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

Be sure to visit LucilleBallBlog.com often to find out about unscheduled Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. appearances on TV. You can find out when Lucie or Desi Jr. will be on TV anytime throughout the month by referring to the TV Listings on the right-hand side of this page.

*All times listed are Eastern*

Lucie Arnaz (U.S.):
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
"Sleeping Beauty"
Wed., May 2, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family

Desi Arnaz, Jr. (U.S.):
The Mambo Kings
Tue., May 8, 1:30 PM, on HBO Signature
Thu., May 17, 4:15 AM, on HBO

Lucille Ball's Children Praise Her Talents

Desi Arnaz, Jr. and his sister, Lucie, had nothing but good things to say about their famously, funny, mother, Lucille Ball, at the Fifth Annual TV Land Awards Show.

ScrippsNews reported:

On the red carpet before the show, the siblings talked about what made their mom and "I Love Lucy" so funny.

"It was written well, first of all," Lucie Arnaz said. "It's not shtick. It's believable situations, and she was so good at it."

Desi Jr. said he and his sister learned the tricks of the trade, including waiting for the laughs from a studio audience, when they played the children of Ball's character on "Here's Lucy."

The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards Show will air April 22 at 9:00 PM Eastern on TV Land. The show will repeated that same night at 11:00 PM Eastern on Nick at Nite.

"We Love Lucie" Arnaz in 2008

Next year, Broadway Sensation Lucie Arnaz will be performing a series of concerts called "We Love Lucie" at Verizon Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

"We Love Lucie," is described as "a special show that incorporates marvelous Broadway music along with fond anecdotes of what life was like growing up with her famous parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz."

The concert dates are March 2nd, 5th, 7th, 8th and 9th 2008. Click here for ticket information!


"We Love Lucie" is apart of the Peter Nero and the Philly Pops 2007-2008 season.

Join Lucie as she celebrates her 40th year as an entertainer!

Related Blog Entries and Links:
Lucie Arnaz Performing At BPO in 2008 (April 5, 2007)
York, Arnaz, Etc. Set for Philly Pops '07/08 Season

Photo and quote courtesy of PhillyPops.org.

Lovely Lucie Arnaz At The TV Land Awards

Looking for info on Mattel's Lucy & Ethel Two-Doll Boxed Set?


I found more photos of Lucie Arnaz and her brother, Desi Arnaz Jr. at The 2007 TV Land Awards. Most are the same ones that I linked to yesterday, but there are a few new ones like the one above. WireImages has a nice collection of smaller pics. Corbis has photos of the duo too.

Photo courtesy of Yahoo! News.

Desi Jr. and Lucie at The TV Land Awards

Photos of Desi Arnaz, Jr. and Lucie Arnaz at the taping of the 5th Annual TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, California are now available at Yahoo.com. See more photos from the event!

Photo courtsey of Yahoo! News.

Backstage at The TV Land Awards

ETonline.com reported that Carol Burnett presented the Legacy of Laughter Award to Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. on behalf of their mother, Lucille Ball, at the 2007 TV Land Awards this past Saturday Evening. Burnett was quoted as saying these words about Lucy:

"She would do my show, I would do her show"
"She gave me a baby shower. We were very close."

Long Live Lucy Member, DEBORAHFINK (Laura), attended the awards show with her fiancee, Jimmy Garrett (Jerry Carmichael) of "The Lucy Show." Director William Asher and "I Love Lucy's" Keith Thibodeaux were also in attendance.

See photos at Tom Watson's website:
http://www.lucyfan.com/stillweek271.html

Be sure to watch The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards Show on April 22 at 9:00 PM Eastern on TV Land. The show will repeated that same night at 11:00 PM Eastern on Nick at Nite.

Lucie Arnaz Performing At Copley Symphony Hall

Lucie Arnaz and Robert Klein will be appearing in "They're Playing My Song” November 9-10 at Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego, California. The program will be conducted by Marvin Hamlisch and is a part of The San Diego Symphony's 2007-08 Winter Pops Concerts. SignOnSanDiego.com stated:

Hamlisch will launch his Winter Pops concerts next season with “They're Playing My Song,” inspired by his semi-autobiographical musical comedy “They're Playing Our Song” and featuring the original stars, Lucie Arnaz and Robert Klein. During the program's first half, Arnaz (the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz) will sing and Klein will do a comedy routine with orchestral accompaniment. After intermission, they'll appear in an updated and condensed version of the show that combined Neil Simon's script, Hamlisch's music and Carole Bayer Sager's lyrics. Opening on Broadway in 1979, it ran for 1,082 performances.

San Diego audiences will “get the best of it – it's a very happy-go-lucky show,” said Hamlisch, who is also chief pops conductor for the Pittsburgh Symphony and Washington, D.C.'s National Symphony.

