Lucille Ball Reveals Her Favorite 'I Love Lucy' Episode | The Dick Cavett Show

[@csilva3682]

She never thought of herself as being funny. She said she was able to act funny. I don't think she realized what comedic talent she possessed. She was a natural. No one could have been Lucy but Lucy

[@wellesradio]

csilva3682 No, she understood it well even if she was modest about it. I agree with what she was trying to say. She meant that she wasn’t a naturally funny person in real life. People assumed she was just a funny person, but she wasn’t. She was a very serious individual. There’s a difference between being a comedian and a comic actor. This is why she relied on funny people to write her scripts so she could improvise on them with her wit. It’s no insult to her to say she wasn’t a funny person. No one assumes that a great tragic opera singer who excels at crying on stage and has the audience in tears night after night must by necessity also be a “sad person”.

[@maddyhayes617]

Definitely👍❤🙂

[@m.e.d.7997]

She was acting.

[@ClassicTVMore]

Charlie Chaplin didn't think of himself as funny either. What Chaplin and Lucy were trying to say is that as people, they didn't think of themselves as funny. But as actors, well, obviously they were at the top of their game, and then some.

[@carmenmachuca5267]

So funny you name caught my attention, because my maiden name is Carmen Silva..do we share the same first name as well?

[@doctorsouly]

I love watching old talk shows like these. Actors would come to these shows without even anything to promote ... it was like a conversation

[@susiesan]

The Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend podcast is rather similiar to this long-form conversation format. No self- promotions either.

[@UNITEDNATIONZSOUND]

I agree with you

[@iamrepete]

And the hosts could carry on an intelligent conversation.

[@battlejack1863]

Dick caveat has outlived just about everyone if not all of the people he’s interviewed

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

100 years from now, we'll still be enjoying Lucy!

[@richardranke7878]

FATHER:In the 1980s,television was a lot like it is now-only what we see now as reruns was brand-new then. SON:Like I Love Lucy? FATHER: I Love Lucy was always a rerun.

[@JessicaLynnGimeno]

Always

[@kevinjones5560]

itiswhatitaint anditaintwhatitis Maybe you, I’d be 161 years old! LOL.

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

@@kevinjones5560 I wouldn't be too far behind at 152!

[@asadmarji5023]

Please note: Her body language was a not-so subtle protest against the seating arrangement. Dick Cavett had his legs stretched out crowding her space and if you watch other DC shows you would realize that she was not the only one to do this.

[@briankelly85]

she was so beautiful. very elegant. the old hollywood.

[@kimmyymmik]

And a commie

[@danielc2375]

Joe Ruiz sure the kardashian spoiled valley girl voice is sexier now days

[@Fernando-iy3fg]

She wasn't a communist

[@mickairth7727]

Only one Lucy

[@ritacarson7845]

@@kimmyymmik she was not, do your research

[@MirthProvoking88]

I love how well she told stories. She was a true story teller. I was waiting for her to say Carole’s name. They were so close.

[@jkryanspark]

Supposedly it was Carole Lombard who came to Lucy in a dream and told her to do I Love Lucy during the period in which she was debating whether or not to do TV.

[@marjoriemargel1567]

Carole Lombard wrote a letter to my family back in the Thirties, inviting them all to lunch “with Clark” during the filming of Test Pilot. Still have the letter on her pale blue monogrammed stationary....

[@artiste335]

She is speaking about Carole Lombard, the beautiful actress who died in a plane crash...she was married to Clark Gable at the time of her death.

[@rockerseven]

I was born in the 80s, but I still say the greatest sitcom ever is still I Love Lucy. And that will probably never change.

[@mattbernabe]

Same here. I was born in 88, and I've been watching I Love Lucy for as long as I can remember. As a kid, whenever I was in my parents room, I watched what they watched. It was the same when I went to my grandparents house and other family members houses. So, which ever house I was at, whenever they were changing the channel and they came across an I Love Lucy episode they stopped and we'd watch it. At 33 years old, I Love Lucy is still my number one all time favorite sitcom.

[@jamesellis33]

Stupid kids, taking about 88.

[@YAHSNUM1]

You can see her going down memory lane when she was asked who do you miss. I felt her right there just thinking of the good times .

