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

Lucille Ball, of course, is known for her iconic role as Lucy on the much-loved TV show I Love Lucy. But aside from her acting, Ball was also a childhood prodigy and an accomplished studio executive. At a young age, Lucille followed her gut instinct and chose to act, breaking into the local theaters before her big move to Hollywood.

The Star of the Show

After I Love Lucy became a hit, Lucy and Desi opened their first production company, called Desilu, which would eventually release films such as Mission Impossible. In addition to her professional, entertainment-related accomplishments, Lucille Ball was also a devoted and talented gardener.

Desi Arnaz

Desi Arnaz was an immigrant, and he migrated with his family to the United States after fleeing Cuba. They lived in Miami, eventually settling near Tampa, where Desi Arnaz went on to attend school and learn English.

He initially got involved in show business in order to support himself, and then went to Hollywood, where he would meet his wife Lucille Ball. Arnaz even spent time in the military, after being drafted. Due to a knee injury, he spent most of that time working at a USO in California. After the military, he turned to music, forming his first orchestra.