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    Ball, Lucille

    With what television series did Lucy follow 'I Love Lucy'?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      The Lucy Show. 'The Lucy Show' premiered in 1962 and lasted til 1968.

    Who did Lucy marry in 1961?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      Gary Morton. He helped Lucy create 'Lucille Ball Productions'. They married November 19th, 1961.

    Which major network first turned down the idea for the show 'I Love Lucy'?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      CBS. CBS turned down Lucy and Desi's idea for their television show. They then formed 'Desilu' and took their act on the road. When the show first aired in October of 1951, CBS picked up the show before the first episode was over with.

    Which company was Lucy contracted to, at the start of her acting career?Lucille Ball the Comedy Queen (gman89)

      RKO. Lucy joined RKO in 1935 and while with them, she starred in a variety of films including "Top Hat" (1935) and "Stage Door" (1937). She switched to MGM in 1943.

    Where was "I Love Lucy" (1951) filmed?Lucille Ball the Comedy Queen (gman89)

      California. More specifically, this was filmed in Los Angeles. However, the show was depicted to be in New York. "I Love Lucy" was about a crazy redhead and her Cuban husband living life with their best friends. These friends were coincidentally the landlords of the apartment in which they were all living. Countless problems and conflicts arose due to Lucy's scheming.

    Where is the Lucy-Desi Museum that holds a bi-annual festival to celebrate Lucy and Desi's success, lives, and careers?Lucille Ball the Comedy Queen (gman89)

      Jamestown, NY. Jamestown was Lucy's place of birth. This is also the place where she is now buried. So since this city is where Lucy's life began and where she will remain, it makes sense why this festival is held there.

    When Lucy was rejected from acting school, she took a job as a model. What name did she use while she was a model?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      Diane Belmont. Lucy was a model for Hattie Carnegie. Carnegie chose Ball to be the 'Chesterfield Cigarette Girl' in 1933, which got her national exposure for the first time, and caught the attention of Hollywood.

    What year did 'I Love Lucy' premiere?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      1951. 'I Love Lucy' premiered on October 15, 1951.

    What was the name of the radio show on CBS that led to 'I Love Lucy' on TV?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      My Favorite Husband. 'My Favorite Husband' ran for four years on CBS Radio til it was taken to TV as 'I Love Lucy'.

    What was the name of the film studio started by Lucy and her then husband Desi?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      Desilu. After their divorce Lucy bought Desi's share and became the first woman to head a film studio.

    What was the cause of Lucy's death?Lucille Ball the Comedy Queen (gman89)

      Acute aorta aneurysm. Lucy did smoke throughout her life, and that's what caused the aneurysm. She died on April 26th, 1989.

    What was Lucy's real life middle name?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      Desiree. Lucille Desiree Ball was born on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York.

    What name did she adopt as a model and cigarette girl for Chesterfield in 1933?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      Diane Belmont.

    What musical was Lucy first featured in?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      'Roman Scandals'. This was a musical by Eddie Cantor. Lucy appeared in 'Roman Scandals' in 1933.

    What is the name of the 1934 film in which see portrayed a slave girl?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      Roman Scandals. She was a slave girl in 'Roman Sandals' (1934).

    What is Lucy's birthdate?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      August 6, 1911. Lucy was born on August 6,1 911 in Celeron (near Jamestown) New York.

    Under which last name did Lucy go by, in "I Love Lucy" (1951), when wanting not to be associated with her husband?Lucille Ball the Comedy Queen (gman89)

      McGillicudy. Lucy used to do this while angry with her husband so she was not related to him, such as in the episode in which they went to get their wedding certificate corrected. Mertz was Ethel and Fred's last name in the show, Ball was Lucy's actual last name (never used in the show), and Vance was Ethel's actual last name (also never used in the show).

    On what date did Lucy die?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      April 26, 1989. She was 77 years old. She suffered a ruptured aorta. Desi had died three years earlier in 1986 from cancer.

    On the set of what movie did Lucy meet her future husband Desi Arnaz?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      Dance, Girl, Dance. Lucille was introduced to Desi, on the set of "Dance, Girl, Dance" by George Abbott (he was the producer of the then Broadway musical "Too Many Girls").

    Lucy's final television appearance was at the 61st Academy Awards in 1989. Lucy and Bob Hope announced the nominations and the winner of __________ ?Lucille Ball the Comedy Queen (gman89)

      Best Picture. Lucy was 78 years old at this time, and died one month later. The winner was "Rain Man" (1988).

    Lucy once voted for which political party, as a favor to her grandfather?Lucille Ball the Comedy Queen (gman89)

      Communist. Once this was unearthed, Lucy's career was in jeopardy. However, she came out to the public and explained her plight. The uproar that was made subsided, and Lucy was forgiven.

    Lucy filed for divorce in 1944?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      True. This is because she and Desi were on opposite sides of the country and they didn't see each other very often. One day before the divorce was official, they decided to work things out and stayed together.

    Lucille Ball's last public appearance was on 'America's Tribute to Bob Hope' in 1988?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      False. False. Her last appearance was on the 1989 Academy Awards show with Bob Hope.

    In what year did Lucy and Desi divorce?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      1960. They married on 30th November 1940 called it quits after 19 and a half years of marriage, and were divorced 4th May 1960.

    In what year did Lucy and Desi Arnaz get married?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      1940. Lucy and Desi co-starred in the musical, 'Too Many Girls'. After performing in this musical, they fell in love and got married November 30th, 1940.

    In what year did Lucille Ball pass away?The Incomparable Redhead Lucille Ball (jesseg)

      1989. Lucy passed away on April 26, 1989.

    How old was Lucy when she starred in the half hour comedy, 'Life with Lucy'?Lucille Ball (ashalia)

      75. It was only on the air for two months before it was cancelled.

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    • Alan Ladd, John Hurt, Burl Ives. In a recent game we could think of several male film actors whose names consisted of two four-letter words, but can you think of a female name meeting the same condition? Lucy Ball doesn't count, as her professional name was Lucille. ( goto )


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