Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance interview in 1975 

Vivian Vance was NOT awarded a STAR on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. When fans found out there was outrage...thousands of phone calls etc of outrage with the fact Vivian was NOT given this honour...she was then given the potential of a STAR...but there is a fee (why it was potential)...at that time it was $5,000.00. Lucie Arnaz Luckinbill donated the $5,000.00 so it could happen. Such a beautiful gesture on her part!

~Love you both so much...Lucy & Ethel forever...in our hearts & Ricky & Fred also🥰💞

Vivian is sooooo funny, their true friendship and love and magic together comes out of the screen in this video like no other place on line. And that mock contract is priceless. Thanks you soooo much for uploading.

Lucy and Viv had great chemistry always didn't they?

Ive watched this so many times. Such true friendship. One should be so blessed

These two women were brilliant comediennes ❤😂

These two had a complicated relationship. While they were friends, Lucy was the boss and never let Vivian forget that.

so touching! got me crying!

Aww. Obviously the best of friends. We should all be so lucky.

I watch I Love Lucy every day. Hope tv never stops running the great shows

Vivian and Lucy disliked each other at first, but Vivian said, " I'm going to have to learn to love that bitch." I think later on in life they had admiration and respect for each other. It was William Frawley (Fred Mertz) that Vivian really didn't care for. I heard when he died, she celebrated with champagne.

My grandma was friends with lucille ball.

yes, at an awards show Vivian was given an award and Frawley remarked "well I guess they gives these to anybody", Vivian overheard and hated him from that point on.

I remember when Viv passed away. Lucy was so inconsolable and broken over it. I sure miss Lucy and Viv so badly. R. I. P. you beautiful ladies.

That hug actually made me tear up. You can feel how much they loved each other. In an industry filled with phony emotion, it's refreshing to see these two legends were really friends.

Vivian Vance is a fine example of the importance of a supporting actress. Without Vivian, I wonder if I would have ever known of the show..

Vivian was absolutely sensational, what a talent to have been able to hold her own next to Lucy.

Who didn't love Lucy and Ethel❤ Two classy, top notch ladies.

Vivian Vance was a *fantastic* actress: she made Ethel Mertz such a memorable character! As for "The Lucy Show"? - it wasn't nearly as much fun without her.

Vivian Vance sounds like such a warm person and protective in a way of "Lucille".

Vivian was not a smoker you can tell by her voice

Priceless video capturing their authentic friendship. They play off eachother like they were twins. I have not seen more pure delight on Lucy's face.

It is evident that Lucy and Viv were like sisters. They fought and made up...a true friend!

RIP Vivian Vance, RIP Lucille Ball

We will never see such chemistry on the screen again, but it's nice to know that we can still walk through memory lane watching video's like this.

Vivian Vance was an absolute gem.

I watch I love Lucy every night and never get tired of the reruns. You will never find a group of actors like the ones on this show They were the best and I for one am grateful its still televised……. Still Love Lucy!

This actually brings tears to my eyes even though there both gone there love and respect for each other is undeniable!

They don't make comedy duos like this anymore.. I can't help but to tear up when I gett to the ending of this because we lost two of the greatest comediennes ever to shine on the TV screen.

That's a real hug of two real friends.

I really consider Lucy and Vivian (Ethel) as one of the best comediants of an era. Ethel was so funny.

Vivian was a very pretty woman

It is Obvious by this clip these two loved one another. What a history they had as each other's mentor, best friend, confidant, and cherished fellow-actor. You can see it on Lucy's face and in her body language and the enthusiasm is reciprocal from Vivian. Only true friends are so excited to see each other.

Vivian looked so young and beautiful here, with the same exact voice!

Ethel’s greatest line: “come now Lucy, let’s not add perjury to our list of charges.”

Vivian's glasses are everything

Curl up on couch and get your jam jams on and your favorite snack and watch I Love Lucy it's better then paying a shrink for sure ! God bless that wonderful show, it will live forever !!

I'm living for Vivian's glasses lol

I can't believe Vivian actually read her contract in front of the boss. Lucy didn't give a shit. Classy dames. Both were true ladies.

This broke my little heart. Those two were close friends who really cared. Thank you for this vid, the last part still gets me every time.

Gotta love Vivian's reading glasses!!

When Viv was dying Lucy and Mary Wickes went to see her in San Fransisco, not a word was said about Viv's illness, they laughed and talked about old times. When Mary Wickes was driving down the drive she looked over at Lucy in the passengers seat, who was absolutly demolished.