The concerts will begin at 8 P.M. and tickets can be purchased by calling 619-235-0804. More information is also available at sandiegosymphony.com.

Photo courtesy of DizzyArnizzy (Josh). See more Lucie screencaps!

Lucie Arnaz Performing At BPO in 2008

Lucie Arnaz will be teaming up with Robert Klein in Marvin Hamlisch's "They're Playing Our Song." The duo will be performing a selection of Broadway hits at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra in Buffalo, New York on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 8:00 PM.

For more information call the BPO Box Office at 716-885-5000 or visit their website.

2007 TV Land Awards Airing On Nick at Nite

The TV Land Awards, featuring Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr., will premiere on TV Land on Sunday, April 22nd at 9 PM Eastern. The show will be repeated on Nick at Nite that same evening beginning at 11 PM Eastern.

Related Links:
Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. TV Appearances in April (updated)
The latest TV Land Press Release (April 5, 2007)

Lucie Arnaz Performing At Lucy-Desi Days

Lucie Arnaz, will be performing what's being called a “pull out all the stops” grand finale on May 27 in honor of her mother, Lucille Ball, at Lucy-Desi Days 2007.

Lucie Arnaz In Concert—A Daughter’s Tribute will be "a heart-touching evening of music and song featuring a very special video compilation," stated The Lucy-Desi Center earlier today. The center also stated that Arnaz will be bringing in musicians from Los Angeles, Texas and Florida for the grand finale.

Other very, special guests at Lucy-Desi's Days 2007:

ANN CAHN: "I Love Lucy" Film Editor

SEBASTIEN GENDRY: Founder of the American School of Laughter Yoga

LOU ANN GRAHAM: Actress and sister of Vivian Vance!

DARIN HOLLINGSWORTH: Executive Director of the Liberace Foundation & Museum

RHONDA MEDINA: Actress who celebrates the character of "Ethel Mertz"!

SAMMY OGG: "Jimmy Hudson" from "I Love Lucy" episode 14!

LINDA PELLEGRINO: Morning TV talk show host who will be interviewing several celebrities during the Friday morning live telecast!

CLEO SMITH: Lucy's "sister" and the producer of Here's Lucy

SR. ANNE BRYAN SMOLLIN: Author of "Tickle Your Soul"

DAVID STOLLERY: "Timmy Hudson" from "I Love Lucy" episode 14.

THE UNEXPECTED GUESTS: Jamestown's very own comedy improv group!

DIANE VINCENT: Actress from Universal Studios: Hollywood who celebrates the character of Lucy Ricardo!

TOM WATSON: Lucy author, historian, and president of the "We Love Lucy" Fan Club.

Click here for all the details. Guest list courtesy of The Lucy-Desi Center.

"Here's Lucy" Being Released in Spanish

Spanish speakers will soon be able to say "Hola!" to a new Lucille Ball DVD Set. Long Live Lucy Member, DizzyArnizzy (Josh), gave us this news:

Just announced yesterday:

"Aqui Est Lucy!" Set of four DVDs dubbed to Spanish from the original TV series "Here's Lucy", starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz and guests: Rich Little, Eva Gabor, Buddy Rich, Vincent Price, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Petula Clark, Liberace, Ginger Rogers, Sammy Davis Jr., and more. Color, NTSC, Multizone, audio in Spanish only, 90 minutes each disc.

Release Date: MAY 22, 2007

Studio: City Hall Records

Retail Price: $24.98

Amazon.com Link

DizzyArnizzy also stated that "It sure sounds like this set will include different episodes than those included on the "Best of" DVD set released by Shout! back in 2004. My guess is that this set will include 12 episodes total; too bad it will only include a Spanish soundtrack."

It's too bad I didn't pay more attention in Spanish Class.

Lucie and Desi Jr. Accepting Award For Lucy

Back in February we reported that Lucille Ball's children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr., would be attending the The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards Show in her honor. At the time we weren't sure what they would be doing, but now thanks to the latest TV Land Press Release we now know that the duo will be receiving Ball's "Legacy of Laughter Award."

The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards Show - Hosted by Kelly Ripa, The TV Land Awards is television's only show where contemporary stars come out to honor Classic TV icons. Among this year's honorees include: Roots,which will feature the reunion of several cast members in honor of the epic's 30th Anniversary; Lucille Ball, whose Legacy of Laughter Award will be accepted by her children, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr.; The Brady Bunch, which will be feted with the Pop Culture Award in an on-stage reunion of the cast; and Hee Haw, which will be honored with the Entertainer Award. Other honorees and presenters will be announced by TV Land shortly. Airdate: April 22, 2007.