[@tennisguyky]

This interview is really revealing about the real Lucy. She was a tough customer, she had to be, Hollywood was a man’s world in her day. You couldn’t be a shrinking violet. She was a serious person, she didn’t think funny, she was brilliant at acting out what others wrote and embodying situation comedy, but she was all business and pretty serious in real life. She had absolutely no tolerance for bullshit and had a no bullshit filter. What you saw was what you got with Lucy. But I don’t think she was comfortable at all with being in front of an audience unless she was acting, because she felt she didn’t have as much control, and she liked structure, predictability and control. She was a brilliant comedienne, and student of her craft. Not to mention the joy she’s given to millions. She was just not at all like the Lucy on tv in real life.

[@CaliHoopes]

Rob J very elegantly said. Couldn’t agree more!

[@sharoncarter8071]

I love her so much 💅🎀

[@becb7936]

I think it's very telling that in this interview she is sitting with her legs crossed away from Dick Cavett and facing away from him. She doesn't appear to be at ease with him.

[@carolebraxton7996]

Bec B has

[@kp22kc]

@@becb7936 I think it was because she wanted to face the audience. You know how stars are... I think the interview is very good though. Also the feathers seem to be a bit much and she pulled her pants up.

[@CEH477]

I didn’t want this interview to end. Lucy was such a great storyteller.

[@cirella1064]

She is pure fire. Love her and God rest her soul.

[@thowen1988]

I am so fortunate to have lived during the tail end of the "Golden Age of Hollywood". Today's stars don't hold a candle to the likes of Lucille Ball.

[@lyndabutera3450]

Lucy was one of a kind. There will never be another. She brings the 50's to life. She is funny, talented, and iconic and that is why WE LOVE LUCY❤️

[@tammygregory3331]

Wouldn’t you have loved to just sit and listen to her stories

[@MarilynMonday]

@Carolus Magnus She was the beautiful young Chesterfield girl, so not knowing then what we know now, of course she sounded that way. Must you make this insulting comment so many times under this video? We get it.

[@maddyhayes617]

I would have loved that, and play backgammon, and walk around the house and smell her favorite flowers--lilacs. I ❤ Lucy!!!!

[@Lionloverky]

Carolus Magnus do you want people to keep replying to your hateful comments? I absolutely love Lucy. But you must understand, in Lucy’s day, it was completely normal for people to smoke all the time. In fact, it was rare for people not to smoke then. You can even spot her smoking behind a curtain on the I Love Lucy episode where she does Vitametavegimen, it’s when they’re asking where the girl for the commercial is before the show starts. Doctors didn’t know what we know today. My grandfather was a chain smoker, but he quit long before I was born, he actually sounded like he had never smoked. Granted, it wasn’t the same time as when Lucy was smoking.

[@georgecherucheril9947]

Yes, I love Lucy. She was so talented.

[@odysseus325]

Yes, I would have loved smoking a cigarette and having a cup of coffee with her, and let her talk and tell me stories... I actually didn't want this interview to stop.

[@wizkidsvideos]

Recently binge watched every episode of I Love Lucy. She was so ahead of her time. The writing, directing and acting was pure perfection. I even noticed that a few of the lines from Lucy episodes have been Cannibalized by current writers for movies and sitcoms. Thanks for sharing this beautiful interview.

[@Butfirstchaii]

Where can I watch them ?

[@anntiann1]

I had a roommate that wouldn't let me watch I Love Lucy...he would come home from work and whatever episode was on I was doing at home..I made bread....made up some clay...didn't stomp grapes but I sure thought about it. I still imitate her today sometimes.

[@vistaestrada]

One of Lucy’s best interviews. She’s on point, salty, genuine, and hilarious.

[@cluman1]

I've watched a lot of Lucille Ball interviews and she is truly one of the greats. Her best assets are her honesty, smarts and self deprecating sense of humor. I've been fascinated with Desi and Lucy for the last 30 years. It has to do with I Love Lucy and what that show means to me.

[@melissayork601]

my favorite I Love Lucy episode is when she tells Ricky that shes pregnant. Its such a sweet episode.

[@janetlieb2507]

I like when she and Ethel dressed up as martians!!!❤

[@roseannenorman9789]

I loved their road trip to California.

