Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Chronology - Week 4 - January

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January 24

 

Jerry Maren, Lucille Ball guest, also starring Lucie Arnaz (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1970; Headliner, Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum, Lucy's Birthday Weekend Festival, Jamestown NY, 2007, is born this date in 1920.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), appears in The Samuel Goldwyn Company's, Strike Me Pink, as Mr. Copple, co-starring Don Brodie, Eddie Cantor, Brian Donlevy, Gordon Jones, Jack LaRue, Ethel Merman, and Dennis O'Keefe, uncredited, among many others, released on this date in 1936.

Hollywood Citizen News: “Lucille Ball, will star in What’s A Fixer For? on the RKO-Radio Picture's lot, the Studio indicated today as officials awaited the arrival of her co-star from London,†published this date in 1939.

Post Journal Jamestown, NY: Watching The News Come In – “Lucille Ball visited the Post-Journal editorial rooms to inspect news-gathering facilities, viewing a United Press story about the invasion of Italy as it came over the teletype machine her last day in Jamestown,†published this date in 1944.

Post Journal:Jamestown. NY: Hundreds Jam Station for Farewell to Star – Lucille Ball’s 4 Days in Hometown End in Acclaim; Visits Post-Journal – “Lucille Ball departed, after pausing in front of the Hotel Jamestown to pick up her ‘adopted’ friend, Larry Eddy, inviting him to ride to Erie Railroad Station, Jamestown with her; her mother, and her agent, to board the train to Philadelphia; the Bond Tour continuation, and President’s Birthday Ball, Washington, D.C., as well as a guest appearance on the Philip Morris Radio Show, February 4,†published this date in 1944.

John Belushi, of Saturday Night Live fame, appears with Desi Arnaz, The Hollywood Squares 1972; as well as with Desi Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, IV, Saturday Night Live 1976, with Desi Arnaz IV, again in 1978; as well as, archivally, with Desi Arnaz IV, Best of Schiller's Reel, 1994, is born this date in 1949.

LA Mirror, Hal Humphrey column: “. . . brought Lucille a personal, intimate recognition she hadn’t experienced previously. It was ‘Lucille Ball, the gal who plays Liz Cooper on radio wherever I went,†Lucille said, published this date in 1951.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appear on The Philadelphia Inquirer Colorama cover, published this date in 1954.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra, perform dios (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Tennessee Bound,†Ricardos and Mertzes caught in a speed trap; Aaron Spelling guest co-stars as gas-station attendant, later to become one of the most successful producers in American history, and co-producer of Lucille Ball’s series Life With Lucy, guest co-starring Tennessee Ernie Ford and the Borden twins, Marilyn & Rosalyn (who’ve worked with Lucille since 1952, and will act in other Desilu Productions) - judged a fan favorite, airing this date in 1955.

Desilu Productions', Cavalcade of America, “Star and Shieldâ€, co-starring among others, Joi Lansing, Harry Lauter and Elizabeth Patterson, airs this date in 1956.

The Lucy Show “Lucy Meets Mickey Rooneyâ€, guest co-starring Mickey Rooney, (Headliner Memorial Day Lucy-Desi Jamestown Festival 2001), who needs financial backing for an acting school in a skit reminiscent of Chaplin sketch with Viv (Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), co-starring veteran Lucy supporting cast members George Barrows, Sid Gould, and Dorothy Konrad, among others, airs on this date in 1966.

(“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Kim Moves Outâ€. written by Madelyn Davis & Bob Carroll, Jr., guest co-starring, Tim Matheson, (many years away from his Star status of today), and Lucie Arnaz, as Kim Carter, just hinting at her amazing talent, airing this date in 1972.

Jerome Cowan, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, 1950; guest co-star, Desilu Productions’, U.S. Marshal; Lucille's film, 1963; guest, Desi Arnaz Productions’, The Mothers-In-Law, 1968; as well as guest, (“Here’s Lucyâ€), 1970, dies this date in 1972.

J. Carrol Naish, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) 1939, 1940; appears with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz 1941; with Lucille, Desi, Vivian Vance and Frawley (The Mertzes) 1952; guest, Desilu Productions' Whirlybirds (unknown year), The Texan 1958; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1958, Desilu Productions' The Untouchables 1960, and 17 episodes of Guestward Ho!, as Hawkeye, 1960-1961; with Vivian (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) Desilu Productions' Guestward Ho! 1960; with Lucille and Desi, all archivally, Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage 1983; as well as with Lucille, That's Entertainment! III 1994; dies this date in 1973.

Larry Fine, one of (The Three Stooges), Lucille Ball co-star, dies this date in 1975.

Lucille Ball, having dinner with long-time friend, Peter Lind Hayes, at “21â€, telephones Desi from their table, asking advice on whether or not she should appear on another network for a TV Guide Special while under exclusive contract to CBS, in 1983.

Lucille Ball appears on NBC’s Fourth Annual TV Guide Special, a look back at the year 1982 in television, and introduces a clip from (“I Love Lucyâ€), Michael Landon and Bryant Gumbel, co-hosts, appearing with Carol Burnett, George Burns, Joan Collins, Linda Evans, John Forsythe, and Alan King, airing this date in 1983.

Gordon MacRae, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s long-time friend, dies this date in 1986.

Everett Freeman, Writer/Producer, with Lucille Ball and William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) Writer, Ziegfeld Follies 1945; with Lucille, 1949; with Frawley, 1949, 1950; as well as Writer, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour 1958, dies this date in 1991.

John Bleifer, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, two films, 1933; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1956; as well as guest, Desilu Studios-filmed The Adventures of Jim Bowie 1956, dies this date in 1992.

