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I Love Lucy is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS from October 15, 1951, to May 6, 1957, with a total of 180 half-hour episodes spanning six seasons.
May 29, 2024 · I Love Lucy, American television situation comedy that aired on CBS from 1951 to 1957 and was the most popular show in America for four of its six prime-time seasons. The series won five Emmy Awards, including best situation comedy (1953 and 1954) and best actress ( Lucille Ball, 1956).
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I Love Lucy: With Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, William Frawley. The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.
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I Love Lucy premiered on October 15, 1951 and aired on Monday nights at 9pm EST until its 179 th episode aired on May 6, 1957. There are 181 episodes total—including the pilot episode and a Christmas special.
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- A Ghost Told Lucille Ball to Take the Job. Prior to I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball was working in the movies. When she was offered the job, she was initially reluctant because she was concerned about the transition to television.
- Desi Arnaz was Almost Not Cast as Ricky Ricardo. CBS loved Lucille Ball’s radio show ‘My Favorite Husband’ and they wanted to turn that into a television sitcom.
- Vivian Vance Was Told to Keep Her Weight Up. Vivian Vance always claimed that she had a contract which states that she must always weigh more than Lucille Ball.
- It Was the First Television Series to Use the Three-Camera Format. I Love Lucy was the first television series to use the three-camera format, according to Icepop.com.
The pilot episode of I Love Lucy was shot on March 2, 1951, which was Desi Arnaz’s 34th birthday. The episode was considered “lost” for nearly 40 years until an original 35mm print was discovered in the home of Pepito Perez, one of Desi Arnaz’s closest creative collaborators.
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In October 15, 1951 CBS first airs one of the most famous and world recognized situation comedies the "I Love Lucy," show ever created. Until the last episode June 24, 1957. These 30-minute shows pioneered the three cameras production procedure and was the first to be filmed before a live audience.
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