stand-in; Lucille co-star, all roles uncredited, Kid Millions, and Murder at the Vanities, 1934; with Lucille and William Frawley, (Lucy's Fred Mertz), Roberta, 1935; with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), The Great Ziegfeld, 1936; with Frawley, Crime Doctor's Man Hunt, 1946; with Lucille, Miss Grant Takes Richmond, 1949; as well as Mame, 1974; is born on this date in 1917.

 

X Brands, guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Adventures of Jim Bowie “The Pearls of Talimeco”, 1957; Yancy Derringer, 33 episodes, as Pahoo-Ke-Ta-Wah, 1958-59; The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, “Mr. Buntline's Vacation”, 1957, and “Wyatt Takes the Primrose Path”, 1961; as well as Lucille Ball guest star, (“Here's Lucy”) “Lucy and Wally Cox”, as Lefty Logan, 1970, is born this date in 1927.

 

LA Times reports: “William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz), after inking a new contract, becomes active on the studio lot in Hollywood, is definitely under contract to Paramount and comes west soon,” published this date in 1933.

 

LA Evening Herald Express: “Another famous model photo, including Lucille Ball, well-known for her Chesterfield ads, frolicking on the beach with Barbara Pepper, one of Lucille’s long-time friends and veteran supporting cast member on (‘I Love Lucy’). As usual, Lucille is on far end of the photo,” published this date in 1933.

 

Ruth Buzzi, Lucille Ball guest co-star (“Here’s Lucy”) “My Fair Buzzi”, 1972, and Laugh-In fame until 1973; appears with Lucille, Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast: Danny Thomas, 1976, as well as Lucille's guest, Life With Lucy “Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter”, 1986, is born this date in 1936.

 

LA Examiner, Louella O. Parsons: “ . . . saw Lucille Ball taking in the new Sebastian’s Café International Revue . . ,” published this date in 1937.

 

Lucille Ball, promoting her new film, DuBarry Was A Lady, appears in color on San Francisco Call Bulletin cover, this date in 1943.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -Lucille Ball appears in Easy to Wed, MGM, Coming Soon advertisement, published this date in 1946.

 

Lynda Carter, Television's Wonder Woman, appears with Lucille Ball and Lucie Arnaz, Circus of the Stars #2, 1977; with Lucie, The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 1981; with Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; with Lucille and Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, II, and with Lucille, Bob Hope Buys NBC, 1985; with Lucille, Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, 1987; as well as with Lucie, CBS at 75, 2003; is born this date in 1951.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -The Long, Long Trailer, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’ latest MGM film, starts at Midway Drive-In Theater Sunday and Monday nights, published this date in 1954.

 

CBS’ Sunday Lucy Show: 30 minutes black & white: This is a collection of (“I Love Lucy”) programs, beginning April 3 until October 30 - this week’s episode #35. 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.

 

CBS, which now owns the 179 (“I Love Lucy”) 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.

 

Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s comedian/husband, appears at the “The Sands Hotel,” Las Vegas, this date in 1963.

 

Constance Bennett, b. 10/22; Lucille Ball early-film career co-star, 1934; dies 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 years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of (“I Love Lucy”), this date in 1967. [Ed. See 'correction entry' on this date in 2011.]

 

Desi Arnaz makes a guest appearance on The Hollywood Squares, Peter Marshall, hosting; co-starring Joseph Campanella, Susan Clark, Wally Cox, Eva Gabor, Paul Lynde, Kent McCord, Jan Murray, and Suzenne Pleshette, on this date in 1972.

 

Jamestown, NY – Lucy’s Chauffeur To Host Boat Cruise On Chautauqua Lake – “Frank Gorey, Lucille Ball’s chauffeur for 30 years, will share personal memories during the Birthday Celebration weekend, August 4-6, and will welcome passengers aboard the Summer Wind, for a cruise on Chautauqua Lake, the same lake Lucy Ricardo talked about on (“I Love Lucy”). Frank will share rare Lucy artifacts from his treasure chest, take questions from visitors, and offer little known facts about the world’s most popular redhead. Gorey started working for Lucille Ball in October of 1959 and was with her for the rest of her life. Among his responsibilities were taking her children to school and taking her mother shopping. Festival goers with one of the limited number of seats on this hour and a half cruise will hear a unique perspective on the woman whom TV Guide describes as having the face that’s been seen more often by more people than the face of anyone else who ever lived,” announced this date in 2006.

