Lucille Ball was an actress, comedian, producer, and the first female studio head. A legendary physical comedian, she became a household name with her groundbreaking show I Love Lucy, where she costarred with her real life husband, Desi Arnaz. She has won countless awards, has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Time magazine called her one of the most influential women of the 20th century. How much do you really love Lucy? Take our quiz and find out.
1. Who did Lucy give their first TV break to when she asked them to be a guest on Happy Anniversary and Goodbye in 1974?
- Brad Pitt
- Sly Stallone
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- John Stamos
2. While appearing on The Dick Cavett Show in 1974 Lucy claimed the fillings in her teeth did what?
- Glowed in the dark
- Picked up an underground Japanese radio signal
- Were magnetic
- Melted when she ate hot soup
3. Lucy died on which other famous comedian and friend’s birthday?
- Carol Burnett
- Joan Rivers
- Betty White
- Tracey Ullman
4. Lucy’s career began in 1929 when she landed work as a model. Shortly thereafter, she began her performing career on Broadway using what stage name?
- Diane Belmont
- Susan Smothersbee
- Cherry Ball
- Peggy Susan
5. I Love Lucy was the first show to do a ton of things. Which of the following was not a TV first pioneered on the show?
- First interracial couple
- First to film in front of a live studio audience with more than one camera
- First pregnancy
- First show to have multiple sets
Answers below this hilarious video:
Answers
1. c. Arnold Schwarzenegger
Check out him talking about her here:
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2. b. Picked up an underground Japanese radio signal
3. a. Carol Burnett
4. a. Diane Belmont
5. c. First pregnancy
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