The Latest From Everything Lucy Blog - “Lucille Ball Takes The Cake†- From the Pioneer Local relates Mark Seaman's six-tier cake, which was a Tribute to Lucille Ball, that won The National Wedding Cake Competition in Tulsa, Oklahoma last September. "Purple was one of her favorite colors and she loved orchids," Seaman said, noting that an orchid dress that put Ball on Hollywood's first best-dressed list. He focused on her younger, more glamorous years, when Lucille was a model and aspiring starlet prior to her popular television situation comedies that aired throughout the 1950s and 1960s. "The colors and textures of her gowns lent themselves well to design elements of a wedding cake," Seaman explained, describing inspiration he found in a book about Ball. Producers from The Food Network will air an hour-long program of the competition on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, as part of a The Wedding Bowl Night marathon. However if you miss Wedding Bowl, you can view the actual Lucille Ball cake at Seaman's Marked for Dessert: The Neighborhood Bakeshop, in Libertyville, announced on-line this date in 2008.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown NY – Communities To Celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day: “Lucille Ball’s hometown will be joining communities around the world today to celebrate Global Belly Laugh Day. Clowns will be present from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., on the corners of Third and Main today, encouraging folks to smile, throw their arms in the air and laugh out loud, a first for the Center, after reports from around the world last year - 2007,†published this date in 2008.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown NY – Lucy-Desi Center Begins Search – Organization Looking For Executive Director, by Kristen Johnson – “The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center has begun searching for a new executive director. The Center recently began advertising its need for an executive director in the classified section of The Post-Journal and have appeared in a number of other newspapers and on major on-line job-hunting sitesâ€, published this date in 2009.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

 

January 25

 

Howard Wendell, guest co-stars: Desilu Productions’ Sheriff of Cochise, 1956; The Texan, 1958; The Ann Sothern Show, 1959; Angel 2 episodes, 1960; U.S. Marshal, 1960; as well as guest, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1961, is born this date in 1908.

Roy Rowan, long-time announcer for all Lucy shows, starting with (“I Love Lucyâ€), Season 1; Seasons 2-6, 1952-1953; Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, Season 7-9; The Lucy Show, Seasons 1-6; as well as (“Here’s Lucyâ€), Seasons 1-6; is born this date in 1920.

Lucille Ball appears in Columbia film, His Old Flame, co-starring, among others, Charles Murray, a veteran of nearly 300 movies, released this date in 1935.

Hollywood Citizen News: “Lucille Ball, receives a singing telegram and, being impressed with the 15-year-old lad; he will have a part in Columbia’s, The Doctor Takes A Wife,†published this date in 1940.

LA Evening Herald Express, Harrison Carroll: “The boys at Birmingham Hospital will have Lucille Ball to emcee the opening of their new bowling alley – a present from the bowlers of Southern California. Lucille will work as a pin-girl,†published this date in 1945.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “New Neighbors,†an episode in which Lucy’s curiosity traps her in the new neighbors’ apartment, is filmed this date in 1952.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appear on TV Guide cover this week in 1952.

ABC’s Sunday broadcast, Walter Winchell: “This has been a banner week: the nation got a man (Dwight D. Eisenhower inaugurated 1/20/53) and Lucy got a boy (1/19/53),†published this date in 1953.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Charm Schoolâ€, Lucy and Ethel attend, to learn the secrets of allure, co-starring Vivi Janiss, Tyler McVey, Natalie Schafer, and Eve Whitney, airing this date in 1954.

Post Journal, Jamestown, NY: “Lucille Ball Dance Plans Near Completion – Committee Chairladies for the Homecoming Ball of the Jamestown General Hospital Auxiliary are in place,†published this date in 1956.

Post Journal, Jamestown, NY: “Who Will Be Homecoming Queen? . . . It’s Up to You – General Public to Pick Homecoming Queen – Ballots to Decide Who Shall Reign as City’s Hostess to Lucille and Desi – Ballot Box advertisement included,†published this date in 1956.

Desilu Productions', Sheriff of Cochise “Bank Robberyâ€; starring John Bromfield; among others; with W. Argyle Nelson, Production Supervisor, James A. Paisley, Production Manager, (third of 6 episodes, 1956-57), Dann Cahn, Editorial Supervisor, airs this date in 1957.

Lucille Ball appears on Star Weekly cover, published this date in 1958.

Associated Press (AP) (Wirephoto), Hollywood L.A. - Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, pictured: Lucy and Desi Team Up Again - “...although no longer Mr. and Mrs., and no longer television teammates, he is still her favorite director. Here, Desi, called in by Lucille, to direct her scenes, coaches her during filming of her starring role in a segment of the Victor Borga Comedy Show. She's drinking champagne in her seat on an airplaneâ€, published this date in 1962.

The Lucy Show “Lucy and the Monstersâ€, written by Jerry Belson and Garry Marshall; story by Maury Thompson; a change-of-pace skit, which episode has Lucy terrified over a nightmare, mentioning a Celoron NY, friend's nickname, and co-starring Lucy veteran, George Barrows, among others, airing this date in 1965.

(“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy’s House Guest, Harryâ€, written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs - Harry moves in while his house is being painted, co-starring Lucy veterans, Robert Foulk, Sid Gould, and Frank Scannell, among others, airing this date in 1971.

William Fawcett, Lucille Ball co-star in film, 1951, and cast member, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, (The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour) 1958, 1959; guest: Desilu Productions’ The Untouchables 1960, 1961, Harrigan and Son 1960, Whirlybirds (unknown year); The Texan 1960, as well as Mannix 1968, dies this date in 1974.

Lucille Ball is nominated for a Golden Globe for Mame (Best Motion Picture Actress-Musical-Comedy) this date in 1975.

Fred Aldrich, veteran supporting cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1952, 1953, 1954, and 1956, dies this date in 1979.

Robert Rockwell, guest: Desilu Productions' Yancy Derringer 1958, Our Miss Brooks,1952-1956; guest, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse 1959; Lucille's guest, The Lucy Show 1962, and (“Here’s Lucyâ€) 1973, dies this date in 2003.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY: Information Center – In Years Past – 50 Years Ago: “Five finalists in the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Homecoming Queen Contest conducted by the Retail Merchants Association, Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce, are named. The general public will vote, by ballot, which will reign, as queen, during the exciting two days during the couple’s visit world premiering Forever Darling, at Dipson’s Palace (now Reg Lenna Civic Center) next month (1956). Ballots are available at The Post-Journal and in downtown stores,†published this date in 2005.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY: Clowning Around – Lucy-Desi Center Celebrates Belly Laugh Day – by Nicholas L. Dean: “Motorists couldn’t help but rubbernick Thursday afternoon as a trio of clowns goofed around outside the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Gift Shop, joining countless organizations and communities throughout the world,†published this date in 2008.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

The Latest from Everything Lucy Website – Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) Scrapbook Found – San Francisco Chronicle article: “...details how a never-before-seen scrapbook owned by Vivian, and which she personally created opens up chapters never seen; with pictures and printed news clips, etc. Included, also, a transcript of an unpublished book written by her, about her life. Excerpts also reveal her friendship with Lucille Ball, saying Lucille's strength was healthy for her...†posted this date in 2010.