 

The Latest From Everything Lucy Website - Ruta Lee Plans Visit to Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration - Jamestown, NY - “Ruta is presently Chairman of the Board for The Thalians. This year they are honoring Clint Eastwood as "Mr. Wonderful." In 1974, Lucille Ball was the first "Mrs. Wonderful" they honored! Ruta appeared twice with Lucille Ball, on (The Lucy Show) and Lucy Moves to NBC; has an admirable set of acting credentials for many years, and will appear in the Reg Lenna Civic Center on August 2,” posted this date in 2008.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -”The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, in association with the Reg Lenna Civic Center, presents Chris 'Crazy Legs' Fonseca at the Reg Lenna Civic Center Friday, August 6, in honor of Lucy's 99th Birthday Celebration”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Saturday Section - “Arts auction has family twist - Grandchildren [the Francis sisters: Jackie, Jody, Valerie and Vicki] of Lucy's friend paint for 'The Reg'“- by Brigetta E. Overcash - “Our beloved Lucy, the Palace [now Reg Lenna Civic Center] Grandma Rose (Lucille Ball's beloved childhood and life-long friend, Rose Malta, Lucy's 'McGillicuddy', mentioned many times on (“I Love Lucy”), join together in an art project to benefit the Reg Lenna Civic Center, a silent and live auction of original art work(s), hand-painted chairs and furniture and one-of-a-kind items, this year's project, 'Fish Sitters', Wednesday, July 28, The Casino Ballroom, Bemus Point”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Sunday Post-Journal, Jamestown NY - LucyFest2011 - Only the Beginning - "I won't take you through the exciting and comprehensive details of what's in store for you during LucyFest, 2011. By now, you have seen the details on some 4000 tv ads; 5 regional electronic or print billboards; heard them on 400 radio spots; or read them in local and national newspaper articles, or on our website at www.lucycomedyfest.com. Suffice it to say, LucyFest 2011, is packed with top-notch, nationally-known performers with entertainment opportunities for the whole family, with big chunks of the festival, such as the parade and the Party on the Plaza, absolutely free, with other events' ticket prices set to 'pack the house'. As great as LucyFest 2011 will be, it is but a fraction of what our new vision includes. Gone forever are the inward-looking and inclusive Lucy- Desi Center for Comedy, and a renewed focus on comedy and laughter. While we will continue to operate and improve the Lucy-Desi Museum and Playhouse, as key components of our mission, they will become the foundation for our growth and development; a means to an and not the end itself. We will leverage the strength of these components and the worldwide brand name of Lucy/Desi to develop a multifaceted, sustainable, comedy-based organization providing long-range benefits for our city and surrounding region. The Comedy Film Festival will be launced in 2012, culminating in the creation of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz National Comedy Hall of Fame here in Jamestown. The Board of Directors and Executive Director have spent a great deal of time reinventing this organization and changing its culture and are confident we're on the right track. Support LucyFest 2011 and help us make it a huge success. Believe in our vision. Get involved by providing ideas and volunteering your time. Thanks for your support...Thomas P. Benson, President, Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy Board of Directors," published this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy correction, by Neil - “CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of ('I Love Lucy'), this date in 1967” - Neil: “This Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour run marked the last time any network aired a black and white series in prime time. They ran every summer from 1962-1965. I'm only assuming they got howls of protest when they did not show up in 1966. The 1967 run showed all 13 episodes, ending with Paul Douglas. I don't think all of them ran any other summer. I do not believe they went into syndication right away. An LA channel ran them occasionally (as specials - not a series) in the mid 70s; but, I did not see them on the air until the We Love Lucy, 3-episode, 2-hour specials ran in the late 80s. At some point after that they were included in the ('I Love Lucy') package running as half-hour, two-part episodes. They also ran on NickatNite. Remember Saturday night Lucy where they'd run an ('I Love Lucy'), a The Lucy Show, and a Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour?” posted this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy Dizzy4Arnaz - “Hi there: During one of my recent trips to the Goodwill store, I found this VHS tape that stood out for me to see William Frawley's name on the title. It is a 1937 musical called Something to Sing About, with James Cagney and Gene Lockhart; haven't watched it yet . Anyone heard from this or have seen it?” posted this date in 2012.

