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October 24

 

Ray Singer, writer, (The Lucy Show), 11 episodes, 2 with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz); (“Here's Lucyâ€) - 8 episodes, 7 of which with Lucie and Desi Arnaz IV, one with Vance, is born this date in 1916.

Don Garner, cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 2 episodes, 1954, is born this date in 1928.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Pathe Exchange's comedy/short, Fancy That, as Percy, on this date in 1929.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', High, Wide and Handsome, as Mac, co-starring Charles Bickford, Irene Dunne, Alan Hale, Dorothy Lamour, Elizabeth Patterson, and Randolph Scott, among many others, released on this date in 1937.

Lucille Ball appears on Pic cover this date in 1944.

Hollywood Citizen News - Movie Stars on Political Bandwagon, by Ted Gill: “Any movie star today without a Roosevelt or Dewey button is half undressed. When Truman and Ickes spoke here, skit-sketches were given by several stars, one of whom is Lucille Ball,†published this date in 1944.

LA Evening Herald Express, Radio-Television, Owen Callin: “Everything happens in Hollywood! Last week, Lucille Ball sold newspapers at Hollywood and Vine. It was to aid her favorite charity,†published this date in 1950.

Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV (“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #53, a pre-birth episode, wherein Lucy hires guest co-star, Hans Conried to teach the Ricardos and Mertzes to speak properly, and which is filmed this date in 1952.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Ricky Sells the Car†- when Ricky's movie is complete, he sells the car; buys train tickets for the family to head back to NY; the Mertzes think they have been forgotten; Fred buys a motorcycle for Ethel and his travel back to NY; crashes it; and Lucy, certain Ricky will buy them train tickets, gives the Mertzes hers and Ricky's, with veteran Lucy supporting cast member, Bennett Green, Desi Arnaz' stand-in, and Donald L.Brodie, airing this date in 1955.

Lucille Ball makes a guest appearance on NBC's The Bob Hope Show, in a skit portraying a district attorney in love with an underworld figure; then, she and Bob show outtakes of their film Critic's Choice, and join the rest of the cast in the finale, including Bing Crosby and others, Hope's signature song “Thanks for the Memoriesâ€, airing this date in 1962.

Desilu Productions' Fractured Flickers, with Lucy veteran supporting cast member, Hans Conried, Host, who explains what a 'fractured flicker' is; introduces several wacky segments and interviews guests) co-starring this segment, Stan Laurel and Tom Mix (both via archival footage, which airs on this date in 1963.

Lucille Ball is the guest with a secret on CBS' (“I've Got a Secretâ€), airing this date in 1966.

Lucille Ball Executive Produces and appears, as Lucy Carmichael, in a Desilu Productions' CBS' A Lucille Ball Special: “Lucy in London†- Lucy has won a jingle contest, an all-expense trip to London for a day; filmed on location, like a movie with one camera and no laugh track, with mentor, Buster Keaton, among others, airing this date in 1966.

Edith Head, Lucille Ball long-time friend and costume designer, and films, 1960; 1963, dies this date in 1981.

LA Times, Lawrence Christon: “Tomlin Gets Jack Benny Award, No Loss of Words,†published this date in 1986.

Dolores deAcha, Desi Arnaz' mother, dies this date in 1988.

NY Times Magazine: “Women Who Have Made Viewers Giggle and Roarâ€, published this date in 1991.

Washington Post: “Funny Women: The Ball Epoch,†published this date in 1991.

Gene Roddenberry, creator of Desilu Productions' Star Trek, Executive Producer and Producer, 79 episodes between 1966-1968; Enterprise Chief, 1966; married to Majel Barrett, Lucy supporting actress, dies this date in 1991.

Raul Julia, Desi Arnaz' film co-star, 1982, dies this date in 1994.

The Museum of Television & Radio, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of (“I Love Lucyâ€) presents a month-long screening series of many of the show's most classic episodes with the original commercials and animated opening sequence. “Lots of Lucy†showcases thirteen classic episodes - (NY and LA) “Job Switchingâ€, on this date in 2001.

The Post-Journal Lucy-Desi Center Names Development Coordinator - “The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center has promoted Libby Nord, from Group Sales Events Coordinator to the position of Development Coordinator. Libby has been with the Center since 2002, as tour guide; events coordinator; and, recently in group sales, overseeing festival sponsorship programs, which have grown from eight sponsors, to more than thirty. She will be working closely with Mary Jane Price, Outreach/Education Director,†published this date in 2008.

 

October 25

 

Leo G. Carroll, of Topper, early TV and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. - 100+ episodes of each - fame, guest, Desilu Productions', Cavalcade of America, 1954, and Kraft Mystery Theater, 1962, is born this date in 1886.

Nick Muscaraca, Cinematographer, many-year early film-career friend and employee, Lucille Ball, A Night at the Biltmore Bowl and Old Man Rhythm, 1935; So and Sew and The Farmer in the Dell, 1936; There Goes My Girl 1937; Five Came Back and Twelve Crowded Hours 1939; with Desi Arnaz, The Navy Comes Through 1942; photographer, Desilu Studios-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie,1956; photographer, Desilu Productions' Those Whiting Girls, 7 episodes, 1957, Whirlybirds, 1957; photographer Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1958; photographer, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, 1959; Lucille's guest, The Lucy Show, 1962; with Lucille The Jack Benny Program, 1964, is born this date in 1892.