 

January 26

 

Douglas Evans, Lucille Ball co-star, Seven Day's Leave 1942; co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) Kill the Umpire 1950; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1954; guest, Desilu Studios-filmed The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, 1956, 1958; as well as, guest, Desilu Productions' Sheriff of Cochise, 1957, is born this date in 1904.

Vito Scotti, supporting cast member, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1959; guest: Desilu Productions’ The Californians, The Texan, 1959; Lucille Ball co-star, The Facts of Life 1960; and guest, The Lucy Show, 1962, is born this date in 1918.

Charles Lane, Lucille Ball’s friend for 50+ years, as well as early film-career co-star, The Bowery and Broadway Through a Keyhole 1933; Broadway Bill 1934; Joy of Living 1938; You Can’t Fool Your Wife 1940; Look Who’s Laughing 1941; Miss Grant Takes Richmond 1949; as well as veteran supporting cast member, four episodes of (“I Love Lucyâ€), as Andrew Hickox, 1954, 1956; guests, Desilu Studios-filmed The Real McCoys, 2 episodes, 1957-9; The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, 1957, 1958; Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1958; guest: Desilu Productions’ Whirlybirds, 1 episode, (unknown year), Willy 1954, The Ann Sothern Show, 1959, 1960, The Untouchables, and Guestward Ho! 1961, Lucille's guest, The Lucy Show, 4 episodes, 1962, as Mr. Barnsdahl; guest: Desilu Productions’ Ernestine, 1962, and The Comedy Spot 1962; guest: Desilu Studios-filmed Make Room for Daddy, 1963, The Andy Griffith Show, 1964; as well as starring in a documentary-biography of himself, GAB Entertainment's You Know The Face, Lucille appearing via archival footage, 2009, is born this date in 1905.

Hollywood Citizen News: “Lucille Ball is about to take her first vacation in two years; upon her return, she has a role in Second Shot, published this date in 1939.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra, perform (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Sales Resistance,†with Desi, Fred and Ethel reminiscing about the time before the baby is born, when Lucy couldn’t resist a sales pitch; returning things bought; then, buying something more expensive - (the episode Desi Arnaz later says is his favorite - Desi sings: ‘There’s a Brand-New Baby at Our House,’ a song he co-wrote with Eddie Maxwell and recorded in 1951, on the event of the birth of Lucie Arnaz and which he performs in the episode), guest-star, Sheldon Leonard, who later produce/directs “Make Room for Daddy†(with a generous helping hand financially and creatively from Desi Arnaz), as well as Verna Felton, airing this date in 1953.

Post Journal - Jamestown, NY: “‘Forever Darling’ Ticket Sale Begins Friday - $1.50 – with two showings, at 7:00 and 10:00 p.m.â€, published this date in 1956.

Post Journal - Jamestown, NY: Suellen Smith: “The Rural Woman: Suellen Loves Lucy As a Country Cousin – personal article from one of ‘the media,’†published this date in 1956.

Ann Sheridan, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, 1934, dies this date in 1967.

Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) guest co-stars in (“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Vivian Vanceâ€, where Viv and Lucy scheme against Harry as he drives them to Mexico for a price, with Lucie Arnaz, as Kim Carter, airing this date in 1970.

Edward G. Robinson, Lucille Ball early-film-career co-star, 1935, dies this date in 1973.

Iva Shepard, supporting cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1955, dies this date in 1973.

Desi Arnaz IV stars as Walter Nebicher in 20th Century Fox TV’s Automan, “The Biggest Game In Townâ€, starring Chuck Wagner, as Automan, Robert Lansing and Gerald S. O'Loughlin, among others; Desi's partner - Dino, Desi & Billy combo - Billy Hinsche, composer, theme music, airing this date in 1984.

Jose Ferrer, husband, Rosemary Clooney, Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) co-star, 1950; guest co-star, Desilu Productions', The Greatest Show on Earth, 1963; appears with Lucie Arnaz, The 35th Annual Tony Awards, 1981, and Night of 100 Stars, 1982; as well as appears with Lucille Ball, The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts, 1986; dies this date in 1992.

Cameron McCulloch, Sound Recording; (“I Love Lucyâ€), 104 episodes, 1953-57, sound recordist; Desilu Studios-filmed, Make Room for Daddy, audio engineer, 1 episode, Sound Engineer, The Adventures of Jim Bowie, 10 episodes, 1956; Sound recordist, Desilu Productions', December Bride, 3 episodes, 1956-57; Sound Recordist, Recorder, and Sound Engineer, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, 7 episodes, 1958-1960; Desilu Productions', The Untouchables, Sound Engineer, 28 episodes, 1959-62; Sound Engineer, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1958, 1960; Desilu Productions', Sound Mixer, The Scarface Mob, 1959; Sound Engineer, Angel, 5 episodes, 1960-61; Sound Engineer, Desilu Productions', I Spy, 4 episodes,1965; Sound Engineer, The Lucy Show, 13 episodes, 1962-68; Sound Mixer, Desilu Productions', Star Trek, 1966, 1967; Sound Engineer, The Mothers-In-Law, 3 episodes, 1967; with Desi Arnaz, The Mothers-In-Law, Sound Engineer, 1967; Sound Engineer, (“Here's Lucyâ€), 1968, 1970, 1974, dies this date in 2004.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY - Information Center - In Years Past - 50 Years Ago: “Tickets for the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz world premiere of their new MGM film, Forever Darling, are scheduled to go on sale tomorrow, box office, Dipson’s Palace Theater (now Reg Lenna Civic Center), at $1.50 apiece. Two showings of the celebrated couple’s film will occur February 7th,†published this date in 2006.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

 

January 27

 

Henry Ball, Lucille’s father, and his sister, Mabel, held a Flinch Party (card game) at their home in honor of another of their friends from Kennedy, NY, a bordering Village, south and east of Jamestown, this date in 1903.

Howard McNear, Arnazes co-star, The Long, Long Trailer, 1953; guest, Desilu Productions’, Willy, 1955; supporting cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1956; guest, Desilu Productions’, The Brothers, as Captain Sam Box (unknown episodes) 1956; guest, Desilu Studios-filmed, The Real McCoys, 2 episodes, 1958,59; guest: Desilu Productions’, December Bride, 2 episodes, 1956; 1957; The Ann Sothern Show, 1958, 2 episodes, 1960; as well as guest star, Desilu Studios-filmed, The Joey Bishop Show, 1961; is born this date in 1905.