 

Sherman Hemsley, b. 2/1; actor, 59 films; co-star, All in the Family, 1973-78; The Jeffersons's, 1975-85; appears with Lucille Ball, co-hostess, Part II, CBS': On the Air, as co-host, Part VII, 1978; with Lucille, The Thirty-Third Annual Emmy Awards, a Presenter, 1981; as well as with Lucie Arnaz, CBS at 75, 2003; dies this date in 2012.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy HarryCarter - “ . . . some of the Jamestown festivities! The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy says the ABC News program '20/20' will be sending producers to cover the Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy, August 3-4. The coverage will be part of a Barbara Walters' 2-hour special, 'The Best in TV—The Greatest Shows of Our Time'”, posted this date in 2012.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Lucy-Desi Center Donates Story Pirates Tickets to Children in Foster Care - “An estimated 50 children in foster care, caregivers and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers wil have the opportunity to watch The Story Pirates perform Saturday, 8/4, at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown thanks to the generosity of the Lucy-Desi Center,” published this date in 2012.

We did, but i was being ignored as i had left in a huff!

[C L A U D E]

BUT, OF COURSE, and WHY don't WE have your BIRTHDAY on OUR LOUNGE SCHEDULE????? Loving you, JK

 

July 24

 

Mabel Albertson, sister of Jack Albertson; star, Desilu Productions', Those Whiting Girls, as Mrs. Whiting, 1955; co-star, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz film, Forever Darling, 1956; guest star, Desilu Studios'-filmed, Make Room for Daddy, 2 episodes, 1956-61; with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) My Three Sons, “The Substitute Teacher”, 1964; as well as Lucille's guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy and the Missing Stamp”, 1964, is born this date in 1901.

 

Wanda Perry, Goldwyn Girl, often, a Lucille Ball early-film career stand-in; Lucille co-star, all roles uncredited, Kid Millions, and Murder at the Vanities, 1934; with Lucille and William Frawley, (Lucy's Fred Mertz), Roberta, 1935; with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), The Great Ziegfeld, 1936; with Frawley, Crime Doctor's Man Hunt, 1946; with Lucille, Miss Grant Takes Richmond, 1949; as well as Mame, 1974; is born on this date in 1917.

 

X Brands, guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Adventures of Jim Bowie “The Pearls of Talimeco”, 1957; Yancy Derringer, 33 episodes, as Pahoo-Ke-Ta-Wah, 1958-59; The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, “Mr. Buntline's Vacation”, 1957, and “Wyatt Takes the Primrose Path”, 1961; as well as Lucille Ball guest star, (“Here's Lucy”) “Lucy and Wally Cox”, as Lefty Logan, 1970, is born this date in 1927.

 

LA Times reports: “William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz), after inking a new contract, becomes active on the studio lot in Hollywood, is definitely under contract to Paramount and comes west soon,” published this date in 1933.

 

LA Evening Herald Express: “Another famous model photo, including Lucille Ball, well-known for her Chesterfield ads, frolicking on the beach with Barbara Pepper, one of Lucille’s long-time friends and veteran supporting cast member on (‘I Love Lucy’). As usual, Lucille is on far end of the photo,” published this date in 1933.

 

Ruth Buzzi, Lucille Ball guest co-star (“Here’s Lucy”) “My Fair Buzzi”, 1972, and Laugh-In fame until 1973; appears with Lucille, Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast: Danny Thomas, 1976, as well as Lucille's guest, Life With Lucy “Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter”, 1986, is born this date in 1936.

 

LA Examiner, Louella O. Parsons: “ . . . saw Lucille Ball taking in the new Sebastian’s Café International Revue . . ,” published this date in 1937.

 

Lucille Ball, promoting her new film, DuBarry Was A Lady, appears in color on San Francisco Call Bulletin cover, this date in 1943.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -Lucille Ball appears in Easy to Wed, MGM, Coming Soon advertisement, published this date in 1946.

