* When Lucille Ball was 15 years old, she quit school to follow her dream of becoming an actress.

* When Lucy became pregnant in real life, the producers of the show decided to allow her to become pregnant on the air, which was previously unheard of. However, they insisted the word pregnant not be used; Lucy was expecting.

* I love Lucy and the inauguration of Dwight D. Eisenhower shared the same time slot. The fans chose I Love Lucy, hands down.

* Desi Arnaz, Lucy’s real life husband played Ricky Ricardo. He was originally rejected as her TV partner, but was given the acting job when Lucy threatened to go to another network.