With her perfect timing and gift for physical comedy, Lucille Ball silenced early critics and went on to become America's favorite redhead. Born Aug. 6, 1911, in Celeron, N.Y., she quit school at 15 to try stage acting, but it was her modeling work that led to movie roles.After uncredited roles in Moulin Rouge (1934) and Top Hat (1935), Ball moved up to featured billing in Follow the Fleet (1936) and Stage Door (1937). But true stardom eluded her until 1951 when the fledgling television medium came calling with a comedy series. Dubbed "I Love Lucy," the show was a runaway hit, turning Ball into a megastar and earning her two Emmys.
Ball remained a TV staple into the '70s with two more successful sitcoms, occasionally venturing back to films (Critic's Choice in 1963 and Yours, Mine and Ours in 1968). Ball continued to make TV appearances almost until her death April 26, 1989.
The Long, Long Trailer"I Love Lucy" co-stars and real-life husband-and-wife team Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz star in this hilarious adaptation of Clinton Twiss's novel, following the high jinks of a newlywed couple who spend their honeymoon in a trailer. After making big plans to Colorado in their lemon-yellow motor... Read More
Yours, Mine and OursForget the SUV, this family needs a school bus. Widow Helen North (Lucille Ball) marries widower Frank Beardsley (Henry Fonda), a union that results in a grand total of 18 children. Household chaos ensues as they all learn to share the same space. When flu season hits, the family doctor (Tom Bosley)... Read More
I Love Lucy:Movie and Other Great RaritiesLocked away in a random canister inside the Paramount vaults for some 50 years, this feature-length film was rediscovered in 2001 and is actually a compilation of three linked-together "I Love Lucy" episodes from 1952. Ricky (Desi Arnaz) agrees to play a benefit at Ethel's (Vivian Vance) club, but... Read More
MameLucille Ball delivers a larger-than-life, Golden Globe-nominated performance as Mame Dennis, a zesty, eyebrow-raising eccentric who suddenly finds herself guardian to her orphaned nephew. But while her parenting credentials may be dubious, she has plenty to teach the lad about living life to the... Read More
The I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary SpecialAll the classic comedic and musical moments of the "I Love Lucy" show -- along with rare, vintage footage from the series -- are packed into this unforgettable 50th anniversary special. In addition to the inimitable hijinks of Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel, this fun-filled video includes original... Read More
