Lucille Ball To Be Honored at TV Land Awards

Thanks to LLL member, Claude (morethanonesubject), for this news! Claude writes:

Was watching Regis and Kellie today and while they were doing their annoying patter, Regis started making fun of her for hosting the next TV Land awards and generally putting the awards down, so she shot back that Carol Burnett will be on and that there's this tribute to Lucille Ball and that her kids will be on the show too. TALK ABOUT GETTING A SCOOP!

The 2007 TV Land Awards will air on Wednesday, April 25 at 9 PM Eastern.

Related Links:
LUCY TO GET TRIBUTE ON NEXT TV LAND AWARDS! (Claude's original post)
TV Land Press Release
TV Land's Official Website
Live With Regis and Kelly

Lucie and Desi Jr. Participating in LOL Seminar In March

The Lucy-Desi Center reports:

Plans are underway for the Lucy-Desi Center’s next Legacy of Laughter seminar—this time, in Boulder City, Nevada! The event will take place on Saturday, March 3 at 7 pm in the Historic Boulder Theatre. Lucie Arnaz will moderate the panel that, to date, includes:

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Desi Arnaz, Jr.: vice-president of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, musician and actor; with his wife Amy, currently operates the Boulder City Ballet Company and the historic Boulder Theatre

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Sean Astin: actor (The Goonies, Rudy, Memphis Belle, Lord of the Rings), Academy Award nominated director (Kangaroo Court), and member of the Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists

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Jim Dunnigan: drug and alcohol intervention counselor

Legacy of Laughter (LOL) events are panel discussions (with audience interaction) that explore and celebrate the inestimable value of laughter. The LOLs are moderated by Lucie Arnaz, and panelists include those who create or perform comedy, who use it in their work, or who have been healed by it.

Seating is limited for LOL: NV. All seats are $20. Call the Historic Boulder Theatre at (702)-293-1161 for tickets. For more information, visit click here.

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. on TV in February

*All times listed are Eastern*

Lucie Arnaz (U.S.):
Down to You
Sat., Feb. 17, 9:00 AM, on FX Network

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
"Sleeping Beauty"
Thu., Feb. 15, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family

Desi Arnaz, Jr. (U.S.):
A Wedding
Thu., Feb. 8, 7:30 AM, on More Max
Wed., Feb. 21, 7:00 AM, on Cinemax

Desi Arnaz Bandshell Completed

News From The Post-Journal:

In 2001, a visit by Desi Arnaz Jr. prompted Celoron village officials to plan a bandshell in Lucille Ball Memorial Park in honor of his father.

Arnaz said that, if village officials held up their side of the bargain and built the bandshell, he and his band would return to Celoron and perform at the new venue when the opportunity arose.

It’s been built — a wooden bandshell located at the back of the park just a few feet away from the Chautauqua Lake shoreline. Once the finishing touches are applied and the structure is plugged in to the grid, Arnaz will have a chance to keep his promise.

‘‘He thought that was a fantastic idea — a suitable tribute to his dad,’’ said Rick Slagle, former Celoron mayor. ‘‘He said that if we built it and he had the opportunity to do it, he would come back and play in the bandshell.’’

According to Slagle, the idea of building a bandshell first came up in the summer of 2001, when Arnaz and his sister, Lucie Arnaz — the children of famed acting duo Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz Sr. — visited Celoron and Jamestown.

‘‘I met with them down in Lucille Ball Memorial Park,’’ Slagle said. ‘‘We were walking through the park talking and I mentioned to Lucie that there wasn’t a whole lot named after her father. She agreed with that.’’

They came up with the idea of a bandshell in his memory placed in the park that is dedicated to his first wife, a monument that seemed appropriate for Arnaz Sr.

‘‘Before Desi Arnaz became TV’s Ricky Ricardo, he was a musician, band leader and movie star. Back in the 1940s, you could buy his trademark song, ‘Babalu’ at any well-stocked record shop,’’ said Ric Wyman, executive director of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown. ‘‘This amazing bandshell is a wonderful tribute to Desi and something our entire community will be enjoying for years to come.’’

Celoron Mayor Tom Bartolo was appreciative of Ms. Arnaz, who donated $20,000 for the bandshell during a visit to the area in October 2005, and Harry Trippett of the Chautauqua Lake Fishing Association and the Celoron Moose, who led the effort.

In addition to donations from various individuals and organizations, Bartolo also secured a $25,000 grant from state Sen. Cathy Young, R-Olean, to fund the project.

‘‘The bandshell adds to the history of Lucille Ball that we have in Celoron and Jamestown,’’ Bartolo said.

According to Vickie Strong, Celoron clerk, village board members hope to begin promoting the bandshell to attract special events to the park. They also plan to host the village’s annual summer concert series from the new venue.

