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

I’ve Got You, Babe

Although Lucy and Desi didn’t last forever, the two shared a very special bond that brought them through the duration of I Love Lucy. They constantly stood up for each other, with Lucy once refusing to write in a plotline where Ricky Ricardo cheated on his taxes.

The two also agreed to take pay cuts to help the show. When the two eventually split, they didn’t hire a lawyer to litigate and even were civil to each other’s new spouses. They even amicably split up their production studio, Desilu Productions, without any drama. Lucy took over as CEO in 1962.

Slapstick

Like we mentioned earlier, Ball was a comedic legend, mostly for her outlandish physical stunts and scenes. She once laughed along with Harpo Marx, and kept up with him, when he guest-starred on the program. In her famous grape-stomping scene, she got so into it, she actually almost injured herself.

Many have been injured from drinking wine, but it is slightly less common to get injured from making it. The woman she was working with accidentally held Lucy down for too long, making it difficult for Ball to breathe. Regardless of what the scene called for, Ball was always professional, confident and prepared.