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1. The opening titles and music of the show were based on the words "I Love Lucy" within a heart shape. Where did the idea of the heart shape come from?


Answer: Based on a gift that Desi had given to Lucille

Interesting Information:
The idea came from a diamond-encrusted, heart-shaped lapel pin that Desi gave to Lucille on her 29th Birthday. Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 - April 26, 1989) and Desi Arnaz Snr. who was born Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (March 2, 1917 - December 2, 1986). Lucille and Desi married in November 1940 and were divorced on May 6, 1960. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Titbits
 
Some incorrect choices:
The word love meant heart warming, Heart warming comedy, Desi's favourite card was the Ace of Hearts

2. One of the first famous personalities to appear on "I Love Lucy" was Tennessee Ernie Ford in the two-parter, "Tennessee Ernie Visits" and "Tennessee Ernie Hangs On." What town did his character hail from?


Answer: Bent Fork, Tennessee

Interesting Information:
Ernie hailed from Bent Fork, Tennessee. The Ricardos and the Mertzes visit Bent Fork a year later on their way to California in the episode, "Tennessee Bound." Mr. Ford stated that the "country slang" his character spoke on the series was truly authentic. Difficulty: Very Easy.

From Quiz: Famous Guest Stars on "I Love Lucy"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Apple Blossom, Kentucky, Hitchville, West Virgina, Mountain Glen, North Carolina

3. How much did Lucy pay for her fake pearl necklace at Macy's basement?


Answer: 2.98

Interesting Information:
These are to cheap for Lucy, she wants expensive ones. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "The Ricardos Go To Japan"
 
Some incorrect choices:
2.58, 3.50, 1.89

4. "There's no way to get me on that boat!"


Answer: Fred

Interesting Information:
In the episode "Staten Island Ferry", Fred got nervous at the large sea voyage to Europe in the week ahead. He had had some bad experiences in the past on boats including bouts of sea sickness and what he claims as having "a bayonet in his back" from his top-sargeant to get him on a ship during WW1. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" - Who Said That?
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lucy, Mrs. McGuillacudy, Ethel

5. What is Lucy's middle name?


Answer: Esmerelda

Interesting Information:
Her full name is Lucy Esmerelda Ricardo. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Too!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Vivian, Kate, Martha

6. What price does the gang pay to stay the night at Mr. Skinner's?


Answer: $16

Interesting Information:
Mr. Skinner says the cabin rents for eight dollars a night, then changes it to eight dollars per couple. Skinflint Fred is so tired, he doesn't even care that they'll have to pay double! Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "California, Here we Come" Part II
 
Some incorrect choices:
$4, $8, $32

7. What movie does Ricky go to Hollywood to film?


Answer: "Don Juan"

Interesting Information:
"Don Juan" is eventually shelved, and the studio promises to put Ricky in another movie right away. We never do find out what that other movie is! Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: California, Here We Come!
 
Some incorrect choices:
"Don Quixote", "Cuban Pete", "Too Many Girls"

8. "What's your baby's name?"


Answer: "Cheddar. Chester!"

Interesting Information:
The lady sitting next to Lucy on an airplane trip from Europe to New York gets a bit too inquisitive about Lucy's 'baby'. Actually Lucy is smuggling a piece of cheese dressed as a baby.
Lucille Ball was born August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. After leaving school (15-years-old) to become an actress, she auditioned for the John Murray Anderson Drama School in New York City with her mother's encouragement. The school rejected her and told her she had no talent. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" - It's so Tasty II
 
Some incorrect choices:
"It's our only chance to stay in this country and blow up the capitol.", "I almost said, 'Martha'.", "I got a flatfoot and a private-eye. I got the eye in the foot and the foot in the eye".

9. What instrument did Lucy play in high school?


Answer: Saxophone

Interesting Information:
The only song Lucy could play on her saxophone was "Glowworm". Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Lucy, Lucy, Lucy
 
Some incorrect choices:
Piano, Drums, Tuba

10. In episode 31, "The Publicity Agent," Lucy pretends to be the Maharincess of what fake country?


Answer: Franistan

Interesting Information:
Lucy pretends to be this foreign ruler so Ricky can get his name in the newspaper. It is so funny because everytime Ricky sings a line of "I Get Ideas," she swoons! Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Mania
 
Some incorrect choices:
Rebonesia, Kylant, Payosima

11. In the episode "Lucy Becomes A Sculptress", what is the name of the art critic that Ricky brings home to see Lucy's work?