[@bufnyfan1]

@@roseannenorman9789 I loved the trip to Europe where they were in Paris and Lucy demanded that Ricky buy her a "Jacques Marsel" dress-and when he wouldn't she went on a hunger strike--then when he finally bought the dress he found out Ethel was sneaking food to her. Ricky took the dress back but then he and Fred came up with the idea of making dresses out of burlap and hats from a champagne bucket/horse feedbag and gave them to Lucy and Ethel has gifts LOL

[@HappySunshineDay]

"Ricky....Darling....[interruption!]"

[@donnabaardsen5372]

@@roseannenorman9789 Yes, and also the one on the airplane trip home from Europe when Lucy tries to hide the cheese.

[@gabrieladeuschle3596]

I will always love Lucy. This interview is raw and so real. There's a lot of pain in her face. She knew and worked with a lot of people that were also her friends. I can't imagine talking about a friend that has passed on and not let it overcome me. She was America's funniest bad ass. Long live I Love Lucy!! 💖💯

[@bacchuslax7967]

Wow. How she comments on her contemporaries. With such respect. And nostalgia.

[@Marcel_Audubon]

Lucy and Ethel in Paris thinking they were all chic wearing feed bags and burlap!

[@kathleennorton6108]

I never forget that one. Hilarious!

[@maddyhayes617]

Another favorite was when Bob Hope was a guest. Harpo Marx too. I could go on, and on, ........

[@rhearajaratnam6488]

That was awesome

[@maryammure5151]

The Barbara Eden ep. Is one of my faves. How the husband's fell in love with her and the wives got jealous of her ad wanted to be like her. I couldn't stop laughing when Lucy came down in that tight dress she couldn't breathe. Lol. That's def one of my faves. And the john Wayne episode. And the Europe episodes. So funny.

[@ItaliFirenz]

That just made me laugh out loud.

[@drawntomountains]

I've often wondered how those marvelous golden age stars felt when their friends passed on before them. Lucy seemed so vulnerable when she spoke of some of the greatest from her younger days.

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

You do realize that celebrities are humans right?

[@dennismccrary7639]

One of my favorites was with William Holden at the Brown Derby and then at her hotel room with the fake nose.

[@cleopatrademers2395]

OMG! With William Holden, that was my favorite one too!

[@suzanneforgione1018]

Vitavitavegamin was my favorite.

[@carlitosway1330]

It was fake?

[@marka1422]

@@carlitosway1330 --You ARE kidding, aren't you?

[@carlitosway1330]

@@marka1422 Kidding with what?

[@warrensilverfox]

no one will ever come close to her amazing talent

[@lynettebrown2871]

I could watch Lucy interviews all day long…what a life she had. My favourite female comic of all time

[@sharinaross1865]

I love watching old shows like Lucy.

[@lorieolexson4689]

I just loved her so much. She is my favorite actress. She was one of a kind. Wish I could have met her in person. She was so beautiful even as she aged. Looked so gorgeous here. However, I detected a lot of sadness in this interview. She seemed so so sad. I hope she knew how much she was loved.

[@banyrabinowitz7658]

I love Lucy's outfit and lucy was very gorgeous!!

[@leetate1963]

As a young child in the early 70s watching the rerun episode their talking about, I thought that the Italian woman looked like she was really mad and not acting. Here, Ms. Ball proves I was correct

[@QueenCityHistory]

You can tell it was still hard for her to talk about Carole Lombard. She was her best friend and Lucy said it was because of her she got into comedy

[@madizzle90]

Yes. I’ve read that Carole came to her in a dream and told her to give the show (I Love Lucy) a whirl.

[@happydayz7857]

Funniest lady in history, ever. She gave her all in every scene she was in.

[@m.e.d.7997]

But serious in real life

[@brandonhannon35]

The Queen of Comedy. What a life she lived!! You're still loved, Lucy. ❤️️

[@tedphillips2501]

Then there was VitaMeataVegamin .....

[@princesskenny5270]

Meatavita....this stuff 🥄

[@lindanadeau1884]

My favorite one.

[@autocrow]

"Everything you need to solve all your problems is right here in this bottle." LOL. That line still cracks me up!

[@mmjhcb]

The greatest ten minutes in television comedic history. Brilliant! Still and always!

[@suzanneforgione1018]

That was my favorite episode

[@thewaywardpoet]

I absolutely love how Lucy described Harpo Marx. Not to mention reminiscing about all those Old Hollywood stars...I'd have loved to sit down and just talk with her for hours!