What a Lovely friendship. They were a team. Thank you ladies for the laughs.

Lucy & Vivian were a great team-Someone else commented they had the greatest chemistry!-I agree 100%.

There will Never 👎🏼 be another Lucille Ball & Vivian Vance! They were closer than sisters

Vivian Vance seemed like a down to earth Kansas lady

Chemistry like theirs is truly rare.

Vivian aged well! She looks younger than Lucy.

Lovely ladies!!

The friendship was genuine, absolutely beautiful.

I Love Lucy... And Viv!!! Those two were just magic together. They may be gone, but their shows will go on forever.

Two priceless American treasures loved the world over: that incredible show I LOVE LUCY will outlive us all. It's a nice thing to leave the world....

The idea that “my contract stipulated that I had to be X pounds heavier than Lucy” was always meant as a joke. However, lots of naïve people took it seriously and repeated it as a true story! Why are people so gullible and quick to believe any silly old story?

It was a blessing to have these two ladies apart of my childhood ❤️. Their awesome comedy show had me laughing a many of days. When I got older and was dealing with something I would watch "I Love Lucy", so I could laugh. Laughter is good for the soul. Thanks for helping me heal ladies 🙂

I love Vivian. Such a legend. Most comedians learned a lot from Vivian. The fast dialogue delivery and hand movements. Thank you for this rarest moment captured.

Such wonderful chemistry...and a bond of friendship that was truly beautiful, as seen here. God bless their souls

I love seeing Vivian and Lucy together. Their story of friendship is wonderful. PS Lucy looks great with the dark hair!!

I like Lucy, but I love Vivian.

This was The View in the 70s.

Original Golden Girls. RIP to all

I just started watching I Love Lucy a couple months ago. This is priceless!

WHY RUIN THIS BY HAVING YOUR URL ALL OVER THE FRONT OF THIS>> I CANNOT EVEN READ THE INFO on who is who.. GEZZZ

I can't make heads or tails of that story. A group of police and strangers marched into the house, and took a tour while they sat there? 🤔🤔

What a friendship. So beautiful.

In real life Vivian was more the life of the party than Lucy. Lucy in real life was very reserved and even shy, especially during interviews. But, Vivian was like Dean Martin when he was around Sinatra. Vivian could make Lucy laugh in two seconds. Vivian wasn't intimidated by people. She was a people person. That clearly shows here. Vivian took over the interview. But, it was obvious Lucy was afraid of Viv talking about their personal moments as friends. Viv and Lucy -- Legends...RIP.

Interesting and very touching. Lucille and Vivian certainly had their ups and downs with each other...but it's great that they were able to become - and ultimately stay - friends until the end.

Chase Jackson's comment is incorrect. Lucy did NOT have anything written in Vivian's contract requiring her to be overweight. THAT IS AN OLD URBAN LEGEND and, geez, will it ever die??? Alvin Walker, who is interviewed here and who wrote Vivian's biography dispelled that myth 15 years ago. In fact, this urban legend grew out of the very gag contract that Vivian is reading here on this show. This contract WAS JUST A JOKE. Lucy created it as a gag at a surprise birthday party she threw for Vivian. And anyone who is very familiar with "I Love Lucy" knows that Vivian actually got SLIMMER as the show progressed. Also, Chase, Vivian was Lucy's co-star on "THE LUCY SHOW," not "Here's Lucy." It is true that Vivian increased her demands to remain on the show and Lucy ultimately refused, but it was probably mostly a ruse because from the very beginning, Vivian never was that interested in doing the show and had to be coaxed and cajoled into doing it. She was living on the East Coast and hated her cross-country commute and separation from her husband. So she needed a huge incentive to continue doing that, so she kept upping her demands until it was beyond what Lucy was willing to accept. As for Lucy not letting other people shine on her show, anyone who is familiar with her various series knows that is simply not true. In fact, part of what makes I Love Lucy so great is the supporting cast on that show. Vivian Vance and William Frawley were always great and were given wonderfully funny lines and scenes to work with. It earned Vivian an Emmy. The show was really an ensemble. Lucy's biggest concern about her show was that it be a good show. She WANTED her other cast mates to shine for the good of the show. On Lucy's later series, she brought many guest stars on her show and often gave the spotlight to them. Wayne Newton even credits Lucy as one of the reasons he became a star, because she brought him on her show a number of times with scripts centered around him. Another example: Barbara Eden. Look up one of her interviews where she contrasts what it was like working for Lucy versus Ann Sothern. Lucy LITERALLY made her shine on her show by personally sitting down and punching sequins into Barbara's dress so she would stand out more. The plot of that episode was about Lucy being jealous of Barbara Eden's young and beautiful character, and Lucy wanted to play up the youth and beauty of Barbara for the good of the show, to make the plot more believable. There are many examples, these are just a couple.

