Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American actress, comedienne, and producer. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning five times,[1] and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[2][3]
She earned many honors, including the Women in Film Crystal Award,[4] an induction into the Television Hall of Fame, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kennedy Center Honors,[5] and the Governors Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.[6]
American actress Lucille Ball appears on radio programme ‘The Phil…
American actress Lucille Ball appears on radio programme ‘The Phil Baker Show’, 1938. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
Lucille Ball appears on radio programme ‘The Phil Baker Show’, 1938.
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In 1962, she became the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu Productions, which produced many popular television series, including Mission: Impossible and Star Trek.[11]
“Lucille Ball.” Wikipedia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Ball. Accessed 3 Sept. 2022.
How Lucille Ball Helped Star Trek Become a Cultural Icon
The journey to get Star Trek: The Original Series on television was a long and arduous one, but series creator Gene Roddenberry had help from an unlikely heroine. Without the help of this woman and her studio, the franchise may have stalled and never seen the light of day.
Lucille Ball, Warner Bros. player, wears the “gondolier” hat, newest…
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A portrait of actress Lucille Ball circa 1950’s.
A portrait of actress Lucille Ball circa 1950’s. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
The Best of Lucille Ball:
I Love Lucy Stomping Grapes:
I LOVE LUCY STOMPING GRAPES
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I Love Lucy Breakfast:
I love Lucy Breakfast
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I Love Lucy Job Switching:
I Love Lucy: A Colorized Celebration – “Job Switching” clip
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Biographical Films:
Being the Ricardos (2021 film):
Being the Ricardos – Official Trailer | Prime Video
A story behind one of the most influential shows of all time. Here’s the official trailer from Being the Ricardos, in theaters December 10 and on Prime Video December 21. Lucille Ball (Nicole Kidman) and Desi Arnaz (Javier Bardem) are threatened by shocking personal accusations, a political smear and cultural taboos in Academy Award®-winning writer and director Aaron Sorkin’s behind-the-scenes drama Being the Ricardos.
Lucy and Desi (2022 film):
Lucy and Desi – Official Trailer | Prime Video
From director Amy Poehler, Lucy and Desi explores the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together. Their love for each other led to the most influential show in the history of television, I Love Lucy.