Lucille Ball Was Formerly Known As…
When she was starting out in the industry, she was under the impression that a famous-sounding name would give her a leg up in Broadway. She went by the name Diana Belmond, which was inspired by the Belmont Stakes racetrack located in Long Island, New York.
Lucille Ball Was Formerly Known As…
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The Actors Never Improvised On The Show
We already mentioned earlier that few scenes had to be reshot. The reason behind this is that the show was using a script. Lucille Ball had this to say about it: “We never ad-libbed. We never ad-libbed on the set when we were putting it together. It was there.” Yes, every single bit was scripted, even in the famous Vitameatavegamin scene. Moreover, cue cars were also used to remind the stars of their lines.
The Actors Never Improvised On The Show