 

Lynda Carter, Television's Wonder Woman, appears with Lucille Ball and Lucie Arnaz, Circus of the Stars #2, 1977; with Lucie, The 38th Annual Golden Globe Awards, 1981; with Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; with Lucille and Lucie, Night of 100 Stars, II, and with Lucille, Bob Hope Buys NBC, 1985; with Lucille, Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, 1987; as well as with Lucie, CBS at 75, 2003; is born this date in 1951.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -The Long, Long Trailer, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’ latest MGM film, starts at Midway Drive-In Theater Sunday and Monday nights, published this date in 1954.

 

CBS’ Sunday Lucy Show: 30 minutes black & white: This is a collection of (“I Love Lucy”) programs, beginning April 3 until October 30 - this week’s episode #35. 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.

 

CBS, which now owns the 179 (“I Love Lucy”) 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.

 

Gary Morton, Lucille Ball’s comedian/husband, appears at the “The Sands Hotel,” Las Vegas, this date in 1963.

 

Constance Bennett, b. 10/22; Lucille Ball early-film career co-star, 1934; dies 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 years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of (“I Love Lucy”), this date in 1967. [Ed. See 'correction entry' on this date in 2011.]

 

Desi Arnaz makes a guest appearance on The Hollywood Squares, Peter Marshall, hosting; co-starring Joseph Campanella, Susan Clark, Wally Cox, Eva Gabor, Paul Lynde, Kent McCord, Jan Murray, and Suzenne Pleshette, on this date in 1972.

 

Jamestown, NY – Lucy’s Chauffeur To Host Boat Cruise On Chautauqua Lake – “Frank Gorey, Lucille Ball’s chauffeur for 30 years, will share personal memories during the Birthday Celebration weekend, August 4-6, and will welcome passengers aboard the Summer Wind, for a cruise on Chautauqua Lake, the same lake Lucy Ricardo talked about on (“I Love Lucy”). Frank will share rare Lucy artifacts from his treasure chest, take questions from visitors, and offer little known facts about the world’s most popular redhead. Gorey started working for Lucille Ball in October of 1959 and was with her for the rest of her life. Among his responsibilities were taking her children to school and taking her mother shopping. Festival goers with one of the limited number of seats on this hour and a half cruise will hear a unique perspective on the woman whom TV Guide describes as having the face that’s been seen more often by more people than the face of anyone else who ever lived,” announced this date in 2006.

 

The Latest From Everything Lucy Website - Ruta Lee Plans Visit to Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration - Jamestown, NY - “Ruta is presently Chairman of the Board for The Thalians. This year they are honoring Clint Eastwood as "Mr. Wonderful." In 1974, Lucille Ball was the first "Mrs. Wonderful" they honored! Ruta appeared twice with Lucille Ball, on (The Lucy Show) and Lucy Moves to NBC; has an admirable set of acting credentials for many years, and will appear in the Reg Lenna Civic Center on August 2,” posted this date in 2008.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY -”The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, in association with the Reg Lenna Civic Center, presents Chris 'Crazy Legs' Fonseca at the Reg Lenna Civic Center Friday, August 6, in honor of Lucy's 99th Birthday Celebration”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Saturday Section - “Arts auction has family twist - Grandchildren [the Francis sisters: Jackie, Jody, Valerie and Vicki] of Lucy's friend paint for 'The Reg'“- by Brigetta E. Overcash - “Our beloved Lucy, the Palace [now Reg Lenna Civic Center] Grandma Rose (Lucille Ball's beloved childhood and life-long friend, Rose Malta, Lucy's 'McGillicuddy', mentioned many times on (“I Love Lucy”), join together in an art project to benefit the Reg Lenna Civic Center, a silent and live auction of original art work(s), hand-painted chairs and furniture and one-of-a-kind items, this year's project, 'Fish Sitters', Wednesday, July 28, The Casino Ballroom, Bemus Point”, published this date in 2010.

