American Masters : Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy, an American Masters Special (2011)
Directed by Pamela Mason Wagner
Sub-Genres - Biography, Film & Television History |
Run Time - 117 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
Lucille Ball (1911-89) is affectionately recalled in a profile that concentrates on her indestructible 1951-57 sitcom "I Love Lucy." How popular was the show? It outrated Eisenhower's first Inauguration. "The country likes Ike," says narrator Cynthia Adler, "but they love Lucy." Also: clips from some of her pre-"Lucy" films (she did 72 of them) and post-"Lucy" series, and a sketch of her pre-"Lucy" life (and marriage to Desi Arnaz). Among those interviewed: Carol Burnett and Fran Drescher.
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actor, comedian, movie-star, career-retrospective, life-story, film-clips, interview