Whit Bissel, guest star, Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise, 1957; Whirlybirds,one episode, (unknown year); Desilu Studios-filmed The Real McCoys 2 episodes 1958, 1959; Desilu Productions', The Brothers, 1958; The Californians, 1958; Desilu-filmed, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, 1959; Desilu Productions’, The Texan, 1959; The Untouchables, 1959; Glynis, 1963; Desilu Studios-filmed Hogan's Heroes, 1966; Desilu Productions’ Star Trek, 1967; as well as (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1969, is born this date in 1909.

Marion Ross, Mrs. C, of Happy Days' fame; guest, Desilu Productions' The Walter Winchell File, 1958, The Untouchables, 1959; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1960; Desilu Productions', The Barbara Stanwyck Show, 1960; as well as Kraft Mystery Theater, 1962, is born this date in 1928.

Billy Barty, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, United Artists' Roman Scandals, 1933, guest, Desilu Studios-filmed, The Joey Bishop Show, 1963, as well as appears with the Arnazes, via archival footage, Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's 1997, is born this date in 1924.

Tony Franciosa, guest co-star, Desilu Productions', The Greatest Show on Earth, 1963; as well as with Lucille Ball and Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars II, 1985, is born this date in 1928.

Hollywood Citizen News: “Lucille Ball wins lead in RKO Beauty for the Asking,†published this date in 1938.

Lucille Ball appears on CBS Radio Suspense: “A Shroud for Sarah,†on this date in 1945.

Lucille Ball appears on Uge-Revyen (Denmark) Magazine cover this date in 1949.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV (“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #8, which is filmed this date in 1951.

Lucille Ball appears in Collier's Magazine this date in 1952.

Post Journal, Jamestown NY - “Channel 4 Offers All-Star Lineup WBEN Brings Top Stars via CBS Local Star Still Tops “The husband and wife team of former Jamestowner, Lucille Ball, and Desi Arnaz, brings hilarious entertainment to the whole family in TV's most popular program. WBEN-TV increased the scope of its programming this fall when it arranged to bring a full CBS schedule to area viewers,†published this date in 1954.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Matchmaker†- Lucy matchmaking and infuriating Ricky, who walks out after a huge fight, with veteran Lucy supporting cast member, Bennett Green, Desi Arnaz' stand-in - the second of the shows filmed the previous season, with veteran supporting cast members, Milton Frome and Sarah Selby, airing this date in 1954.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Little Ricky's School Pageantâ€, wherein the Ricardos and Mertzes all take part in the production, and which is filmed this date in 1956

Desilu Productions' U.S. Marshal, “Sentenced to Deathâ€, starring John Bromfield, co-starring Jack Lord, among many others; with W Argyle Nelson, Production Supervisor, James A. Paisley, Production Manager, (third of seven episodes, 1958-59), and Dann Cahn, Editorial Supervisor, airs this date in 1958.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), as the stable keeper, (his last video appearance); Ann Sothern and Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), all guest co-star in “Lucy and the Countess Have a Horse Guest†(The Lucy Show) - Mooney finances the mare's care while awaiting the birth of her foal, airing this date in 1965.

(“Here's Lucyâ€) “Someone's on the Ski Lift with Dinah†- Harry takes Lucy and Kim to Snow Mass, Colorado, for a skiing vaction, where Dinah Shore is staying, as well, and the two get stuck on a ski lift, airing this date in 1971.

Frank Puglia, Lucille-Desi guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1959, Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America 1956, The Untouchables 1959, 1961, dies this date in 1975.

(Life With Lucy) “Lucy Is a Sax Symbolâ€, written by Arthur Marx (Groucho Marx' son) - Lucy discovers her old saxophone in a trunk, airing this date in 1986.

Vincent Price, guest, as himself, Desilu Studios-filmed The Red Skelton Show, 9 episodes, 1958-1960, and Desilu Productions', You Don't Say, as himself, 1970; Lucille Ball guest co-star, with Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz IV (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1970; with Desi IV, Night Gallery, 1970, and The Hollywood Squares, 1970; with Lucie The Hollywood Squares, 2 episodes, 1971; with Desi Arnaz, The Hollywood Squares, 1972, with Desi, 1976; with Desi IV, 1984; with Lucie and Lucille Night of 100 Stars II, 1985, as himself, as well as with Lucille, both via archival footage, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, 1992, dies this date in 1993.

The Museum of Television & Radio, honoring the 50th Anniversary (“I Love Lucyâ€) presents - month-long screening series of many of the most-classic episodes, original commercials and animated opening sequence intact. “Lots of Lucy†showcases 13 episodes - (NY and LA) “Lucy is Enceinteâ€, on this date in 2001.

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will be offering over 40 Lucille Ball films (three with Desi Arnaz) the month of November. Look for Robert Osborne to host! Desi Arnaz' last motion picture, The Escape Artist, is now available on DVD, announced by the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum on this date in 2006.

 

October 26

 

Jackie Coogan, guest star, Desilu Studios-filmed The Red Skelton Show, 1956, 2 episodes, 1957, 1 episode, 1958, 1959, 3 episodes in 1960; guest, Desilu Productions' The Ann Sothern Show, two episodes, 1960, Here's Hollywood, 1961; guest star, Desilu Studios-filmed The Andy Griffith Show, 1961; as well as Lucille Ball guest co-star, (The Lucy Show), 1963, 1968; (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1973; and Desi Arnaz' co-star, 1982, is born this date in 1914.

Lucille Ball appears on CBS Radio The Gulf Screen Guild Theatre: “Tight Shoesâ€, airing this date in 1942.

Lucille Ball appears on ABC Radio's Hollywood Fights Back, this date in 1947.

Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) co-stars, as Alicia, in RKO Pictures The Blue Veil, co-starring Warner Anderson, Joan Blondell, Richard Carlson, Charles Laughton, Agnes Moorhead, Dan O'Herlihy, Harry Morgan, Everett Sloane, Don Taylor, Audrey Totter, Natalie Wood, and Jane Wyman; as well as Frank Gerstle, James Griffith, Torben Meyer, in uncredited roles, among others, (each having also crossed paths in film and friendship with the Arnazes), is released this date in 1951.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Equal Rights†- turning a simple conversation into a heated argument on women's rights, based, in part, on My Favorite Husband “Women's Rights, Part One†- episode mentions an Italian restaurant, location of which is where Lucille, early days in NY, would slip onto a stool at the lunch counter and use the tips left by a previous customer to order food; supporting cast: Fred Aldrich, Lawrence Dobkin, Louis A. Nicoletti, and Richard J. Reeves, airing this date in 1953.

Variety: “ . . . along with the Arnazes and MGM all seem to reverse themselves when the trade paper recants the previous announcement of the MGM-Arnazes 'two-pix deal' and state that Warner Brothers and Universal-International 'have entered the bidding', in 'competition' with Metro for a single Ball-Arnaz film; Warners had recently scored a hit with a feature film version of Dragnet and apparently wants to strike gold again with TV stars Lucy and Desi. MGM, apparently concerned about losing the Arnazes now rush to sweeten the original offer by discussing plans with Desilu Productions to film the Metro picture at MPC; adding enormously to the Arnazes profit participation and establish - the Arnazes ultimately choose MGM - Desilu as a motion-picture producer, this date in 1955.

“Despite Studio attempts to debunk rumors of imminent split - Desi Arnaz leaves, alone, for another European vacation aboard the Queen Mary, with Jack Aldworth and Lucille on the dock to see him off, this date in 1959.

(The Lucy Show) “Lucy, the Camp Cookâ€, guest co-starring Harvey Korman, as Camp Counselor; Lucy and Viv take over as 'camp cooks', so the boys can stay an extra week, airing this date in 1964.

(“Here's Lucyâ€) “Lucy, The American Mother†- revolving around Craig's videotaping for a documentary on his mother, the model American mother, airing this date in 1970.

Desi Arnaz IV, stars in Columbia Pictures TV, Police Story, Season 4, Episode 4, “The Other Side of the Badgeâ€, Jay Vernon, co-starring Bibi Besch and Tony Musante, airing this date in 1976.

Working Woman, Kathleen Brady: “The CEO of Comedy,†published in 1986.

William S. Paley, CBS Chief, friend to Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz for many years, dies this date in 1990.

Lucie Arnaz makes a guest appearance on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Ruby, Ruby Wax, Presenter, airing this date in 2000.

The Museum of Television & Radio, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of (“I Love Lucyâ€) presents a month-long screening series of many of the show's most classic episodes with the original commercials and animated opening sequence. “Lots of Lucy†showcases thirteen classic episodes - (NY and LA) “Lucy Goes to the Hospitalâ€, this date in 2001.

Jamestown, NY (“I Love Lucyâ€) author Elisabeth Edwards is making a special trip to Jamestown, NY, this weekend to sign copies of her latest book, The Official (“I Love Lucyâ€) Scrapbook. “Edwards gives the reader the opportunity to relive the laughter of the classic TV show in this one-of-a-kind scrapbook chronicling special moments, an amazing collection of unusual mementos, a truly unique interactive history. It features reproductions of such never-before-seen rarities as Little Ricky's birth certificate, “Lucy Goes To The Hospitalâ€; a candy wrapper, “Job Switchingâ€; and Lucy/Ethel's sightseeing tour bus tickets, “The Tourâ€. Readers can also examine the label on Lucy's favorite vitamin tonic, “Lucy Does A TV Commercial†and laugh at Ricky's frantic telegram to the Marriage License Bureau, “Hollywood Anniversaryâ€. This new book is modeled after Ms. Edwards' recent Lucy & Desi: A Real-Life Scrapbook of America's Favorite TV Couple, a treasure trove of authentic memorabilia that provides a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. This ingenious replica composite of the scrapbooks that were kept by Lucy and Desi features more than 20 three-dimensional facsimiles of actual letters, contracts, documents, and news clippings, plus more than 80 color and black-and-white photos. Ms. Edwards will also autograph this as well as her other books, The ('I Love Lucy') Guide to Life, and (“I Love Lucyâ€) Fifty Years of Love & Laughter, announced by the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum, announced on this date in 2006.

 

October 27

 

Jack Carson, Lucille Ball early-career co-star, RKO Stage Door, 1937, Go Chase Yourself and Having Wonderful Time,1938; co-stars with William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) Sandy Gets Her Man, 1940, The Bride Came C.O.D., 1941, and Gentleman Jim, 1942; appears with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz when he hosts A Star is Born World Premiere, 1954; as well as Desilu Studios' CBS’ New Comedy Showcase, 1960; as well as with Lucille and Desi, Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage 1983; is born this date in 1910.

Nanette Fabray, guest star, Desilu Productions', Shower of Stars, 1956; 1958; appears with Desi, Sr., 2 episodes, and Lucie Arnaz, once, The Hollywood Squares, in separate 1972 episodes; with Lucie The Match Game, 1973; with Lucille Ball, Happy Anniversary and Goodbye, 1974, Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982; with Lucie and Lucille, Night of 100 Stars II, 1985; as well as with Lucille, via archival footage, That's Entertainment! III, 1994, is born this date in 1920.

LA Evening Herald Examiner “Photos of six beauties in Hollywood, Lucille Ball is in her corner, billed as the Chesterfield girl ads, with veteran supporting cast member, Barbara Pepper, long-time friend, years later to star in many Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz TV series,†published this date in 1933.

