Meant to say today is Desi’s birthday. This is a marriage I wish had worked. There was real love there. I know some of the problems. I just wish there had not been those and I find it sad two people who did love each other did not stay together as husband and wife, completing the journey of life together.
One, she was a perfectionist. Everything had to be just right on the set. That’s a good thing.
And two, she was very gracious to her fans. There is a story of a college reporter who hesitantly knocked on Lucy’s front door one day, hoping to get a quote or two. Lucy invited the young woman in, and they had a long and pleasant talk over tea.
I also heard that Lucy was a terrible candy maker. But that just might be a rumor. 😄
Unlike most of America, I never found Lucy that funny. But I give her and Desi Sr credit as an amazing entrepreneur. The Desilu production company was truly ahead of its time. In a sense, Lucy and Desi were visionary geniuses to see the potential in shows like “Star Trek” and “Mission Impossible.” That sort of success doesn’t happen by accident.
Thinking back to their TV persona, it was like Ozzie & Harriette. A wonderful and idyllic time. I was there. I know. That can't be taken away.
How far we have fallen!
American icon. Up from nothing to Hollywood mogul.
One of the services (Paramount?) has a documentary of her and Desi - we loved it...felt bad for Desi though...
We did a Northeast road trip last year (Niagara Falls, Cleveland R&R Museum, etc) and one of our stops was the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum in Jamestown, NY. Worth the visit.