Marc Daniels, Director for the first season, 33 episodes of (“I Love Lucyâ€), instrumental in locating and hiring of his friend, Vivian Vance, as the soon-to-be legendary Ethel Mertz, by introducing Desi Arnaz to her; director, Desilu Productions’, Slattery’s People, 1965, director, Star Trek, 15 episodes, 1966-1968; guest actor, Star Trek, 1967, as well as writer, one episode, 1973, as well as, director, Mission: Impossible, 1966, 1967; directed Lucille again years later in Lucy Calls the President 1977, director again, Life With Lucy, 1986, and dies a few days prior to Lucille, is born this date in 1912.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), stars as Tony Kidd, in American Film Company's, Lord Loveland Discovers America, co-starring Charles Clancey, as Alexander The Great, Arthur Maude, as Lord Loveland, directed by Arthur Maude, and released this date in 1916.

Donna Reed, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, MGM’s Thousands Cheer, 1943, is born on this date in 1921.

Troy Donahue, guest co-star, Desilu Productions’, The Californians, 1958, as well as Here’s Hollywood, 1962, is born date in 1936.

Hollywood Citizen News, Radio by Zuma Palmer: “Lucille Ball and Jack Haley will be in starring roles at KNX Radio, Now I Lay Me Down to Dream, published this date in 1939.

Hollywood Citizen News, Sidney Skolsky: “Lucille Ball, who wouldn’t sign a Metro contract until they agreed to let her accept radio offers, will have a program next season in which she plays a Bronxish babe,†published this date in 1947.

Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear My Favorite Husband “Liz Writes a Song,â€, with veteran supporting cast members, Hans Conried and Hal March, airs this date in 1950.

Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear My Favorite Husband “George is Drafted – Liz’ Baby,†the basis for (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Lucy Fakes Illness,†and airs this date in 1951.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz leave for a 17-day cross-country tour to promote Forever Darling, this date in 1956.

Post Journal, Jamestown, NY: “Advertisement for Forever Darling World Premiere Tickets – Now on Sale $1.50 – all seats reserved,†published this date in 1956.

The Lucy Show “Lucy Takes Up Golf†- written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., and Fred S. Fox, guest co-starring, Jimmy Demaret, golfer; and Lucy veterans, Robert J. Wilke, and Roy Rowan, as well as supporting cast, George Pierrone, an episode giving Lucille a chance to show off husband/golfer/comedian, Gary Morton, his first appearance on a Lucy show. based on (“I Love Lucyâ€) “The Golf Gameâ€, also with Jimmy Demarest, Pierrone, a guest cast member in this 'earlier' episode also, which airs this date in 1964.

Desilu Productions', Mannix, “Deadfall: Part 2â€, starring Mike Connors, as Joe Mannix, with Joseph Campanella, Beverly Garland, Nicholas Georgiade, Morgan Jones, among others, airs this date in 1968.

(“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Carol Burnett A.K.A. ‘Lucy and the New School Gym’†- Bob O’Brien, writer - an episode involving Carol Burnett help raise money for a new school gym at Lucie and Desi IV’s school, Lucy veterans, Carole Cook, Sean Morgan, among others; airing this date in 1969.

Charles Winninger, Lucille Ball co-star, 1946; guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1954; Desilu Productions', Sheriff of Cochise, 1956; as well as, archivally, with Lucille, Ziegfeld Girl Intro, 2004, dies this date in 1969.

Oskar Homolka, guest co-star, Desilu Productions', Here’s Hollywood 1962, dies this date in 1978.

Lucille Ball is recipient of a Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award on this date in 1979.

Lilli Palmer, guest co-star Desilu Productions’, Here’s Hollywood, 1961; as well as with Lucille Ball, on Bob Hope’s Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982, dies this date in 1986.

Claude Akins, Lucille Ball two-time guest co-star, (“I Love Lucyâ€) 1956, guest, Desilu Productions', Yancy Derringer, 1958; Lucille's guest, The Lucy Show, 1967, dies this date in 1994.

Hal Smith, Lucille Ball co-star, Critic’s Choice, 1963; guest, The Lucy Show, 1967; (“Here’s Lucyâ€), 1972; as well as co-star, Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), 1972, dies this date in 1994.

Jack Paar, legendary talk show host, and Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, 1949, appears with Lucille and Desi Arnaz, Toast of the Town, 1956; guest star, Desilu Studios-filmed, The Joey Bishop Show, 1961; guest, Desilu Productions', ABC's Wild World of Entertainment: “Jack Paar Tonightâ€, 1973; as well as appears with Lucille, All-Star Party for Carol Burnett, 1982, dies this date in 2004.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown NY - Information Center - In Years Past - 50 Years Ago: “Tickets for world premiere of Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz film, Forever Darling, sold out within an hour and a half this morning, said the manager of Dipson’s Palace Theater (now Reg Lenna Civic Center), the scene of a gala program February 7th - people lined up at the box office at 7:00 a.m. The box office augmented by three additional sellers, opened at 10:00 a.m.,†published this date in 2006.

Bob Carroll, Jr., half the writing team for My Favorite Husband, precursor to (“I Love Lucyâ€), with Madelyn Pugh Davis, has died, announced by the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Museum this date in 2007.

Tige Andrews, Desilu Productions’ guest co-star, U.S. Marshal, The Grand Jury, (unknown years), The Walter Winchell File, 1959, and Star Trek, 1967, dies this date in 2007.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

 

January 28

 

Sam McDaniel, veteran of 210+ films; uncredited co-star, Lucille Ball, Broadway Through a Keyhole, 1933, and uncredited, Kid Millions, 1934; uncredited co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz) The Lemon Drop Kid, 1934, with Frawley, uncredited Lady on a Train, 1945; with Frawley, uncredited, I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, 1947; with Frawley, uncredited, The Babe Ruth Story, 1948, guest cast member, (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1955; as well as guest, Desilu Studios-filmed, The Adventures of Jim Bowie, 1957, is born this date in 1886.

John Banner, guest co-star in Desilu Productions’, The Untouchables, 1962; Lucille's guest co-star, Mr. & Mrs. 1964, and The Lucy Show, 1966, (John was Schultz on Hogan’s Heroes, with Crane), is born this date in 1910.

