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Everybody truly loved Lucy and her wacky adventures!
The Ricardos were one of the funniest families on television and always found themselves in crazy situations. The world was treated to a comedic glimpse into the life of Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball's marriage every week. Fans of the show watched as Lucy Ricardo and Lucille Ball both gave birth on the same night. They also watched as both of the families grew older.
Do you know how Lucy revealed her pregnancy to Ricky? What about which stars made appearances throughout the show? Do you know the names of the Ricardos' best friends and neighbors? Do you know where the Ricardos and their friends went on trips throughout the series? The Ricardos were always up to something, whether it be something as small as a bet or trips around the world!
Do you know where Ricky's family was from? Can you name the superhero that made an appearance? Do you know the history of the Ricardos?ÂÂ
For a decade, "I Love Lucy" brought laughs to living rooms across the country. It continues to entertain today's fans as well. So if you think you know the life of the Ricardos, take the quiz to see your score!ÂÂ
What instrument did Little Ricky learn how to play?
Drums
Little Ricky learned how to play the drums. Their son's new skill makes them wonder about his future, but it also made everyone's heads hurt!
Guitar
Saxophone
Flute
Where is Ricky's family from?
Madrid
Granada
Barcelona
Havana
Ricky's family was from Cuba. Ricky's mother visited in one episode and Ricky and Lucy visited Cuba in one episode as well.
What did Ethel, Fred, and Ricky bet Lucy?
that she couldn't win a car race
that she couldn't make four laps in a pool
that she couldn't go a day without lying
Ethel, Fred, and Ricky bet Lucy that she couldn't go a day without lying. They quickly found that it might be better if Lucy lied instead of being brutally honest with everyone.
that she couldn't hold her breath for two minutes
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Where did Lucy and Ethel work for a day in "Job Switching"?
an auto shop
a hotel
a restaurant
a candy factory
The girls worked in a candy factory in this episode while Fred and Ricky worked as housewives. This episode was a fan favorite and it is credited for how funny it is.
Why did Lucy go to the hospital in the episode "Lucy Goes to the Hospital"?
to give birth
Lucy went to the hospital to give birth in this episode. Did you know that during this time, she was also pregnant with her son in real life?
to see a family member
to get treatment for an illness
to get a checkup
Who makes a cameo in a two-part episode?
John Wayne
In a two-part episode of the show, John Wayne made a cameo. Lucy and Ethel stole John Wayne's footprints from the cement they were left in!
Kirk Douglas
Liza Minelli
Wright King
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What is the name of the product for which Lucy shoots a commercial in "Lucy Does A TV Commercial"?
Vitameatavegamin
Lucy did a commercial for "Vitameatavegamin" which was a combination of the words and ingredients in the product. She did so many takes, the product got her drunk!
Phillip Morris Cigarettes
Ford
Denny's
Is it true or false that the show was filmed in front of a live audience?
True
This is true. The show was filmed in front of a live audience but sometimes, shots were taken after the audience had left. This would happen in cases where things might have gone wrong or another take had to be done.
False
What did Lucy lose during the episode "Building a Bar-B-Q"?
her wedding band
Lucy lost her wedding band in the episode and she had to go to great lengths to find it. It involved taking apart an entire barbeque.
her passport
her car keys
her credit card
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What did Lucy and Ethel make in the episode "Pioneer Women"?
gingerbread houses
clothes
furniture
bread
Lucy and Ethel made a huge loaf of bread in this episode. Did you know that after the filming of the episode, the bread was served to the audience?
Is it true or false that Ricky was played by Lucy's real-life husband?
True
This is true. Ricky Ricardo was played by Desi Arnaz who married Lucille Ball in 1940. They stayed together for 20 years. Their marriage ended in divorce.
False
What was the spin-off of the show called?
"The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour"
The show's spin-off was called "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour." The show ran for three seasons until Desi and Lucy had troubles in their real marriage.
"I Love Ricky"
"Desilu"
"Married... With Children"
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What song did Lucy request in the episode, "Lucy Is Enceinte"?