[@thomast8539]

Folks, if you want to see charm and class on display, this is it, right here. I always liked Lucille Ball, but I really, truly love seeing here so honest and sincere here. Man, what a woman!

[@pamk9333]

What a gem she was. I miss her so much. I was completely heartbroken when she died. I was a teenager.

[@ScriptGirlPDX]

Same. ❤️

[@chaswr]

I remember that day. Was driving and heard it on the radio.

[@rallypoint1]

Same here…18 when she passed. Loved her!!!💕

[@crazy8skml]

My grandmother looked so much like her. Watching this is like watching some of the stories my grandmother told us. Definitely still love Lucy to this day!

[@opaloakley]

It's funny how she describes the episode like we haven't all seen it a million times. 😆

[@kingofpointless]

Or as if the events of the episode were something that actually happened to her and not just a character she played.

[@bobtaylor170]

This is from the early 70s, and you're overestimating the extent to which people had seen those shows at the time.

[@malfattio2894]

Did they do a lot of re-runs of TV shows back then?

[@bobtaylor170]

@@malfattio2894 , yes, but another important point is that she had two prime time comedies, at least one of which was a success ( "The Lucy Show" ) on CBS during most of the 1960s. I don't remember that this is so, but my instinct tells me she would have wanted to keep "I Love Lucy" re - runs off the air during those years, for obvious reasons. So, when this was taped, in March, 1974, "I Love Lucy" would have been for most of the audience a dimly remembered thing from childhood. For many of them, it would have been essentially a new show.

[@beejjjjjj1]

@@bobtaylor170 "I Love Lucy" was definitely NOT a dim memory in 1974. It was on television constantly, and Lucille Ball had no control over "I Love Lucy" at this point. In 1958, she and Desi sold to CBS (for many millions of dollars) all their rights to "I Love Lucy" so that they could buy RKO Studios. And CBS got their money's worth, immediately putting the show into daytime reruns (and sometimes also prime time reruns). It was constantly rerun on CBS TV every weekday morning for the better part of a decade, until CBS put it into syndication in 1967. And after it went into syndication it was even more visible as stations throughout the country were airing it at all different hours, often in the afternoon and early evening. It aired in almost every television market throughout the country, right up into the '90s when it started showing up on cable channels like Nick at Nite and TVLand. So RainOnATinRoof is correct that people watching this Cavett show in 1974 were extremely familiar with this episode. An interesting tidbit: After CBS moved "I Love Lucy" off of its weekday morning schedule to syndicate the show, in 1968 it filled "I Love Lucy"'s old morning time slot with reruns of "The Lucy Show," which had ended production that year. (Lucille Ball transitioned from "The Lucy Show" to "Here's Lucy" in 1968.) "The Lucy Show" then continued airing every weekday morning on CBS for the next four years, until it went into syndication in 1972. So during those years, there was no shortage of "Lucy," with reruns of "I Love Lucy" and "The Lucy Show" in the mornings and afternoons, and new episodes of "Here's Lucy" on Monday nights until that series ended in 1974. And for seven months in 1977, CBS also aired weekday morning reruns of "Here's Lucy," just as it had previously done with "I Love Lucy" and "The Lucy Show."

[@erniellerena]

I love her even though she was all Hollywood I loved Lucy. There hasn't been many woman as funny as her on TV. She is still the Queen of comedy in my book.

[@maddyhayes617]

Carol Burnett. She and Lucy were best friends. They both had TALENT🙂🙂👍👍

[@erniellerena]

@@maddyhayes617 I totally agree.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@erniellerena they were so much alike. Lucy always sent Carol flowers for her birthday. In an interview after Lucy's death, Carol said she received flowers from her the day she died. How heartbreaking. Carol is another person I would like to meet. My mom and I were scheduled to make another trip to Jamestown, but my mom was I'll and we could not make it. We were both disappointed, but her health was more important. I am happy we were able to attend one birthday festival (our mother-daughter weekend + one extra day) We both really had a wonderful experience. Everyone was super- nice and helpful, . My mom will always be my best friend. I know she is in Heaven watching over her baby girl!!! (Even though I am 66). I hope to return to Jtown again someday. Great place to visit, and. especially when the birthday festival is going on!🙂🙂👍👍