Hollywood Citizen News, Elizabeth Yeaman: “When Lucille Ball finished her part in Stage Door, the studio voluntarily raised her salary from $150 a week to $200 and then gave her a good role in Having Wonderful Time. Last night, she was called in and received a new contract and salary a raise, to $500 a week, and given second lead in Behold the Bridegroom. It is my prediction that Lucille will be getting leads in pictures before very long,†published this date in 1937.

NY Times: “Because of her performances in Stage Door, and the yet to be completed Having a Wonderful Time, RKO makes an agreement with Lucille Ball, which triples her salary,†published on this date in 1937.

Hollywood Citizen News: “. . . the lead in RKO-Radio Beauty for the Asking, opposite Lucille Ball, revolving around a beauty shop girl and her sweetheart, with resultant hilarity,†published this date in 1938.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra, perform (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Vacation From Marriage†- their marriages stale, Lucy and Ethel need a week away from the husbands, based, in part, on My Favorite Husband “Vacation From Marriageâ€, airing this date in 1952.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra record the background music for (“I Love Lucyâ€) Episode #135, which is filmed this date in 1955.

Lucille Ball appears on NY Mirror Magazine Section cover this date in 1957.

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, “My Father, The Foolâ€, starring Eli Wallach, with Joe De Santis, J. Carrol Naish, and others, airs this date in 1958.

Desilu Studios-filmed The Guns of Will Sonnett, “Meeting at Devil's Forkâ€, creator/producer, Aaron Spelling; executive produced by Danny Thomas, starring James Best, Walter Brennan, and Harry Dean Stanton, among others, airs this date in 1967.

Desi Arnaz, director, and Desi Arnaz IV, co-star, in Desi Arnaz Productions - United Artists - NBC TV, The Mothers-In-Law, Season 2, Episode 7, “The Matador Makes A Movieâ€, written by Lucy writer, Bob Carroll, airing this date in 1968.

(“Here's Lucyâ€) “Lucy and the Andrews Sisters†- Patty Andrews, as herself, needs to employ two women to entertain with her for an Andrews Sisters' Fan Club Reunion, and Lucy and Kim volunteer, airing this date in 1969.

Lew Parker, Lucille Ball guest co-star (The Lucy Show) 1966, 1967, 1968, dies this date in 1972.

Allan Lane, Lucille Ball's friend and early film-career co-star, 1938, 1939, dies this date in 1973.

Xavier Cugat, considered foremost Latin musician in America at the time; one of Desi Arnaz' first employers in the United States, Xavier painted Lucille Ball in oil; composed 'Cui Cui’, from The Long, Long Trailer, 1956; with Desi Arnaz, Routes of Rhythm 1984; as well as appears with Lucille Ball Entertaining the Troops, 1994 and That's Entertainment, 1994, both via archival footage, dies this date in 1990.

Morey Amsterdam, Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of Stars 1951-52; December Bride 1957; Desilu Studios-filmed Make Room for Daddy 1957-63, The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1958; as well as Desilu Studios-filmed The Dick Van Dyke Show fame 1961-66, dies this date in 1996.

The Museum of Television & Radio, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of (“I Love Lucyâ€) presents a month-long screening series of many of the show's most classic episodes with the original commercials and animated opening sequence. “Lots of Lucy†showcases thirteen classic episodes - (NY and LA) “Lucy Hires a Maidâ€, on this date in 2001.

The Post Journal - Jamestown NY - Sports Sabres Alumni Make Right 'Connection' - Former Buffalo [NY] Players Delight Crowd At Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena by Matt Spielman “The Buffalo Sabres Alumni Team visited for an old-fashioned hockey game with Jamestown Lakers' Coaches Saturday afternoon, opening ceremonies included Lucie Arnaz and daughter, Kate Luckinbill, singing The National Anthem and God Bless America, with Lucie dropping the game puck between the team(s) Captains,†published this date in 2002.

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY P-J Photo by Justin Randall - Lucie Sings At Ice Arena “Kate Luckinbill sings the National Anthem, with mother, Lucie Arnaz,†published this date in 2002.

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - Family Section - Actor Conducts Workshop With Junior Guilders by Anastasia Conklin: “Jamestown's Lucille Ball Little Theatre is the quintessential theater in Jamestown for showcasing local talent. For stage and screen actor Kenneth McGregor, it was the charm and history drawing him to the region. ? wanted to be here because Lucy is an icon and the Little Theatre is a place I?e wanted to see. McGregor is director of Toronto Academy of Acting for Film and Television, and spent some time over three days in the theater with the Junior Guilders teaching them how to conduct auctions and techniques of being on camera,†published this date in 2006.

The Latest From Everything Lucy Blog - Lucy Saying Farewell to TVLand at Year's End “All things must come to an end; TVLand has played ("I Love Lucy") since time remembered and is now going to end the beloved series at the end of the year. According to alucyfanonline,(“I Love Lucy is headed for The Hallmark Channel this January. TV Land says: 'Bon Voyage' to 2008 and (“I Love Lucyâ€). Spend the day living vicariously through The Ricardos' and The Mertzes' antics, escapades and adventures as we countdown the all-time Top 25 (“I Love Lucyâ€) episodes--voted by you - the fans. All throughout the month of December, TV Land gives fans the opportunity to vote which episodes they want to see during Lucy's New Year's Eve Countdown. Customized countdown flags and packaged (“I Love Lucyâ€) vignettes, with color commentary, will air throughout the stunt as it gains momentum and reaches its zenith with the (“I Love Lucyâ€) episode ranked #1 by the viewers!â€, posted this date in 2008.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will appear on-stage, as the interviewee, for the Funny People Series at the 92nd Street Y, NYC, NY, on this date in 2009.

