I LOVE LUCY!--Behind the Scenes: Bill Frawley and Vivian Vance Secrets You May NOT Have Known!

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I LOVE LUCY!--Behind the Scenes Bill Frawley and Vivian Vance Secrets You May NOT Have Know!
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@ewerdt 5 лет назад

This is --hands down-- my favorite RU-vid channel.

@georgie2315 5 лет назад

I ALWAYS LOVED VIVIAN "VIV" VANCE! I MET HER IN 7th GRADE WHEN SHE CAME TO MY SCHOOL! I HAD A BROKEN LEG WITH A HARD CAST UP MY LEG & SHE ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED & I TOLD HER ABOUT MY HORSE & HOW I BROKE MY LEG! SHE WAS JUST FANTASTIC & I FELT LIKE I KNEW HER FOREVER, SHE WAS SO SWEET, KIND & EVERYTHING GOOD! YEARS LATER I FOUND OUT HER HUSBAND WAS BEATING THE HELL OUT OF HER & THAT HORRIBLE MAN WAS IN AN EPISODE OF I LOVE LUCY & HE WAS DORY SHERRY, THAT AWFUL HORRIBLE BASTARD WAS HER HUSBAND. VIVIAN VANCE A GREAT ACTOR AND TRULY A SPECIAL PERSON TO ME! I LOVED (Ethyl) VIVIAN VANCE ONE OF A KIND!!!!!!!!💝💝💝

@jameshammett4549 5 лет назад

Your hott. Is this a real pic? Soooooo sexy.

@roberthenleynola 4 года назад

@@georgie2315 Are you saying that Vivian Vance was married to Dore Schary (the head of MGM Studios)?? That is totally not true. She was in an abusive marriage, but not with Schary, who did appear in an episode of "I Love Lucy."

@ricknineg 4 года назад

She was married to the actor Philip Ober who played the part of Dory Sherry on I love Lucy

@beckettroland4285 2 года назад

i know it's quite off topic but do anyone know of a good site to watch newly released series online?

@janeceeastwood8035 Год назад

I was in the womb when “I Love Lucy” debuted on October 21, 1951, and my mother always told me that I would kick her through the entire weekly episode. Throughout my entire life, I have LOVED this show, and now, at age 70, I still laugh out loud at every episode.

@hearttoheart4me 5 лет назад

I don't mind knowing these things but sometimes it is better to be naive of some things that happened, even back then. Shows like this are an escape from real life in today's world.

@ShalmendoGlineux 2 года назад

It seems like being on the shows could also be an escape of it's own for some of these actors and actresses.

@liamath1 5 лет назад

They were so professional that nobody could imagine that they detested in real life. They preferred the success of the Tv show to their personalities. That's what I would call "sacrifice."

@karanaudichya1626 5 лет назад

Both Vivian Vance and William Frawley were as interesting and funny as Lucy and Desi.... Loved them both... Can't think of Lucy show without them.

@collenekennedy 5 лет назад

I think you are talking about the Glass Castle & yet I'm reading this in an I Love Lucy post?

@nellievanellie9935 5 лет назад

Collene Kennedy the glass castle is an excellent memoire; this post is about the I Love Lucy show specifically detailing Viviane Vance and William Frawley as Ethel and Fred Mertz, you must have landed on the wrong post by accident:)

@eliseh.7474 5 лет назад

Your narrative on I Love Lucy is always a delight. Thanks for sharing your extensive research on this ground breaking sit-com. I think Vivian was a perfect foil for Lucy, she was brilliantly funny but, never upstaged her. Feel better! 💖

@deborahleroy5323 5 лет назад

Having such difficult personal life's and never losing a beat shows the skill of a professional actors.

@VIDEOHEREBOB 5 лет назад

They we're both such an asset to that show's success. So many watching could identify with them.

@peierple 5 лет назад

Yes they were

@cruzloera4931 4 года назад

And had great chemistry. You’d never think they hated each other. Well more than a married couple do. Lol

@Beautifulmusiclistnr 4 года назад

Vivian Vance and William Frawley have brought me so much laughter. I can't imagine that show without them. Since Bill was such a fan of Baseball, I'm sure he enjoyed being in the movie "Rhubarb" about a cat that brought luck to a baseball team and also became the owner. I haven't seen that movie in ages, but I remember Bill Frawley being in it. It's a funny movie.

@ahanna76 5 лет назад

Thank you for the upload. Who knew Mr. Frawley has so much pull, he could attend World Series games instead of going to work. I’m envious and amazed at the same time.

