I Love Lucy has always been the best source of entertainment, but delivering daily laughter to its dedicated fans presented unique challenges. The cast faces a multitude of demanding situations throughout their journey.
In this article, you’ll uncover 20+ fascinating hidden facts and behind-the-scenes from the world of I Love Lucy.
On-set feuds
Behind the scenes of the seemingly glamorous show, there were moments of chaos, particularly when it comes to the on-screen arguments between Ethel and Fred. William Frawley, who played Fred Mertz, and Vivian Vance, who portrayed Ethel Mertz, had great chemistry on screen.
However, their significant age difference caused occasional heated discussions. Vance would express her disbelief that fans would accept them as a married couple, often in a loud manner. Similarly, Frawley also experienced discontentment with his on-screen partner.
Arnaz and the height advantage
Official biographies of Arnaz frequently stated his height as 5’11”. However, in reality, the actor-musician was actually 5 ‘9 “. The reason behind this discrepancy is quite amusing. Due to his pride in his Latin American heritage, Arnaz wanted to appear taller than his wife on-screen.
To achieve this height advantage, he went to great lengths by wearing elevated shoes and adding extra cushions to the family loveseats. All of these efforts were made just so Desi could be taller than Lucy.
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