Thursday, August 5, 2010
Lucille Ball's 100th anniversary of her birth begins tomorrow
How great to start this blog on the eve of the 100th year anniversary of the birth of Lucille Ball, with whom I was blessed to have a wonderful friendship for the last decade of her life. And what a wonderful way to celebrate than with the World Premier of I Loved Lucy--the play based upon my book--premiering October 5th at the Laguna Playhouse. Of course Lucy would say, "Who the hell would come see a play about me?" But of course, we all would! And I hope you will. Can't believe rehearsals start in less than a month.
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I Loved Lucy … and still do!! She is still the undisputed Queen of Comedy on TV. She was so smart, and in the 60’s, she not only was a major star on CBS, she also ran Desilu Productions, and turned it into a profit making studio again. A part of Lucy liked being called Madame President, and then again, part of Lucy didn’t like it – she didn’t want to be thought of as a ‘heavy’, but it came with the territory after buying out Desi’s interest in 1962. Her perfection for comedy and timing, she carefully balanced between being the Star and Madame President. She knew how to do it all!!
ReplyDeleteAn observation I have had for many years about Lucy is her humbleness. I don't think she ever knew how great she really was. She was always quick to share the credit ... "it was Desi, or I had the best writers, etc etc". What a lady!! Lucille Ball had 3 hit TV series' on network television that spanned 23 years ~ 1951 to 1974. Lucy, you're the best!!!
The book is even better the second time around.
ReplyDeleteLove the blog! Who advised you on this? Keep us all up to date as you go through the rehearsal process and post some of Lucy's favorite backgammon moves.
ReplyDeleteFavorite backgammon moves? You'll have to read the book or see the play of BOTH!
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