Don Briggs, Lucille Ball early film-career co-star, RKO’s Panama Lady, 1939; veteran supporting cast member, The Lucy Show, 3 episodes, 1962; 2 episodes, 1963; and (“Here’s Lucyâ€), 1970, is born this date in 1911.

Motion Picture Herald - What The Picture Did For Me: “Affairs of Annabel, with Lucille Ball and Jack Oakie in starring roles - there’s not enough idea here for a series of pictures; Next Time I Marry, with Lucille Ball – a very amusing picture – should please all; good story; good acting,†published this date in 1939.

Lucille Ball and co-star, Richard Denning, appear, My Favorite Husband “Absolute Truthâ€, the basis for (“I Love Lucyâ€), “Lucy Tells the Truth,†with Joseph Kearns and Jean VanderPyl, airs this date in 1949.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Lucy Fakes Illness†- Lucy gets the “go-bloots†from the hind legs of the “boo shoo bird†– Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’ friend, Hal March, guest co-stars, an episode where Ricky is hiring and Fred, Ethel and Lucy want to audition, based on My Favorite Husband Radio Show, “Liz Has the Flimjabs,†judged a fan favorite, episode in which Ricky claims he and Lucy have lived in the Mertz building 5 years, airing this date in 1952.

Desi Arnaz and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra record the background music for CBS-TV (“I Love Lucyâ€), an episode of Ricky boring folks with home movies of the baby, is filmed this date in 1954.

Post Journal, Jamestown, NY: “Who Will Be Homecoming Queen? . . . It’s Up to You – General Public to Pick Homecoming Queen – Ballots to Decide Who Shall Reign as City’s Hostess to Lucille and Desi – Ballot Box advertisement included,†published this date in 1956.

CBS’ The Lucy Show – 30-minutes, black & white – this is not a misprint, nor Miss Ball’s classic 1960’s sitcom. Re-runs of (“I Love Lucyâ€) Sundays had done so well for CBS it decides to add the extra night of (“I Love Lucyâ€) re-runs Saturdays in early evening. New graphics are made to reflect the change of title and sponsor this date in 1956.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Lucy Wants to Move to the Countryâ€, a stepping-stone episode, one of several moving the Ricardos to Connecticut, guest cast members, Eleanor Audley and Frank Wilcox, airs this date in 1957.

The Lucy Show “Lucy and Viv Put In a Showerâ€, a classic episode, nearly killing Lucille; who is saved by Viv (Vivian Vance, Lucy’s Ethel Mertz), when she realized Lucy really is in trouble, with cast regular, Ralph Hart, as Sherman Bagley, judged a fan favorite, co-starring Don Briggs, Dick Martin, and Stafford Repp; as well as Costumer for seven episodes of TLS, Della Fox, airing this date in 1963.

Variety: “ . . . the first of several Studio departures: writers Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf, among others, tired of writing situation comedy for Lucille Ball . . . “ published this date in 1964.

Desilu Productions', The Greatest Show on Earth “The Show Must Go On - To Orange Cityâ€, starring Jack Palance, as Johnny Slate, co-starring Martha Hyer, Ruby Keeler, and Ken Murray, among others, airs this date in 1964.

Lucie Arnaz appears with Dean and Dean Paul Martin, as well as Frank Sinatra, Jr., on The Dean Martin Show, airing this date in 1971.

John Banner, played Schultz on Hogan’s Heroes, guest co-star in Desilu Productions’ 1962; Lucille Ball guest co-star, 1966, dies this date in 1973.

(“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy, the Sheriffâ€, written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs, directed by Lucille Ball and Coby Ruskin, his last Lucy appearance - Lucille uses her grandmother’s name, Flora Belle Orcutt, as the first woman sheriff, guest co-starring Florence Halop, as the old woman; Ross Elliott, and Mary Wickes, airing this date in 1974.

Lucie Arnaz guest stars, as Jo Anne Bosley, on ABCs Universal TV, Marcus Welby, M.D., “The Time Bombâ€, directed by Lucy director, Marc Daniels, starring Robert Young and James Brolin, as well as Elena Verdugo, episode airing this date in 1975.

Burt Mustin, supporting cast member, The Lucy Show 1967, dies this date in 1977.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

The Post-Journal, Jamestown, NY: - AP Entertainment Writer by Mike Cidoni – Park City, Utah - “Rivers Promotes Documentary At Sundance†- “Joan Rivers is working the Sundance Film Festival, supporting the documentary: “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Workâ€. “All stand-up comics are faculous actors...Lucille Ball was a standup; she was a wonderful, wonderful comedic actress. Comedy is much harder than straight dramaâ€, published this date in 2010.

 

January 29

 

Victor Mature, Lucille Ball’s co-star, RKO’s Seven Days’ Leave, 1942, and Easy Living, 1949, appears will Lucille, via archival footage, Entertaining the Troops, 1994; is born this date in 1913.

William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz) appears in Motion Picture News, William C. Estry II: “Lord Loveland Discovers America,†published this date in 1916.

Marl Young, Lucille Ball composer/musical director, The Lucy Show, taking over from Wilbur Hatch, for whom he was assistant musical director, and continuing for all episodes of (“Here’s Lucyâ€), as well as the soundtrack for Desilu Productions’, Mission: Impossible, 1969, an episode after Desilu was no longer on board, is born this date in 1917.

John Raitt, guest, Desilu Producations', Shower of Stars, 1958; as well as appears with Desi Arnaz, IV, Salute to Oscar Hammerstein II, 1972; is born this date in 1917.

John Forsythe, of Dynasty [Ed. ....on which Lucille Ball made an uncredited cameo appearance, Carousel Ball; one of three possible episodes: Carousel 12/21/83; The Ball 2/6/85; The Ball 12/17/86] and Bachelor Father, fame, appears with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; with Lucille Ball and Lucie, Night of 100 Stars II, 1985; with Lucille, The American Film Institute Salute to Billy Wilder, 1986; as well as appears with Lucille, Hostess, America's Tribute to Bob Hope, 1988, is born this date in 1918.