There together now forever. We miss you both, and love you dearly. RIP you 2 crazy girls, GOD SPEED !!!!

Lucille is the absolute best one of the best ones. She had everything. Talent, beauty, brains, comedic humor/timing & she didn't take any sh!t. She was the role model that was so desperately needed at the time - & a legend who will never be forgotten. 🥰 The same goes for Vivian Vance... They're both incredible! ♡

There was a story I read back in the mid-'70s about "I Love Lucy". When Lucy was pregnant, they moved her dressing room closer to the set. Viv's was a bit further away, and a bit more difficult to get to. She had to maneuver herself through wires and cables. For one scene, Viv had to make a fast trip to her dressing room and change clothes. She finally paired with Lucy, and Lucy somewhat angrily told her "you're late...you almost missed your cue". At that point, Viv made a comment to Lucy, "I would tell you to get fucked, but I see someone's already taken care of that!".

Attending all five TCM festivals; a lot of retired elderly crew from early sitcoms attend. I always hear the same stories of Lucy and Viv; they worked long hours and giggled and had great fun in between takes. This genuine interaction between them on this video really proves that.

Those glasses are fabulous!! They were amazing ladies ❤️

Vance was a huge talent. Next time notice how she listens and reacts in a scene. It makes the scene special.

Viv is cool as shit. Ive never seen her outside the show. Freakin love her. I just read on wiki about her death and Im so sad

I actually cried during this, So sad.

I loved them both . I watched them as a little girl back home in Africa in the late 70’s and early 80’s on a little black and white TV . Great memories that helped me get through the horror that my childhood sometimes was . Thank you Lucy and Vivian ❤️

Honestly there would be no Lucy without Ethel.

This woman Lucy was LIGHTYEARS ahead of her time. Priceless OMG

I love Lucy but I sure do love Viv as well. Lucy had her moments with Viv but at the end of the day she loved and adored her wonderful friend Viv and I adored her in The Lucy Show. I wouldn't watch it after she left.

I was wondering if you might consider making that URL a bit bigger and brighter... I can still see some of the video. Thanks.

Viv's glasses are a hoot. :)

Wow...Dinah, Lucy and Vivian...a trio of my favorites. As far as Lucy mentioning a jewel on a lady's forehead as being politically incorrect...oh gee gimme a break! In the 1970s we all laughed and people had the liberty to say what they wanted to say but these days every sensitive moron just waits for someone to say anything that they think offends their culture and boom it's a federal issue! No wonder I prefer TV of the 1970s over today's overly sensitive population.

I am beyond grateful to stumble on this video. When I was growing up I watched Lucy endlessly and this just made my heart happy.

These two are friendship goals. You can tell they Genuinely loved each other. They are up there sitting in their jammies on a fluffy cloud gabbing it out.

It is very rare that two such talented people who become friends get to work together and create something really special.

This makes me cry, so sad. Why aren't we immortal?

What a marvelous moment. I still watch "I Love Lucy" whenever it is on....I really loved Lucy, and cried the day that she died.

Lucy was even funnier when Vivian was in the scenes

My sister and I... My sister would be Lucille and I of course Vivian. The love both these ladies had for one another is rare and just so genuine💛🌹💛

Ms Vance was ever lovely and beautiful.

I loved Viv but it broke my heart hearing her reaction to William's death

Funny, Beautiful, Classy, and A Heart of Gold. There will never be another Lucy.

I have been watching I Love Lucy now I'm guessing for about (23) years I never get tired of the reruns. Lucy and Vivian were great actors they both worked awesome together

I’m confused though, Vivian says they talk on the phone all the time, but Lucy says she didn’t know where she’d been. Great clip though. ❤️

I love this. Knowing they were truly good friends is very special. I love Lucy and Ethel. They joy they left behind for all of us is a blessing!

These videos are beyond priceless..Thank you for posting.

Like The View of the 70's only with class.

OMG! This is the first time I've ever seen Lucy without her bright red hair. LOL! Their show was the epidemy of comedy. Nothing else even comes close.

That is such a joy to see them together again!

When I was 13 I couldn't get enough of I Love Lucy Reruns. I still watch it today. I used to think or Vivian as the motherly type. I have never run across a sitcom as timeless in over 40 years.