One of the biggest reasons that I Love Lucy ended was because the marriage of Lucille and Desi was crumbling. As creators and stars of their show, and owners of the production studio that had made it, the couple's dissolution resulted in a lack of chemistry on screen and a near-impossible working relationship.
What shows came after I Love Lucy?
I Love Lucy
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How many shows did Lucy have?
LUCY'S TV SHOWS She starred in five different TV shows during her career; the original, I Love Lucy (1951-57), became one of the great TV landmarks of the 1950s and continues today on TV across the world.
Why did they get rid of the kids on The Lucy Show?
It was based partially on the book Life Without George by Irene Kampen. Lucy's character was made a widow due to her fans empathy for her recent divorce with Desi plus CBS didn't want to air a show featuring two divorcees! The children were written out of the show as well.
How much money did Lucille Ball make from I Love Lucy?
How much did Lucille Ball make from I Love Lucy? According to Bart Andrews' 1985 book, The I Love Lucy Book, Ball and Arnaz were paid a joint salary of $4,000 per episode ($2,000 each) for I Love Lucy.
Who inherited Desi Arnaz money?
(Arnaz's mother, who was 91 years old at the time, was also left $250,000.) According to the Associated Press, Arnaz's will stated for his estate to be divided between Lucie and Desi Jr. equally. Per Celebrity Net Worth, Arnaz was worth $20 million at the time of his death.
How many seasons of I Love Lucy are on DVD?
Product Description. The Complete I LOVE LUCY Series - all 6 Seasons - contains all 180 episodes, loaded wtih hours of special features!