I actually knew a person whose brother got lost at the NYC World’s Fair. Lucy found him while riding in her limo and made sure he was taken to security and reunited with his family. So, I think she was OK in real life.
That’s a nice story. Lucy and Desi were the right personalities for that particular time in American Culture.
Think of all the script writing, rehearsal and capitol investment that was needed to make it all happen, year after year. Back then, i think a couple had to sleep it separate beds, and there were no photos of 8 month pregnant actresses going shopping while dressed in a skin tight bandage dress.