Lucille Ball appears in MGM, Thousands Cheer, co-starring June Allyson, Mary Astor, Ben Blue, John Conte, Gloria DeHaven, Judy Garland, Kathryn Grayson, Lena Horne, Gene Kelley, Kay Kyser, Don Loper, Marilyn Maxwell, Frank Morgan, Margaret O'Brien, Virginia O'Brien, Eleanor Powell, Frances Rafferty, Donna Reed, Mickey Rooney, Red Skeleton, Ann Sothern; and, in uncredited roles, Bob Crosby, Sid Charisse, Jack Gargan, William Tannen, Don Taylor, and Eve Whitney, released in 1944.

Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) appears in Variety: Elie: It Takes Two, published this date in 1947.

The Reporter: “Despite that top (“I Love Lucyâ€) rating, Philip Morris is rumored pulling out, claim being that sales haven’t increased enough to warrant the ‘cost’,†published this date in 1953.

Oprah Winfrey, appears with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, via archival footage, ABC 2000: The Millennium, 1999; Oprah voted #1, 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons, Lucille Ball is voted #3, 2003, is born this date in 1954.

CBS press release: “William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz) is known for disliking the cold and Bill’s complexion turns blue when anyone even mentions a temperature below 72 degrees,†published this date in 1959.

John Larkin, guest co-star, Desilu Productions’, Here’s Hollywood, 1962, as well as The Untouchables, 1962, 1963, dies this date in 1965.

Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) stars in a play written for her, Everybody’s Girl, Royal Poinciana Playhouse, Florida, through February 3rd, on this date in 1968.

(The Lucy Show) “Lucy and the Stolen Stoleâ€, written by Milt Josefsberg and Ray Singer - guest co-star, Buddy Hackett, and Lucy veterans John 'Red' Fox, Ray Kellogg, and Sid Gould - Lucy and Mooney try to buy a fur stole and are arrested several times, airing this date in 1968.

Lucille Ball appears on The David Frost Show, on this date in 1970.

(“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy and the Professor†- Bob O’Brien, writer - Lucy is concerned when Kim is dating a college professor, co-starring John Davidson, and airing this date in 1973.

Jimmy Durante, Lucille Ball early-film career co-star 1935; long-time friend of Desi Arnaz; guest Desilu Productions' The Walter Winchell Show 1956; appears with Lucille Toast of the Town 1961; with Lucille 1964; Desilu Productions’ The Mothers-In-Law 1969; archivally, with Lucille 1980, 1982, Lucille and Jimmy, archivally, 1992, 1994, 1997; as well as both archivally, with Desi, 2001, dies this day in 1980.

The Lucy Lounge Blogspot: - Peil and Fuqua to Star in Free Reading of ‘I Loved Lucy’ at the Rubicon – by Andrew Gans – “Rubicon Theatre Company’s Plays in Progress Series will continue, with a free reading of Lee Tannen’s I Loved Lucy February 9 at the Ventura, California venue. Sheryl Kaller will direct the evening reading, which will feature the talents of Mary Beth Peil (Sunday in the Park, with George and Dawson’s Creek), as Lucille Ball, with Joseph Fuqua (Hamlet, All My Sons), as Lee Tannen. I Loved Lucy, according to press notes, ‘tells the story of the intimate relationship between Lucille and Lee (who was distantly-related to Lucille (ed. note: related to Gary Morton) during the last decade of her life, a period which has come to be known as the ‘lost Lucy years’; a time spent mainly at home, out of the television spotlight; and around a backgammon table. ‘It’s a candid, funny and poignant look at, arguably, the most-recognizable face on the planet told by a man 40 years her junior, who became her best pal and closest confidante at the end of her life’â€, posted this date in 2009.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

The Latest from Everything Lucy – Celebrate Valentine's Day with Lucy and Desi! The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center is offering a romantic Valentine evening Saturday, February 13, at the Lucy-Desi Museum and at Roberto's at the Ironstone. The evening begins at five o'clock at the Lucy-Desi Museum, with cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and a tour of the Museum. Music will be provided by local musician Steve Swanson, followed by a screening of a film starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, with your photo taken to commemorate the evening. Souvenirs for the evening: a long stemmed red rose for the lady, and a wine glass with chocolate hearts for the gentleman. Participants proceed to Roberto's at the Ironstone for a meal including a choice of four entrées, beverage, and dessert selection. This special fund-raising event is limited to 25 couples. Price per couple, $99, including tax and tipsâ€, posted on this date in 2010.

 

January 30

 

Dick Martin, Dan Rowan co-star, Laugh-In; guest, Desilu Productions’, The Walter Winchell Show, 1956; appears with Lucille Ball, Toast of the Town, 1961; Lucille's guest, cast member, The Lucy Show, 6 episodes, 1962; 4 episodes, 1963; appears with Lucille, The Dean Martin Show, 1966, appears with Lucille in Swing Out, Sweet Land, with many other stars, 1970; guest ‘roaster’, The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball, 1975; and guest, American Masters, “Finding Lucy 2000â€, is born this date in 1922.

Dorothy Malone, guest co-star, Desilu Productions', The Untouchables, 1962, The Greatest Show on Earth, 1964; as well as appears with Lucille Ball, Women I Love: Beautiful But Funny, 1982, is born this date in 1925.

Tony Terran is an award-winning trumpeter, the last surviving member of the Desi Arnaz Orchestra, having met Desi in 1946. Their collaboration helped shape Cuban/Latin music in the United States. Tony has the distinction of playing on the first filmed television sitcom, (“I Love Lucyâ€), is born this date in 1926.

Gino Conforti, Lucille Ball guest co-star, (“Here’s Lucyâ€), 1973; Lucy Gets Lucky, 1975; A Lucille Ball Special Starring Lucille Ball and Jackie Gleason, 1975; as well as Bungle Abbey, 1981, is born this date in 1932.

Lucille Ball appears as a regular cast member Sunday nights on CBS Radio’s The Phil Baker Show, this date in 1938.

Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) toured several cities for much of the year in Kiss The Boys Goodbye, her first non-musical role, commencing in 1939.

William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), stars in Universal Picture's, Treat 'Em Rough, as 'Hotfoot', co-starring Eddie Albert, Lloyd Corrigan, James Flavin and Peter Leeds, released this date in 1942.

Lucille Ball appears in black-and-white on the cover of People Today, on this date in 1952.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Fred and Ethel Fight†an episode with Fred Mertz moving out of their apartment, and Lucy scheming to get them together again, is filmed this date in 1952.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra record the theme music ‘I Love Lucy’ for (“I Love Lucyâ€), composed by Eliot Daniel, as a favor to friend, Jess Oppenheimer, and the same day, record for Columbia Records, ‘There’s a Brand New Baby At Our House’, on the occasion of the birth of Lucie Arnaz in 1951, co-written by Desi Arnaz and Eddie Maxwell, airing this date in 1953.

