A series about iconic characters from American television celebrates the partnership between Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz — and reveals his final words to his ex-wife.
Ball and Arnaz were married for 20 years and together created and starred in the sitcom “I Love Lucy“, which aired from 1951 to 1957 and became a massive success.
Although the marriage didn’t last, the two actors always showed great respect for each other, and Ball often credited Arnaz for the success that came from their creative partnership.
This deep connection became evident during a ceremony honoring Ball on December 7, 1986, when Arnaz sent a beautiful message to his former partner.
“I Love Lucy had only one mission: to make people laugh. Lucy brought something rare to it. She could perform the wildest, even the most chaotic physical comedy, without ever losing her feminine charm,” wrote Arnaz.
“Lucy was the show. Viv, Fred, and I were just props — great props, but still props. P.S.: I Love Lucy was never just a title.”
“Just to say: ‘You were the heart, the soul, the spirit, and the star, and it was wonderful to be able to support you.’ It’s so beautiful,” he concluded. Arnaz passed away at the age of 69, five days before the tribute to Ball.
Ball and Arnaz married in 1940, had two children — Lucie and Desi Jr. — and divorced in 1960. Despite the separation, they remained in contact and together helped change the television industry, leaving a lasting legacy through Desilu Productions, which continued to produce many other series after I Love Lucy ended.
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