[@maddyhayes617]

was ill

[@erniellerena]

@@maddyhayes617 I saw Lucy's biography right after this clip. Its the same one your talking about. I'll be honest I don't know too much about Carol. I seen her do an interview with Dick Cavett. I believe the only thing I seen her in was on a morning infomercials promoting an old variety show but forgive me if I'm incorrect. I'm about to check out KZbin and see if I can find anything with Carol in it

[@julietteyork3721]

It’s so jarring to discover that your favorite performers are nothing like they seem on screen. In real life she was so serious. Nothing like the silly Lucy character. I’ve observed this to be the case with many performers and as fascinating as it is to see what they’re like in real life, part of me wishes I hadn’t. I guess the illusion is more comforting. “I Love Lucy” has been my favorite show for decades. I’ve seen some of the episodes 100 times - no exaggeration. She was a genius at her craft and has given me so much joy. No matter how down I may feel if I watch an episode my mood is instantly lifted. Thank you, Lucy ❤️

[@MrCombs234]

I'm only 30 years old and have an appointment on April 17th to get the I Love Lucy logo tattooed on the top of my foot. I've only got 2 other tattoos. I'm only putting things on me that mean a lot to me. That's how vital she is as a person and performer to me.

[@chaswr]

Even she herself said she wasn't a funny person.

[@paulmcginnis3333]

I like Dick Cavett's style of interviewing.

[@guyinsf]

I do too. Im a big fan! It's like talking to a friend.

[@LakewoodDallas]

He is a genius. I was lucky to meet him at the TCM Film Festival. I was in awe…

[@MikeBites]

Man, imagine if Lucy had a podcast..

[@Leadeshipcoach]

Mike Torem... yeah! the stories she could tell!

[@bleepiestofbloops]

She had a radio show in the '60s.

[@lloydkline6946]

Podcast stuff you have related to regular people, i do not if she could do that, , not getting rich off podcasts either

[@thomast8539]

Maybe, but what if she didn't share what you wanted her to share?

[@jandittemore5512]

That would be so cool!

[@scottgarbo1288]

Lucy isn't just one of the greats, she IS the greatest. Absolute comedic perfection because she was a complete professional who wouldn't settle for anything less than the best. She was also very smart and shrewd. It's also so great to see the super-intelligent, elegant Dick Cavett who was able to deftly navigate a few awkward moments in this interview when Lucy seemed to withdraw a bit. Today's talkshow hosts can't even pretend to hold a candle to the incredible Dick Cavett.

[@maddymadison9511]

I think one of her best and funniest episodes is the lawn mower when they moved to the country. Her comedic timing was amazing.

[@m.e.d.7997]

So many...

[@maggiegarber246]

I can still hear my late mother laughing when Ethel said “she’s running amok!”

[@stevemoore9509]

@@maggiegarber246 Sorry to hear about your mom. I lost mine last year I miss her terribly.

[@antoinettedepasquale5336]

She’s facing the audience - that’s what actors do

[@m.e.d.7997]

Nope; not when they are interviewed. They face the interviewer. Do not turn their back to the 180 degrees.

[@antoinettedepasquale5336]

Margaret hmmm. Strange. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@elbapilrose7983]

That makes sense. I was wondering why she was sitting so oddly.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Would she have done this to Merv or Johnny??

[@kp22kc]

@@m.e.d.7997 I think because she wants to face the audience as well. Other interviews she does the same thing....on the Dinah Shore Show she was facing Carol Burnett and picking things off her slacks. Maybe she just wasn't comfortable talking to an interviewer face to face.

[@aidaldominguez5694]

I never missed one show of Lucille Ball. One of the best. RIP

[@redwatch.]

By far the greatest comic actress of all time.

[@m.e.d.7997]

Carol Burnett was pretty good.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@m.e.d.7997 carol and Lucy and Bob hope were the BEST🙂👍 I ❤ LUCY

[@maddyhayes617]

Carol

[@maddyhayes617]

Hope

[@misterhoeflak]

Wonderful lady - gifted, successful, yet down to earth and levelheaded. And may I also just highlight what a brilliant interviewer Dick Cavett is. The way he connects with the people he interviews is truly something else.

[@Leadeshipcoach]

Man...watching this really makes me miss Ms. Ball. Wonderful lady.

