Lucille Ball of "I Love Lucy" fame was a groundbreaking comedy genius, paved the way for "Star Trek" to become a cultural phenomenon with her production company, and has been the subject of numerous documentaries and biopics over the years. Some of the most iconic moments in "I Love Lucy" history have been parodied across film and television, and her presence has permeated the culture with such vigor that even younger generations who have yet to watch a single episode of the show are at least tangentially familiar with moments in episodes like "Lucy and the Chocolate Factory" or her hilarious whine. One of Ball's most influential moments came in the now-classic 1956 episode "Lucy's Italian Movie," which features a simulated fight in a vat of grapes (to make wine) with Italian actress, Teresa Tirelli ... or was it?
Ball finally confessed the truth during a 1974 interview on "The Dick Cavett Show,...
Ball finally confessed the truth during a 1974 interview on "The Dick Cavett Show,...
- 8/27/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The classic TV series I Love Lucy aired 180 episodes. The series premiered in 1951 and aired its final episode in 1957. Despite ending more than 60 years ago, I Love Lucy remains a beloved show, amassing new fans even today. While most episodes are considered classic and iconic, a few scenes are more treasured than all the others. Not all of them were scripted. In fact, the show’s iconic grape stomping scene was completely unscripted, and the fight was the real deal.
Lucille Ball and Teresa Tirelli | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images The famed grape stomping scene in ‘I Love Lucy’ was unscripted
Fans of the classic sitcom often cite the chocolate factory scene, with Lucy and Ethel shoveling chocolates into their mouths and blouses, as comedy gold. Some viewers insist Lucy’s drunken “Vitameatavegamin” commercial is the most iconic scene of the series, while others point to Lucy’s grape stomping...
Lucille Ball and Teresa Tirelli | CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images The famed grape stomping scene in ‘I Love Lucy’ was unscripted
Fans of the classic sitcom often cite the chocolate factory scene, with Lucy and Ethel shoveling chocolates into their mouths and blouses, as comedy gold. Some viewers insist Lucy’s drunken “Vitameatavegamin” commercial is the most iconic scene of the series, while others point to Lucy’s grape stomping...
- 5/12/2023
- by Andrea Francese
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Lucille Ball was nearly killed while filming one of the most memorable moments in her iconic show, I Love Lucy.
The legendary actress was trending on social media Friday as fans celebrated her birthday.
During a 1974 interview on The Dick Cavett Show, the actress explained that in the classic 1956 episode of her series titled “Lucy’s Italian Movie” what was supposed to be a simulated fight between herself and actress Teresa Tirelli quickly devolved into chaos, and Ball believed she was going to be killed.
Although hilarious to the live studio audience and viewers at home, Ball told Cavett that ...
The legendary actress was trending on social media Friday as fans celebrated her birthday.
During a 1974 interview on The Dick Cavett Show, the actress explained that in the classic 1956 episode of her series titled “Lucy’s Italian Movie” what was supposed to be a simulated fight between herself and actress Teresa Tirelli quickly devolved into chaos, and Ball believed she was going to be killed.
Although hilarious to the live studio audience and viewers at home, Ball told Cavett that ...
Lucille Ball was nearly killed while filming one of the most memorable moments in her iconic show, I Love Lucy.
The legendary actress was trending on social media Friday as fans celebrated her birthday.
During a 1974 interview on The Dick Cavett Show, the actress explained that in the classic 1956 episode of her series titled “Lucy’s Italian Movie” what was supposed to be a simulated fight between herself and actress Teresa Tirelli quickly devolved into chaos, and Ball believed she was going to be killed.
Although hilarious to the live studio audience and viewers at home, Ball told Cavett that ...
The legendary actress was trending on social media Friday as fans celebrated her birthday.
During a 1974 interview on The Dick Cavett Show, the actress explained that in the classic 1956 episode of her series titled “Lucy’s Italian Movie” what was supposed to be a simulated fight between herself and actress Teresa Tirelli quickly devolved into chaos, and Ball believed she was going to be killed.
Although hilarious to the live studio audience and viewers at home, Ball told Cavett that ...
I love Lucy. You love Lucy. Everyone loves Lucy. And if you don't, go hang out with the Grinch, please.
CBS, original home of the 1951-1957 series, has a clever bit of Lucy programming for the holidays, "I Love Lucy Christmas Special," on Friday, Dec. 20.
Lucy fits the holiday special mold of family-suitable, and Santa hats are involved. The special features two episodes, both from 1956: "The Christmas Episode" and one of the all-time favorites, "Lucy's Italian Movie."
The episodes are colorized, which could incite purists to revolt. Take heart, though.
The colorization is excellent. Even Lucille Ball's hair, a shade of orange rarely found in nature, is right.
Though it's initially jarring to see their apartment colorized, the colors suit the times, shades of gray and slate walls. Lucy's flannel shirt, what she would have worn at home, is a blue plaid, and Little Ricky's feety pajamas are mint-colored.
CBS, original home of the 1951-1957 series, has a clever bit of Lucy programming for the holidays, "I Love Lucy Christmas Special," on Friday, Dec. 20.
Lucy fits the holiday special mold of family-suitable, and Santa hats are involved. The special features two episodes, both from 1956: "The Christmas Episode" and one of the all-time favorites, "Lucy's Italian Movie."
The episodes are colorized, which could incite purists to revolt. Take heart, though.
The colorization is excellent. Even Lucille Ball's hair, a shade of orange rarely found in nature, is right.
Though it's initially jarring to see their apartment colorized, the colors suit the times, shades of gray and slate walls. Lucy's flannel shirt, what she would have worn at home, is a blue plaid, and Little Ricky's feety pajamas are mint-colored.
- 12/20/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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