I Love Lucy

Originally on: CBS (30 min.)

Status: Ended Premiered: October 15, 1951 Last Aired: May 6, 1957

Show Category: Comedy

Cuban-born bandleader, Ricky Ricardo, and his wife, Lucy, live in a Brownstone apartment building on East 68th Street in New York City. The beautiful but daffy Lucy has the nasty habit of getting into jams, scrapes, and predicaments of all kinds. The Ricardos' best friends and landlords, Fred and Ethel Mertz, frequently find themselves in the middle of Lucy's outlandish escapades, whether she's...

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Last episode: I Love Lucy 50th Anniversary Special
In the I Love Lucy 50th anniversary special, viewers learn more about how the show was made in and about Lucy and Desi. They also get a rare and treat they get to see Lucy's childhood home in New York where she would first show her parents she had dreams of becoming famous.
Aired: Sunday November 11, 2001

179. The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue	May 6, 1957	1 Review	8.27

178. Lucy Raises Tulips	April 29, 1957	3 Reviews	9.49

177. Country Club Dance	April 22, 1957	1 Review	9.43

176. Building a B.B.Q.	April 8, 1957	3 Reviews	9.61

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external: 'I Love Lucy' Co-Creator Dies 2007-01-30

external: 'I Love Lucy' DVD is Complete 2005-08-15

external: America Loves Lucy 2005-08-11

external: Comic 'Pioneers' Reunite 2005-07-13

external: 'Lucy' Season 5 DVD Extras 2005-06-09

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external: Gregg Oppenheimer on call-in show Nov 27, 2007 (Score: 46)
external: Artwork for complete series set Jul 10, 2007 (Score: 46)
external: TV Land Website Apr 23, 2007 (Score: 46)
external: Lucy Wiki Mar 29, 2008 (Score: 46)
external: Possible Complete Series Set Mar 13, 2007 (Score: 45)

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Cast

Lucille Ball - Lucy McGillicuddy Ricardo (photos)

Desi Arnaz - Ricky Ricardo

Vivian Vance - Ethel Mertz

William Frawley - Fred Hobart Mertz

Keith Thibodeaux - Little Ricky

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Zhiner Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Classic" A historic, clean, wholesome family show that is funnier then most sitcoms today. Continue » Posted May 3, 2008 10:23 pm PST

TheAnonymous1 Report Abuse	9.1 Superb "Classic" I LOVE LUCY! Really! Continue » Posted Apr 11, 2008 1:32 pm PST

dabonzrkazt Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Classic" the comical quirks of the red-headed wife of a cuban club singer. Continue » Posted Apr 10, 2008 1:16 pm PST

clos_vf Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Absolutely fabulous" A great classic show about Lucy and her honey Ricky Ricardo also starring her friend and partner in crime Ethel and her husband Fred. Continue » Posted Mar 5, 2008 12:01 am PST

chanelissweet Report Abuse	10.0 Perfect "Personal favorite" I love that old red head. Continue » Posted Dec 31, 2007 3:00 pm PST

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Show: I Love Lucy
Popularity Rank: 428 of 17,420
Ratings Rank: 171 of 17,420 (

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Show Reviews: 113
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great: 139 (8.3%)
good: 50 (3%)
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