[@walnuthill9237]

Love her... what a true gem

[@aarongooden2339]

I love you Lucy and always will. R.I.P. legend of comedy. Thx for all the laughs and the memories.

[@viralbuthow000]

What's amazing is that her humor is bright and slapstick on I Love Lucy but dark and witty in real life -- but she's still so funny either way.

[@Yellow-Rose]

Omg you nailed it. Never thought about it this way.

[@stephendix5919]

I love this woman, so much. My hero and inspiration. Lucille Ball saved my life growing up.

[@eileen1820]

I just love Lucille Ball- she reminds me SO much of my Mom it's crazy. I feel like I'm watching my own Mom.

[@willmack5909]

For me she's a mix of my favorite aunt and one of my mom's best friends.

[@samanthaghost]

Eileen D I feel the same way 🖤 I just did my own video on Lucille Ball because she reminds me so much of my mom

[@rainbowsend6310]

That's funny you said that , because I used to tell my mother she reminded me of Lucy all the time lol.

[@jennifersman7990]

Oh, you’re not alone! Everybody had a grandmother or aunt or cousin like her growing up with a wild side who loved the occasional cocktail and told stories from long ago that you loved hearing over and over

[@LJ-ht4zs]

My mother had natural dark red hair, very fair skin and bright blue eyes. A mixture of Scotch-Irish.

[@spotteddog1716]

My favorite episode is “country club dance” that guest stars Barbara eden. I can watch it over and over! No one beats Lucy after all these years❤️

[@heavenlyblissful23]

The title was a perfect choice because the world truly loves Lucy

[@karenbishop5885]

The chocolate packaging skit, or veta vita vegamin commercial. But the wine stomping was perfect.

[@marjoriemargel1567]

Karen Bishop oh definitely So Funny! Even today! My Mom loved the “nose on fire “ one with William Holden..

[@MattWolfe1019]

I Love Lucy is definitely one of the best hilarious old TV shows of all time. I remember watching episodes of that show with my mom when I was a kid. I still watch reruns of it to this day.

[@LJ-ht4zs]

same here

[@partonlvr]

You sure don't have superstars like Lucy and the others she mentioned anymore! These were true legends

[@Glosmusicaljourney]

I have the entire series on DVD. Such a gem of a show and so classic. I work a Dunkin Donuts as the food prepper. I am constantly reminded of the episode where Lucy and Ethel get jobs. I feel like them with the candy rolling by. So funny.

[@Ladysugarshaft]

❤😂❤

[@jonathanjackson9208]

She mentioned so many great people of the past. 😢❤️

[@autocrow]

I remember Harpo playing "Take Me Out To The Ball Game". It was mesmerizing! He was a great musician!

[@Jenonymouse]

Yes! That was one of those rare times where you could practically "hear" the audience being silent. They were absolutely spell-bound. And then when he finished you could tell the applause was so heartfelt!

[@charlesoliva8174]

Greatness and genius doesn’t begin to describe her. We’ll always Love Lucy!!

[@anitastodolak9882]

I totally agree! They didnt call her the "Queen Of Comedy" for nothing! She is such a brilliant commediene!

[@vistaestrada]

This is one of Lucy's best interviews! I strongly recommend listening to her audiobook "Love, Lucy" narrated by her daughter Lucie Arnaz. It's a fascinating and entertaining autobiography of her early life and Hollywood career.

[@MarilynMonday]

Omg I own that book but I never even thought to look for it on audio!! And it's Lucie, what a treat!!

[@LJ-ht4zs]

@@MarilynMonday I have "Love, Lucy" on audio and loved hearing it. Also got Desi's autobiography Ä Book"on audio.

[@pattibrooks1907]

I loved Lucy Ball as she was so funny and a very strong good woman with loads of talent.

[@tonyhill1264]

I love Lucy was a brilliant show, so ahead of its time!!! 👍👍👍

[@mjbrownlee7979]

Oh, that jacket😍💘 what a great outfit!!

[@mydoglayla5045]

Marvelous Lucille Ball. Love her!

[@joydurham5437]

When Lucy got emotional about Harpo--that really got me.

[@MrParkerman6]

It clutched me- right here! 👉❤

[@LJ-ht4zs]

What surprised me is that she missed Hedda Hopper. Not only Hedda was a gossip columnist, she also went after people who were before the McCarthy's Committee - considering the problem she had with them I would think Hedda Hopper would not be someone she was friends with.

