May 17, 2012Lucille Ball
Located beside the Lucille Ball Little Theater, 18 East Second Street
Lucille Ball was television’s first comedy superstar and America’s most beloved comedienne. She was born august 6, 1911 in Jamestown and was raised in Celoron, NY. Lucille became well known throughout the world for her performances in movies, on stage, radio, and in television.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were married in 1940. They had two children, Lucie Desiree and Desiderio Alberto (Desi, Jr.). Desi and Lucy established the Desilu Production Studios in 1951 and introduced their world-famous "I Love Lucy" series. They divorced in 1960. Lucille married Gary Morton in 1964.
Lucille’s honors include Emmy awards for Best Television Comedienne, Best Comedy-Situation Series and Lifetime Achievement in the Performing Arts. She was one of the initial inductees in the Television Academy Hall of Fame. In Jamestown, the Lucille Ball Festival of New Comedy was inaugurated and the Lucille Ball Little Theater of Jamestown Building was dedicated in her honor in 1991.
Lucy never forgot her hometown. She revisited Jamestown and quietly supported its community projects. "Lucy" is an enduring international phenomenon. Although Lucille died April 26, 1988, she will live in the hearts of her fans for generations.
BIRTHPLACE OF
LUCILLE BALL
AUGUST 6, 1911 - APRIL 26, 1989 FIRST LADY OF COMEDY