Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Viv knew she was dying." de habilidades directivas o c tava e d i c i n. David A. Whetten Brigham Young University. Specifically: Cremated by the Neptune Society at Bahia Valley Memorial Park Crematory in Novato, Marin County, California. The character was the first divorcee ever on a weekly American television series. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. ", While Ball and Vance had weathered a few ups and downs, the two shared a tight bond. On January 20, 2010, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that a local antique dealer had inherited many of Vance's photos and scrapbooks and a manuscript of her unpublished autobiography when John Dodds died in 1986. In 1991, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Try again. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. Vivian Vance (Vivian Roberta Jones) 02:22 Vivian Vance Veteran Broadway actress fondly remembered for playing Lucille Ball's landlady, 'Ethel Mertz' in the hit 1950s television sitcom "I Love Lucy." She was born Vivian Roberta Jones on 26 July 1909 in Cherryvale, Kansas, the second of six children. She was born Vivian Roberta Jones on July 26, 1909 in Cherryvale, Kansas, the second of six children. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. After her recovery, she returned to the stage in "Voice of the Turtle" at the La Jolla Playhouse, where she was spotted by Desi Arnaz and offered the role that would make her a household name. Through her work with the Little Theatre, she left such an impression on local audiences that they raised money to send her to New York to pursue an acting career. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? She was survived by her husband, Dodds, and the actress's four sisters. Although she had become a top performer, the demands of the onstage life took their toll on Vance, and in 1945 she suffered a nervous collapse. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Known by all as Bob, he was born on June 13, 1932 in Gridley, Illinois to the late William Otto and Faye Ione (Hewitt) Helbling. Search above to list available cemeteries. Cherryvale, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA. Later, when the family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vance joined the Albuquerque Little Theatre, and began the long path that would lead her to stardom. She was nominated an additional three times (for 1954, 1956, and 1957) before the series ended. Sorry! Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Ball would later regret not giving Vance what she requested. 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Her ashes were picked up August 28, 1979 and scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. Vivian Vance as Ethel Mertz in the second season of "I Love Lucy" aired on January 12, 1953. al servicio de su majestad y de la quietud general del reino. Vivian Roberta Jones Nascimento 26 jul 1909 Cherryvale, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA bito 17 ago 1979 (idade 70 anos) Belvedere, Marin County, California, USA Sepultamento Cremado, Ashes scattered at sea. 'The Lucy Show' gets Vivian Vance under 1 condition At first, Vance. "Viv was, in many ways, like a sister to my mother. Although information about Vivian Vances mother is more readily available, whatisknown about her father is that his name was Robert Andrew, Sr., and that he had a total of six children with Euphemia Mae (Ragan) Jones. She was survived by her husband . 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Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? She was an American veteran Broadway actress fondly remembered for playing Lucille Ball's landlady, 'Ethel Mertz' in the hit 1950s television sitcom "I Love Lucy." Vance reluctantly agreed to be her co-star on the condition that she be allowed to appear in more glamorous clothes and have her character be named "Vivian". After "I Love Lucy" ended in 1957, she divorced her husband, remarried, and moved to Stamford, Connecticut. In 1954, she became the first actress to be awarded an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress. | Source: Getty Images. Ball had been famous for several monikers, including "Technicolor Tessie" and "The First Lady of Television.". 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Family members linked to this person will appear here. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. However, throughout her childhood, Vivian's desire to be an actress clashed with her mother's strict religious beliefs, and at the age of sixteen she ran away to Tulsa, Oklahoma to become an actress, taking the stage name "Vivian Vance," after a high school classmate she admired. Vivian Vance was cremated, and her ashes scattered. Try again. Actress. Vivian Vance, the Ethel Mertz of I Love Lucy and one of the most beloved comediennes in television, died Friday at her home in northern California after a long fight against cancer. [ 1][ 2] Muitas vezes refere-se a ela como a "Mais amada . Solicitao de foto enviada com sucesso. And that's how she left the world.". It ran from 1951 to 1961, and is still seen around the world in reruns. Vance's working relationship with Ball was also becoming strained. Wikipedia (20 entries) edit. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Looking back, Peterson says, "Viv loved living in Belvedere. "It was an amazing thing to witness. He did vaudeville with his brother Paul, then joined pianist Franz Rath in an act they took to San Francisco in 1910. Try again later. Please try again later. as Kay Thompson's last minute replacement. Despite having a stellar career in the industry, Vance was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1973. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Lt. Col. (Ret) Vivian J. Vance - LIMESTONE Lt. Col. (Ret) Vivian J. Vance, 80, Limestone, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at John M. Reed Nursing Home. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Sorry! Den unge Viv gjorde opprr og drog ettekvart til Albuquerque i New Mexico der ho bytta etternamn til Vance og sg etter arbeid som skodespelar. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? She was an American veteran Broadway actress fondly remembered for playing Lucille Ball's landlady, 'Ethel Mertz' in the hit 1950s television sitcom I Love Lucy. During her stay in Los Angeles, Vance appeared in two films: as streetwise chambermaid Leah in The Secret Fury (1950), and as Alicia in The Blue Veil (1951). Try again later. Lucille Ball pictured in a photo studio in 1955. Producers decided not to meet Vance's requests. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. They lived in Stamford, Connecticut, then moved to California in 1974, remaining together until Vance's death. Search above to list available cemeteries. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. based on information from your browser. ", "We had enormous freedom," she adds. March 30 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is released to massive box office success. She changed her surname to Vance and moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to find acting work, performing in the first show at the Albuquerque Little Theatre in 1930. [8] Instead, Vance was interested in doing a series based on the life of Babs Hooten, a New York socialite who moves to New Mexico to run a hotel and ranch. She was also part of "The Lucy Show", and all of her endeavors helped put her net worth to where it was prior to her passing in 1979. Try again later. Unfortunately for Vance, her first attempt at a show business career was a failure. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Once the two women were able to settle their differences and reconcile, Vance made three more guest appearances on the remaining seasons of The Lucy Show. Veteran Broadway actress fondly remembered for playing Lucille Balls landlady, Ethel Mertz in the hit 1950s television sitcom I Love Lucy. She was born Vivian Roberta Jones on 26 July 1909 in Cherryvale, Kansas, the second of six children. She is buried at Cremated, Ashes scattered. ", Desi Arnaz embraces his pregnant wife,Lucille Ball while watching a televised football game at the Racquet Club in Palm Springs, California in 1953. Ten years later, Ball passed away from an aortic dissection. The role of Fred Mertz was played by William Frawley, who was actually 22 years her senior. Try again later. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Vivian Vance (1487)? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. There is a problem with your email/password. Vivian Vance (born Vivian Roberta Jones; July 26, 1909 - August 17, 1979) was an American actress and singer known for playing Ethel Mertz on the sitcom I Love Lucy (1951-1957), for which she won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, among other accolades. Add to your scrapbook. This browser does not support getting your location. Lucille Ball in the "Lucy is a Sax Symbol" episode of the "Life With Lucy" aired on October 25, 1986. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Try again later. Miss Ball was among about 100 people who attended the private service for Arnaz, who died Tuesday at his home in Del Mar from lung cancer. According to some reports, things first went sour when Frawley overheard Vance complaining about his age, stating that he should be playing her father instead of her husband. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. [citation needed]. He was a great part of our innovation in this business.. In 1962, Lucille Ball was planning to return to television in a new series, The Lucy Show. Kim S. Cameron University of Michigan. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "It was a railroad town, nothing glamorous about it. About an hour and a half later, Vance heard about Lisa Marie's death; the mood at The Guest House at Graceland, the hotel where she is staying, became somber. Try again later. We have set your language to Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. The former couple's company produced films such as "The Untouchables" in 1959 and "Mission: Impossible" in 1996. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "It's a love letter to Belvedere," says Peterson, who weaves her own story of growing up into the town's history. A system error has occurred. Paired with William Frawley as Fred and Ethel Mertz, Vance and Frawley made a convincing couple despite their twenty-five year age difference. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She was in tears. Fast forward six decades, and it's now a posh commuter town with incomparable views of the San Francisco Bay. Vance was growing tired of commuting weekly between her home on the East Coast and Los Angeles. In 1954, she became the first actress to be awarded an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Bedankt voor uw bijdrage aan Find a Grave! Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Failed to report flower. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Vance proved that she could play a funny character, to which Ball reluctantly agreed. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. In 1974 she and her husband moved to Belvedere, California (just north of Francisco Bay) so she could be near her sister. She credited her comedic chops to the writers and directors who made their shows funny for their audience. On that day in 1979, Peterson remembers, "We had brought Viv down and she was lying on the couch in the living room. After her family moved to Independence, Kansas, she was able to study drama under Anna Ingleman and William Inge. After her family moved to Independence, Kansas,. And back then, there were things I had to doI was in the projection room for some reasonand I just couldn't concentrate on it. There is a problem with your email/password. However, throughout her childhood, Vivians desire to be an actress clashed with her mothers strict religious beliefs, and at the age of sixteen she ran away to Tulsa, Oklahoma to become an actress, taking the stage name Vivian Vance, after a high school classmate she admired. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Here's a look at their remarkable friendship. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Her ashes were picked up August 28, 1979 and scattered at sea off the coast of Marin County. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They ate lunch and they talked and talked. Verify and try again. [3] Lucille Ball had wanted either Bea Benaderet or Barbara Pepper, both close friends, to play the role. However, their offstage relationship was less than cordial, a situation exacerbated by Frawley's heavy drinking. "The pain on her face shook me to my core. "She had become a mother to me and she loved 'little Lucie' [Lucie Luckinbill]," notes Peterson. Quote "A man belongs to his fatherland when things are good and life is sweet. However, their offstage relationship was less than cordial, a situation exacerbated by Frawley's heavy drinking. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. In the third season, Vance did not appear in seven of the season's 26 episodes. The two women had created comedy magic in the legendary '50s sitcom I Love Lucy, with Ball as Lucy Ricardo and Vance playing her sidekick Ethel Mertz. Although she had become a top performer, the demands of the onstage life took their toll on Vance, and in 1945 she suffered a mental collapse. It also caused a strain in her marriage to publishing executive John Dodds. Learn more about merges. She moved to a home [the Farr Cottages] that was cantilevered over the bay and would sit and read for hours on the deck, where she could look at the most beautiful view in the world. It's 1957, and after leaving the only home she has ever known, Alice Young steps off the bus into the all-Black town of New Jessup, Alabama, where residents have largely rejected integration as . Agents and studio executives misinformed Ball regarding Vance's desires, believing she wanted to be Ball's equal. Vivian Vance Original Name Vivian Roberta Jones Birth 26 Jul 1909 Cherryvale, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA Death 17 Aug 1979 (aged 70) Belvedere, Marin County, California, USA Burial Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea. Although she had become a top performer, the demands of the onstage life took their toll on Vance, and in 1945 she suffered a mental collapse. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In the early stage of filming "I Love Lucy," Ball was dubious on Vance playing Ethel as she did not look "dumpy" to play as the wife of Fred, played by actor William Frawley. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. (1937). There was no coffin in the church as cremation was planned. Peterson, who lived in an adjacent room in the house, described Ball and Vance's reunion as an amazing moment to witness. retrieved. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Born in 17 Mar 1897 and died in 28 Oct 1898 McAlester, Oklahoma Vivian Vance Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. However, throughout her childhood, Vivian's desire to be an actress clashed with her mother's strict religious beliefs, and at the age of sixteen she ran away to Tulsa, Oklahoma to become an actress, taking the stage name "Vivian Vance," after a high school classmate she admired. Vivian Vance was born on 26 July 1909 in Cherryvale, Kansas. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. After her recovery, she returned to the stage in "Voice of the Turtle" at the La Jolla Playhouse, where she was spotted by Desi Arnaz and offered the role that would make her a household name. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. She said in a past interview: "As an actress, I'm so beholden to writers; without the word, we are nothing. Lucie said Ball treated Vance like a sister. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. However, their offstage relationship was less than cordial, a situation exacerbated by Frawleys heavy drinking. In New Mexico, Vance later studied theater and music. There is a problem with your email/password. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. [12], Vance is memorialized in the Lucille BallDesi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, New York. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Vivian Vance was born in Cherryvale, Kansas in July 1909 and passed away in. This account has been disabled. [9] On January 16, 1961, Vance married literary agent, editor, and publisher John Dodds. With your free account at foundagrave.com, you can add your loved ones, friends, and idols to our growing database of "Deceased but not Forgotten" records. And I enjoy every move that Viv made. Despite their exceptional chemistry, comedic timing, and musical prowess together onscreen, Vance and Frawley did not get along offscreen. Both Ball and Vance felt betrayed by the other and Vance left the series. Starting in 1932, Vance was in a number of shows on Broadway, usually as a member of the chorus. On a summer day in August 1979, Lucille Ball came to Belvedere, California, to bid farewell to her friend and beloved costar Vivian Vance. Your mother is there to protect you. After the show ended in 1958, Ball and Vance reunited on the sitcom The Lucy Show, from 1962 to 1968. Vance's choice to decline the would-be show intensified the animosity between Frawley and her. Sitelinks. From left: John Dodds, Vivian Vance and Paige Peterson. Please log in if you don't want to post Fotoaanvraag . She got her first break in the musical "Music in the Air," and after understudying for Ethel Merman in "Anything Goes," she starred with comic actor Ed Wynn in "Hooray for What!" Still on the Stamford Advocate's website!!!! Learn more about managing a memorial . Try again later. Cherryvale, Montgomery County, Kansas, USA. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Four children: Vivian Grey Sellars, Anne Elizabeth Sellars Watkins, Charles Patrick Sellars Jr., and Maria Hundley Sellars Smithson. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. gertrude vivian justice brewster was her daughter. In 1932, she headed for the Broadway stage, where she struggled as a chorus girl. Born in 1906, Vance grew up in Cherryvale, Kansas, to her parents Robert and Mae Ragan Jones, and attended Independence High School before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The show was produced at Arnaz and Miss Balls Desilu Studios, and from that series, the couple developed Desilu into a major TV production company that in its prime produced more than 19 TV programs, including The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Untouchables, December Bride, Willy, Our Miss Brooks, Make Room for Daddy, Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse, The Web and shows starring Ray Bolger and George Gobel. 117-527 select provisions of the 1866 reconstruction treaties between the united states and oklahoma tribes 117th congress (2021-2022) Television owes him a tremendous debt of gratitude and no one but no one has ever come close to the kind of TV Desi brought with Lucy to this industry, he said. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In 1954, she became the first actress to be awarded an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress. in School; I am a Teacher Vance's breast cancer metastasized into bone cancer. As a boy he sang at St. Paul's Catholic Church and played at the Burlington Opera House. Specifically: Cremated by the Neptune Society at Bahia Valley Memorial Park Crematory in Novato, Marin County, California. As noted, on the basis of religion, her mother wanted to keep Vance from acting, so Vance simply snuck out. The beloved actor and comedian Lucille Ball died in 1989. They ate lunch, and they talked and talked. Four years later, she had a role in The Voice of the Turtle. "My introduction to 'I Love Lucy' was one of those fortunate happenings that actors only dream about," recalled Vivian Vance in an interview . The actress's family buried her privately and sent her memorial donations to mental health and animal welfare groups. In 1977 she was diagnosed with breast and bone cancer. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Vivian Vance I found on Findagrave.com. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Paige Peterson, to whom Vance grew close after renting the Belvedere home, witnessed the duo's beautiful moments. She also starred alongside Lucille Ball in The Lucy Show from 1962 until she left the series at the end of its third season in 1965. Learn more about merges. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In 1932, she headed for the Broadway stage, where she struggled as a chorus girl. Vance died a few days later, on Aug. 17, at 70 years old. Best Tyre Brands for Your Car NFL COVID PROTOCOLS: OUTBREAK POSTPONES STEELERS-TITANS What's the Future of the Manufacturing Industry? The film was a moderate success, receiving several Academy Award nominations. Add to your scrapbook. "[11], For her achievements in the field of television, Vance was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame February 14, 1991, at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard. Vivian Vance was not buried. 34ms. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Vivian Vance, a longtime star of the "I Love Lucy" television series, died of cancer yesterday at her home in Belvedere, a town across the Golden Gate from San Francisco. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. It also was the first to use a live audience to react to the performances and among the first shows to move production from New York to Hollywood. There was a problem getting your location. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Honored for her work in 1953, Vance became the first actress to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress; she accepted her award at the Emmy ceremony in February 1954. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. She used to skim through the script before she memorized her lines to see how many scenes she had with "that stubborn-headed little Irishman. Vance was four times married to Joseph Shearer Danneck, George Koch, Philip Ober, and John Dodds. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. "Lucie and I were the daughters she never had. "I think Viv gave up after that," says Peterson. It was a sludgy place with barren hills and beautiful dairy farms. Vance was married four times; her first three marriages ended in divorce. Actress. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. GREAT NEWS! Try again later. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa in February 1887 and passed away in March 1966. Years after starring in "I Love Lucy," Ball said she still loved her iconic TV character, Lucy Ricardo. On Thursday, Sancelle Vance, 50, had taken the Graceland tour, which included a stop by Lisa Marie's old swing set and the grave of her son. Specifically: Cremated by the Neptune Society at Bahia Valley Memorial Park Crematory in Novato, Marin County, California. Failed to delete memorial. "Lucille trusted Vivian with the secret that she was filing for divorce," Kim Powers, who wrote a show about the two women's friendship, told Closer Weekly. "You could hear them laughing, and towards the end there was a lot of sobbing," says Paige Peterson, who'd grown close to Vance after the actress rented her mother's home in Belvedere. Vance starred in the hit sitcom with actress Lucille Ball, who played Lucy Ricardo. 4 August 2021 . The love of these two women.". This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Vivian Roberta Vance (Jones) (26 Jul 1909 - 17 Aug 1979) retrieved. ", Meanwhile, Ball, who was married to Arnaz from 1940 to 1961, could not credit herself as the star of their show. Ball and she appeared together one last time in the 1977 CBS special Lucy Calls the President. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. r46 / r60; Ms. Vance was cremated. As the eulogies were delivered, Miss Ball gripped Mortons hand and dabbed tears from her eyes with a hankerchief. She got her first break in the musical "Music in the Air," and after understudying for Ethel Merman in "Anything Goes," she starred with comic actor Ed Wynn in "Hooray for What!" Homes - Celebrity - Entertainment - Actors, http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Ghosts-stand-chance-of-discovery-2155565.php. Following her departure from The Lucy Show at the end of the third season, Vance signed on to appear in a Blake Edwards film, The Great Race (1965); she saw this as an opportunity to restart a movie career, which never really took off. After I Love Lucy ended in 1957, she divorced her husband, remarried, and moved to Stamford Connecticut. The local theatre community helped pay her way to New York City to study under Eva Le Gallienne. Vivian Vance died of Breast Cancer in. Thanks for your help! or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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Desi Arnaz financed a pilot starring Vance as Hooten titled Guestward, Ho!, which was shot in 1958 by Desilu; however, the show was rejected by CBS and Vance continued playing Ethel Mertz. Her most successful stage role was that of Nancy Collister in the Cole Porter musical Let's Face It! March 2 - The Hunt for Red October is released. The Cuban-born bandleader was best-known for his role as Ricky Ricardo on I Love Lucy, which set several precedents for modern television situation comedy. as Kay Thompson's last minute replacement. Try again later. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Failed to delete memorial. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Lucile Ball took a shocking secret to the grave that her co-star Vivian Vance might have really "loved Lucy!" 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