[@irishseagoddess]

Can you imagine how it feels to be so loved by people, so famous… and age comes on and slowly rips away the echoing of applause and laughter and you feel your body getting older and older and you know that now, sooner, rather than later, there will be a day you don’t wake up… or that you are awake and then no longer living. You feel your humanity weighing down on you like an acme weight. I remember the day Lucille Ball died. I was 11, my mother was driving to a shopping plaza, I was in the back seat when over the radio they made the announcement she passed. I’ll be 46 in October and I actually remember that day. She was a Legend, like Shirley Temple. Judy Garland. They don’t make legends like they used to then. I had never seen this interview but having just watched it, you could see her compassion for her fellow actor/actresses, you can tell how deeply she missed some of them. A few times it was like she was holding back tears. Hollywood was magic back then. The glitz and glamour. True glamour. RIP Lucille Ball. You are still very much loved today.

[@stanbrown32]

I love it that she mentioned Hedda Hopper. You get the idea most of Hollywood hated the big gossip columnists, but Hedda Hopper seems like she was very witty, a lot of fun.

[@CainKerner]

Adore this woman

[@shirleywatts99]

Lucy and Ethel go to Charm School, when they were all glammed up, I wish they would colorize that episode and show it around the holidays like they do with some other episodes, all when she and Ricky to the Cuban Pete number

[@Glosmusicaljourney]

Her clothes were so glamorous. I would have loved to seen a whole bunch of episodes colorized.

[@chickenfeet9558]

YES! I think that is my favorite also!

[@flyaway7636]

That's the episode "Charm School", my favorite! Also had Natalie Schaffer(Mrs. Thurston Howell of Gilligan's Island) as the owner of of the school. Lucy was absolutely gorgeous, I don't even think Ricky could take his eyes off her.

[@luiscarrillo7221]

I love her . Always felt alive to me and she passed years before my birth

[@russellcarter1872]

I Love Lucy easily my favorite show of all time. Lucy, Desi, Vivian, and William! Enough said.

[@LJ-ht4zs]

The Fabulous Four

[@tjlance7031]

I was born in 84 and I fill honored to have lived on the same planet as Lucy for 5 years. We will always love Lucy.

[@carlossanchezalamanni1278]

I watched I Love Lucy almost every afternoon at 5 p.m when I was in college in the late 60's. It was my "must" AND would not daré skip it. She was so funny AND hilarious. As a foreign student I learned to appreciate her a Lot As she symbolized to me the real, true American housewife, loving wife, hard working, funny and enjoyable. I miss a Lot her shows AND jokes as much As a I do Bob Hope's hilarious jokes. The two best comedians. Unsurpassed till today .

[@bishopaz]

I've read the story but having Lucy tell it is pure gold

[@bostonblackie9503]

Favourite episode, on the way to California, the guy at a restaurant charges them entertainment tax and then sells them their own steering wheel back.

[@jenniferhansen3622]

I love that episode too.

[@maddyhayes617]

@@jenniferhansen3622 it is difficult for me to choose just one! Love them all.

[@jenniferhansen3622]

@@maddyhayes617 I know what you mean! I watch them all over and over and they never get boring! I love them all!

[@maddyhayes617]

@@jenniferhansen3622 I do not know if you check any more sites, but I have mentioned that my mom(and always very BEST friend) took a mother-daughter weekend (it was so enjoyable we spent an extra day), and traveled to Jamestown to attend the Birthday Festival Weekend. It was soooooooooooo enjoyable. So much to do, people to meet, new friends made,I could go on and on. My mom enjoyed it too, just like a child in a candy store. We were going to attend another festival, but my mom was I'll and we cancelled another mother-daughter weekend in Jamestown. We were both very disappointed, but mom's health was my priority. I hope to attend another festival, and I know she will be smiling down from Heaven, along with my dad. I have to check the website and see what events are scheduled for this year's festival. Hope you are able to go to Jamestown, if not for the festivals (I believe there us still another festival in May, along with the birthday celebration in August.) Well worth the trip. The trip from here (0neonta NY---about 35 minutes from Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame) took us 7 hours. I do not drive very fast, and we stopped about every hour and a half for a quick food break and fresh air. Have you ever seen the pilot episode with Lucy looking for Ricky Ris car do! It is hilarious.