 

The Sunday Post-Journal, Jamestown NY - LucyFest2011 - Only the Beginning - "I won't take you through the exciting and comprehensive details of what's in store for you during LucyFest, 2011. By now, you have seen the details on some 4000 tv ads; 5 regional electronic or print billboards; heard them on 400 radio spots; or read them in local and national newspaper articles, or on our website at www.lucycomedyfest.com. Suffice it to say, LucyFest 2011, is packed with top-notch, nationally-known performers with entertainment opportunities for the whole family, with big chunks of the festival, such as the parade and the Party on the Plaza, absolutely free, with other events' ticket prices set to 'pack the house'. As great as LucyFest 2011 will be, it is but a fraction of what our new vision includes. Gone forever are the inward-looking and inclusive Lucy- Desi Center for Comedy, and a renewed focus on comedy and laughter. While we will continue to operate and improve the Lucy-Desi Museum and Playhouse, as key components of our mission, they will become the foundation for our growth and development; a means to an and not the end itself. We will leverage the strength of these components and the worldwide brand name of Lucy/Desi to develop a multifaceted, sustainable, comedy-based organization providing long-range benefits for our city and surrounding region. The Comedy Film Festival will be launced in 2012, culminating in the creation of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz National Comedy Hall of Fame here in Jamestown. The Board of Directors and Executive Director have spent a great deal of time reinventing this organization and changing its culture and are confident we're on the right track. Support LucyFest 2011 and help us make it a huge success. Believe in our vision. Get involved by providing ideas and volunteering your time. Thanks for your support...Thomas P. Benson, President, Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy Board of Directors," published this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy correction, by Neil - “CBS’ 60-minutes, black & white - The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour – The thirteen hour-long specials that Lucille and Desi did for Ford and Westinghouse years ago are re-run as a summer replacement series for the last time. The same opening and closing graphics are used as in previous summers. These shows will now go into syndication, usually shown on the same stations that air daily re-runs of ('I Love Lucy'), this date in 1967” - Neil: “This Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour run marked the last time any network aired a black and white series in prime time. They ran every summer from 1962-1965. I'm only assuming they got howls of protest when they did not show up in 1966. The 1967 run showed all 13 episodes, ending with Paul Douglas. I don't think all of them ran any other summer. I do not believe they went into syndication right away. An LA channel ran them occasionally (as specials - not a series) in the mid 70s; but, I did not see them on the air until the We Love Lucy, 3-episode, 2-hour specials ran in the late 80s. At some point after that they were included in the ('I Love Lucy') package running as half-hour, two-part episodes. They also ran on NickatNite. Remember Saturday night Lucy where they'd run an ('I Love Lucy'), a The Lucy Show, and a Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour?” posted this date in 2011.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy Dizzy4Arnaz - “Hi there: During one of my recent trips to the Goodwill store, I found this VHS tape that stood out for me to see William Frawley's name on the title. It is a 1937 musical called Something to Sing About, with James Cagney and Gene Lockhart; haven't watched it yet . Anyone heard from this or have seen it?” posted this date in 2012.

 

Sherman Hemsley, b. 2/1; actor, 59 films; co-star, All in the Family, 1973-78; The Jeffersons's, 1975-85; appears with Lucille Ball, co-hostess, Part II, CBS': On the Air, as co-host, Part VII, 1978; with Lucille, The Thirty-Third Annual Emmy Awards, a Presenter, 1981; as well as with Lucie Arnaz, CBS at 75, 2003; dies this date in 2012.

 

The Lucy Lounge website - Courtesy HarryCarter - “ . . . some of the Jamestown festivities! The Lucy-Desi Center for Comedy says the ABC News program '20/20' will be sending producers to cover the Lucille Ball Festival of Comedy, August 3-4. The coverage will be part of a Barbara Walters' 2-hour special, 'The Best in TV—The Greatest Shows of Our Time'”, posted this date in 2012.

 

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Lucy-Desi Center Donates Story Pirates Tickets to Children in Foster Care - “An estimated 50 children in foster care, caregivers and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers wil have the opportunity to watch The Story Pirates perform Saturday, 8/4, at the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Jamestown thanks to the generosity of the Lucy-Desi Center,” published this date in 2012.

Thanks so much, but i told you, i only asked for LUCY connections or mentions. You went to much too much trouble, as always.

[Brock]

Thanks so much, but i told you, i only asked for LUCY connections or mentions. You went to much too much trouble, as always.

 

Those all look like "LUCY" connections to me...