The Lucy Lounge Forum Website 'HarryCarter' “Lucie Arnaz announced, in an interview with Rex Reed, at the 92nd Street Y, NYC, that Desi IV will be performing with her in her musical tribute to their father in January, at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, from the 9th to the 11th ,†posted this date in 2009.

 

October 28

 

Edith Head, Costume Designer for several William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) films 1937, 1938, 1940; artist, [once did a large sketch of Lucille; now listed as 'stolen' by LA Police]; costume designer and friend of Lucille Ball her films, The Facts of Life, 1960 [Oscar for costume design to Head]; Critics Choice, 1963, The Lucille Ball Comedy Hour “Mr. & Mrs.†television series,1964; Costume Designer for Natalie Wood in Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) film, The Great Race, 1965; as well as Costume Designer for Desi Arnaz IV film, Red Sky at Morning, 1971, is born this date in 1898.

Elsa Lanchester, guest co-star (“I Love Lucyâ€), and guest Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars, 1956; (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1973; as well as with the Arnazes Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage, 1983; is born this date in 1902.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) stars on Broadway's Cort Theater, in Tell Her The Truth, as Mr. Parkin, 11 performances, through November 5, 1932, beginning on this date in 1932.

Lucille Ball appears on 37-minute, The Wonder Show, with Jack Haley, on this date in 1938.

LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “Dialogue writers on Three Girls and a Gob play a mean trick on Lucille Ball. She is crazy about Desi Arnaz; but, in the picture, she has to say to George Murphy: 'Latins are sure lousy lovers',†published this date in 1940.

Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear on CBS Radio 30-minute Situation Comedy, My Favorite Husband “Halloween Surprise Partyâ€, episode #60, with veteran supporting cast members, Frank Nelson and Jerry Hausner, airs this date in 1949.

Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear My Favorite Husband “The Football Gameâ€, episode #103, with veteran supporting cast members, Frank Nelson and Jerry Hausner, airs this date in 1950.

Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars, with William Lundigan, Host, Art Gilmore, Announcer - this issue: Lend An Earâ€, co-starring Edgar Bergen, Mario Lanza, Gene Nelson, and Sheree North, airs this date in 1954.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Lucy Learns To Driveâ€, wherein Lucy and Ethel hook bumpers, and which is filmed 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 - with “The Balletâ€, episode #19. 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' Ed Hamilton submitted a proposal for two show tie-ins with American Export Lines Independence or Constitution still problems to be worked out, this date in 1955.

(The Lucy Show) “Lucy and the Safecrackerâ€, the second of a two-parter, when she and Harry get locked in the vault; she locks Harry in again, showing him how she did it in the first place; then, employs a former safecracker (candy store owner) into assisting, and he decides to re-enter his former life of crime, airing this date in 1963.

Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz' co-star, The Escape Artist, 1982, is born this date in 1964.

(“Here's Lucyâ€) “Lucy's Impossible Mission†- Bob O'Brien, writer - Lucy intercepts a spy message, and she is then employed by the government to disguise herself as a Middle Eastern potentate to trap spies, with veteran supporting cast member, Jack Collins, espisode airs this date in 1968.

Channels - NY, Jay Rosen: “Love Boat Goes to College,†published in 1986.

The Museum of Television & Radio, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of (“I Love Lucyâ€), presents a month-long screening series of many of the show's most classic episodes with the original commercials and animated opening sequence. “Lots of Lucy†showcases thirteen classic episodes - (NY and LA) “The Camping Tripâ€, this date in 2001.

Lawrence Dobkin, veteran supporting cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1953-56; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1959; Desilu Productions' The Untouchables, 1959-60; Kraft Mystery Theater, 1962; and Mission: Impossible, 1971; dies this date in 2002.

 

October 29

 

Lew Parker, co-star with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), Alvin Theater, Cole Porter's Red, Hot and Blue, 1936; Lucille Ball guest co-star (The Lucy Show), 1966, 2 episodes, 1967, 2 episodes, 1968, (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1968, 1971, is born this date in 1910.

Dina Merrill, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1960, and Desilu Productions' Mission: Impossible, 1969, is born this date in 1923.

Geraldine Brooks, guest co-star, Desilu Productions', The Greatest Show on Earth, 1963; as well as Mannix, 1968, is born this date in 1925.

Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), stars as Vivian, on Broadway, Alvin Theater, in Cole Porter's Red, Hot & Blue, running 183 performances, through April 10, 1937, as Understudy to Ethel Merman, also co-starring Lew Parker, Bob Hope, and Jimmy Durante, commencing this date in 1936.

Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) stars as Nancy Collister, her biggest Broadway hit - a play having many parallels to her ultimate ties to (“I Love Lucyâ€) on Broadway, in Let's Face It, Imperial Theater, 547 performances, co-starring Eve Arden, Carol Channing, as Understudy; Nanette Fabray, Edith Meiser and Danny Kaye, and Audrey Christie, running through March 20, 1943, beginning on this date in 1941.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra are hired for Bob Hope's Radio Show, where Desi, as Bob Hope's musical director, supplies music, bridges or backgrounds, sings and provides accompaniment for guest stars, in Hollywood, and appears on NBC The Pepsodent Show, this date in 1946.

Lucille Ball appears on CBS Radio The Jimmy Durante Show on this date in 1947.

