I Love Lucy
1951-1957 | Comedy | USA | Created by Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz and Jess Oppenheimer
Overview
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz filmed before a live studio audience with three cameras, inventing the modern sitcom and the rerun economy. Lucy stomps grapes, sells Vitameatavegamin, and falls behind on the chocolate line. Their studio Desilu later produced Star Trek and Mission Impossible. The most watched show in America for four of its six seasons. The foundation of TV comedy.
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