Lots of misinformation here. There was no question regarding casting, Lucy wanted Gale Gordon, who she worked with in radio, I Love Lucy . Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show and late on some tv species and Life with Lucy. She adored him. As for her kids, she said it was a way to 'keep an eye on them.' And Lucie and Desi Jr. wanted to do it, or at least try. As for Vivian Vance, if after she passed away, you mentioned her to Lucille, she was bound to cry on the spot. There was no one like Viv she would say. Interesting so much interest in her today. Lucy would have been pleased.
PHONY! so why was there a falling out of Lucy and Vivian Vance? Never happened!
Life with Lucy tho /:
Lots of misinformation here. There was no question regarding casting, Lucy wanted Gale Gordon, who she worked with in radio, I Love Lucy . Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, The Lucy Show and late on some tv species and Life with Lucy. She adored him. As for her kids, she said it was a way to 'keep an eye on them.' And Lucie and Desi Jr. wanted to do it, or at least try. As for Vivian Vance, if after she passed away, you mentioned her to Lucille, she was bound to cry on the spot. There was no one like Viv she would say. Interesting so much interest in her today. Lucy would have been pleased.