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appear on Picolo (England) Magazine cover, published this date in 1955.

(“I Love Lucyâ€) “Lucy Meets The Queenâ€, guest co-star, Nancy Kulp (Beverly Hillbillies fame), as well as in an episode where Lucy does get into the act; meets the Queen, airing this date in 1956.

Jamestown (NY) Post Journal: “Contest for Homecoming Queen Nearing Close – Deadline: Noon Wednesday; last-minute ballots appear for the last time tomorrow; look for stores with green streamer on the window; where you can cast your ballot,†published this date in 1956.

The Lucy Show “Lucy Puts Main Street on the Map†- Bob O’Brien, writer - guest co-starring, Dan Rowan (Dick Martin’s Laugh-In partner) and Mel Torme, in the second of two parts; Lucy, Mooney and Mel plan to bring a freeway problem to the attention of the world, staging a rally; fake a shootout at the bank to get press coverage, also appearing Lucy veterans, Carole Cook, Burt Mustin, Hal Smith, and Paul Winchell, airing this date in 1967.

Lucille Ball appears on The Pearl Bailey Show, carried in from the audience via an Egyptian-style litter, by musclemen, airing this date in 1971.

Wilmer Valderrama, of That 70's Show fame; Headliner, 2008 Lucy-Desi Days, Jamestown, NY, is born this date in 1980.

Lucille Ball appears with more than twenty-five guest stars, on NBC' Sinatra-The First 40 Years. Frank Sinatra hosts his 64th birthday party and the celebration of his forty years in show business, taped at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, airing this date in 1980.

Desilu Productions', Star Trek, “The Cageâ€, starring Jeffrey Hunter; co-starring, Majel Barrett, Leonard Nimoy, and Susan Oliver, as well as Joseph Mell, Gene Roddenberry, and Malachi Throne; the first pilot episode of the cult series, Star Trek (1966) - presented to NBC executives in 1965, rejected and was not aired on TV until 1988, when is was used as a filler episode for Star Trek: The Next Generation, (1987) due to a writers strike - released in 1986.

Huntz Hall (The Bowery Boys' fame), Desi Arnaz’ co-star 1982, dies this date in 1999.

Palm Springs Life, Allene Arthur: “How We Loved Lucy,†published in 2002.

Herbert Kenwith, Lucille Ball early career director and (“Here’s Lucyâ€) guest co-star, 1968, 1970, dies this date in 2008.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

 

January 31

 

Eddie Cantor, Lucille Ball mentor and friend - while a Goldwyn Girl - he was her first-film co-star, United Artists’, Roman Scandals, 1933 and Kid Millions, 1934, co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), Strike Me Pink, 1936; writer, Ziegfeld Follies, 1946, in which Lucille Ball co-starred; appears with Lucille, archivally, Entertaining the Troops, 1994; is born this date in 1892.

Tallulah Bankhead, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’ guest co-star, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, 1957; archival guest (“I Love Lucyâ€) 50th Anniversary Special, 2001, is born this date in 1902.

Garry Moore, host, (“I’ve Got a Secretâ€), and friend of the Arnazes, is born this date in 1915.

Carol Channing, Lucille Ball's friend and co-star; guest, Desilu Productions’, Shower of Stars, 1957; guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Red Skelton Show, 2 episodes, 1957; guest, Desilu Productions', Here’s Hollywood, 1962; with Lucille (“What's My Line?â€), 1965; star, Desilu Productions', The Carol Channing Show, 1966; stars with Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz), (“I've Got a Secretâ€), 1967; with Lucille, All About People, 1967; with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, as herself, 1982; with Lucie and Lucille, Night of 100 Stars II, as herself, 1985; with Desi Arnaz, Great Performances: Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of the Tony Awards, 1972; with Lucille, Super Password, 1988; with Lucille, via archival footage, The Carol Burnett Show: A Reunion, 1993; and Headliner, Lucy-Desi Memorial Day Festival, Jamestown NY, 2000; appears with Lucie and Desi Arnaz IV, Lucille, Desi, Vivian, and William Frawley (Lucy's Mertzes), each by archival footage, The Desilu Story, 2003, is born this date in 1921.

John Agar, Lucille Ball co-star in Columbia Pictures’, The Magic Carpet, 1951; Desilu Productions’, Whirlybirds, 1960; as well as guest star, Desilu Studios-filmed, Family Affair, 1967, is born this date in 1921.

James Franciscus, guest co-star, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, 1958, and Desilu Productions’, Whirlybirds, 1960, is born this date in 1934.

Jamestown (NY) Post Journal:: “Lucille Ball Guest at White House – Jamestown’s Lucille Ball added another star to her flaming crown of ‘techni-red’ hair over the weekend when she appeared with a dozen other Hollywood celebrities at the President’s Birthday Ball in Washington, D.C., presenting a $240,000 check on behalf of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis,†published this date in 1944.

Hedda Hopper Collection – “Looking at Hollywood†column: “Lucille Ball hates the color of her hair, too, . . . but says: Technicolor demands it; and she asks that journalists call it ‘Tango Red’â€, published this date in 1945.

Variety: – “Although Ralph Edwards ‘Truth or Consequences’ host, crew film the shows for re-broadcast, (they used the Multi-cam method of more than one camera, for live television, first; and ironically was similarly-sponsored by Philip Morris and filmed at CBS . . . †CBS’ press materials provided many years later, by Gregg Oppenheimer, son of Jess) this date in 1951.

Florence Bates, supporting cast member (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1952; Desilu Productions’, Our Miss Brooks, 1952, dies this date in 1954.

Desi Arnaz and Orchestra perform (“I Love Lucyâ€) “Ethel’s Hometown,†when the cast arrives in Albuquerque to a hometown awaiting Ethel Mae Potter, movie star, with the usual hilarious results; co-starring Lucy veterans, Irving Bacon and Chick Chandler, airing this date in 1955.

Jamestown (NY) Post Journal: “Editorial – If You Look Behind Any Success Story, You’ll Find a Woman’s Touch; Hospital No Exception – Jamestown General Hospital Women’s Auxiliary – outstanding community service – 134 women sponsoring the Ball Tuesday night at the Armory, all proceeds going to the benefit of the Hospital, with Lucille Ball figuring prominently in the opening of the Hospital’s new snack bar to formally open Tuesday morning with Lucille drinking the first cup of coffee ever served,†published this date in 1956.

