Vivian Vance was cheated in the "I Love Lucy" series! She was just as funny, if not more funny, that Lucille, but her contract called for her downplay her comedic side in favor of Lucy getting more laughs. She also had to keep her weight artificially up so as to appear older than Lucy when in fact, she was younger! William Frawley was another story, Vivian hated working with him!
Very nice. It's just a reminder that we all love Lucy and Vivian too! Vivian had some great lines, and one of my favorites was when they were in Florida, and Lucy and Ethel were trying to catch a bigger fish than the boys. So, they bought this large sword fish, and Lucy was trying to put it somewhere, and Ethel said something like "You're not going to be able to hide Tilly the tuna" lol Very nice video!
Vivian was a comic master and the series would never have been the same without her. I believe I've read elsewhere that while she was happy about her years with Lucille Ball (a lifetime friend) she was somewhat resentful that her parts required her to be older and frumpier than she actually was. If you look closely you can see a very attractive lady hidden underneath those 1950's clothes.
wow 50 years that's amazing! Congrats! I'm not sure if this is to late but what about "Wedding Bell Blues"? One of my favourites, they played it at my friend's mom's 20 yr anniversary :) Of course, it helped that his name was William lol
I need to apologize to the person who left a great positive comment for this video only to have it removed. I carelessly clicked "remove" instead of "reply" on their comment. Anyone know if it's possible to get that comment back?
Thank you so much for this tripute, i always said she should have more credit for the part she played, w/out her i honestly think I LOVE LUCY wouldn't be the same!
What a wonderful clip. I always loved Ethel just as much as Lucy. I always thought she looked so pretty in the Fairy Princess, and in the 'Friendship' gown. She is one of my favorite supporting actresses besides the great Bea Benaderett.
Absolutely LOVED IT! You really couldn't have choosen better clips of Vivian. I really like the one when she comes down the stairs with her boa and does the whole gum chewing bit. Without Vivian, Lucy would have been a totally different person all together both in the shows and in actual life.
Awesome video you put together for Vivian. She would have loved it. She is such a wonderful,honest person and a great actress. Thanks for this, I loved it
Vivian Vance was cheated in the "I Love Lucy" series! She was just as funny, if not more funny, that Lucille, but her contract called for her downplay her comedic side in favor of Lucy getting more laughs. She also had to keep her weight artificially up so as to appear older than Lucy when in fact, she was younger! William Frawley was another story, Vivian hated working with him!
roadyrider 1 month ago
I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Viv
She is so cute and funny.
She deserves way more credit .
Ethel Mertz is really important to this show
And to me also. ♥
LadyEthelMertz 7 months ago
Frankly I think Richard Christy does a better Ethel Mertz than Vivian Vance, but she was pretty good too.
at4550 8 months ago
love 1:17
cdgrnr 8 months ago
What a team the four of them made. Classics!
zczaldy 1 year ago 2
Very nice. It's just a reminder that we all love Lucy and Vivian too! Vivian had some great lines, and one of my favorites was when they were in Florida, and Lucy and Ethel were trying to catch a bigger fish than the boys. So, they bought this large sword fish, and Lucy was trying to put it somewhere, and Ethel said something like "You're not going to be able to hide Tilly the tuna" lol Very nice video!
Beautifulmusiclistnr 1 year ago
Oh wow..this is so great. Fun to see her glamour shots too. Thank you!! Love Ethel! Watching her and Lucy right now!
vonlossberg 1 year ago
Vivian was a comic master and the series would never have been the same without her. I believe I've read elsewhere that while she was happy about her years with Lucille Ball (a lifetime friend) she was somewhat resentful that her parts required her to be older and frumpier than she actually was. If you look closely you can see a very attractive lady hidden underneath those 1950's clothes.
mandycat45 1 year ago 3
Thanks for this lovely tribute to this superstar... i love lucy and i love vivian... Thank you.
alecris33 1 year ago
Great job!
walwaad 1 year ago
what episode is where ethel is in western bar
yoshinetzero 2 years ago
@yoshinetzero I was wondering that too
VintageTelevision863 1 year ago
5 stars! vivian was great!
sugarlipz96 2 years ago
Awesome job!!! :D
ILoveLucyStreet 2 years ago
Thank you so much for this video! I am an ardent Vivian Vance fan!