Answer: Mr Harvey

Interesting Information:
Ricky brings Mr Harvey home to see if he thinks Lucy has any talent with her sculptures. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Fan Mania
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mr Littlefield, Mr Morris, Mr Lewis

12. How much money does Lucy receive an hour for babysitting the twins in "The Amateur Hour"?


Answer: 5 dollars

Interesting Information:
Even though it may not seem as enough money remember "I Love Lucy" was made in the 1950s. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: How Much Do You Know "I Love Lucy"?
 
Some incorrect choices:
1 dollar, 50 cents, 10 dollars

13. "Are you accusing me of cheating?" "I'm accusing you of cheating!"


Answer: "Smile when you say that!"

Interesting Information:
"I got wind of it!" Lucy directs a western movie. She's a bit rushed when it comes time to do the editing. Lucille Ball played Lucy whose character's full name was Lucille "Lucy" Esmerelda McGilliguddy-Ricardo.
Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy"- It's So Tasty Too!
 
Some incorrect choices:
"The answer to all your problems is in this bittle lottle.", "I always name my animals after people I like.", "He's the real jewel thief."

14. Ethel's three middle names are ___ ___ & ___.


Answer: Mae, Roberta and Louise

Interesting Information:
Ethel had three different middle names: Ethel Roberta in the episode where they bottle Aunt Martha's Old Fashioned Salad Dressing, Ethel Louise when the girls bought the same dress for the "Friendship" number, and Ethel Mae when they went to Albuquerque. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: More 'I Love Lucy'
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mae, Helen and Ann, Helen, Joy and Reese, Joy, Lee and Jo

15. In "The Diet", how many pounds did Lucy try to lose in one week?


Answer: 12

Interesting Information:
In "The Diet", the Mertzes' dog, Butch, is introduced who is then never seen again. No mention of him or his whereabouts ever appears in the series again. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Episode Showdown
 
Some incorrect choices:
10, 8, 15

16. What is the first name of the harp player in Ricky's orchestra?


Answer: Nancy

Interesting Information:
This piece of information is not mentioned very often, but once, Ricky was taking a trip with his orchestra, and Lucy was upset because he wouldn't let her come; it was a "guys' trip". He also mentioned that Nancy, the harp player wasn't invited. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy"--Again!

17. When is Lucille Ball's birthday?


Answer: August 6, 1911

Interesting Information:
Lucille was born on Sunday, August 6, 1911 and lived her first three years in Montana and Michigan, where her father worked as a telephone lineman. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Who Loves Lucy?
 
Some incorrect choices:
August 5, 1911, August 6, 1910, September 12, 1912

18. Name the woman with whom Lucy and Ethel rode with to Florida.


Answer: Mrs. Grundy

Interesting Information:
Evelyn Homeby was the escaped hatchet murderess in this episode. Ms. Hannah was Lucy's High School drama teacher. Mrs. Trumble was Little Ricky's babysitter. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Who Loves Lucy?!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Evelyn Homeby, Ms. Hannah, Mrs. Trumble

19. What is the name of the girl who gets a crush on Ricky?


Answer: Peggy

Interesting Information:
So that she would leave Ricky alone, he and Lucy pretended they were an old couple. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: I Love Lucy
 
Some incorrect choices:
Connie, Leslie, Nancy

20. How many years younger was Desi Arnaz than Lucille Ball?


Answer: 6

Interesting Information:
Desi Arnaz was the youngest actor out of the four main characters on "I Love Lucy". Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: More "I Love Lucy" Questions 2
 
Some incorrect choices:
4, 5, 7

21. Which episode does Vivian Vance's real husband appear in?


Answer: "Quiz Show"

Interesting Information:
Vivian Vance's real husband (Philip Ober) played Lucy's "first husband" from the game show "Females are Fabulous". Vivian and Philip were married from 1941 to 1959. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: More "I Love Lucy" Questions
 
Some incorrect choices:
"Kleptomaniac", "The Ballet", "Lucy Grows Tulips"

22. Who was the Vice President of Desilu Productions?


Answer: Lucille

Interesting Information:
Desilu Productions went on to do other T.V. shows besides "I Love Lucy". Desilu also did "My Three Sons" and "Make Room For Daddy". Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: Do You Love Lucy Too?