Lucie and Desi Jr. aren't together on TV very often so this will be a must-see for most Lucy Fans! Tune into TV Land on Sunday, April 22 at 9:00 PM Eastern for the show. Click here for more Lucie and Desi Jr. appearances on TV in April.

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

Be sure to visit LucilleBallBlog.com often to find out about unscheduled Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz, Jr. appearances on TV. You can find out when Lucie or Desi Jr. will be on TV anytime throughout the month by referring to the TV Listings on the right-hand side of this page.

*All times listed are Eastern*

Lucie Arnaz (U.S.):

Law & Order
"B*tch", Lucie plays Jackie Scott in this 2003 episode. This episode is not on DVD.
Wed., Apr. 11, 6:00 PM, on TNT

Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
"Sleeping Beauty"
Fri., Apr. 13, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family

The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards Show
Hosted by Kelly Ripa, not available on DVD. Lucie and Desi Jr. will be accepting Lucille Ball's "Legacy of Laughter Award."
Sun., Apr. 22, 9:00 PM, on TV Land
Sun., Apr. 22, 11:00 PM, on Nick at Nite

Desi Arnaz, Jr. (U.S.):
A Wedding
Fri., Apr. 13, 6:00 AM, on HBO Comedy
Sun., Apr. 15, 12:50 PM, on HBO Comedy
Mon., Apr. 23, 6:00 AM, on HBO Comedy
Tue., Apr. 24, 12:00 AM, on HBO Comedy


The Fifth Annual TV Land Awards Show
Hosted by Kelly Ripa, not available on DVD. Lucie and Desi Jr. will be accepting Lucille Ball's "Legacy of Laughter Award."
Sun., Apr. 22, 9:00 PM, on TV Land
Sun., Apr. 22, 11:00 PM, on Nick at Nite

Romance In Red

The Honolulu Advertiser reported that the Romance Festival featuring Lucie Arnaz and other visiting artists sold poorly at the box office. No worries! Organizers are already planning next year's festival and hope the artistic buzz from this year's festival and tourism will generate more revenue the next time around.



Photo of Lucie Arnaz performing with the Diamond Head Theatre's Shooting Stars troupers at the Romance festival courtesy of The Honolulu Advertiser.

Related Links:
Lucie Loves Hawaii, Lucy Loves Ellen?
Lucie Performing At Romance Festival
Return To Romance Festival Official Website (page plays music)
Lucie Arnaz's Official Website

Lucie's 'Little Ring' Story

Lucie Arnaz shares her memories of the famous "Lucy Meets The Burtons" episode of Here's Lucy:

"I'll never forget this week," Arnaz says.

"Not because of the Burtons or that ring. But because this was the week I got engaged to Phil Vandervort. He gave me this beautiful marquis-shaped ring with a tiny little emerald and little baby diamonds all around it, which was the biggest thing that had happened to me. Little did I know that the Burtons were the biggest thing to happen on that set. I ran down there to show off the ring and tell everyone I got engaged. Mom tried to introduce me to Richard and Liz, but I just had to make my announcement. Everyone on the set applauded, and Liz came over to me, grabbing my hand, she said: 'Let me see the ring.' Unfortunately, she grabbed for the ring with the hand that had HER ring. I was totally upstaged. My ring was a puddle, and hers was an Olympic-sized swimming pool. She was very gracious. She tried to make me feel as if I had the nicest ring in the world. She also told me to wash all my jewelry with toothpaste. I do it to this day."

An excerpt from "Elizabeth Taylor Jewelry Tip Included Toothpaste" by Philip Potempa.

Lucy On Ice; LOL Successful

Nwitimes.com Columnist Philip Potempa named Lucille Ball, one of Colorado's, most famous visitors. Potempa stated:

Recent celeb visitors have included Goldie Hawn, singer John Oates of Hall & Oates fame and actress Natalie Portman. The springs' most-famous regular visitor for years was Lucille Ball, who loved to ski and had a condo in Snowmass, Colo., just outside Aspen.

The Lucy-Desi Center was pleased to announce that their Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Conference in Boulder City, Nevada was a success. The event hosted by Lucie Arnaz and featuring Desi Arnaz Jr. as one of the distinguished panelists was sold-out. In a press release The Lucy-Desi Center stated:

By listening, asking questions, and practicing Laughter Yoga exercises, the audience was informed, inspired and engaged throughout the evening.

Continuing to fulfill the Center’s mission to preserve and celebrate the legacy of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and enrich the world through the healing powers of love and laughter, the next Legacy of Laughter will be held during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 25-27, in Jamestown.