[@maddyhayes617]

Rick Nineg has an excellent website. I highly recommend.

[@lazaromurad322]

I love her deep smokey voice! so imposing, she could have done a great classic Disney villain, no wonder she started at radio.

[@patriciasalem3606]

Her body language during that entire interview, except for the grape stomping anecdote, is very telling.

[@firenze5555]

I noticed that, too! She doesn't like serious interviews...or to tell too much.

[@lpmcarthur]

I thought it was odd how they were faced away from each other.... They both looked uncomfortable

[@vanessashaw3351]

I commented on that earlier. I dont think she liked him much and her body language, totally turned away, her legs crossed forming a barrier and her right arm over the back of the chair. Yes they both looked uncomfortable and he cleared his voice off and on in that manner when someone is unsure of themselves. Maybe they had had words before the show?

[@LJ-ht4zs]

@@vanessashaw3351 I realize the body language was odd, however, their discussion was good. And she appeared on the Dick Cavett show more than once. I have read comments that Lucy was rude to these people Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett, etc. I never thought she was rude, in fact, she and Carson were friends and she appeared on his show several times; and one time Johnny and Ed (his announcer) appeared on Here's Lucy. That was so unusual for Johnny Carson to do.

[@inproper3952]

I just loved her!!! Heart broken when she died, loved I Love Lucy Show!

[@catman3552]

Lucille Ball and Betty Grable started out as Goldwyn Girls in the early '30s. They also became contract players at rko. Lucy was at rko for the rest of the decade. Betty left rko,went to paramount,and then to 20th century fox where she became the biggest female star of the 40's.

[@jennifersman7990]

Lucy & Desi later bought RKO Studios and it became Desilu Studios

[@meghannrobinson1997]

I LOVE hearing these behind the scenes moments

[@patking264]

My favourite episode is Lucy on the chocolate production line - hilarious!

[@sparkle28a]

I know Lucy was aware of how popular she was and how loved she was, but I truly hope she FELT how LOVED she was. There will never be another like her. I adore her still.

[@thatsassyrepublican]

I love everything Lucy has ever been in. Periodt.

[@lesliemendoza7928]

I love this era of show bizz amazing the conversation all real lover her and her career

[@chrisbarrettFilmstudio]

My two favorite episodes are the business manager episode and the aunt Martha’s old fashion Salad dressing episode

[@drewskkiiii]

MINE TOO!!!!!

[@stevewilson7857]

A true inspiration. Thanks for the video

[@conniedale8588]

That old I Love Lucy show is ones of my very favorites ever!

[@johndelcher5251]

Lucy is so sweet and humble -i used to love the Lucy show -it was my fave -

[@jamesdrummond5894]

Do your research on Lucy before you call her sweet. Start with how she kept hitting Sammy Davis Jr. in his bad eye. Even after he asked her not to do that.

[@HappySunshineDay]

I find it interesting that Lucille sits almost with her back to Dick Cavett. So much so that she speaks to him over her shoulder.

[@vanessashaw3351]

Yes her body language was very telling. She didnt like him at all.

[@LJ-ht4zs]

@@vanessashaw3351 However she was on his show a few times. And while the body language was strange, the interview was good and she was open and feelingful during it.

[@topsykretts7642]

She was a grand 'ol gal. Love her.

[@Stephensorrentino]

I don’t understand how people can “ thumbs down” this video. It is one of the absolute darlings of hollywood and television history being interviewed by one of the most diverse and engaging talk show and expose’ hosts. What’s not to like?

[@jamieminsky9436]

Gorgeous And OUR history and..teach the children well. I love this! I saw this interview in real time but: Great! Thanks!

[@Me-mb1ex]

Man, you could tell losing Carole really broke her heart. Would've been so fun to see those two work together.

[@mahhubbard]

She was very beautiful and a comedy genius. The way she acted after the clip which isn’t shown makes me think she missed her show and the old days of her life. She was definitely a class act, Lucy and Ethel are probably still making everyone laugh.

[@Caecilia61]

Great comedian, i just loved her🌹🌈🙏

[@fintan3563]

Great story about a memorious scene in best sitcom by the wonderful Lucille Ball. I STILL Love Lucy!! 💖💖💖