@georgie2315 4 года назад

T.j Hanna, HAVE YOU SEEN THE BASEBALL MOVIE STARRING BILL FRAWLEY? I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT!

@suzycreamcheesez4371 4 года назад

@@georgie2315 why are you shouting? who are you mad at?

@realthing475 5 лет назад

Thank you Rick. Really appreciate your time and genuine thought you put into every show. 😘

@ricknineg 5 лет назад

Your comment is the type of comment that keeps me going and motivated to make bigger and better videos! Thank you so much for being such a great supporter

@TheVerbalVolley 5 лет назад

Great stuff, as always, Rick. Thanks for the great information! I remember reading that both Lucy and Vivian were undergoing marital difficulties simultaneously. (Maybe this helped solidify the close relationship that developed between the two). Vivian's first husband was abusive towards her, and it soon became obvious to her co-star's on the show. Lucy finally said to Vivian, "If you don't divorce him, I will!"

@kimbrown1302 5 лет назад

Wow you actually told me more juicy news then this clip thanks

@vernitaellis524 5 лет назад

Verbal Volley

@TheVerbalVolley 5 лет назад

@Marie Ramby- Thanks for the information. I'd no idea that he was her third husband.

@liamath1 5 лет назад

According to Wikipedia, Ober was Vivian's third husband, not the first.

@thatbitch8475 4 года назад

omg i didnt know viv was going thru an abusive marriage.....i cant even imagine how hard that must be in that time period.....was the cast aware of the abuse during production of the "ricky accidentally gives lucy a black eye" episode?

@yellabyrd5821 5 лет назад

I have always lived Vivian Vance.What a great entertainer she was.

@superdayday3462 4 года назад

Vivian Vance was one of my favorites on this show, and you are so right one did not see her in behavior that would display mental illness, indicating her needing outside care. She was a true professional, all of the stars on this show, kept to the program when on air and if they had outside problems it sure did not turn up on the show. Today you hear all the crap about stars life off the job, like give them a break.

@Jared_Wignall 5 лет назад

I didn’t know Vivian Vance went to theory during the years I Love Lucy was being made and I also didn’t realize how close William Frawley and Fred Mertz were in real life when regarding certain characteristics of himself and his character. Very interesting stuff Rick, keep up the good work!

@thevizkid 5 лет назад

Jared Wignall

@LJ-ht4zs Год назад

I remember Lucille Ball saying Bill Frawley was Fred Mertz; also knew that Vivian Vance had issues growing up and had a breakdown and spent some time in a mental hospital. She was married 4x and one husband (I think the one while she was on the ILL show) was emotionally and physically abusive and Lucy talked her into get help - she then divorced him; her last husband lasted the longest but he was gay.

@marcscheel4372 5 лет назад

As this is my all time favorite show, I always enjoy Rick's commentaries. I have watched the show and own the series on DVD so I can watch episodes over and over. I am amazed when talking with men friends, that so many still love the show and know the episodes, some by heart and can repeat the dialogue. It is one series that does not age. Sure some comments are out of date as are some cars and props like tvs, but who cares. The dialogue is timeless. Thank you.

@robinrubendunst869 5 лет назад

Thanks, Rick!!

@ThePoobears 5 лет назад

sad that they hated each other in real life.. thanks Rick as always for posting this.. get better..

@cruzloera4931 4 года назад

People keep saying thanks, hey etc to Rick and I keep hearing it in Fred’s voice.

@ThePoobears 4 года назад

@@cruzloera4931 so true :)

@MrLourie 5 лет назад

Hello Rick, sounds to me like Vivian Vance was a professional and knew how to handle herself. Makes me like her even more.

@marcscheel4372 5 лет назад

I would agree. Todays actors often use their personal issues to not show up. Vivian and others had that work ethic my parents had and it was the perfect example for my generation. Yes, I am in my 60's.

@jacicervin8840 5 лет назад

Right? I can't help but like and respect her a little more.

@kevinmiller1985 5 лет назад

Seeing as how Vivian Vance couldn't stand each other, th en why didn't one or the oth- er simply quit? Nobody in th eir right mind would want to work with or be around som ebody they couldn't stand th e sight of.

@MrLourie 5 лет назад

Probably because of contractual agreements before they got to know each other. And, a paycheck to pay the bills. @@kevinmiller1985

@jasonwilliams5624 5 лет назад

@Marie Ramby That ole battle axe.

