Ball also clashed with Joan Crawford during the filming of "Lucy & The Lost Star." Not being used to the sitcom format, Crawford was filled with trepidation and allegedly turned to alcohol to calm her nerves, which greatly displeased the notoriously demanding and perfectionistic Ball. After Crawford failed to perform a Charleston dance routine to Ball's satisfaction, Ball loudly threatened to fire her in front of the entire cast and crew, causing Crawford to flee to her dressing room in tears. There, she uttered the infamous quote: "And they call ME a bitch!" It is said that Desi Arnaz and Vanda Barra gave Crawford pep talks which helped get her through the shoot, and the episode became one of the biggest hits of the season when aired.
Joan Crawford Hated Lucille Ball
by Anonymous | reply 23 | September 7, 2022 11:02 PM |
I wasn't fond of the bitch either.
by Anonymous | reply 1 | August 13, 2022 6:29 AM |
Joan was a drunk by that time. Lucille could be harsh and brittle, but it's exasperating to have to work with somebody who's drunk. I'm sure Lucille probably could have handled it better, but Joan really needed to show up sober to work.
by Anonymous | reply 2 | August 13, 2022 6:29 AM |
Wasn't Joan's appearance on The Lucy Show rather than ILL so why was Desi around giving pep talks?
by Anonymous | reply 3 | August 13, 2022 6:57 AM |
That's accurate, R3. Maybe the son gave the pep talk?
by Anonymous | reply 4 | August 13, 2022 12:41 PM |
What did Gary Morton think of her?
by Anonymous | reply 5 | August 13, 2022 11:15 PM |
Didn’t Lucille Ball also hit the bottle on a regular basis ?
by Anonymous | reply 6 | September 2, 2022 1:57 PM |
Yes, R6, but apparently never let it interfere with work.
by Anonymous | reply 7 | September 2, 2022 2:04 PM |
R7 maybe because she was washing her Dexedrine down with vodka for 35 years.
by Anonymous | reply 8 | September 2, 2022 2:36 PM |
Maybe, R8.
by Anonymous | reply 9 | September 2, 2022 2:38 PM |
[quote]Joan Crawford Hated Lucille Ball
Christ is there ANYONE that woman got along with?!
by Anonymous | reply 10 | September 2, 2022 2:57 PM |
R10 You would know. You didn't want to work with Lucy either.
by Anonymous | reply 11 | September 7, 2022 1:30 AM |
And I trump both of you bitches.
by Anonymous | reply 12 | September 7, 2022 1:33 AM |
I've got you all beat.
by Anonymous | reply 13 | September 7, 2022 1:51 AM |
To paraphrase my Crystal Allen character to describe Lucille Désirée Ball:
“There's a name for you ladies, but it isn't used in high society... outside of a kennel.”
by Anonymous | reply 14 | September 7, 2022 2:22 AM |
But I knew where to get the booze AND the blow!
by Anonymous | reply 15 | September 7, 2022 2:23 AM |
Gary talked Joan out of her panties.
by Anonymous | reply 16 | September 7, 2022 2:24 AM |
Love posters talking about this like they were there- uh huh
by Anonymous | reply 17 | September 7, 2022 2:34 AM |
An you imagine the cigarette smoke, the smell of booze, the strong perfume on those sets? It’s a miracle any of those broads lived past 60! I guess they weren’t dishing out fentanyl laced dolls back then !
by Anonymous | reply 18 | September 7, 2022 7:58 AM |
Joan was a star. Lucille was a television entertainer. There was contempt naturally.
by Anonymous | reply 19 | September 7, 2022 8:32 AM |
All of Lucy’s guest stars hated her.
by Anonymous | reply 20 | September 7, 2022 8:46 AM |
[quote] Love posters talking about this like they were there- uh huh
R17 It's Datalounge. Some of these folks were. ;)
by Anonymous | reply 21 | September 7, 2022 10:20 AM |
They should've arranged a Dynasty-like cage match between Lucy and Joan. Now THAT would get ratings.
by Anonymous | reply 22 | September 7, 2022 11:08 AM |
Joan Blondell was in a few Lucy Shows. She almost became a semi-regular. During one taping, before a live audience, Lucille Ball loudly criticized her performance. She was extremely hostile and nasty. Joan Blondell walked out, and never returned.
Interestingly, Bette Davis campaigned for the Vera Charles part in "Mame." Granted, Bea Arthur was cast and rightfully so. Bette Davis would've made mincemeat out of Lucy.
by Anonymous | reply 23 | September 7, 2022 11:02 PM |