Lucille Ball Memorial Park is all that’s left of the once mighty amusement park — with its ferris wheel and rollercoaster, its concession stands and hotels, its trolly stations and steamship landings, and its rides and games — that drew crowds from all around the region to the tiny village.

‘‘The ballroom burned. The docks have given way to modern marinas. And where the baseball park used to be is an apartment complex,’’ area resident Lillian Till wrote in 2002. ‘‘Only the picnic area in the grove remains as a village park.’’

For Celoron, it’s an attempt to relive a small fraction of the good old days, when thousands would pack themselves in front of the amusement park’s grandiose bandshell to watch the nightly picture shows during the summer.

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. on TV in January

*All times listed are Eastern*

Lucie Arnaz (U.S.):
Abduction of Innocence
Not available on DVD
Sun., Jan. 7, 1:18 AM, on Lifetime Movie Network
Sun., Jan. 7, 7:31 AM, on Lifetime Movie Network

Down to You
Tue., Jan. 16, 11:00 AM, on FX Network
Wed., Jan. 17, 2:00 AM, on FX Network

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
"Sleeping Beauty"
Mon., Jan. 8, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family
Sat., Jan. 27, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family

Desi Arnaz, Jr. (U.S.):
The Mambo Kings
Wed., Jan. 10, 12:15 PM, on Cinemax
Thu., Jan. 25, 7:30 AM, on Cinemax

Matlock
"The Rat Pack"
Not available on DVD
Fri., Jan. 12, 1:00 PM, on Hallmark Channel
Mon., Jan. 15, 9:00 AM, on WGN Chicago

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. on TV in December

*All times listed are Eastern*

Lucie Arnaz (U.S.):
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
"Sleeping Beauty"
Sat., Dec. 19, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family

Desi Arnaz, Jr. (U.S.):
No scheduled appearances.

"A Wedding" Director Dead At 81

American Director Robert Altman died Monday, November 20 of complications from cancer. He was 81. Altman directed "A Wedding" starring Desi Arnaz, Jr. in 1978. Earlier this year, Altman received a lifetime achievement Oscar. His unique style will be missed.

View Robert Altman's Filmography
Yahoo! News Story

Desi Arnaz Jr. and Family Featured In Catalog

The 2007 edition of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Gift Shop Catalog is out!

Mattel's 10th Lucy Ricardo Doll, "Showgirl Lucy" graces the cover of the 32 page catalog.

You can purchase Showgirl Lucy (item #1955) from the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Gift Shop for $39.95 (plus shipping and handling) through February 28, 2007. The price will rise to $69.95 on March 1, 2007. The doll is based on I Love Lucy Episode #116, "Lucy Gets In Pictures."



Guess who graces the back cover of the catalog? Desi Arnaz, Jr. and his wife Amy Arnaz!



Desi Jr. is modeling a Club Babalu Cabana Shirt (item #2111) and Amy Arnaz is holding a Love That Lucy Shopping Tote (item #2449).

Among the other photos inside the the catalog are Lucy and Desi's granddaughter, Haley Arnaz, and Lucy's close friend and protégé, Carole Cook, with her husband Tom Troupe.





You can place an order with the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Gift Shop by calling 1-877-LUCY-FAN (1-877-582-9326) or by visiting their website http://www.lucy-desi.com/ and clicking the gift shop icon.

Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. on TV in November

*All times listed are Eastern*

Lucie Arnaz:
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child "Sleeping Beauty"
Nov 11, 7:00AM, on HBO Family

The Kennedy Center Presents: The 2006 Mark Twain Prize celebrating Neil Simon
Nov 20 - 9:00PM, on PBS

Desi Arnaz Jr.:
The Mambo Kings
Nov 9, 12:00PM, on HBO Signature
Nov 13, 5:45PM, on HBO Signature
Nov 17, 10:15AM, on HBO Signature

Red Sky at Morning
Nov 2, 7:00AM, on Sundance Channel
Nov 13, 9:30AM, on Sundance Channel
Nov 14, 5:45AM, on Sundance Channel

A Wedding
Nov 5, 6:05AM, on HBO Comedy
Nov 11, 1:10PM, on HBO Comedy
Nov 12, 5:15AM, on HBO Comedy
Nov 13, 7:50AM, on HBO Comedy

Desi's SNL Appearance Coming to DVD!

This news comes to us courtesy of DizzyArnizzy (Josh). He writes:

Yes, it's true...the complete first season of "Saturday Night Live" (1975-1976) is coming to DVD DECEMBER 5.

More info here: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6503

Both Desi Sr. AND Desi Jr. appeared in an episode of the show about halfway through the season...it's a great episode, too.

BTW, all episodes on this set will be totally uncut. The eight disc DVD set will have a retail price of $69.98, and contain over 26 hours of total material.