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Legendary comedienne Lucille Ball and her wildly popular television program were not only hilarious entertainment, but also a breakthrough for future comediennes like Carol Burnett, proving they were just as funny as their male peers.
With I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball brought us big laughs. With Star Trek, she brought us great sci-fi.
This article gives a biography of Lucille Ball and outlines why she is the top comedian of all time.
All you have to do is dig out an old copy of TV Guide from just 20 years ago and hold it up to the new format of TV Guide to see the differences in quality. But the inside contents is where you'll realize the world of difference between TV Guide of old and now...
Lucille Ball, Richard Pryor and Henny Youngman gave the world laughter and joy throughout their careers as comedians, musicians, producers, writers and actors. Their performances attracted legions of fans and followers for decades
A run-down of ten of the most influential television shows in history.
Moments that we'll always remember from some of our favorite TV shows.
Whatever happened to those charming, sexy, hunky actors of the 60's and 70's? What are they doing today? Are they still acting? What about their love lives? Wouldn't you like to know what's going on with some of your favorite actors?
Everybody loved Lucy. Part of what made America tune in week after week was the anticipation of what new scheme Lucy and Ethel would cook up next!
Jamestown, New York, the hometown of Lucille Ball, sports the Lucy-Desi Museum, the Lucy-Desi Center Gift Shop, the Desilu Playhouse, and other attractions for "I Love Lucy" enthusiasts.
Located on 212 Pine Street, the Lucy- Desi Museum is an enjoyable, but also emotional experience.
I Love Lucy is a classic television show that many count as their favorite. This article will offer ideas and suggestions on how to decorate your family room with a fun and festive I Love Lucy theme.
"I Love Lucy" remains at the top of the list of television's best sitcoms. Here are five episodes that I consider to be among the best. What are your own favorite episodes?
One of the highlights of our trip to upstate New York was our visit to the Desilu Playhouse in Jamestown, New York.
Here are some of the shows that you can expect to see re-runs of for quite some time.
Ernie Kovacs Biography
Vivian Vance Biography
Death is a fact of life, and the famous among us are treated no differently than average citizens when it comes to government record keeping - everyone's exit is commemorated with a death certificate. Mike Steen spotlights a selection of these documents
Jerry Lewis famously opined that women aren't funny as men. Following are women who have proven him wrong - writers, actresses and personalities have proven that you don't need a penis to be funny.
From Lucy and Desi to Nick and Jessica, the headlines and insights of the messiest celebrity divorces
The 1940's-1950's were quite eventful for the still relatively new invention called television.
Can't sleep at night? Start thinking about the top 10 dead people you would most like to have dinner with.
There have been many beautiful, talented redhead celebrity icons throughout history. Here are just a few of the many.
For those in the Niagara Falls area of Western New York who want to have a wedding a bit different than the ordinary catering hall venue, there are some unusual wedding venues that give you the chance to personalize your wedding and make it a touch above the ordinary.
Most women dread their 40th birthday. They may even find that as they approach their late 30's, they are already preparing for this dreaded milestone. But turning 40 is not so bad. Here are some prominent and successful 40-something women who prove it.
Pre-revolutionary Latin American Art, Cuban Art Forms: Culture influenced by politics and heritage Latin American Influence in Art.
Do you watch the George Lopez show? It's a popular comedy sitcom on television these days. Find out how Lopez got his start and, besides acting, what else he loves to do, by reading this informative article today!
Every day is a good day in California. Excellent mountain ski resorts, desert resorts, beaches and Disneyland. Winter is just another perfect season in California.
Gradually, over the years, audiences have been exposed to more sex and sexual situations on television. But "how much" and "what kind" of sex is just too much?
Are you engaged to get married? Are you planning on a big wedding, but you don't have the money to pay for it? Why not elope instead? Read this informative article and find out what you need to know about how to plan your elopement!
The Andalusian Court boasts Hollywood history, like many properties in Palm Springs, California. But its design and landscaping put it in a league of its own.