Jamestown (NY) Post Journal: “98 Homecoming Queen Contestants – Beauties all, but only one can be chosen to reign over the two-day homecoming festivities next Monday and Tuesday for the Arnazes here for the world premiere of their new MGM picture, ‘Forever Darling’, at Dipson’s Theater (now known as the Reg Lenna Civic Center). The five finalists will appear at the opening of the Midwinter Fair Thursday night in the New York State Armory, and public balloting to name the Queen closes at noon tomorrow,†published this date in 1956.

Desi Arnaz performs guest introductions on The Red Skelton Show, “Pantomime Concertâ€, Red in absence, except for a mime cameo; with guest, Marcel Marceau; Art Gilmore, announcing; and David Rose and Orchestra, on this date in 1961.

(The Lucy Show) “Lucy and the Soap Operaâ€, guest co-starring Jan Murray, as the ‘soap’ writer and Lucy’s neighbor, the actor, and with Lucy veteran supporting cast members, Sid Gould, Bennett Green, Jane Kean, – with Lucy bugging the writer about his storyline, etc., airing this date in 1966.

Elizabeth Patterson, early film-career co-star, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), 1936, 1937; Lucille Ball long-time friend and veteran supporting cast member, Mrs. Trumbull (“I Love Lucyâ€), 1953-1956, and Desilu Productions', Cavalcade of America, 1956, dies this date in 1966.

Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) appears, as Mrs. Grant, on 90-minute The Front Page, in syndication, co-starring Helen Hayes, John McGiver, Estelle Parsons, and Robert Ryan, airing this date in 1970.

Lucie Arnaz stars, as Kim Carter, (“Here's Lucyâ€) “Lucy and Alladin's Lamp†with veteran supporting cast, Mary Jane Croft, Robert Foulk and Willian Lanteau, and guest George Neise, - Lucy holds a garage sale, on this date in 1971.

(“Here’s Lucyâ€) “Lucy Sublets the Office†- Richard Deacon and Wally Cox, guest co-stars, Lucy is put in charge of the office and sub-lets it to a toy salesman, airing this date in 1972.

Desi Arnaz makes a guest appearance on The Hollywood Squares, co-starring Cliff Arquette (as Charley Weaver), Wally Cox, Harry Guardino, Peter Marshall, Suzanne Pleshette, Charles Nelson Reilly, and Jean Stapleton, on this date in 1972.

Samuel Goldwyn, Lucille Ball’s friend and mentor since the 1930’s, (Lucille Ball was one of the ‘Goldwyn Girls’ in her early career), dies this date in 1974.

TV Guide: Desi Arnaz: “Okay Cuban, We Have a Deal,†published this date in 1976.

Lucie Arnaz is a nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, at The 33rd Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing this date in 1981.

Lucille Ball is told Desi Arnaz has lung cancer, in early 1986.

George Abbott, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Vivian Vance’s friend and early career writer, producer and director, (Too Many Girls 1940); friend to Vivian Vance (Lucy’s Ethel Mertz) says he taught her more about comedy (1947) than anyone else had; native of Western NY, dies this day in 1995.

The Latest from Everything Lucy – “Lucille Ball Gets Her Own Room at The Friars’ Club†– “The NY Friars’ Club is honoring the funniest lady of them all, Lucille Ball, by renaming its second-floor Celebrity Room in her honor February 6. Ms. Ball’s daughter, Lucie Arnaz, will be a special guest of honor that day at an invitation-only reception in the Lucille Ball Room, to mark the occasionâ€, posted on the Internet this date in 2008.

Lucie Arnaz Website: Lucie Arnaz will continue her tour (through the 7th of February) various Southern Florida Venues, on this date in 2009.

The Latest from Everything Lucy – “Lucy Special: 'Lucy Calls the President' coming to DVD - Fans of Lucille Ball know she created a number of TV specials. One of these specials, Lucy Calls the President, she, as Lucy Whittaker, more or less a bittersweet Lucy Show reunion, as it features regulars from her show(s). This special was the final appearance with Lucille and Vivian Vance (Lucy's Ethel Mertz) as well as the last time Lucille worked with Mary Jane Croft and Mary Wickes. Lucille had also just lost her mother, 7/1977. MPI Home Video brings this Lucy Special to DVD, coming 4/6/10, with bonus features, including dress rehearsal footage; Lucille with the cast, as well as a featurette, with guest actor, James E. Brodhead, and other rare Lucille footages. Last Year, June 2009, a double feature of specials “Lucy Gets Lucky†and “Three for Twoâ€, previously featured in this blog, in which Lucille stars with Dean Martin and Jackie Gleasonâ€, posted date in 2010.

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Lucie appeared on the Night of 100 stars in '82 alone, Gary had told Lucy NOT to go which infuriated her when she saw who HAD been on the show when it made the newspapers the next day but with her mom Lucy on the '85 one and only Lucy's picture is shown on the last one in 1990 as part of the In Memoriam section of all the stars who had appeared on the previous two shows but had passed on.

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Lucie appeared on the Night of 100 stars in '82 alone, Gary had told Lucy NOT to go which infuriated her when she saw who HAD been on the show when it made the newspapers the next day but with her mom Lucy on the '85 one and only Lucy's picture is shown on the last one in 1990 as part of the In Memoriam section of all the stars who had appeared on the previous two shows but had passed on.

 

Claude: Please direct me to the erroneous entry; I KNEW I had mixed up Circus with the Stars, and Night of 100 Stars, SOMEWHERE; but, so far, had been unable to 'find' it for correction. Some of these entries were made YEARS ago, and I just love that you 'folks' here on the Lounge are helping with my editing efforts. Now....WHERE the heck is it? Thanks....and my love, JK

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Claude: Please direct me to the erroneous entry; I KNEW I had mixed up Circus with the Stars, and Night of 100 Stars, SOMEWHERE; but, so far, had been unable to 'find' it for correction. Some of these entries were made YEARS ago, and I just love that you 'folks' here on the Lounge are helping with my editing efforts. Now....WHERE the heck is it? Thanks....and my love, JK

I've looked several times and couldn't find it either, maybe it wasn't even on the ones from this week and i just mentionned it HERE?