[C L A U D E]

Those all look like "LUCY" connections to me...

I meant only L U C Y things that pertain to H E R !

[leenorman]

How about March 25?!

 

WITH PLEASURE, ANNALEIGH:

 

enjoy!!!!...

 

March 25

 

Ed Begley, Sr., Oscar Award-winning character actor; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, “City in Bondage”, 1960, and Lucille Ball guest co-star, The Lucy Show “Lucy the Bean Queen”, 1966, is born this date in 1901.

 

Dan White, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’ co-star, first film, RKO Radio’s, Too Many Girls, 1940; Desilu Productions’, Cavalcade of America “Once a Hero”, 1956, Sheriff of Cochise “The Kidnapper”, 1957, The Californians “Wolf’s Head”, 1959; The Texan, 3 episodes, 1959-60; as well as appearing with Lucille in Swing Out, Sweet Land, with many other stars, 1970; is born this date in 1908.

 

Howard Cosell, infamous sportscaster, appears with Lucille Ball, Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast: Danny Thomas, 1976, as well as with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars,1982, is born this date in 1918.

 

Robert B. Hauser, Cinematographer, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, 1955, Man With A Camera “Two Strings of Pearls”, 1958; Desilu Productions', Desilu Studios'-filmed, Yancy Derringer, 29 episodes, 1958-59; as well as Desilu Productions', The Untouchables, as director of photography: “The Frank Nitti Story”, “The Big Squeeze”, “The St. Louis Story”, and “Star Witness”, 1960; is born this date in 1919.

 

Jacqueline Immoor (stage name: Susan Morrow), married (annulled), 1953-57 to Gary Morton, Lucille Ball's second husband; guest, Desilu Productions', Sheriff of Cochise “Helldorado”, as Darlene, 1956; is born this date in 1931.

 

The NY Times: “Twentieth Century comes to a ‘halt’ due to disagreements between managers and stagehands - star, William Frawley, (Lucy’s Fred Mertz) goes golfing,” published this date in 1933.

 

Jamestown Post Journal: “Lucille’s Gown has Rural Flavor” – Hollywood – (UP) – “ . . . amazed her fans in Jamestown, N.Y., her hometown, when she purchased a $1.29 gingham dress while visiting that City on a bond tour recently, MGM studio said today. A week later, the star was deluged with letters from Jamestown inquiring whether she really wears such frocks. Miss Ball admitted she intended to use the frock to milk the cow on her five-acre ranch, a studio press agent said,” published this date in 1944.

 

Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS Radio, 30-minute, Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband, “Old Jokes and Old Stories”, episode 37, with regular cast member, Bea Benaderet, in her first appearance, as Mrs. Atterbury, and veteran supporting cast member, Gale Gordon, as Mr. Atterbury - The Atterburys, from this show on; written, produced, and directed, by Jess Oppenheimer; co-writers, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr., featuring Ruth Perrott, as Katy the Maid, original music by Marlin Skiles; conducted by Wilbur Hatch; announcer, Bob LeMond, sponsored by General Foods, JELL-O; airing this date in 1949.

 

William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz) appears, The Ed Wynn Show, co-guesting with The Three Stooges, airing this date in 1950.

 

(“I Love Lucy”) “The Diner,” an episode wherein Ricky is disgusted with show business, and the two couples buy a diner, is filmed this date in 1954.

 

Desi Arnaz, as Ricardo, The Orchestra Leader, and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, perform at CBS-TV General Service Studios, (“I Love Lucy”) “Lucy’s Night in Town,” (The Most Happy Fella, a 1956 Desilu Studios'-backed Broadway hit musical, which ran for 676 performances, and is mentioned in Broadway Musicals 101, revised edition - “Greatest Shows Of All Time”; Lucille Ball mentioned, in three different sections of the Book) and involves buying tickets to a play, showing up for evening performance, sadly discovering that the tickets are for the matinee, with veteran cast members, John Eldredge, Joseph Kearns, Louis A. Nicoletti, Doris Packer, and Paul Power, airing this date in 1957.

 

Lucille Ball appears at the end of CBS’ Buick Electra Playhouse: “The Snows of Kilimanjaro,” to promote the following week’s Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, “Lucy Meets the Moustache,” airing this date in 1960.