@scottlabissoniere1265 5 лет назад

It's interesting how the private lives of all the principle characters would make such a totally different show! That's Hollywood! Thanks for another great video Rick!

@andrewbalogh9868 5 лет назад

Another Great Episode Rick!

@theastewart6721 5 лет назад

Great video as always Rick. Hope you feel better soon! Love these I Love Lucy facts!

@jacicervin8840 5 лет назад

Awesome video again!! Everytime I watch a video of yours I fall a little more in love with the show. Thanks!!

@mgmcd1 5 лет назад

Interesting to note that William Frawley was 22 years older than Vivian Vance, Vivian being only 2 years older than Lucille Ball. I am really enjoying your videos. Thanks for all these. 🤓

@docthemetalfreak 5 лет назад

William Frawley wore the highest pants ever

@yvettepham3600 4 года назад

docthemetalfreak 😂😂😂

@bdh70 3 года назад

Nick at Nite did a promo back in the nineties about "The Pants That Ate Fred Mertz" that was hilarious. It's on youtube

@bradsmack1 3 года назад

Frawley wore a belt filled with helium.

@funibiscuit 3 года назад

Mow Howard is in 2nd place.

@docthemetalfreak 3 года назад

@@funibiscuit I forgot about him

@gregsuders2481 5 лет назад

Wow! Very informative on behind the scenes! Great work, Rick!

@yolandadelazerda207 5 лет назад

Hi Rick! Great vlog as always!

@chrisgray7120 5 лет назад

Thanks for posting while you're recovering. I can hear it in your voice but glad you're on the mend. A true professional, like Vivian and Bill!

@ricknineg 5 лет назад

I am humbled, thank you!

@DCJNewsMedia 5 лет назад

Thanks 😊 so much for your sharing.

@bettyg8124 5 лет назад

Awesome video and insight. Thanks Rick! 👍😊🌺❤️

@frankpitochelli6786 4 года назад

The 50s were the best time in the last century, I kinda wished I were an adult in the 50s, although, I'd probably be gone now, but, Television shows were great and down to earth.

@alecj9570 5 лет назад

Great video, very informative. I am looking forward to the next live chat.

@kevincrain6090 5 лет назад

I love all your vids. thanks so much for sharing them. your awesome

@kasylong3469 5 лет назад

Great video, Rick! Lots of important facts.

@trainsupporter9088 5 лет назад

Enjoyed the video so much Rick! Trust you are feeling better too. Thanks so much for all your hard work Rick. I am so happy that you are out there fulfilling your dreams...whether flying, creating a YT channel, visiting New York City and Jamestown etc. You are a blessing Rick!

@claudiamiller7730 Год назад

I love that one pic showing everyone in the ski lodge…and the girls in their “stirrup-style” ski pants! This had to be in the late 1950’s…I remember this trend finally hitting my part If the world in the early ‘60’s as a young teen. Tres chic! I had four older sisters …one who was very “hep” and cool who followed fashion rigorously…and I was able to sneak into the older girl’s closet -yes…just one closet for 4 older girls!!!!…and pilfer their stuff…it was great! Love shout-out to my sweet sisters!! And Lucy, too!! ❤️

@tobeyclark7947 5 лет назад

Rick, I am do glad to have found your extremely informative material. Have many more to watch and am looking to doing so. Thank you, thank you thank you!

@TheNortheastAl 5 лет назад

Another great one, Rick. You keep coming up with new and interesting content.

@ricknineg 5 лет назад

It is definitely not easy but very worth it. I’m glad you like it

@sherryhall6946 4 года назад

Hello. Thanks again for your videos.

@pazzazz1 5 лет назад

Another great video! The work you do to make the videos for us is amazing! keep up the excellent work!

@lax1194 Год назад

6 years is a long time to begrudge someone. Vance and Frawley said things that were offensive to each other. Their interactions as a couple were entertaining. The vaudevilian skits and musical bits they performed and being part of the Ricardo's antics were so wonderful and hysterical. I can't imagine working so closely together that their disdain could be so intense. Regardless of what I know now about any of them, will never remove what I have seen and loved all my life, their comedic genius. Every time I watch an episode, I see detail I never did before.

@brianrebmann5398 5 лет назад

Very good video. It's fascinating to learn these facts. Thanks for a great video

@unstablebobgable 5 лет назад

Hey Rick. Great video content!

@cat-annechats5362 5 лет назад

Enjoyed!

