LUCILLE BALL's Childhood Home, Memorial Statue & Gravesite In Jamestown, NY

On my recent road trip, I visited the gravesite of actress LUCILLE BALL at Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown, New York.
Ball is probably best remembered for her role as Lucy Ricardo on the classic 1950s tv sitcom I LOVE LUCY, one the most iconic tv shows in American television history.
I also visited her childhood home and memorial statue and memorial park in Celeron, New York.
Thanks for joining me today on another raod trip down memory lane and for sharing the memories!
KZbin ROYALTY & COPYRIGHT FREE MUSIC:
(I've Got A) Baby Sister - Reed Mathis
Float - Geographer
No.5 The Day I Met Her - Esther Abrami
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[@eternalamos365]

I’m a citizen from Jamestown, and I visit her grave once in a while. The city still has paintings, pictures, and more that honors her.

[@dawnarmstrong4732]

Jamestown is my hometown also.

[@debbiedunn8600]

Steve thank you for taking us along with you.

[@pattibrooks1907]

Lucy Ball is one of my favorite ladies of comedy ! Also love Betty White Lily Tomlin Carol Burnette and Vickie Lawence are my favorite ladies of comedy ! I love humor and comedy TV shows and movies ! Thank you very much for sharing on Lucy Ball !

[@mainowlin6176]

I grew up watching I Love Lucy shows. Lucille Ball was a talented actor and it brought back wonderful memories. Thanks Steve for bringing me back to my childhood. Safe travels.

[@allenorganist2011]

I’ve loved Lucy since age 5 and loved all of her shows. Was surprised life with Lucy had only a 1 season run.

[@Lava1964]

It lasted less than a season due to disappointing ratings. A few episodes were made that never aired.

[@jamestakacs]

Our biggest star. She set the table for all who came after her. The first woman to not only own a studio but run it. On the screen she had no equal. Again, our biggest star. Thank you for doing this.

[@faithinwonderland6589]

Lucy was my mom’s favorite actress. I lost my mom in January. Rest In Peace Momma. Thank You for sharing this 💜

[@patbowman6723]

RIP to your mom.

[@miladydoe]

I visited the house, statue, museum and bakery in 2002. Lucy was still buried in Forest lawn Hollywood Hills at the time. And there was an even worse statue that was carved out of wood. It was hideous. I am sure they got rid of it. Everybody hated it. The new one is beautiful.

[@pghrpg4065]

I went to Jamestown several years ago; it's only a few hours away for me. I'm surprised you didn't catch any of the other Lucy murals.

[@donaldmcauliffe3120]

Steve god bless her soul she changed TV in so many ways she had a hard life she loved her children l love Lucy is something which live forever

[@hh7407]

Thank you Steve for all this information. None of it had I ever seen or heard about before. The 2nd statue is identicle to her. The 1st statue, the mouth looks all wrong for Lucy so that makes it not favor her at all.

[@jeanaesamuel47]

Cool video love my Lucy!!!! ❤❤❤I've visited her grave in NY and California her old grave and the lucy desi museum is cool.

[@anncarr6510]

What a nice small town to grow up in - still small! What nice presentation 😊

[@rondaestep1792]

I always loved watching I love Lucy I always thought it was a hilarious show

[@hotmama298]

I didn't grow up watching I love Lucy but I grew to appreciate her through reruns. The first statue looked nothing like Lucy, I can see why that got a lot of backlash. The second statue looked more like Lucy. Thanks for sharing her childhood home and final resting place.

[@monicahyland8641]

There is a beautiful stone of a young serves man who was killed overseas, they included his service weapon and his boots that are bronzed and a statue of him as his stone.. it’s amazingly beautiful.

[@monicahyland8641]

I live 30 miles north of Jamestown New York, my great grandmother went to primary school with Lucy. I wish I could of met up with you I could have shown you around. I live between here and Buffalo in WNY. I’m in the only other city in chautauqua County of Dunkirk.I love your videos Steve ❤️I really appreciate what you do and the journey you take us on.

[@paranormalelizabeth]

I am in Buffalo!!! Yes I love that we have Lucy as WNY girl.

[@monicahyland8641]

@@paranormalelizabeth girl power 💪🏽

[@paranormalelizabeth]

@@monicahyland8641 yes.

[@chrismcgill]

my parents live in Mayville :)

[@maryannlockwood7806]

What a lovely family final resting place. I agree the 2nd statue is so much better. ☺️👜

[@warrensilverfox]

was living in hollywood when lucy died I was heart broken she was simply the best better than all the rest

[@travelingwithmikeandpam9074]

I loved watching one of the funniest women in the world! I miss her & the other comedians of that time period! Thanks, Steve, for the memories!

