Giving The Lead Stars A Pay Cut
The executives wanted the show to be filmed on the best and most expensive kind of film on the market. To make this possible, they gave both Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball a pay cut. Do you think it was worth it?
Giving The Lead Stars A Pay Cut
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The Popular Show Dictated Life In America
It became so popular during its original run that certain aspects of American life would be affected every time that I Love Lucy was on the air. Can you believe that water and telephone usage significantly went down during the half-hour duration of the show? Certain department stores also closed early because their customers were right at home watching television.
The Popular Show Dictated Life In America