Desi Arnaz, and Orchestra, perform (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Diet†- Ricky's show has a vacancy; Lucy wants the part, an episode in which Lucy gets in the act; Lucy goes on a diet; and Marco Rizo, many-year pianist, Desi Arnaz Orchestra, has his first speaking part; songs featured were featured in the Arnazes 1950 vaudeville tour - Lucy's first 'spider' voice- her famous ‘eeeeuuuu', and the first use of Lucy's maiden name, as McGillicuddy, based, in part, on My Favorite Husband, “Iris and Liz' Easterâ€, judged a fan favorite, airing this date in 1951.

Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America, “The Man Who Took A Chanceâ€, co-starring Richard Denning, among others, airs on this date in 1952.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Too Many Crooksâ€, with veteran supporting co-star, Elizabeth Patterson, wherein Lucy borrows an old suit for measurements (to surprise Fred with a new suit for his birthday), all the while a female burglar is roaming town, and which episode is filmed this date in 1953.

Collier Magazine cover: “Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz caricatures appear in the feature story about television ratings, illustrated by Al Hirschfeld, with a TV Totem Pole; Groucho, Dragnet, Lucy, Gleason: TV Ratings Who Knows Who's on Top by Bill Davidson, who notes: '(' Love Lucy') consistently is rated number one by all pollsters,'†published this date in 1954.

CBS’ The Lucy Show 30-minutes, black & white this is not a misprint, nor Miss Ball's classic 1960's sitcom. The re-runs of (“I Love Lucyâ€) on Sundays had done so well for CBS, it decides to add this extra night of (“I Love Lucyâ€) re-runs on Saturdays in the very early evening. New graphics are made to reflect the change of title and sponsor this date in 1955.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Visitor from Italy†- a misunderstood invitation while the Ricardos are in Italy, brings to their doorstep in NY, with veteran supporting cast members, Peter Brocco, Eduardo Ciannelli, James Flavin, Louis A. Nicoletti, and Jay Novello, as the gondolier, Orsatti, (his third appearance on Lucy), airing this date in 1956.

Daniel Castellaneta, voice-over artist, appears, with Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), each archivally, 50 Years of Funny Females, 1995, as well as with Lucille, both archivally, TV's 50 Funniest Phrases, 2009, is born this date in 1957.

Louis B. Mayer, one owner of three at MGM Studios, Lucille Ball under contract to MGM for 7 movies in the 1940s; Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, 1954, 1956, 'contractual employer', dies this date in 1957.

Wildcat opens in Philadelphia for a sold-out six-week preview engagement (ultimately for Broadway, sold-out well into the fall of 1961, solely on the strength of its star, Lucille Ball), Erlanger Theater, and Variety gives the new musical a glowing review: “Surefire for Broadway, Miss Ball sings acceptably, dances with spirit, shines as a comedienne and even does a couple of dramatic scenes with ease and polish,†this date in 1960.

(The Lucy Show) “Lucy Buys a Sheep†to keep the lawn clipped; but it's no good as a house guest, airing this date in 1962.

Desilu Productions', The Greatest Show on Earth “Uncagedâ€, starring Jack Palance, as Johnny Slate, co-starring James Coburn and Fabian, among others, airs this date in 1963.

Adolph Menjou, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz co-star, early film career(s) 1937, 1939, and Desi, 1941, dies this date in 1963.

Myra Marsh, Lucille Ball early film career co-star, 1936; veteran supporting cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1952, dies this date in 1964.

(“Here's Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Andy Griffith†- Lucy has a crush on a man who runs a shelter, and Kim disguises herself to check his credentials, the episode belonging to her totally, airing this date in 1973.

Lucille Ball makes a very short appearance on NBC's Texaco Presents Bob Hope's World of Comedy, introducing a segment on situation comedy, among many other usual Hope guest stars, on this day in 1976.

Jamestown, NY - Lucille Ball is the Turner Classic Movies “Star of the Monthâ€, in November, and host, Robert Osborne, is expected to make references to his recent visit to her hometown, Jamestown, NY! In addition to her decades on television, Lucille Ball also had an extensive movie career, appearing in 79 films. Each Wednesday in November, TCM will focus on a different movie genre or role, featuring 41 films throughout the month. On November 1, Turner will air three films in which Lucille Ball appeared with Desi Arnaz (Too Many Girls, The Long, Long Trailer, and Forever, Darling), as well from the mid-1930s. November 8 will show her as a working girl in The Fuller Brush Girl, Miss Grant Takes Richmond, and others. On November 15, viewers will have the rare opportunity to see the Queen of Comedy in dramatic roles, from the late 1930s and early 1940s, plus two crime comedies. Domestic life is the theme of the November 22 films, including her later movies Yours, Mine and Ours(1968) and The Facts of Life (1960). Fortunately, there are five Wednesdays in November, so the 'showbiz' films can be featured on November 29. From the late 1930s through the mid-1940s, these include Stage Door, Dance Girl, Dance, Ziegfeld Follies, and six others). Turner Classic Movies host, Robert Osborne, was a personal friend of Lucille Ball. He shared many fond memories with an appreciative audience when he joined them at Lucille Ball's Birthday Celebration in Jamestown, NY in early August. Viewers can look forward to wonderful commentary, as well as great entertainment during the month-long look as just one aspect of this talented local woman? career, announced by the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museumâ€, this date in 2006.

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY Lucy-Desi Center Adds Five to Board of Directors “The Center has added five new members to its governing board of directors, anticipating the 'Jamestown connection' to future success of the Center,†published this date in 2008.

 

October 30

 

Ruth Gordon, appears with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Toast of the Town 1956; appears with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) The Great Houdini 1976; as well as with Lucie Arnaz Night of 100 Stars 1982, is born this date in 1896.