[@robertcarly4186]

I visited Lucy at FL HH, which was a very simple grave, for such a big star as Lucy was and I will say still is because new generations keep discovering Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel.

[@lynncunningham829]

You take care Steve and God Bless she has a beautiful headstone

[@Jason-od4cg]

I surprised my mother with a stop to visit her. We didn’t know about the museum until I filled up with gas. Unfortunately we didn’t have time to see it as we were heading up to Buffalo to visit my brother. and thanks to you and Lamont at Large now I know about the statue and her childhood home! I really wanna go back soon now!!!!

[@warriorempathshealingfromn5625]

Lucy is such a icon as is the I Love Lucy Show. This show was one of the first adult TV shows I remember, mostly in reruns. Such a great video Steve, Thanks!

[@djpriddin6211]

Lucille Ball was great part of my childhood. Required viewing when I was a youngster Interesting upload Steve Kindest regards DJ from the UK!

[@daleeasterwood2683]

Steve, per a google search, the first train came through Jamestown in 1860. The Atlantic and Great Western Railroad. Surely Lucy spent some time watching the trains. 👍🏻

[@acraftylady1]

I live about 1hr from there. Will be there in a few weeks for a show at the comedy center during Lucy fest.

[@ron100]

My favorite actress of all time. She was the one actress I’ve always wanted to meet. Thank you Steve. You’re the best.

[@williambill5172]

I had just decided the best way I could spend my Sunday evening would be to go back and watch some old videos from three and four years back when I started watching then saw you have a new one today - feels like Christmas! Love anything and anytime when it comes to Ms. Ball!

[@stevepaul6955]

Thanks for showing the grave of one of the funniest women in television.

[@capeclearisland]

Thanks, Steve; great visit!

[@danapretzer1895]

Thanks for the tour Steve. We all Love Lucy!! You always take us places many of us will never see. This trip you went on must have been quite the adventure.. Small world isn't it wasn't Jim a bongo player from Cuba when you met him ?? haha

[@BadAss15-60]

I loved Lucy…I was born in 1964….and I love Lucy was already in reruns…..

[@syreetaabney6968]

This was an awesome video that you did of Lucy every monument you show of her the sun was shining, Steve do you think that was a sign. I really enjoyed this video.

[@janetslicer3637]

My family had many, many laughs over the years of watching originals and reruns of the Lucille Ball Show(s). She was quite the actress, especially when her eyes 👀 got really, really big as the loud crescendo of laughter reached its peak! Wonderful memories of my childhood worth looking back on.

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi ! Awesome tour ! The house is very cute ! Her statue is a great likeness of her ! Lucille Ball was a great comedian ! I loved her laugh and smokey voice . Thanks for taking us on this tour ! Take care ! Deborah Canada

[@tonyborg4510]

I remember Lucy very well very good actor. RIP.

[@annabunny58]

The old statue does not capture any likeness of Lucy at all but the new one is so like her. Very nice family plot....

[@reneerednour3951]

What an interesting video. I appreciate all the detail you give about the graves you visit. Lucille Ball was one of my favorites!

[@WynterVil]

I live minutes from here and I love the area!!! I so wish I would have been alive during her time. She was an amazingly strong woman. My favorite is the Memorial park. I could spend hours just watching the water.

[@Corgis175]

The newer Lucy statue is so much better and I love the mural.

[@annesimpson6988]

It's wonderful that such a talented lady will never be forgotten. Thank you.

[@bevbillh.9969]

Hi Steve 😊🚗, Our son , went there last year on vacation. He took pictures of mural too. Love the new Statue, not the scary one. Always enjoy watching reruns of the Lucy show, movies ECT. Thanks 👍. Stay safe and 🆒🏖️

[@Dwayne7834]

Good video Steve. I always enjoyed watching Lucy on her shows. Both of them The one with her Desi . And the later one with her and her kids. Thanks for the video .

[@jenedwards1730]

I always liked watching I love Lucy she was a great actress in her movies be safe and be careful God bless to u all God bless....

[@rangercwgbear6352]

Always loved her comedy acts you just don’t have the comedy anymore like you did back then

[@thomasconnors6755]

I really did love Lucille ball which is the day I still watch your movies and shows before she was on I Love Lucy she was one of the best comedians Good job Steve

[@Tawanda65]

And there she is ! Oh the new statue is much better. She was an icon for sure

[@dianejohnson7235]

I loved the new Lucy statue!!! It looked just like her!!! It would have been nice if people could see inside her childhood home!!