23. "Fred, I might speak with an accent but I don't listen with one!"


Answer: Deep Sea Fishing

Interesting Information:
This line was stated by Ricky when the boys went downstairs to meet someone and there was no one there! Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'I Love Lucy' Quotes!
 
Some incorrect choices:
The Operetta, The English Tutor, Men are Messy

24. What is the name of the "new neighbors" in episode 21?


Answer: The O'Briens

Interesting Information:
The O'Briens move into the apartment and the one thing Lucy and Ethel are set on doing is snooping. Ricky forbids Lucy to set foot into the O'Briens apartment, but she does anyway. She hears them make a plan to blow up the Capitol. They were really actors, but because of Lucy's intutition the Mertzes and Ricardos end up in jail. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Part Two
 
Some incorrect choices:
The Smiths, The Fosters, The Trumbles

25. What is Lucy's true hair color?


Answer: Mousey brown

Interesting Information:
This info is revealed in the episode 'Lucy Tells The Truth.' Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: 'I Love Lucy' in Color!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Flaming red, Auburn, Chestnut brown

26. When Lucy was in the candy shop, she was slapped with a handful of chocolate. What was the actual profession of the woman who slapped her?


Answer: She was an actual candy maker

Interesting Information:
This was supposedly Lucille Ball's favorite episode. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: The Lucy Super Hard Quiz
 
Some incorrect choices:
She was an actor, She was Lucy's real life housekeeper, She was Lucy's best friend from childhood

27. What was the title of the very last episode (this includes the "Comedy Hours") the cast of I Love Lucy made together?


Answer: Lucy Meets the Moustache

Interesting Information:
For me, this has to be one of the saddest episodes of the whole series. Not only was it the very last show with these four wonderful actors/actresses, but it also was the end of an amazing relationship between two people. For two people who saved so many marriages, it's a shame that they were unable to save their own. :( Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'I Love Lucy' Quiz
 
Some incorrect choices:
Make Room For Danny, Lucy Hunts Uranium, The Celebrity Next Door

28. What was the relationship between Vivian Vance and William Frawley?


Answer: They hated each other

From Quiz: I Love Lucy
 
Some incorrect choices:
They fell in love on the set, They were actually married, They didn't really speak much

29. What was Lucy arrested for in Paris?


Answer: Counterfeit money

Interesting Information:
This is when Lucy and Ricky have to go through about 5 people to translate the story to the police. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: 'I Love Lucy' Trivia
 
Some incorrect choices:
Counterfeit artwork, Wearing a potato sack for a dress, Having no passport

30. What is the natural colour of Lucy's hair?


Answer: Brown

Interesting Information:
Her original colour was brown, however, when she went to Hollywood she dyed it blond. She only dyed it red when she starred in the 1943 movie "DuBarry Was a Lady" alongside Red Skelton and Gene Kelly. It then became her trademark colour. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Titbits
 
Some incorrect choices:
Red, Blond, Black

31. CBS wanted to transfer this radio series to television and star Lucille Ball in the TV version, but something prevented that from happening. What was it?


Answer: Lucille Ball refused to do the TV version unless Desi Arnaz (her husband) played her husband on the series

Interesting Information:
Lucille Ball flat-out refused to do the TV version unless Desi Arnaz played her husband. The CBS executives refused; stating nice American girls didn't marry Latins, and the TV transfer for the radio show was placed on the back burner. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: ReallyTrivial "I Love Lucy" Facts
 
Some incorrect choices:
Lucille Ball wanted too much money, They couldn't find a sponsor for the TV version, The TV pilot tested poorly

32. William Holden guest starred in the first "I Love Lucy" episode set in California, "L.A. at Last!" But which famous TV personality played a cameo role in one scene in that episode?


Answer: Eve Arden

Interesting Information:
Eve Arden has one line in the Brown Derby scene before William Holden enters. At that time, Miss Arden was on the Desilu lot, filming "Our Miss Brooks." Years later, she co-starred on the TV Series "The Mothers-In-Law," produced by Desi Arnaz Productions. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: Famous Guest Stars on "I Love Lucy"
 
Some incorrect choices:
Spring Byington, Gracie Allen, Bea Benaderet

33. "I am not the father of that cheese!"


