Stars: Lucille Ball, Jack Benny, Milton Berle, Carol Burnett, George Burns, Richard Burton, William Holden, Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Red Skelton, James Stewart, John Wayne, Richard Burton, James Stewart, John Wayne, James Stewart, Richard Burton, Carol Burnett, Harpo Marx, Johnny Carson

Summary: The Funniest Woman on Television, Lucille Ball, first received her due at this 1976 celebration of her first 25 years on television. CBS TV wanted to show their appreciation for the legendary comedienne, so this tribute was organized featuring cast members and other favorites of early television, plus special guests and friends. Together, this truly outstanding ensemble celebrated the zany redhead who changed television and comedic history.

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CBS Salutes Lucy, a 1976 tribute to Lucille Ball, captures prize moments from her three television series (most notably I Love Lucy), highlights from her movie career, and excerpts from numerous other TV appearances. Each segment of the 97-minute special is introduced by famous cohorts, from series regulars such as ex-husband Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and Gale Gordon to sometime co-workers like John Wayne, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dick Van Dyke. Although she lived another 13 years after this special was made and had a fourth go at a TV series, this programme captures the most brilliant moments of her trademark physical comedy. The red-haired queen of American comedy appears at the end when Jimmy Stewart gives her an honorary plaque, making for a nostalgic moment. A short time later the credits roll, revealing that Ball's production company was behind the tribute, reminding viewers that she wasn't a bad businesswoman either. --Kimberly Heinrichs, Amazon.com

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Year:	1976
Release Date:	March 26, 2001
Runtime:	97 minutes
Certification:	Exempt.
Catalogue Number:	I X 9762 L U U K D
Keywords:	Years, First, General, Entertainment, Lucy, Salutes, Documentaries, Biographies, Cbs
Genre:	Documentaries & Biographies