Will McKinley · @willmckinley
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Tonight in 1957 — I LOVE LUCY aired its last original episode.

It was the #1 show on TV when and decided to end it after 6 seasons.

The characters returned in 13 one-hour specials (1957-1960) known as THE LUCY-DESI COMEDY HOUR.

#ILoveLucy #1960s #1950stv #classictv #onthisday #desiarnaz #lucilleball

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Classic Movies Today · @classicmovies
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41 years ago:
The Escape Artist (US)
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
1982-05-04
themoviedb.org/movie/57725

#theescapeartist #calebdeschanel #rauljulia #desiarnaz #terigarr #classicfilm

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Will McKinley · @willmckinley
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Tonight in 1959 — THE UNTOUCHABLES w/ debuted on CBS’s DESILU PLAYHOUSE (hosted by ).

CBS rejected the series, so Lucy and Desi sold it to ABC.

specialist got an Emmy nomination for directing.

#theuntouchables #nostalgia #elliotness #1950s #1950stv #onthisday #philkarlson #filmnoir #desiarnaz #robertstack

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71 years ago today, Lucy and Ricky schemed to get Fred and Ethel back together in the episode, "Fred and Ethel Fight."



10 March 1952 S1E22
Fred and Ethel have been going at each others' throats for the past few days now and aren't talking to each other anymore. (Fred: She called my mother a weasel!)

#ilovelucy #lucilleball #desiarnaz #williamfrawley #vivianvance #tv #classictv #1950s #nostalgia

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Will McKinley · @willmckinley
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"'I Love Lucy' was never just a title.”
(1917–1986)

The actor, musician and producer was .

#lucilleball #1950stv #1950s #ILoveLucy #classictv #bornonthisday #desiarnaz

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Icon Desi Arnaz was born 106 years ago today



b. 2 March 1917 Santiago, Cuba
d. 2 December 1986 Del Mar, California

"The success of I Love Lucy is something that happens only once in a lifetime, if you are fortunate enough to have it happen at all."
- Desi Arnaz

#desiarnaz #holidayinhavana #ilovelucy #thelonglongtrailer #babalu

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R. D. · @TVTOYMEMORIES
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1953 WHITMAN paper dolls

"I LOVE LUCY"

pictured (drawing)

LUCILLE BALL - Lucy Ricardo
DESI ARNAZ - Ricky Ricardo
KEITH THIBODEAUX - Little Ricky Ricardo

I love pop culture, and this is an image of the UNUSED paper doll that I actually own.

#popculture #vintage #60s #ilovelucy #retro #nostalgia #nostalgic #lucilleball #desiarnaz

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Will McKinley · @willmckinley
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Tonight in 1955 — Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel hit the road to Hollywood on .

"California, Here We Come!” kicked off a story arc filled w/ celebrity guest stars!

is streaming on Paramount Plus.

#nostalgia #desiarnaz #lucilleball #1950stv #1950s #classictv #onthisday #ILoveLucy

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