Remembering Lucille Ball and ‘I Love Lucy’ at The Hollywood Museum Celebration — Check Out the Photos

One of Lucille Ball’s Emmys for I Love Lucy (conveniently placed in front of an image of her holding said Emmy). She won in 1953 in the category of Best Comedienne, 1956 for Best Actress — Continuing Performance, 1967 and 1968 for The Lucy Show in category of Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series, and in 1989 she was the recipient of the Governor’s Award.

From left-to-right are Barry Livingston (Ernie Douglas on the Classic TV sitcom My Three Sons), The Hollywood Museum’s Donelle Dadigan, Lucy’s granddaughter Kate Luckinbill-Conner, and voice actor Bob Bergen.

Actress Carolyn Hennesy (whose many credits include Diane Miller on General Hospital) and author (The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli) in front of a dress worn by Lucy in 1943’s Du Barry Was a Lady.

A really wonderful portrait of Lucy surrounded by ABC’s Frank Sheffel, actress Susan Olsen (c’mon, do we really need to remind you that she played Cindy Brady on The Brady Bunch?) and actress Teresa Ganzel (probably best known as the “Matinee Lady” on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson).

Lucy’s costume from The Long Long Trailer, which co-starred then-husband Desi Arnaz. In the 1954 film — in which they do not play Lucy and Ricky Ricardo — the couple are Nicholas and Tracy, who are engaged. When he has to travel to his first job as an engineer, Tracy convinces him it’s a great idea to purchase a motor home so they can see the country while they travel. Maybe not so much.

The Lucy display in the “Red Heads Only” room at The Hollywood Museum. Comments comedienne Judy Tenuta, “As a fellow redhead I love Lucy! She drove Desi crazy with her nonstop antics to get into show biz,  til he screamed, ‘Lucy you’ve got some splainin to do!’ Lucy was just like everyone in Hollywood trying to catch a break! But she did it with hilarious style and beauty & that signature look which is preserved beautifully by Donelle Dadigan in the Redheads Only room at The Hollywood museum. It displays her earrings, iconic costumes & that fabulous fiery red hair! Get thee to the Hollywood Museum and LoveLucy. It could happen!”

Enthuses actor Barry Livingston, “I had a wonderful, nostalgic night of fun at The Hollywood Museum reminiscing about the times I worked with the great Lucille Ball.  Long live The Hollywood Museum!”

An image of Lucy accompanied by her script for the movie Mame, released in 1974 and which was her final big screen appearance. Kathy Garver, remembered by many for her role as “Cissy” Davis on the 1966-71 sitcom Family Affair, reflects, “What a wonderful tribute to Lucille Ball at the Hollywood Museum! I so enjoyed the exhibit of memorabilia, costumes and photos which were all beautifully presented. The experience is truly a ‘family affair.’ I love Lucy!”

This dress was one that Lucy wore in an episode of I Love Lucy that co-starred actress Tallulah Bankhead. Geoffrey Mark, author of The Lucy Book, comments, “Where else but at the exceptional Hollywood Museum could you find an extraordinary salute to Lucille Ball, and then find exhibit after exhibit showcasing the entire breadth of classic Hollywood history? A visit to the Museum is a must for anyone interested in the best that Hollywood had to offer, curated in the lovingly restored and iconic Max Factor building!”

Max Factor’s “Redheads Only” room, where Lucy’s famous look was created. Reflects comedian Jamie Monroy, “The Lucille Ball Tribute at the Hollywood Museum delivers a close up look to memories and laughter that has touched us all. Long rein the queen of comedy.”

This particular sign says it all. Obviously they were going for a limited clientele in this room. Was there a more famous redhead than Lucy?

A collection of some of Lucy’s private belongings are gathered together for visitors to take a look at and get a better sense of Lucy the person rather than Lucy the star.

Digging a little deeper, this particular display case focuses on a number of props and collectibles connected with some of Lucy’s many different projects.

It’s Lucy in a classic episode of I Love Lucy, this one featured on a 1949 RCA black and white TV. Comments Bob Bergen, the voice of Porky Pig, “There is so much to love about Lucy at The Hollywood Museum. The tribute to the red-headed legend was a memorable night of career highlights as well as loving stories of how she touched the lives of friends, colleagues and family. To the nation she was a TV treasure. To her family, she had the starring role of mom and grandma.”