 

Lucille Ball appears on Family Weekly cover: “Lucy Loves Easter Hats,” published this date in 1962.

 

The Lucy Show “Lucy Visits The White House” - Season 1, Episode 25, with veteran supporting cast member, Frank Nelson, making his last appearance with Lucille; co-starring veteran cast member, Elliot Reid; as well as a guest appearance by Desi Arnaz, IV, Pat Colby, Duncan McLeon, and Alan Reed,among others, make up this episode - revolving around a cub-scout sugar cube recreation of the White House, and President Kennedy’s invitation to visit, airing this date in 1963.

 

Douglas Evans, b. 1/26; Lucille Ball co-star, Seven Day's Leave, 1942; William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) co-star, Kill the Umpire, 1950; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucy”) “The Black Wig”, 1954; guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp “The Pinkertons”, 1956, and “Remittance Man”, 1958; as well as, guest, Desilu Productions’, Sheriff of Cochise “Triangle”, 1957, dies this date in 1968.

 

Alan Mowbray, b. 8/18; actor, 182 films, appears with Lucille Ball, 1933, 1936, 1947; as well as Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Red Skelton Hour, 1957, dies this date in 1969.

 

Time, Jay Cocks: “Review of ‘Mame’: ‘Maimed,’” article published this date in 1974.

 

Lucille Ball performs her Sophie Tucker 'tribute', in costume, on NBC's, Texaco Presents Bob Hope’s All Star Comedy Tribute to Vaudeville, Bob Hope, Executive Producer, with Jack Albertson, Vanda Barra, and Sid Gould, among others, airing this date in 1977.

 

Gloria Blondell, b. 8/16; guest, Lucille Ball/Richard Denning's CBS' Radio series, My Favorite Husband, 1949; guest, (“I Love Lucy”), 1952, dies this date in 1986.

 

Al Schwartz, b. 11/29; Writer, Stars in the Eye, guest starring, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, William Frawley, and Vivian Vance (Lucy's The Mertzes), among many others, 1952; writer, 28 episodes, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Red Skelton Hour, 1957-1960; as well as writer, two episodes, (“Here's Lucy”), 1970, 1971, dies this date in 1988.

 

The Post-Journal: Heart, Health And Style Raises Thousands – Money Supports Ice Arena Walking Track, Health Education – “A recent event (2/28) attended by 550 women, sponsored by the WCA Hospital and several other businesses, including the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, with Keynote Speaker, Lucie Arnaz, actress, singer, dancer, business executive, Emmy Award-winning producer, and daughter of Jamestown’s Lucille Ball and husband, Desi Arnaz, will bring $4,000 to the Ice Arena walking track and community heart education, the Heart Association being co-chaired by her parents during several years in the 1950’s,” published this date in 2006.

 

Richard Fleischer, b. 12/8; Producer, Director; director, Lucie Arnaz film, The Jazz Singer, 1980; as well as appears with Lucille Ball, Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story “Howard's Way”, 1987, dies on this date in 2006.

 

Marilyn Borden, b. 5/29; one-half twin sister team, Teensy" & "Weensy (“I Love Lucy”), 1955, dies this date in 2009.

[leenorman]

I meant only L U C Y things that pertain to H E R !

 

I don't know HOW TO RESPOND to you, Claude; everything in the Lucille Ball Chronology RELATES, through everyone/everything mentioned, DIRECTLY TO HER. That's been my mission for 7+ years...

[leenorman]

Thanks so much, but i told you, i only asked for LUCY connections or mentions. You went to much too much trouble, as always.

 

NO TROUBLE: just a quick 'copy and paste'; and it was on its way to YOU, love - thanks, Brock; see later reply to Claude from me, before I SAW THIS ONE....Loving you both, JK

[C L A U D E]

I don't know HOW TO RESPOND to you, Claude; everything in the Lucille Ball Chronology RELATES, through everyone/everything mentioned, DIRECTLY TO HER. That's been my mission for 7+ years...

Sorry, just meant that Lucy got a hang nail on my date of birth excites me more than anybody else connected to her getting one, LOL! I appreciate all your work lovely Joyce.