You Got Some ‘Splainin To Do! Fun And Crazy “I Love Lucy” Facts

I Heart Lucy

The opening credits for I Love Lucy is one of the most iconic parts of the show and this part of the show was actually inspired by a gift that Desi Arnaz gave to Lucy. For her 29th birthday, Desi gave Lucy his first gift to her, a diamond heart-shaped watch. The heart shape inspired the credits.

Lucy was apparently a fan of diamonds, as Desi later got her a 40 karat diamond ring. This ring was stolen during a trip to New York. We can assume if that had happened before the opening credits were created, they may not have decided to go this route. However, even though this is a bit of a sad story, it makes for some interesting behind-the-scenes info nonetheless.

Groundbreaking

I Love Lucy made a lot of history, including showcasing a multi-racial marriage. Even though this show first aired only a few decades ago, it was a very different world. A multi-racial marriage was something that would cause someone to do a double take in the street.

Because of this, at first, the network didn’t think this would resonate with viewers as Desi was “a foreigner.” When the series aired, however, the writers took full advantage of Arnaz’s ethnicity, often writing outlandish scenes and over the top reactions to his wife’s loveable antics. His trademark lines, including “Luuuuuuuuuucy!” are still quoted.