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Lucille Ball

A Living History Portrayal by Leslie Goddard
2025-04-07 13:30:00 2025-04-07 14:30:00 America/Chicago Lucille Ball Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Monday, April 07
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-07 13:30:00 2025-04-07 14:30:00 America/Chicago Lucille Ball Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Des Plaines Public Library

Meeting Room B/C

In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off-screen, she and her real-life husband Desi Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies. But what does it mean when an onscreen legend clashes with her offscreen realty?


In this historical portrayal, historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings Lucy to life, paying tribute to both the true comic legend and the real woman behind the myth.


This program is sponsored by Age Options. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Performance |

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