@aknsd2009 5 лет назад

As a Lucy fan and owner of the complete series of the I love Lucy episodes, I thank you for the tidbits of information. I enjoy your comments and insights on the show.

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

I totally. Anyone who loves Lucy as much as I do, should try to attend the Lucy Birthday Festival in Jamestown NY. So much to see and do.🙂

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

Re my previous post I totally agree.

@tjtroy762 5 лет назад

WOW. Your voice sounds amazing. Never would have known you had been ill. Glad you're feeling better. Another GREAT job, really enjoy your content. Thanks.

@adriannesadlerthomas7933 5 лет назад

Hi Rick, I love your commentary on Vivian Vance and how she was a professional even though she was going through some things in her personal life she kept going just like the other actors, thank you for the commentary.

@AJKoehler 4 года назад

Professionalism and true skill. A lot of performers/actors lack that today.

@susansharp985 5 лет назад

Great channel Rick!

@christianbrother4724 5 лет назад

So happy you are doing these again.

@hopeanne1303 4 года назад

Thank you for your videos!! I just recently subscribed one of your videos popped up when I was looking up Lucy. I will be binge watching and liking all your videos in the next week 😁😍

@catheez04 5 лет назад

My fav all time show

@jewgirl952 5 лет назад

One of the major things about the two that we have known for years is that they actually hated each other, but these details you've shared with us are special. Thanks, Rick!

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

I had never heard about the hatred. Was Bill just plain jealous of Desi?

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

Or are you talking about Vivian and Bill?

@suzycreamcheesez4371 4 года назад

lol! you couldnt be more wrong And who is "we"? link please

@jewgirl952 4 года назад

@@suzycreamcheesez4371 Just look it up. Off camera Vance and Frauley hated each other.

@robertpolityka8464 4 года назад

Bill Frawley and Vivian Vance had in their contracts a stipulation where if "one is gone" , the other one is gone. This made them dependent on each other.

@thomasmcmanus6575 4 года назад

I enjoyed this video mucho. Awesome !

@erniepianezza8940 5 лет назад

Hey Rick, thanks so much for your continued message of hopefulness. It's so important!! Sometimes just one word of positivity can make a REAL DIFFERENCE in a person's life!! Your content is always great! Many hugs. Peace, ern ☺😊😁

@charleskuckel3173 5 лет назад

I had NO IDEA that Vivian Vance had such BAD anxiety issues. It NEVER showed up on the TV series even though I saw it strictly in reruns. At least she got extensive analysis and therapy for it. ALL the drama with William Frawley was well known.

@vincentcalvelli6452 4 года назад

Great job Rick

@thatbitch8475 4 года назад

you are such a soothing spirit!! love watching ur videos

@rodius59 5 лет назад

Thank you for another wonderful Video. My person favorite RU-vid channel.

@wallsmartsme 5 лет назад

I didn't know that stuff. Thanks for your videos

@Jennifer-dg4xv 4 года назад

I just happened upon your channel and have binge watched several videos. Im so happy at the finding of your channel!!

@paulstan9828 5 лет назад

That’s kinda sad. You never really know what a person is dealing with in their private life. We all have our issues.

@carkey9790 5 лет назад

True. So important to be kind to everyone.

@eloiseockert6561 4 года назад

People who were inflicted with nental illneess at one time did not have emotional supports àvailed today. Patty. Duke was Bipolar but at that time she was not diagnosed. The medication she finally was given helped her balance out Thank G-d for organizations like NAMI.

@traczebabe 5 лет назад

So much fun to learn these things! And get to know the actors for themselves.

@donnicholas7552 5 лет назад

Interesting behind the scenes stuff! Hope you're feeling better soon!

@OVERHERE-OVERHERE 5 лет назад

Don Nicholas Where is Vivian Vance the youngest of the four actors

@kevinmiller1985 5 лет назад

To OVER HERE-She's dead li ke the other three.

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

@@kevinmiller1985 why do have to be so insensitive!

@mj6962 5 лет назад

Another great vid!! :-). In a personal note, I particularly enjoy learning about Ricky and Lucy’s business dealings. I have actually learned some good management practices from Lucille Ball.

@annarodriguez6808 2 года назад

Love all the information you give us. It's truly incredible how much you know ❤

@stillkicken2007 5 лет назад

Enjoy your videos , keep up the good work.

@ravenpoe7093 5 лет назад

Great video Even tho you touched on a lot of this in earlier videos it was interesting to hear in one video just about Vivian and William, Its great they could be so professional working even tho both had personal issues.

