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August 6:  Happy Birthday Lucille Ball!
On this day in 1911, loveable comedian, actress, and model Lucille Ball was born.  Her television show, I Love Lucy, was one of the most popular shows of the 1950’s.
Trace the late television legend’s groundbreaking career with this timeline from American Masters.
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August 6:  Happy Birthday Lucille Ball!

On this day in 1911, loveable comedian, actress, and model Lucille Ball was born.  Her television show, I Love Lucy, was one of the most popular shows of the 1950’s.

Trace the late television legend’s groundbreaking career with this timeline from American Masters.

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