[@peachygal4153]

I think Daze with Jordon The Lion did one. I am not sure if he got special permission or if it is open to the public, but Lucy's bedroom was done in circa 1920 bed, etc. He did mention a few of things were original.

[@elizabethharrison7306]

Jamestown New York I Love Lucy my favorite one fan Big Lucy Desi Museum Love my favorite one fan Big 💖💖💖💖💖💖🎶🗽

[@vickynichols7308]

Lucy is my all time favorite ❤

[@suehofkamp8594]

“The Long Long Trailer” is my favorite Lucy movie. And who didn’t just love the I Love Lucy show?

[@raymondhopwood9393]

Unfortunately, you would probably be surprised. Personally, I love "I Love Lucy". RIP Lucy, Desi, Vivian, and William. We loved you all!

[@JackFlemingFan1]

As always thanks for posting your videos Steve and especially this video as my daughter is a very big Lucy fan!

[@Whittdocs]

We really enjoyed our visit here. Beautiful place. I went by the house, park, and grave. We really enjoyed the museum as well. Thanks for sharing your visit with us. Thanks, Steve.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

LOL, I think every KZbinr has already been there, but I still wanted to go see it myself. Glad I did.

[@maryturko6490]

So happy that they brought her home❤

[@anniesapp906]

That s quite a headstone. Yes, I growed. up watching Lucy. shows.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Morning Steve 🙋🏽. Have a great day ‼️😃👍🏽.

[@kevinsmith5288]

Thanks for this video Steve! Lucy has always been one of my favorites, and you did a great job of showing us where she spent her early years. I actually live just a few hours from Jamestown, and hope to make it there one day.

[@ruthietoothie68]

My niece amd nephew in law went sometime last year they got some awesome pictures.

[@connieliscio5593]

I definitely like the newer statue it looks more like Lucy. Quaint little nice town and Lucy was one extrafoinaire woman!

[@LaunchRampProductions]

Another Great Video Steve.. I was able to check this off my bucketlist also this year.. The Very friendly Mary Rapaport owner of 59 Lucy Lane was kind enough to give me a tour of the house for my channel.. I’m really enjoying your president grave series as well..

[@Lava1964]

In the 58 years that I've lived, the deaths of just three celebrities have brought tears to my eyes: Don Knotts, Johnny Carson and Lucille Ball. Lucy was so omnipresent that she seemed to be part of the family. In my opinion, the second Lucy statue is much better! (By the way, Chatauqua is pronounced Chaw-Talk-Waw.)

[@sexysergeant123]

I’m right there with you, I heard about Don Knotts on the radio just as I was pulling into church. I was so very sad, still am.

[@theprogram4783]

Yes me as well with my I like to add buddy Holly 💕

[@cindyolson5849]

lol i was just going to say he didnt pronounce chatauqua right. lol

[@terryflahiff6433]

just adding the emphasis on the middle syllable... Chaw-TALK-Waw

[@GraveVisitations]

Very funny woman rip Lucy ❤️

[@sherryeichelsdoerfer]

My mother was born in Johnstown NY in 1942. Moved to Utica Ny in 1952. I need to go there and see this. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lesteralvarez903]

Steve I love all your videos. Thank you for all the memories and taking us on all your adventures. Say hi to Jim.

[@anthonygasparini1734]

Steve what a great video! One of America's best known and loved personalities. Lucy enriched all our lives.

[@prophetesskathrynbrown]

I grew up watching I Love Lucy and the other shows she stared in

[@joseyeastwood]

That was beautiful Rest In Peace Lucy ❤

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Alright Steve another amazing video my friend love Lucy

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

She was a rock star and I love Lucy. Thank you for sharing.

[@webchuck1]

Hi Steve, Thanks for sharing the birth place and the gravesite of Lucy Ball Rest 🙏 Peace

[@lauraleggett7025]

Love your videos you are 🔜 sweet keep them coming

[@tomklock568]

What a nice tribute. And a nice final resting place. And yep that older statue was not at all looking like Lucy!

[@monikameza4107]

Loved the I love Lucy shows. Thanks Steve for sharing this beautiful video.

[@rollinstone5217]

That initial statue was indeed horrible however, who knows, maybe Lucy would have laughed her head off. I know I did when I first saw it a few years ago on some tv-show. So bad, so funny at the same time. Thanks, Steve, interesting as always. I love Lucy, I really do ❤️.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

Who was the lady who poisoned the tenants of her boarding home, buried them in the yard and kept their social security checks? Well, that statue of Lucy with the spoon and medicine... a yip.