Answer: Ricky

Interesting Information:
In "Return Home from Europe", Lucy had a present for her mother but could not take it on the plane due to weight restrictions. But, in typical Lucy style, disguised the 25 pound cheese as a baby, thinking that babies travelled for free. Once the first plan failed, she hid the cheese in Ricky's orchestral instruments to avoid being caught. But inevitably, she was. Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" - Who Said That?
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mr. Watson, Fred, John Wayne

34. Finish this phrase from "The Marriage License": "Lucy, I love you madly. Lucy, I can't live without you. I know I don't deserve a wonderful girl like you..."


Answer: "Lucy, will you marry me?"

Interesting Information:
This was how Ricky proposed to Lucy. Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Too!
 
Some incorrect choices:
"That's why I'm dumping you.", "Lucy, you owe me two month's rent", "Lucy, will you make me dinner?"

35. Where was Ethel when the first train went by?


Answer: In the bathroom, preparing to brush her teeth.

Interesting Information:
They referred to the bathroom as "that room." After the train had gone and the other three had collected their wits, Fred called to Ethel. She emerged from the bathroom, covered with her toothpaste! Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: "California, Here we Come" Part II
 
Some incorrect choices:
In the top bunk., Trying to sleep in the car., Getting Fred's reading glasses.

36. In "Ricky's Screen Test," Lucy gets the minor role of the lover Ricky's character has come to bid farewell. What is the name of her character's husband?


Answer: Count Lorenzo

Interesting Information:
Lucy's character must stay with her husband, "for he is old and feeble, and he needs me." Lucy is so funny, seated with her back to the camera and trying desperately to get her face on the screen. Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: California, Here We Come!
 
Some incorrect choices:
Sir Carlos, Prince Alberto, He is referred to as "His Majesty"

37. "It's slack season for gondoliers in New York."


Answer: "Unless you go down to Canal Street."

Interesting Information:
Mario, the gondolier Lucy and Rickey met the year before in Italy shows up as an unexpected guest. Fred is not as helpful to Mario as he could be. He'd rather be funny. Eventually Mario gets a job in New York as a pizza cook.
Ball became a model and changed her name to Diane Belmont. Her modeling career was successful and she also worked as a showgirl for Earl Carrol. She continued modeling for Hattie Carnegie. Carnegie chose her in 1933 to be the Chesterfield Cigarette Girl. The exposure helped her and she was noticed in Hollywood where she began working in movies. Her first role was in 1933 in Eddie Cantor's musical, "Roman Scandals".
Difficulty: Average.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" - It's so Tasty II
 
Some incorrect choices:
"You've been nurturing two vipers in your brown-stone bosom.", "I'm sorry your mother looks like a weasle.", "To what do you attribute your plethora of fatigue?"

38. Who is Little Ricky's hero?


Answer: Superman

Interesting Information:
Lucy dressed up as Superman for Little Ricky's birthday!
Difficulty: Easy.

From Quiz: Lucy, Lucy, Lucy
 
Some incorrect choices:
Spiderman, Batman, None of these

39. In episode 53, "Lucy Hires an English Tutor," what is the tutor's name?


Answer: Mr. Livermore

Interesting Information:
Lucy wanted an English tutor for Ricky and herself so the baby would speak perfect English. Instead of paying him, she secretly promised him that he could sing at Ricky's club, and that the Ricardos and the Mertzes would perform with him! Of course, we all remember Ricky's famous last line in the song, "Rippity pippity poo." Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Mania
 
Some incorrect choices:
Mr. Williams, Mr. Patterson, Mr. VonSchaaf

40. In "Lucy Becomes A Sculptress" the art critic offers to buy the model of Lucy's head. How much does he want to buy it for?


Answer: $500

Interesting Information:
Mr Harvey offers $500, but Ethel keeps insisting that it isn't worth that much. Mainly because it isn't an actual model, it is really Lucy covered in clay! Difficulty: Hard.

From Quiz: "I Love Lucy" Fan Mania
 
Some incorrect choices:
$300, $600, $400
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