No One But Desi Arnaz Wanted To Work With William Frawley
William Frawley had a bit of a reputation for his binge-drinking and unbelievable antics. Many people on set had reservations about casting the actor, but Desi Arnaz knew from the very beginning that it was the right choice. However, he gave him this stipulation: Never be late. We are glad to hear that Frawley came through and always arrived on time!
No One But Desi Arnaz Wanted To Work With William Frawley
Only One Of The Four Main Stars Was Not Emmy Nominated
The main stars on the show all received critical acclaim for their performances. However, Desi Arnaz was the only one who was not nominated for an Emmy. William Frawley was nominated five times, though he never won. The ladies took home the award multiple times over the years. Vivian Vance received four nominations and won once, while Lucy was nominated 13 nominations and won four of these!
Only One Of The Four Main Stars Was Not Emmy Nominated