There was a time when television reflected the main stream values of society. Is that still effective today? Or does television shape us in installing what television producers and executives as well as stars want us to think?
Last week I was browsing various writer's forums looking for leads, ideas, and a way to avoid vacuuming the house, when I fell into a very interesting discussion.
If you enjoy the good, clean fun of Lucy and company, the Lucy - Desi Center Gift Shop in Lucille Ball's hometown of Jamestown, New York, is a place you must visit.
My guide to the funniest I Love Lucy Episodes that stand up to the test of time.(And No, The Chocolate Factory isn't one of them!)
This is the season that Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, Fred, Little Ricky, and even Grandma go to Los Angeles.
After years of waiting the Lucy Desi Comedy Hour has finally been released. This article will tell you what you get in this 4 disc collection.
A brief biography of Lucille Ball
A trivia quiz about the TV show "I Love Lucy"
Yes, they have finally done it. A television-guru's dream - a top of the line refrigerator with a 15" LCD Television built right into it. But what else is amazing about this TV? Read on to find out!
Are TV execs trying to be environmentally-friendly or what? Here is a look at the different types of recycling going on with the boob tube.
In just ten short years TV Land has gone from being totally unique to being just another faceless part of the crowd.
Television comedies are neither as good nor as common on TV schedules as they used to be. A lot of big shows have left and few have replaced them. The comedy genre no longer stays confined to the usual 30-minute format.
A lot of TV shows aimed at kids can be incredibly annoying for adults. Here are some shows which kids can watch without driving any parents or babysitters in the room around the bend.
You may be surprised at how many people actually love watching TV Land, and look forward to the award show every year.
My top women on the small screen
A review of the complete boxed-DVD set of SEX AND THE CITY; a brief season-by-season review, as well as, a brief discussion of the program's influence on popular culture.
Forget about the Playstation Two and a downloaded music collection. The days of walking around with easy access to five thousand, if not more, songs in your pocket are decades away.
If you want to know where you may get a glimpse of your favorite star, find out about these famous celebrities who still haunt America!
Article details trends and popular starlets of the 1950's era
Network television has become its own worst enemy. By broadcasting fewer new episodes, more reruns, preempting hits, and maintaining a "Cancel Quickly" mentality, the broadcast networks are contributing to their own decline.
Mass Media incorporates all those mediums through which information is distributed to the masses.
An interview with rising young star, James Kirk, gives young readers insight to his every day world.
June Havoc Biography
Previously a little- known delicacy, the Cubano sandwich is becoming well known across America.Although traditionally, they are prepared in a sandwich press, Cubano sandwiches can easily be cooked in a frying pan or on a flat- top grill.
Hundreds of Star Trek books have been published now for over forty years. Browsing through them can be time consuming. Check out some of the very best here.
See how the landmark series began.
There are many hot Hollywood couples to report on, but you don't see a lot of information on interracial celebrity couples. Coming from diverse backgrounds can make for a much more interesting duo.
A look at the roots of this Latin rhythm, from Cuba's son and Puerto Rico's bomba to New York's Fania All Stars, including some insights into how the term Salsa was coined to refer to this contagious rhythms and dance form.
Raul Julia Biography
Hollywood based Ur Network Alliance at http://www.urnetworkalliance.com/3.html will begin weekly networking and support group meetings featuring film and show business industry guests.
Orson Welles films seemed to go from the top of the world to the bottom of the fish pond. This is a look at some of his lowest budget films.
El Cantante is a very stylish look at the roots of salsa.
Hollywood based Ur Network Alliance at http://www.urnetworkalliance.com/3.html will begin weekly networking and support group meetings featuring film and show business industry guests. . .
All new movies from now on will be on DVD and there will not be a VHS version produced.
This article reviews and compares the two versions of the real-life story of a Navy widow and widower who merged together their families, forming a new one with 18 children. The original film was made in 1968; the remake was done in 2003.
In this article you will find a variety of fun games and activities that all senior citizens can enjoy and take part in, Whether its a birthday party for mom or dad, or fun field day with friends and family, we have a little something for everyone to enjoy.