@glenysnewman6807 2 года назад

Keep it coming Rick I love them all I love Lucy shows ❤ amazing actors I love them all God bless you Rick thanks for the wonderful videos.

@cowboysfan8845 5 лет назад

Awesome vid

@robinhite5496 5 лет назад

New information. Interesting especially about Miss Vance

@jedwards1979 5 лет назад

dope stuff,,,,hope you as well also..love your voice....always enjoy when you post any shows!

@jameswallingford5597 3 года назад

Thank you for the great information on this show. I'm a big fan of I love Lucy keep up the great work....

@leslieleslie8280 5 лет назад

Hey Rick this so cool and interesting, it’s about 5:00 am here in California and watching this show right now. I love this show, thanks for sharing!!

@howardkerr8174 5 лет назад

Wow, considering how successful the show became, and how much Vivian and Bill contributed to that it is amazing that they made so little for so long. Vivian on screen now seems to remind me a lot of my sister. My sister has been and still is in a marriage the rest of the family thought was abusive...and is getting worse. Like another commentor here suggests, Lucy and Viv sharing a similar experience must have made them closer. And I have to wonder if their marital woes influenced the decision in later Lucy shows for neither woman to be remarried. William Frawley: your description of him puts me in mind of several of my uncles. A few of them liked to drink, nearly all liked to talk, only 1 liked to argue, but in the end all (but the arguer) were gentle men. Damn, he sounds like a real character, great guy, thanks for the video.

@roberttelarket4934 5 лет назад

Howard Kerr: I simply cannot understand in this day and age why your sister stays in that abusive relationship. Just as bad why can't you and your family intervene somehow. Remember this is 2019 not 1955.

@cosmos34 3 года назад

@@roberttelarket4934 I don't want to speak for Howard, but many women in abusive relationships experience traumatic bonding with their abuser. That is, as a result of abusive incidents, they feel paradoxically closer to him. Not only does he abuse her, but he also comforts her afterward. Think about it: you're scared, you're traumatized, you're possibly in physical pain. You will feel a certain closeness and indebtedness to the person who consoles you afterward. This creates an incredibly strong bond. Every abusive incident tightens the bond a little bit more and the woman comes to identify with the abuser. (This happens in abused children too.) This is akin to Stockholm Syndrome. Here's an illustrative study: researchers analyzed the jailhouse calls of men arrested for domestic violence made to their wives/girlfriends. The men all tried to convince the women to drop the charges. But none of them tried to intimidate her or threaten her. Rather, they appealed to her sense that "we're in this together," that it is "us against the world." Things have changed societally and legally regarding domestic violence since the 1950s, true; but the dynamics of abusive relationships? They've been more or less static for thousands of years.

@roberttelarket4934 3 года назад

@@cosmos34: You're right. I don't disagree with you but I don't understand it. It's similar as you say to Stockholm Syndrome but it's different. You're not in a prison-like situation if you have at least average intelligence and you have some financial means. Even without this and more difficult children or family members unwilling or incapable of helping in the last few decades with all of this out in the open on the news and talk-shows unlike before the 1970s there are means of escaping.

@scottkemp2747 4 года назад

Your very upbeat it cheers me up thank you keep being happy

@rustyalcorta3643 5 лет назад

Wow your chanel is awesome...I watched I LOVE LUCY as a kid so you know I'm old

@lisanealy1703 5 лет назад

Very interesting!!

@eloiseockert9233 10 месяцев назад

Having mental illness and being a single parent of a son (now 37), who is Bi-polar, it isn't an easy road. Vivian Vance headed to o therapy 5 days a week is a lot - but she knew what she needed for herself. She, also became an active advocate for people with mental illness. It isn't an easy road but Vivian wasn't the only celebrity who battled mental illness: Patty Duke did as well. Despite all of her problems she did fantastic work as a mother, and actress. Many failed marriages as her illness was tough to deal with but she was able to conquer her issues. There are others as well. Thank G-d for the help available now.

@judd442009 5 лет назад

It's hard to imagine that Mr. Frawley was already 64 years old when "I Love Lucy" started and was around 74 when the show ended. He was retirement age and eligible for Social Security for most of his time on the show. No wonder he was tired on the set. In contrast, Vivian was only in her early 40's, Lucy was in her late 30's and Desi was in his early 30s--the spring chicken of the group. Quite the age difference between the stars.

@ohmeowzer1 5 лет назад

Love this

@toddbonin6926 4 года назад

Bill Frawley was the absolute best ... both in movies and I Love Lucy and My Three Sons!!! I love that guy!

