Colorized photo via YouTube August 6, 1911– Lucille Ball: "The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age." Thought of as a dizzy sitcom redhead with big showbiz aspirations, Lucille Ball was, in fact, an industry powerhouse, a … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “When I Die, There Will Be People Who Send Ethel Mertz Flowers.” – Vivian Vance
Vivian Vance's (1909-1979) most famous character, Ethel Mertz, was a less-than-prosperous landlady of an East 68th Street Manhattan brownstone, owned along with husband Fred Mertz. Fred was played by William Frawley, who was 22-years older than Vance. The two actors shared great … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Lucille Ball
August 6, 1911- Lucille Ball: ''The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.'' Thought of as a dizzy sitcom redhead with big showbiz aspirations, Lucille Ball was, in fact, an industry powerhouse, a television pioneer, and not … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Actor, Vivian Vance (Ethel!)
July 26, 1909– Vivian Vance: "When I die, there will be people who send Ethel Mertz flowers." Vances's most famous character, Ethel Mertz, was a less-than-prosperous landlady of an East 68th Street Manhattan brownstone, owned along with husband Fred Mertz. Fred was … [Read more...]
TV Apartments in New York City: From Total Fantasy to Sober Reality
In honor of the series finale of Girls that aired last night, The Washington Post did … [Read more...]
#WeLoveLucy: New Ball Statue Unveiled Replacing “Scary Lucy”
The replacement statue for the “Scary Lucy” bronze work of art in the town of Celoron, New York, that made a menacing figure out the iconic comedian Lucille Ball was revealed to the public yesterday. The new statue, created by sculptor Carolyn Palmer replaced the original work of … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Vivian Vance (Ethel!)
July 26, 1909– Vivian Vance’s most famous character, Ethel Mertz, was a less-than-prosperous landlady of an East 68th Street Manhattan brownstone, owned along with husband Fred Mertz. Fred was played by William Frawley, who was 22 years older. The two actors shared great … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Actor/Director, Cornel Wilde
October 13, 1912- Cornel Wilde, not to be confused with gay author Oscar Wilde or racial equity activist Cornel West, darkly handsome, with a gorgeous smile, a beautiful voice, a remarkable … [Read more...]
#ILoveCate: Blanchett Will Play Ball in a Biopic About Lucy
Yes, Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett will play comedy icon … [Read more...]
#BornThisDay: Actor, Vivian Vance (Ethel!)
July 26, 1909- Vivian Vance’s most famous character Ethel Mertz was a less-than-prosperous landlady of an East 68th Street Manhattan brownstone, owned along with husband Fred Mertz. Fred was played … [Read more...]
