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I Love Lucy

  • TV Series
  • 1951–1957
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Lucille Ball in I Love Lucy (1951)
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The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.The wife of a band leader constantly tries to become a star - in spite of her having no talent, and gets herself (along with her best friend) into the funniest predicaments.

  • Stars
    • Lucille Ball
    • Desi Arnaz
    • Vivian Vance
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    29K
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    172
    • Stars
      • Lucille Ball
      • Desi Arnaz
      • Vivian Vance
    • 105User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 4 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
    • Lucy Ricardo
    Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz
    • Ricky Ricardo
    Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance
    • Ethel Mertz
    William Frawley
    William Frawley
    • Fred Mertz
    Bennett Green
    Bennett Green
    • Messenger…
    Joseph A. Mayer
    • Little Ricky Ricardo
    Michael Mayer
    Michael Mayer
    • Little Ricky Ricardo
    Richard Keith
    Richard Keith
    • Little Ricky Ricardo…
    Hazel Pierce
    • Party Guest…
    Louis Nicoletti
    • Waiter…
    Jerry Hausner
    Jerry Hausner
    • Jerry…
    Elizabeth Patterson
    Elizabeth Patterson
    • Mrs. Trumbull…
    Frank Nelson
    Frank Nelson
    • Ralph Ramsey…
    Doris Singleton
    Doris Singleton
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    Barbara Pepper
    Barbara Pepper
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    Marco Rizo
    Marco Rizo
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    • Trivia
      Desi Arnaz invented the rerun during the pregnancy episodes of the series by re-playing some episodes (and change some of the scenery and lines) from the first season to give Lucille Ball time to rest and start to raise their new born son, Desi Arnaz Jr..
    • Goofs
      While Lucy is somewhat consistent in her lack of talent, Ethel at various times is shown to be excellent on the piano, as well as, having a very basic playing ability. In one episode, she plays 'Sweet Sue' and other songs while the group sings, but in various episodes where Lucy is trying to form a band, she is hopelessly inept on the instrument.
    • Quotes

      Lucy Ricardo: How much do you want to bet?

      Fred Mertz: Ten dollars.

      Ethel Mertz: Well what's the matter with twenty dollars?

      Ricky Ricardo: What's the matter with thirty dollars?

      Lucy Ricardo: What's the matter with fifty dollars?

      Fred Mertz: What was the matter with ten dollars?

    • Crazy credits
      In the series' finale: The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue (1957), "Yankee Doodle Dandy" music is played, as the episode goes to & comes from a commercial break.
    • Alternate versions
      Many scenes or parts of scenes are cut from the episodes for syndication, to make room for the much larger number of commercials present today.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Älskade Lotten (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Jingle Bells
      Written by James Pierpont
      Performed by Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley

    User reviews105

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    10/10

    Second to None

    It's still the best television series ever created: still playing on about 4 channels all the time here in the Bay Area. Beautiful Lucille Ball is a master of line delivery and facial expressions, never topped. Vivian Vance has the best supporting role in TV history, a warm, funny, sympathetic character. Desi Arnaz offers the first known Latino-Caucasian pairing ever while William Frawley excels as Vance's husband. Almost all shows are classics, even the lesser known ones. Writing is outstanding, dealing with everyday problems that all can still relate to, never dating. Unlike other TV series, it's VERY SLOWLY being released to DVD, accenting its special status. TV Guide gave it a number 2 rating in its 100 greatest comedy television series (following "Seinfeld"). While "Seinfeld" should be in the Top 10, Lucy was and will always be the pinnacle best.
    • twanurit
    • Jul 9, 2003
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    • Release date
      • October 15, 1951 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Lucy
    • Filming locations
      • General Service Studios - 6625 Romaine Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Seasons 1 & 2)
    • Production company
      • Desilu Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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