@the4seasons4ever 5 лет назад

great stuff about Frawley. love your channel.feel better. a retired veteran in clearwater,fl!

@gailcox302 4 года назад

Love your videos I love Lucy as well

@aaronthomas3740 5 лет назад

Sadly it seems most great actors are very broken people

@sherry866 4 года назад

Just subbed thanks

@ricknineg 4 года назад

Welcome to the channel!

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

Rick, you are probably too young to remember The Lawrence Welk Show. Here is a bit of trivia for you. The "champagne lady" on the show. Norma Zimmer, was one of the townspeople on the episode Lucy Goes to Scotland. In the colorized version, she appears in a green dress, yellow hat with a red plaid band, and is mostly on the left side when facing the screen !!!!

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

show, Norma

@aadamtx 5 лет назад

Bart Andrews' LUCY & RICKY & ETHEL & FRED (Dutton, 1976) is an excellent source for all the behind-the-scenes drama for that show. I'd also highly recommend Castelluccio & Walker's THE OTHER SIDE OF ETHEL MERTZ: THE LIFE STORY OF VIVIAN VANCE (Knowledge Ideas & Trends, 1998) for more in-depth coverage of Vance and her relationship with the rest of the cast.

@02chevyguy 5 лет назад

I read the Bart Andrews book, and was somewhat floored about the "get fucked" ordeal between Viv and Lucy.

@JonBlondell 5 лет назад

There was a LOT of animosity on set. Fred and Ethyl really disliked each other, and Lucy wasn't thrilled with Vivan Vance for the first years. Not to mention Lucy and Desi's problems.

@sdgakatbk 3 года назад

Glad you mention Vivian Vance. She was VERY GOOD in a supporting role in The Great Race.

@ricknineg 3 года назад

I have many videos highlighting Vivian Vance, her life and work...even about who she left all her money to. Check it out!

@garbage854 5 лет назад

Good video 😀

@bobkosovsky1370 5 лет назад

Thanks Rick. Vance's issues almost come to the surface in the episode where Little Ricky is constantly playing the drum. So Ethel says "I'll use reverse psychology!" - sounds almost like the writers knew of Vance's issues and wrote it into the script. Another point: One of Frawley's issues is that his right hand constantly had tremors which he could barely control. As in some of the stills, he often hid his right hand so you'd not see it shaking.

@yvonnec-deaf2932 5 лет назад

Yes Truths .. I can see Fred was right hand shake noticed it TV clear catched him .. He has personal problem life done now .. I'm Galdy it Good Rick ( I Love Lucy ) First Opened .. Rick is Cuba Husband Man , He is ..

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

Thank you for ponting this out.!

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

(re the hand tremors).

@stevarino1989 4 года назад

It's funny how their dislike for each other behind the scenes made for amazing on-screen chemistry. I wonder if the two of them realized that it made the Mertz marriage more believable? But also, if I made a comment like that about the age difference, and it clearly hurt my co-star, I would've felt bad and apologized. There are people that I really can't stand at my job but I always do my best to be civil and professional. At least Frawley and Vance were true pros and never let their personal issues get in the way of the show's success.

@rezkitty397 5 лет назад

Wow didn't Kno miss Vance had psychology issues and went to a therapist! I'm glad she managed and stayed on the show👍😉☺💟💗💝💚💛💜

@maureenevers6180 5 лет назад

you are so informative and honest and cute! i'm your newest and bestest fan !

@dstuart2918 5 лет назад

This is great--I'm a Lucy freak too. Didn't know a lot of this.

@maddyhayes617 4 года назад

Rick, Being a huge Lucy fan (I am now 66) , I am always learning something new from your videos. Thank you for all you do to make this channel such a success,🙂

@joeyrivful 5 лет назад

This is my favorite channel too!

@JM-lw3nx 5 лет назад

I'd like to see someone do an in depth research piece on Mr. Frawley. He had more than a few skeletons in his tightly closed closet.

@amandatarver3014 5 лет назад

Someone did do one on him I got to go back and find the page but his closest friends hat with the draw they self from him because he was an alcoholic and a very well-known bigot he also hated Ricky Ricardo

@michaelleamon2714 5 лет назад

Have you ever considered doing a behind the scenes of The Long Long Trailer movie Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball made in 1954. It has some interesting information I wont reveal, but leave it up to you to reveal in a video if you decide to venture off the series and do a video about this movie.