Related Links:
Lucie and Desi Jr. Participating in LOL Seminar In March
Two New Panelists Added To LOL Seminar

Here's Lucy 4-DVD Set - $9.95 at Oldies.com

Here's another topnotch deal! You can purchase the best of "Here's Lucy" 4-DVD Set for $9.95 at Oldies.com! This set is filled with commentaries and special features and would make a nice "starter kit" for a new Lucy Fan. To order, visit www.oldies.com. You can also call 1-800-336-4627 and ask for item SUR 40489D. This item can also be found on page 80 of Oldies.com's Winter Sale Catalog.

Lucie Loves Hawaii, Lucy Loves Ellen?

Lucie Arnaz shared her thoughts about Hawaii with The Star Bulletin:

"First of all, I love Hawaii more than anything in my life," said Arnaz from her snow-covered home in upstate New York. "I've been there many, many, many, many, many times -- our honeymoon, our anniversaries, brought our kids there many times, my parents brought me there when I was little -- Hawaii is my own special oasis on this planet."

Since Arnaz's parents were Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, the trips were a way of escaping the Hollywood pressure cooker.

"We had some of the happiest times of my life in Hawaii," she recalled, her voice going quiet. "It was before my parents were divorced and the time when they were at their happiest. No arguing, no work to take them away, and they just loved being there and with each other. My best memory of pure joy.

"As I got older, and my mom was married to somebody else and my dad was married to somebody else, still, if anyone said they were going to Hawaii, I would get tears in my eyes. The plane would land in Honolulu, and I would start to weep. ... You'd step off the plane and smell the flowers -- your scent memory is so strong -- every pore in my body remembers it."

Arnaz will be performing "The Most Romantic Songs Ever Written" with Nick and Nina Clooney and Brian Stokes Mitchell on Thursday, March 8 at Hawaii Theatre. For tickets call 591-2211.

Related Links:
Lucie Performing At Romance Festival

In bizarre news, Starpulse News Blog reported last week that Lucille Ball approved of Ellen Degeneres hosting the Oscars.

In a seance staged by psychic to the stars Kenny Kingston after the Oscars on Sunday night, a number of dead stars reached out to their late pal - and many had nothing but high praise for the way DeGeneres hosted the Academy Awards.

Kingston says, "Lucille Ball was particularly complimentary about Ellen and told me she thought Ellen should be the permanent host of the Oscars."

But it was the bombshell that was to follow that floored Kingston, who was once hired to guide Bette Davis and Marilyn Monroe spiritually.

He adds, "I wasn't expecting it, but Lucille Ball revealed that Ellen was her own mother's mother two lifetimes ago. It seems the roles were reversed in a past life. That might explain why Ellen and her mother, Betty, who often appears on her TV show, are so close."

It's nice to know you get TV in Heaven. Do you get commercials? Hmmm....

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

*All times listed are Eastern*

Lucie Arnaz (U.S.):
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
"Sleeping Beauty"
Tue., Mar. 6, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family
Sun., Mar. 25, 7:00 AM, on HBO Family

Desi Arnaz, Jr. (U.S.):
The Mambo Kings
Wed., Mar. 7, 7:15 PM, on More Max

Matlock
"The Rat Pack"
Not available on DVD.
Thu., Mar. 8, 1:00 PM, on Hallmark Channel

Red Sky at Morning
Not available on DVD.
Thu., Mar. 8, 8:30 AM, on Sundance Channel
Fri., Mar. 16, 5:00 AM, on Sundance Channel
Fri., Mar. 16, 10:00 AM, on Sundance Channel
Wed., Mar. 21, 11:05 AM, on Sundance Channel

A Wedding
Sun., Mar. 11, 6:05 AM, on HBO Signature
Sat., Mar. 24, 6:20 AM, on HBO Signature

"Lucy At The Movies" Book Being Published In The Fall

Lucy At The Movies, a new book chronicling Lucille Ball's lengthy film career, will be published this fall. The hardcover book written by Cindy De La Hoz will be 386 pages long and contain hundreds of rare production stills, including some from Ball's personal collection. Lucy at the Movies will also contain information on Lucy's earliest big screen appearances, short subject films and movies that Lucy didn't make.

Of the book, Lucie Arnaz said:

"This was an enormous undertaking. But it's clear that it was also a labor of love. I know my mother would be very impressed and flattered by your dedication to her film work and chronicling her career in general, as you have in the biography section, and would deeply appreciate all of your hard work. This encyclopedia of information on, not only the film career of Lucille Ball, but the way films were made, is an invaluable history of the motion picture industry and those who first created it."

Amazon.com lists the book's release date as October 2007. If you would like to receive a personally autographed copy of "Lucy At The Movies,"you can pre-order the book from The Lucy-Desi Center's Gift Shop.

The Lucy-Desi Center's Gift Shop

(Lucie Arnaz quote and photo courtesy of The Lucy-Desi Center)