For all that Lucille Ball did for TV and pop culture alike, the least we can do is pay tribute to her today, on what would have been her 100th birthday.
From her comic relief to her empowerment of women, Lucille was a trendsetter and a serious force to be reckoned with. We even have her to thank for being one of the first women to become a part of an interracial marriage. The list can go on forever, so before that happens, check out this interesting piece on 15 things you may not have known about Lucille Ball!
I love Lucy, you love Lucy, we all love Lucy! And in honor of what would have been Lucille Ball’s 100th birthday on Aug. 6, here are 15 Lucy facts that might surprise you.
Betcha didn’t know that:
1. After two decades spent trying to become a movie superstar, Lucille Ball was 40 years old when she finally became a Hollywood player with the debut of ‘I Love Lucy’ in 1951.
2. Lucy was not only a genius performer, but a smart, innovative businesswoman: she and husband/co-star Desi Arnaz introduced the idea of syndicating TV shows, and she was the first woman to own her own film studio (Desilu).
3. Among the other TV series produced by Desilu: ‘Star Trek,’ ‘The Untouchables’ and ‘Mission: Impossible.’
4. She attended acting school in New York City … with Bette Davis.
5. Like most other actresses in Hollywood, Lucy auditioned for the role of Scarlett O’Hara in ‘Gone With the Wind.’ But on her way to audition for producer David O. Selznick, she got caught in a rainstorm, was drenched, and had to audition wearing nothing but a long sweater she’d borrowed from Selznick’s assistant.
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Check out classic photos of the comedienne…
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Lucille Ball during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball, Vivian Vance and Desi Arnaz during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
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Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance during an episode of “I Love Lucy.”