Ruth Hussey, guest Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars, 1955; guest Desilu Studios-filmed The Red Skelton Show, 1956, 1958; co-star, Lucille Ball, The Facts of Life, 1960, is born this date in 1911.

Dick Gautier, Lucille Ball guest co-star in Life With Lucy, 1986; Desilu Productions' You Don't Say, as himself, 1969, is born this date in 1931.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', The General Dies at Dawn, as Brighton, co-starring Gary Cooper, Madeleine Carroll, and Paul Harvey, uncredited, among many others, released on this date in 1936.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Paramount Pictures', Rose Bowl, as 'Soapy' Moreland, co-starring Buster Crabbe, Dennis O'Keefe; as well as Lon Chaney, Jr., and Pat O'Malley, uncredited, released on this date in 1936.

Sammy Ogg, cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1952; as well as in Desilu Studios-filmed Our Miss Brooks, 1953, Make Room for Daddy, 1954, and Desilu Productions', The Lineup, 1955, is born this date in 1939.

Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) opens in Let's Face It, Imperial Theater, a New York Journal-American article, by John Anderson, published this date in 1941.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in Republic Pictures' Public Enemies, as Bang, co-starring John Gallaudet, Wendy Barrie, Paul Fix, Phil Terry, among many others, released on this date in 1941.

LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “Yielding to pleas of Lucille Ball, RKO will allow her to take several weeks vacation to join Desi Arnaz on his personal appearance tour. Desi has been booked into Loew's State Theater in NY and La Conga Night Club. He and Lucille had planned to make this entire tour together, but she is tied up on her picture Valley of the Sun,†published this date in 1941.

Desi Arnaz stars in RKO Radio film, The Navy Comes Through, with many big-name movie stars of the era, released this date in 1942.

Henry Winkler, of Happy Days, the Fonz, appears with Lucille Ball, The Barbara Walters Special, 1976; General Electric's All-Star Anniversary, 1978; with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, and with Desi Arnaz IV, I Love Liberty, 1982; Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, 1987; with Lucie, Down to You, 2000; the entire cast, via archival footage, plus Lucie and Desi IV, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 50th Anniversary Special, 2001, with Lucille, via archival footage, 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons, 2003l as well as appears with Lucille, archivally, TV's 50 Funniest Phrases, 2009, is born this date in 1945.

Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, My Favorite Husband “The Electionâ€, episode #16, with veteran supporting cast members, Elvia Allman, Hans Conried and Frank Nelson, and Director/Writer Jess Oppenheimer, airs this date in 1948.

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 #49. 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, “Date With a Strangerâ€, co-starring, among others, Madge Blake and Arthur Franz, airs on this date in 1956.

The Post Journal, Jamestown NY - “Ann Sothern, Lucille Ball Tops in TV, to Team in Film,†by Bob Thomas Hollywood (AP), published this date in 1957.

A film teaming Ann Sothern and Lucille Ball! It could happen and the results should be hilarious. The two top TV comediennes played buddies in the first 75-minute version of (“I Love Lucyâ€) The combination was so great that a movie teaming is being planned for them, reported this date in 1957.

Desilu Productions' Yancy Derringer, Jock Mahoney, as Yancy, “An Ace Called Spadeâ€, with Lucy and Desilu veterans W. Argyle Nelson, Production Supervisor and Don E. Sharpe, Executive Producer, airs this date in 1958.

George Murphy, as host, and Desi Arnaz, as Luis Martinez, co-star in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse “So Tender, So Profane,†airing this date in 1959.

(The Lucy Show) “Lucy and Robert Goulet†- Bob O'Brien, writer, - Lucy gets a truck driver a job in a Goulet-look-alike contest, another episode for Mary Wickes, veteran supporting cast member and long-time Lucille Ball friend, as well as veteran Lucy supporting cast member, Vanda Barra, airing this date in 1967.

(“Here's Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Petula Clark†- Bob O'Brien, writer - a pregnant singer needs an assistant in LA preparing for a recording session, and Lucy takes the assignment, which episode also employs veteran supporting cast member, Doris Singleton, airing this date in 1972.

Lucille Ball appears on the Fox Network's The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers, Lucille's final talk show appearance, with Michelle Lee and Nancy Reagan, a friend of many years, airing this date in 1986.

Harry Lauter, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1952; guest co-star, Desilu Productions' Whirlybirds, unknown year; Cavalcade of America, 1956, Official Detective, 1957, The Texan, 1959, as well as Mannix, 1968, dies this date in 1990.

Steve Allen, long-time Arnazes friend; radio co-star, My Favorite Husband, Many-time Panelist (“What's My Line?â€), Host: (“I've Got a Secretâ€); late-night talk show fame; co-star, Desi, 1976; Lucille co-star, 1977; appears with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; appears with Lucille, The First Academy Television Hall of Fame, 1984; appears with Lucille, The 38th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, 1986; with Desi and Lucille, via archival footage, Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's, 1997; with the Arnazes, archivally, The Desilu Story, 2003; as well as via archival footage, GAB Entertainment Working with Lucy: A Conversation With James Brodhead, 2010, dies this date in 2000.

The Museum of Television & Radio, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of (“I Love Lucyâ€) presents a month-long screening series of many of the show's most classic episodes with the original commercials and animated opening sequence. “Lots of Lucy†showcases thirteen classic episodes - (NY) “Hollywood At Lastâ€, on this date in 2001.