[@chlexiel.1022]

My daughter and I did a trip there back in 2011 or so. We did the museum too. At that time her old house was not doing tours but they were planning to in the future. It was nice to go. Thanks for sharing👍😊

[@joeybarra3108]

Great video 📷📷📸📸

[@jamesdugan3079]

Thanks Steve, I loved Lucy.

[@jenniferasher8807]

I simply love Lucy!!! Always been a big fan. My mother, brother and I quote from the show quite often. I remember watching her last made for TV movie when it aired. I loved the tulips on her grave. And yes, I had only seen videos and pictures in the winter so thank you for sharing it now.

[@oliviasoliz5983]

Thank you for sharing your video I loved Lucy she was a very funny lady and actress I like her new statue better the other one it doesn't look like her did she get cremated or not I don't know either way she is very missed hope you are doing well stay safe.

[@nancyaylward1176]

We didn’t watch Lucy all that much, but my favorite episode was the Candy Factory Episode. Every time I watch it I just bust out laughing, simply because I have 4 Friends that I could see doing that with me. It just gets to that “funny bone” and the laughter starts! About the Statue, I don’t know about anyone else, but the new one is a 1000% better. Her gravesite is very pretty. Thank You Steve for sharing this great video. Blessings to You and Jim! ❤️

[@MitchC357]

Good video. I used to watch it all the time. I was going to ask if you were planning to visit Mr. Mooney's grave, Gale Gordon but I see he was cremated and no burial.

[@Dutchy-1168]

RIP Lucy ‼️‼️💕💕❤️❤️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@GraceToo_]

I live in Toronto and it's aways been a dream to visit Lucy's grave ... so close but yet so far, thank you for this, you have no idea how much this means

[@Theaterbuddy717]

Visited the Museums last month, they were fantastic! Also, the National Comedy Center is there where you can spend all day laughing!

[@deborahsmith7970]

Thanks Steve!!!!

[@QueenWendyLu]

That mural is amazing. Thank you for sharing it.

[@jaybudd1617]

Thank you for making this video. Lucy was my favorite comedian. I remember watching the reruns but was the first time I watched "I Love Lucy" program as a child in the 60's. I remember I was learning my A,B,C's and would have to get them correct twice before I could watch her show. Great memories. I agree that the first statue was scary but was a fan of the that episode. The new statue looks like Lucy walking down the street.

[@chadglasner4755]

I like and think the new statue of Lucy is much more realistic.

[@leesashriber5097]

This was great, Steve!! Exceptional as always!! Thank you!! 😊

[@ernestgutierrez99]

Thank you Steve. I was an avid I love Lucy fan in my early years I wanted to visit her grave when she was in Hollywood. I often wondered what Jamestown looked like and thanks to your videos I was able to see much more ! Keep up the great work Steve and safe travels !

[@bonniehoover8318]

Had to comment with a Big thank you for the video. I have many books, pictures, Lucy dolls and other memorabilia. Always hated first statue but so glad a new one was commissioned.❤❤❤

[@susansawicki4984]

I live right down the street from Lucys resting place. I visit often just to say 'hi'

[@discokitty3375]

WOW what another great trip another great entertainer and my fav TV shows there were so many ,unlike today's TV i don't even watch anything but reruns, on prime it other videos I don't have and refuse to get cable. thx again great trip Steve . Like the new statue better too. The dress on the polka dot garage how cool 😎 was that

[@daleroberson6605]

I really liked this video Steve I was a big fan of Lucy thanks for visiting her grave

[@cookingartguy2170]

Lucy is the only celebrity I can remember in my 67 years that I blubbered when she passed away. I was lucky enough to meet her and Desi when I was a kid and we lived in southern california. I was a cute little toe head who looked like Dennis the Menace. Now I just look like a menace lol. I've been to Jamestown but not for many years, I have distant relatives there. Yes the new statue is definitely a huge improvement!, The old one looked like Ernest Borgnine in drag hahaha.

[@breannaqueen.593]

Lucy was a crazy lady I loved watching her show her and Dezi

[@carriebaker6371]

I was waiting on this after you mentioning it in an earlier vlog. Love it 🥰

[@jmf2674]

Jamestown was a pretty big city even 70 years ago. All kinds of great talented people developed industry ,technology, visual art, naturalists, entertainment and baseball. .I am glad tohat my grandmother was a close friend of Lucy's and my dad's step uncle helped build her house in California. And his Grandma received a check from Lucy until she passed. I love Jamestown history!!! Thanks for video and tour

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Thanks for sharing that with us jmf 👍

[@mariemurphy5499]

👋 Steve i like the new state of Lucille Ball brings out her character I watch your videos from beginning to end. May she rest in peace 🙏🌹♥️