Lucille Désirée Ball (1911–89) was an American comedienne known particularly for the popular television series I Love Lucy (1951–57.) She was also an actress, model, film-studio executive, and producer. Her prominent movies include Stage Door (1937,) Sorrowful Jones (1949,) and Yours, Mine, and Ours (1968.)
Ball’s career began at age 18 as a model. She subsequently performed on Broadway and appeared in numerous minor film roles. She was nicknamed the “Queen of B-Movies” in the 1940s, before she became an American TV icon in her hit sitcom series I Love Lucy. More TV comedy hits followed: The Lucy Show (1962–68,) Here’s Lucy (1968–1974,) and Life with Lucy (1986.)
Ball was also the head of the studio that made I Love Lucy. In 1962, she became the first woman to run a major television studio. Her Desilu Productions produced many other popular television series, including Mission: Impossible (1966–1967) and Star Trek: The Original Series (1966–69.)
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The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.
—Lucille Ball
I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.
—Lucille Ball
Topics: Love
I think knowing what you cannot do is more important than knowing what you can do. In fact, that’s good taste.
—Lucille Ball
Topics: Knowledge, Intelligence, Ability
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