The original unaired pilot episode of the classic sitcom finally seen after 40 years.The original unaired pilot episode of the classic sitcom finally seen after 40 years.The original unaired pilot episode of the classic sitcom finally seen after 40 years.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total
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Lucille Ball
- Lucy Ricardo
- (archive footage)
- …
Desi Arnaz
- Ricky Ricardo
- (archive footage)
- …
Madelyn Davis
- Self
- (as Madelyn Pugh Davis)
Jerry Hausner
- Jerry the Agent
- (archive footage)
Pepito Pérez
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (as Pepito the Clown)
Bob LeMond
- Narrator
- (voice)
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis unaired pilot was considered lost until Pepito Pérez's widow notified CBS that she owned the sole copy. It had been given to Pepito by Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball as a show of gratitude for his friendship.
- ConnectionsFollowed by I Love Lucy's 50th Anniversary Special (2001)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Lucille Ball/Desi Arnaz TV Show Audition
- Filming locations
- Production company
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Box office
- Budget
- $5,000 (estimated)
- Runtime26 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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By what name was I Love Lucy: The Very First Show (1990) officially released in Canada in English?
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