Sex, sex, sex. It seems that is all we as Americans are interested in nowadays. We turn on our TVs and there it is. We turn on our radios and there it is too. Even kids shows have sexual content.
A look at the TV shows and culture of 1950s America.
H.B. Barnum, a 14 year old saxophone player who later became a music producer was one of the many teenagers in the 1950s drawn to the new style of music that featured hard-driving African American rhythm and blues.
Since the first cameras rolled, Latinos have helped shape one of the 20th Century's most enduring art forms.
Is the traditional sitcom on its last legs?
The 1950's were a very interesting decade.
The history of Latin Music and Dance. Clave rhythms. Latin percussion instruments. Analysis of paintings which portray Latin Dances, African Dance, and Flamenco. Plenty of singing, playing, dancing, painting, plus researching and presenting.
"I Love Lucy" is one of the most revered television programs of all time. If you are a serious fan or know somebody else who is, check out these suggestions for show-related memorabilia you can purchase.
The final season of I Love Lucy is now available on DVD and it would make an excellent gift to anyone who loves Lucy, who loves to laugh, or who collects DVDs.
Kath & Kim, an American version of a popular Australian sitcom might fill that badly-needed sitcom genre for network TV.
In Entertainment Weekly and TV Land Present: The 50 Greatest TV Icons, Johnny Carson, dubbed "The King of Late Night TV," has won the number one rank of TV Icons.
this thing sucks, and in a GOOD way
New York means a lot of things to a lot of people. In the television sitcom world, it's the place where romance blossoms over and over again.
It seems as though reality tv shows today are a dime a dozen. To bring life back into the reality tv show realm, I propose that we have a tv show where pets are voted for our future president.
Do you have someone on your shopping list that thinks they are the next American Idol ? Maybe they think they have what it takes to make it on Survivor. Here are some gift suggestions for the Reality TV Junkie on your holiday list.
In what is most likely a very bold move and example, it appears that you can now watch Television online for free. Online TV, or IPTV as it is better known as, is not something new or revolutionary.
This mother and her preschool daughter are working together to limit TV time. Read on to see how it's working.
Will TV type of programming be shown on the internet? Hopefully not, but many different kinds of broadcasts will become more common through the internet.
Try out some of these TV-Free activities with your kids, and they may not even remember to ask you if it's time for their favorite show.
Are you planning a trip to the Los Angeles area? Then you'll definitely want to reserve tickets to the taping of one of your favorite tv shows - maybe even be an "extra".
Both the M*A*S*H* movie and TV show have achieved great success, but they are very different in their interpretations of scenes included in the book. The TV show is much better than the movie, but the movie does have its merits.
With sites like YouTube and other video hosting sites, finding your favorite TV show is sometimes as simple as using the proper search engine terms. Yet how legal is this?
The Panasonic Plasma Tv is affordable and excellent value for money
We all like vegging in front of the TV every now and again, but the problem that plagues us all is the fact that many times, there's just nothing on! Well no more is this going to be the case with a network like TV Land around
Court TV has amazed me with it's new programs and thrilling court coverage. Get ready to be entertained!
A campaign to limit tv watching, especially among the youth.
This French Country TV Cabinet is made from one of those super cheap laminate TV cabinets or even from an existing wood TV cabinet you already have.
I'm clearly in an unhealthy relationship with my television. It serves up a load of superficial, predictable plot lines, poor acting, and eye-rollingly bad dialogue, and I eat it up with the spork that came with my TV dinner.
You would be surprised to find the number of things studying abroad (in a small group) and a reality TV show have in common. You're in a condensed social world, and those few people are your world. What do you think would happen?
Discovery Channel's "Man vs. Wild" and "Everest: Beyond the Limit" are the best shows on TV right now!
With the rising cost of cable television, more people are making the switch to satellite TV. Perhaps you are among the many considering it. But how do you decide? To make an informed decision, it might help to know how satellite TV actually works.
Christine Ebersole, star of hit musical Grey Gardens, revealed today on ABC's The View that she's abandoned TV in favor of YouTube.