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I Love Lucy Premieres

October 15, 1951 · 20th Century

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I Love Lucy premiered on CBS on October 15, 1951, revolutionizing television with its innovative filming techniques. Starring Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz, it was among the first television shows to be filmed in front of a live audience using a three-camera setup on 35mm film, creating the template for modern sitcoms.

Key Figures

Lucille BallDesi ArnazVivian VanceWilliam Frawley

Locations

CBS Studio CenterGeneral Service Studios

Topics

tvcomedylucilleUSAdesi

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