I Love Lucy is a classic American television sitcom that premiered in 1951 and ran for six seasons. It stars Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley. The show follows the comedic adventures of Lucy and her husband Ricky Ricardo, who is a bandleader.
Created by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll Jr.
Premiered on CBS on October 15, 1951
First TV show in history to be shot on 35mm film in front of a live audience
Originally sponsored by Philip Morris cigarettes
Ended in 1957 but continues to be popular through syndication and DVD sales
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A box set of all 6 seasons of the show on DVD or Blu-Ray, including special features and bonus content.
A variety of t-shirts and apparel featuring images and quotes from the show.
Collectibles such as mugs, keychains, posters, and figurines featuring Lucy and the gang.
I Love Lucy is available for streaming on CBS All Access and Hulu. It can also be viewed on cable channels such as TV Land and MeTV.
Desi Arnaz played Lucy's husband, Ricky Ricardo.
Lucy's maiden name was McGillicuddy.
I Love Lucy ran for six seasons, from 1951 to 1957.
Some of the most famous episodes of the show include 'Lucy Does a TV Commercial', 'Lucy's Italian Movie', and 'Vitameatavegamin'.