Everything Lucy (Lucille Ball Blog)

Former Lucille Ball Actress to Perform in Tempe

2009-07-09T11:07:00.003-04:00

Former childstar, Jenny Lewis, who played Lucille Ball's granddaughter in Lucy's last fateful sitcom, "Life With Lucy", will be playing in Tempe, Arizona.Jenny Lewis made her professional acting debut as a kid in a Jell-O commercial prior to played a grandchild to Lucille Ball in her last TV show. More recently she contributed "Barking at the Moon" to Disney's animated dog adventure "Bolt." But

The Lucille Ball TV Specials DVD Out Today!

2009-06-30T15:11:00.006-04:00

Released today are a couple of Lucille Ball TV Specials on DVD! Two of Lucille Ball's television specials - "Lucy Gets Lucky" and "Three for Two" - on one release. The latter show features three mini comedies and features Jackie Gleason as a co-star. "Lucy Gets Lucky" has Ball playing a star-struck woman who heads to Las Vegas to see her favorite entertainer, Dean Martin."Lucy Gets Lucky" which

Lucille Ball Honored on New Stamp

2009-06-26T10:00:00.002-04:00

The US Postal Service will release 20 postage stamps on August 11 honoring early TV icons such as Rod Serling, The Lone Ranger, Milton Berle, Lucille Ball, Red Skelton, Alfred Hitchcock, George Burns & Gracie Allen, and the Honeymooners, among others.A special ceremony will be held in Hollywood to mark the launch of the commemorative series collectively known as "Early TV Memories". The U.S.

Lucie Arnaz Closes Landmark's Season on June 20th

2009-06-08T15:46:00.002-04:00

In Port Washington, NY, Landmark Theater's 2008-09 Season ends on Saturday, June 20 at 8 PM with a night of favorite songs sung by a legendary performer - Lucie Arnaz. The Broadway and Cabaret Series is sponsored by Susan Isaacs & Elkan Abramowitz, Jane & Marty Schwartz, and Dot & Ed Slade with additional sponsorship for this performance by Jennifer & David Rimmer.The daughter of Lucille Ball and

One Laugh Changed Carol Burnett's Life

2009-06-08T15:33:00.002-04:00

A great story from thestar.com on Carol Burnett. The star of TV and stage is appearing Friday night at Massey Hall in Toronto, Canada for an evening called Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett, but she was already sharing both those qualities in a recent conversation. The Carol Burnett Show is the last — and many still say the greatest — of all the classic TV variety shows. Carol Burnett

Lucy-Desi Center Looks to Brighter Days

2009-06-04T09:56:00.002-04:00

News arrived from Mary Rapaport who used to be on the board of the Lucy-Desi Center about the turn around of The Center and our need to support them during this time and help to rebuild and heal.In May of 2007, concerns were raised about unethical business practices at The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center. It became evident that several things happening at the Center did not reflect the high

Here's Lucy Season 1 DVD Set Coming!

2009-05-22T10:36:00.005-04:00

As we have previously mentioned on Everything Lucy, the 3rd hit comedy series of Lucille Ball, Here's Lucy will be available on August 25th!The legendary queen of television comedy, Lucille Ball, is joined by her real-life children in her third long-running sitcom success. Ball plays Lucille Carter, widowed mother of teenagers Kim and Craig, portrayed by Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. Lucy works

Lucy-Desi Days Festival

2009-05-15T16:01:00.003-04:00

Although as previously reported about the Lucy-Desi Center Giftshop closing or more rather a consolidation due to these economic times, the Lucy-Desi Festival will feature many highlights.The Lucy-Desi Festival will be held in Jamestown, NY next weekend, May 22nd to 24th. Among the activities planned for this three-day annual festival:•Lucie Arnaz: "An Evening with Lucie Arnaz" - a special

Lucy Desi Center to Close Gift Shop

2009-05-14T12:53:00.002-04:00

As reported in the Jamestown Post-Journal: The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center has announced plans to close the gift shop and sell the building, which is located on the corner of North Main and Third streets. All of the gift shop’s inventory has been moved to the nearby Desilu Playhouse and the Lucy-Desi Museum & Gift Shop. Photo by Kristen Johnson.Necessity and a sour economy have forced the

Lucille Ball’s Daughter To Headline Celebration

2009-05-04T08:58:00.002-04:00

As reported in the Jamestown Post-Journal:Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill, the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, will return to Jamestown next month to perform during the Lucy-Desi Days celebration."It's always nice to come back to Jamestown, especially in the spring when the dogwoods and the lilacs are in bloom," she said. "I'm very excited to come back (this) month."Mrs. Luckinbill will perform

The Lucy Show - The Official First Season DVD

2009-04-20T10:51:00.005-04:00

It's coming - The Lucy Show on DVD! Finally after years of waiting, CBS DVD made the formal announcement of the release of "The Lucy Show - The Official First Season". Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, the DVD will be in stores on July 21st!The first season DVD will contain all 30 episodes from the first season which has been remastered from the original film negatives. It will also

Lucy-Desi Center Seeks New Board Members

2009-04-05T13:54:00.001-04:00

As reported in The Post Journal, Jamestown, NY:The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center is searching for four people to serve on its Board of Directors.The terms of three former board members - Bill Daly, Chuck Ludwig and Caroline Seymour - expired near the end of last month, said Mike LaTone, the board's president. The fourth open seat was occupied by former board president Ed Fagan, who resigned from