tinglywoowoo 2 years ago
it would be nice 2 see more of ethel and fred.
butterfly3203 2 years ago
anyone know the name of this song? i need for my parents 50 anniversary....thanks all.
awong1975 2 years ago
"meant to be" by the squirrel nut zippers :-)
THEVAMPCULLEN 2 years ago
wow 50 years that's amazing! Congrats! I'm not sure if this is to late but what about "Wedding Bell Blues"? One of my favourites, they played it at my friend's mom's 20 yr anniversary :) Of course, it helped that his name was William lol
TheatreFanatic4eva 2 years ago
i love this song...can someone tell me the title...thanks.
awong1975 2 years ago
I've always really liked Ethel Mertz :P
Belle1Fan 2 years ago 4
Me too!! Ethel was the best!!
Prizm2356 2 years ago 4
I do agree! Thanks for giving Vivian her PROPS!!
SEFYH 2 years ago 7
great video...
and a wonderful way to celebrate vivian's 100th birthday
jeveuxtevoir89 2 years ago 2
hahahahahahahaha.....2:55 is sooooooooooooo funny.
from witch episode are this ?????
I Love Lucy and I Love Vivian !!!!
sorry my english is not so good i hope you can understand me.
lucyjunkie 2 years ago 4
You write in English very well, I understand you perfectly.
"Changing the Boys' Wardrobe" from Season 3. Thanks for watching!
alizaren 2 years ago
THX very much.
It`s a grat clip. thx for posting !
I LOVE IT !!
lucyjunkie 2 years ago
I need to apologize to the person who left a great positive comment for this video only to have it removed. I carelessly clicked "remove" instead of "reply" on their comment. Anyone know if it's possible to get that comment back?
alizaren 3 years ago
Vivian was such a talent.
Shady007Pine 3 years ago 3
why was she smacking lucy on the head?
daretodream1988 3 years ago
B/c Lucy bundled again by convincing Ethel to dress like a slob...not realizing that a photographer was taking their photo for a magazine.
alizaren 3 years ago
ok thanks, whats the name of the episode?
daretodream1988 3 years ago
"Changing the Boys' Wardrobe" from Season 3. Thanks for watching!
alizaren 3 years ago
Vivian is the greatest, she deserved a lot more credit than what she got.
daretodream1988 3 years ago
So sweet love it <3
ILoveVivianVance 3 years ago
Beautiful...Well planned and entertaining! Bravo!
ABQShutterSpeed1 3 years ago
Vivian is my favorite!!! Which episode is playing at second 00:52 and 1:48?
SueAnnNivens 3 years ago 2
It's from the very last season of "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour". It's titled "Milton Berle Hides at the Ricardos". Thanks for watching!
alizaren 3 years ago
Thank you so much for this tripute, i always said she should have more credit for the part she played, w/out her i honestly think I LOVE LUCY wouldn't be the same!
thank you soooooooooo.... much!
gabe5carr 3 years ago
What a wonderful clip. I always loved Ethel just as much as Lucy. I always thought she looked so pretty in the Fairy Princess, and in the 'Friendship' gown. She is one of my favorite supporting actresses besides the great Bea Benaderett.
texjones62 3 years ago 2
A Wonderful video for a wonderful Actress!
DingbatPrissy 3 years ago 3
Absolutely LOVED IT! You really couldn't have choosen better clips of Vivian. I really like the one when she comes down the stairs with her boa and does the whole gum chewing bit. Without Vivian, Lucy would have been a totally different person all together both in the shows and in actual life.
4EverDarling 3 years ago 9
This is great! A well deserved tribute to a wonderful actress. ILL wouldn't have been the great show it was without Vivian. Thankyou!!
adw888 3 years ago 2
Awesome video you put together for Vivian. She would have loved it. She is such a wonderful,honest person and a great actress. Thanks for this, I loved it
chalastay51 3 years ago
Thank you!
I like that you think "she would have loved it". Honestly, I aimed for that. :)
alizaren 3 years ago
Great video.
Vivian Vance is a Great Actress.
she does deserve more credit!!
redmicmuf 3 years ago 3
Thank you!
Yes, she was very talented!
alizaren 3 years ago