A Guide To

I Love Lucy

One of the most popular TV shows of all time!

Contents:

• An Overview of the series

• Beginnings: A look at how the series began

  • Part One: Lucy's and Desi's marriage in the 40's

  • Part Two: A way to save their marriage

  • Part Three: They plan a TV show together

  • Part Four: The first pilot episode

  • Part Five: Creating the premise

  • Part Six: The filming technique

  • Part Seven: Casting the Mertzes

• Cast: A look at the actors on the show.

  • Lucille Ball ("Lucy Ricardo")

  • Desi Arnaz ("Ricky Ricardo")

  • Vivian Vance ("Ethel Mertz")

  • William Frawley ("Fred Mertz")

  • Jerry Hausner ("Jerry the agent")

  • Elizabeth Patterson ("Mrs. Trumbull")

  • Doris Singleton ("Caroline Appleby")

  • Richard Keith ("Little Ricky")

  • Mary Jane Croft ("Betty Ramsey")

  • Frank Nelson (a frequent guest star)

• Guest Stars: A guide to guests who have appeared on the show.

• Episode Guide:

  • Season One (1951-52)

  • Season Two (1952-53)

  • Season Three (1953-54)

  • Season Four (1954-55)

  • Season Five (1955-56)

  • Season Six (1956-57)

• Songs: A list of songs performed on the show.

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