The Lucy Show DVD Series - Season 1

2009-03-26T21:28:00.002-04:00

As reported previously, "The Lucy Show - The 1st Season" would be coming to DVD from CBS/Paramount sometime this Spring 2009 but is now more likely to be released in late July to Early August timeframe. CBS DVD and Paramount Home Entertainment needed a bit more time to finalize the package. No exact retail release date has been finalized as of yet.Also, as reported on the Everything Lucy Blog,

Lucie Arnaz Performs at the Mishler Theatre in Altoona, PA

2009-03-08T11:08:00.003-04:00

From my hometown newspaper, The Altoona Mirror Lucie Arnaz, daughter of Lucille Ball performed at the Mishler Theatre for an annual arts gala benefit.On the eve of its biggest fundraiser, the Mishler Theatre found a supporter in Lucie Arnaz.Arnaz, daughter of the legendary Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, performed Saturday night at the theater in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania as part of the Blair

Play pays tribute to Lucille Ball

2009-03-08T11:03:00.001-04:00

As reported in The Las Vegas Sun:The nationwide tour of "An Evening with Lucille Ball" kicks off at the historic Boulder City Theater April 10 and 11 with brassy impersonator Suzanne LaRusch portraying the redhead comedic star.Fittingly, the show is directed and hosted by Ball's children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. Desi Arnaz Jr. lives in Boulder City and owns the Boulder City Theater, 1225

Lucy-Desi Center Looking Ahead

2009-03-08T10:52:00.002-04:00

Mike LaTone speaks to The Post Journal, Jamestown, NY about the future outlook of The Lucy-Desi Center."Considering everything that has happened in the world and with our own economy, both in Jamestown and America, I'm looking at the positive side of things," he said. "(The center) recently got a nice gift basket from Lucie (Arnaz Luckinbill) and Desi (Arnaz Jr.) to let us know they support us

Lucie Arnaz to Perform Benefit Cabaret

2009-02-19T07:12:00.003-05:00

As reported by Robert Hurwitt for the San Francisco Chronicle:Lucie Arnaz, who was practically born on TV, takes the stage to benefit San Mateo's Broadway by the Bay next month. The daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, will perform her cabaret act, "An Evening With Lucie Arnaz," on March 22 at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City, California as part of a benefit for the company's musical theater

Here's Lucy, Season One DVD Coming This Summer!

2009-02-16T13:04:00.002-05:00

MPI Home Video has picked up the license for "Here's Lucy" which was previously owned by Shout Factory. In 2004, Shout Factory released hand-picked episodes of "Here's Lucy" to put together a 4-disc set entitled "Here's Lucy-Best Loved Episodes". But they never took that any further, much to fans dismay. Now that their agreement has expired, MPI Home Video picked up the license, along with a

Two Lucy Specials Coming to DVD

2009-02-16T12:52:00.003-05:00

MPI Home Video will issue a pair of Lucille Ball Specials from 1975 - "Lucy Gets Lucky" (with Dean Martin) and "Three For Two" (with Jackie Gleason) - as a double-feature DVD on June 30. Additional Lucy specials will follow. All of these Lucy releases on MPI will be loaded with bonus features, including new and vintage materials. Last week, MPI debuted its first Lucy-related release with the DVD

Lucy-Desi Center Layoffs Leave Only Skeleton Crew Left

2009-02-12T21:11:00.002-05:00

As reported by Kristen Johnson of The Jamestown Post Journal, The Lucy-Desi Center of Jamestown, NY cut staff in half on Monday morning and leaves only a "Skeleton Crew" in place.Mike Latone, the president of the center's board of directors, said the center "has basically laid off half the staff.""It is absolutely horrible when you have to lay people off," Latone said. "The worst economic

Lucie Arnaz hosts health talk in Torrance

2009-02-07T08:43:00.002-05:00

The daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz will discuss the impact of her mother's death and her childhood in a celebrity household in the keynote address at the Women's Heart Health Conference.According to The Contra Costa Times, staff writer Lisa Hirschmann writes:Acting genes aren't the only thing Lucie Arnaz inherited from her mom, Lucille Ball. Unfortunately, she also got the genes for

Lucy & Desi: A Home Move Coming to DVD

2009-02-01T08:37:00.003-05:00

Coming February 10th is the release of "Lucy & Desi: A Home Move" on DVD. Prior to this it was only available as VHS. This DVD will contain more information then before as it will contain all previous releases in one DVD.Desi and Lucy's daughter, Lucie Arnaz, directed and produced this emotional yet honest glimpse at the extraordinary lives of her world-famous parents, highlighted by

Lucy-Desi Center Search for New Executive Director

2009-01-25T19:17:00.002-05:00

As reported at The Post-Journal by Kristen Johnson:The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center has begun searching for a new executive director.Charles Edward Fagan, a local attorney and the center's former acting executive director, submitted his resignation from that post on Nov. 20 and followed it on Dec. 16 with his resignation as president of the center's board of directors.The center recently began

Missing I Love Lucy Show Yet?

2009-01-22T19:58:00.001-05:00

For those who haven't noticed, I Love Lucy is no longer on TVLand. The show has moved to The Hallmark Channel with two episodes, weekdays at 8AM ET/PT and 4PM ET/PT!Visit The Hallmark Channel for more information and showtimes.

Desi Arnaz Jr. to star in "Love Letters"

2009-01-14T17:15:00.003-05:00

As reported by Becky Bosshart in The Las Vegas Sun:As its title implies, "Love Letters" is an intimate look into the lives of two lovers who are always far apart, though on the stage they sit side-by-side.The A.R. Gurney play is often performed as a benefit production, and in the past it has been staged by such film greats as Elizabeth Taylor and James Earl Jones.The Boulder City benefit