LN 1: Death of Lucille Ball: Late Nite April 26, 1989

Part 1 of 2: There was a media frenzy the day Lucille Ball died. It was the lead story on all the newscasts. CBS did a special one-hour tribute that night on Lucille Ball. "Entertainment Tonight" devoted its entire broadcast that night to Lucy. ABC's "Nightline" dedicated its broadcast to Lucy. CBS's late night show "CBS News Nightwatch" did their own tribute. And anyone else who got the news in time, such as Pat Sajak on his late-night show, had something to say. Then the following morning, all the morning shows -- "The Today Show", "Good Morning America", and "CBS This Morning" -- spent the better portion of their two-hour broadcasts covering Lucille Ball. This two-part clip features some of the late night coverage on April 26, 1989. Included are Pat Sajak's reflections, the tail-end of "Nightline" with Jerry Lewis making comments (sorry, I didn't realize "Nightline" was doing this tribute so I only have the last couple minutes), and Lucy biographer Bart Andrews being interviewed by Charlie Rose that night on "CBS News Nightwatch."
LINK TO PART 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw8MsIRLJKg

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[VIDEOTIMEMACHINE]

I cried when she died. I also know that 40 years from now we will still be watching I Love Lucy . We won't be watching much of what they show today.

[michelle092293]

I don't know why I adore her so much but I no that im going to pass her down to my children and grandchildren so Lucy stays alive in our hearts always. I think she looks down from heaven each day and smiles because she understands how much she was loved and how much she still is loved. (: RIP LUCY!

[DavidRosenthal74]

I remember that day like it was yesterday. I saw the news in the late afternoon in Los Angeles -- and I watched the "Lucy" news into the night. Including the 9pm broadcast on CBS with Dan Rather.

[USFanLovesMinHo]

I Love I Love Lucy and always will. I wish the sicko nut jobs would stay off this site and they know who they are.

[bellaNYC]

everytime that episode with the "aunt marthas dressing" comes on, i get this huge craving for salad.

rest in peace lucy

[cutie4u61288]

@Lindawatcher what the heck are you talking about?

[cutie4u61288]

damnn Pat you still look the same 20 yrs later whats going on there? haha

[cutie4u61288]

geez Jerry calm down! haha no on other people? Theirs been coverage on everyone famous whats that mean.

[Lindawatcher]

Jerry Lewis is telling about why Lucy died and went to hell!

[nepsadoc]

I Love Lucy!! What a great talent, what a class act!!

[SweetSue4]

I grew up with "I Love Lucy." My children grew up watching the reruns. My grandchildren, see it. I hope my great grandchildren will too.

[Outlaw1257]

@bogadea; I read "A Book", which was an autobiography written by Desi Arnaz. Desi was so much more than a comedic genius. He convinced Dr. Karl Freud, a renowned cinematographer, to come on board and develop the technology that would allow cameras to be able to film the "I Love Lucy" shoe before a live audience...... at basic union scale during I.L.L.'s first year. The concept of filming such shows before live audiences was one that Desi was constantly told could not be done.