Robert Goulet, guest appears on Desilu Studios-filmed, The Joey Bishop Show, 1964; Lucille Ball guest co-star, The Lucy Show, 1967; appears with Lucie Arnaz, The 35th Annual Tony Awards, 1981; as well as with Lucille, Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, 1987, dies this date in 2007.

 

October 31

 

Dale Evans, (Roy Rogers' wife of many years) and friend of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz; as well as an appearance with Lucille Ball, The 61st Annual Academy Awards, 1989, is born this date in 1912.

Guy Marks, co-star, 19 episodes, Desilu Studios-filmed The Joey Bishop Show, 1962-63, The Danny Thomas Show, 1964, My Living Doll, 1965; Lucille Ball guest, (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1969; as well as Lucille's co-star, Bungle Abbey, 1981, is born this date in 1923.

Michael Landon, of Little House on the Prairie, Bonanza, and Highway to Heaven fame; guest co-star, Desilu Productions’ Sheriff of Cochise, 1956; Wire Service, 1956; Desilu Productions' Cavalcade of America, 1957; U.S. Marshal, (unknown year); The Texan, 1958; Here's Hollywood, 1961; You Don't Say, 1970; appears with Lucille Ball, as the voice of the Statue of Liberty, Swing Out, Sweet Land, 1970, appears with Desi Arnaz, The Hollywood Squares, 1972; appears on The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts, Lucille Ball, Roastee Guest of Honor, via archival footage, as well as with Lucille, 4th Annual TV Guide Special, 1983; is born this date in 1936.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Club Electionâ€, wherein Lucy and Ethel reminisce about Club elections in the past, and which is filmed this date in 1952.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Great Train Robbery†- a mix-up in train compartments, Lucy is questioned by a detective about a jewel thief on board; Fred and Ethel get food all over themselves from the moving dining car; co-starring veteran supporting cast members: Harry Bartell, Kathryn Card, Hazel 'Sunny' Coyne, Lou Krugman, Frank Nelson, Louis A. Nicoletti, Hazel Pierce, and Roy Rowan, airing this date in 1955.

Desilu Productions' proposal for two show tie-ins with American Export Lines Independence or Constitution still debating the problems, this date in 1955.

Desilu Productions' December Bride “The Shoplifterâ€, with W. Argyle Nelson, long-time associate of Lucille Ball and the Arnazes, as Production Manager, on set of the episode airing this date in 1955.

Desilu Productions' Shower of Stars, this issue: “Comedy Timeâ€, co-starring Carol Channing, and Fred MacMurray, among others, airs this date in 1957.

Desilu Productions' U.S. Marshal, “Trigger Happyâ€, starring John Bromfield, co-starring Donna Douglas, James Griffith, Martin Milner, among many others; with W Argyle Nelson, Production Supervisor, James A. Paisley, Production Manager, seventh of 7 episodes, 1958-59, airs this date in 1959.

TV Guide: “Lucy The Lecturerâ€, an article about Lucille Ball conducting a class in comedy, in a rehearsal hall on La Cienega Boulevard, LA, assisted from time to time by Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), her long-time cohort in (“I Love Lucyâ€) and (The Lucy Show), in a self-imposed duty at Ben-Ari's Actors and Directors' Workshop, her last venture at same was last winter, when she gave 18 2-hour lectures both informal and staged scenes by the students - before some 90 students in two, nine-week semesters, students ranging in age from late teens to late 50's, with virtually no experience, to quite a bit of experience, receiving no pay for her work: “I do it because its fun and because it's always good when people are willing to work hard and learn and improve themselves in this industryâ€, and adding: “I think I get more out of this than my studentsâ€, and applied what she has learned in her lectures to assist her own group of 22 Desilu Workshop Contract Players,†published this date in 1959.

Desilu Productions' Fractured Flickers, with veteran Lucy supporting cast member, Hans Conried, Host, who explains what a 'fractured flicker' is; introduces several wacky segments and interviews guests, co-starring this segment, Cesar Romero, which airs on this date in 1963.

(The Lucy Show) “Lucy Gets a Roommate†- Bob O'Brien, Elroy Schwartz, writers - Lucy must economize, and advertises for a roommate, who turns out to be guest co-star, Carol Burnett, the first joint video gig for the two, the first of many in the ensuing six years, with supporting cast members, Dino Natale and Atillo 'Tilio' Risso, airing this date in 1966.

After Dark (NY), Norma McLain Stoop: (“Here's Lucyâ€) as Mameâ€, published this date in 1973.

Ladies Home Journal, Gene Shalit, What's Happening - “Arnaz Mother/Daughter Interview with Lucille Ball and Lucie Arnaz,†published in 1979.

Nation's Business, Tony VeLocci: “Lessons of Leadership: The Real Lucille Ball,†published this date in 1981.

Ladies Home Journal: “TV Star Wars/Talking with Lucy,†published in 1986.

American Cinematophrapher, Douglas Bankston, Wrap Shot: “Unsatisfied with the Quality of the Kinescopes . . . (“I Love Lucyâ€) . . . Desilu Productions Opted to Shoot the Show on 35 mm Film,†published in 1999.

The Museum of Television & Radio, in honor of the 50th Anniversary of (“I Love Lucyâ€), presents a month-long screening series of many of the show's most-classic episodes, with the original commercials and animated opening sequence. “Lots of Lucy†showcases thirteen classic episodes - (NY and LA) “Lucy's Italian Movieâ€, this date in 2001.

Modern Maturity, Molly Haskel: Why We Love Lucy: “Wild and Crazy or Proto-feminist? Fifty Years After the Debut of (“I Love Lucyâ€), the Wacky Redhead is Still Red Hot,â€published in 2001.

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