Lucille Desiree Ball. The first thought that comes into many people's
minds when this name is said would be " Lucy" the well known funny
character she played on her popular TV series "I Love Lucy" ( 1951-57).How
did she become a legend? With dreams of being on stage in musicals to being
the "star" in the big screen. Just like "Lucy", Lucille yearned to be a famous
performer. Looking back now, anyone could say that her childhood dream
came true. Who would have thought that a Jamestown farm girl could
become a Hollywood legend. I guess you can say it all started on August 6,
1911 in Jamestown New York - when a "star" was born.
Lucille was the first child of Henry Dunnell Ball and the former
Desiree Evelyn Hunt, both were teens when they were married and had
Lucille. She had ancestors from all over Europe. With roots from France
England, Scotland, and Ireland.(Harris 20)
Besides having the ability to make anyone laugh any time and in any
situation. Another unforgettable trait Lucille had was her red hair.
Unfortunately, she was brought into this world with blond hair, that darkened
to a brunette. However she still kept that "little girl" quality, which became
one of her main appeals as a comedian.
Lucille despised being called "Lucy" so her family nicknamed her "
Lucyball". Although she tried to avoid being called "Lucy" after a certain
television debut in 1951, she was rarely called anything but "Lucy".
Lucille's father worked for her grandfather, Jasper Ball as a electrical
lineman. As a result of his job, the family was constantly on the move.
Lucille ended up spending her childhood in places like Anaconda, Montana,
and Wyandotte, Michigan. Far from her birthplace in Jamestown.( Harris 20)
Even as a child Lucille possessed qualities similar to "Lucy"...