Stone Pillow: Special Edition

MSMB ^ | December 3, 2025 | Rob W. Case

[Making_Sense [Rob W. Case]]

In 1985, the iconic Lucille Ball stunned both Hollywood and audiences across America when, after doing three successful comedy series, she took on a serious, dramatic roll playing a homeless woman surviving the streets of New York City. It was a project Lucille Ball wanted to do, and one that she did well, so well, that former homeless people who actually lived on the streets praised the film for its accurate portrayal.

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[Making_Sense [Rob W. Case]]

40 years ago, the iconic Lucille Ball played in a serious and dramatic role as a homeless bag woman on the streets of New York City. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the airing of this made-for-tv movie, a look at the film “Stone Pillow”.

[Az Joe]

I do recall

[PghBaldy]

She was a successful movie actress, often dramatic roles, before “I Love Lucy.”

[alexander_busek]

She was a successful movie actress, often dramatic roles, before “I Love Lucy.”

With the epithet "The Queen of the B's" (= "B movies").

Regards,