"A Lucky Guy"
"Shortnin' Bread"
"We're Having A Baby"
Lucy requested the song "We're Having A Baby" for Ricky to sing. This was her way of sharing the important news with her husband.
"La Raspa"
After the birth of Little Ricky, what did Ricky hire?
a cook
a gardener
a bodyguard
a maid
In the episode "Lucy Hires A Maid," Ricky did just that. He wanted to help Lucy out since the birth of the baby was affecting her sleep patterns.
Who was sat next to Lucy in a restaurant in Los Angeles?
Doris Day
Queen Elizabeth II
James Dean
William Holden
William Holden sat next to Lucy in a restaurant in the episode, "L.A., At Last." Lucy was excited to see him. Eve Arden also made an appearance in this episode.
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What superhero made a cameo on the show?
Superman
Superman made a cameo on the show on the day of Little Ricky's birthday. He was Little Ricky's favorite superhero and his biggest birthday wish.
Batman
Spider-Man
The Hulk
When Ricky decided to leave performing, what did he decide to do with Lucy, Ethel, and Fred?
open a diner
After Ricky decided to leave show business, he decided to open a restaurant with Lucy and their friends. Their diner did not turn out to be the success they thought it would be.
buy a store
teach guitar lessons
rescue animals
Which of the following actors never guest starred on the show?
Tennesee Ernie Ford
Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood did not guest star on the show. The show had a star-studded list of guest stars throughout its long run, including Cornel Wilde.
Orson Welles
Bob Hope
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What did Lucy try to sell in the episode, "The Million-Dollar Idea"?
dog food
turtlenecks
salad dressing
Lucy tried to sell her homemade salad dressing in this episode. It truly was a million dollar idea, as Lucy could not keep up with the demand!
ornaments
Which of the following stars made a cameo in the show?
Grace Kelly
Marlon Brando
Frank Sinatra
Harpo Marx
Harpo Marx made a cameo in the show while Lucy was dressing up to pretend to be him. Lucy's friend wanted to meet some famous friends of Lucy's while she was in town!
What did Lucy get stuck on her head in one episode?
a trophy
Lucy got a trophy stuck on her head in the episode, "Lucy and the Loving Cup." Ricky was supposed to present the trophy, but Lucy had to find a way to get it off her head first!
a scarf
a pipe
a tree branch
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Where were Lucy and Ethel heading when they hitchhiked?
Florida
The girls were going to Florida in the episode titled, "Off to Florida." They were going to visit their husbands who were working in the state.
Montana
Nevada
Oregon
How did Lucy try to get to Europe in "The Passports"?
She pretended to be a flight attendant.
She disguised herself as Ethel.
She befriended the pilot.
She hid in a trunk.
Lucy tried to get to Europe by hiding inside of a trunk. She found herself in yet another bad situation when she was locked inside of the trunk with no way out.
What was the name of the movie for which Lucy was chosen in "Lucy's Italian Movie"?
"First Tries"
"European Adventures"
"Bitter Grapes"
"Bitter Grapes" was the name of the movie Lucy was filming in this episode. Lucy had to do some grape stomping to play her role in the film.
"Come On Over"
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What hobby did Lucy take up in the episode, "The Séance"?
knitting
astrology
Lucy got into astrology in this episode. Her hobby caused some trouble for Ricky and as the title suggests, she found herself in a séance.
modeling
drawing
Where is Ethel's hometown?
Nashville
New York City
Albuquerque
Ethel was from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She visited her hometown along with her husband and friends in the episode titled, "Ethel's Home Town."
Reno
What pet did Little Ricky get in the show?
a lizard
a dog
Little Ricky got a pet dog in the show. It was a Cairn Terrier named Fred that the family almost didn't keep, until he grew on everyone.
a turtle
a goldfish
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What mountain range did Lucy, Ricky, Fred, and Ethel climb?
The Swiss Alps
The friends climbed the Swiss Alps. They experienced an avalanche that forced them to stay in a cabin on the mountain range.
Andes
Himalayas
Rocky Mountains
What was Madame X wanted for?
murder
assault
hit and run
cat burglary
Madame X was wanted for cat burglary in the show. She was a lady from the neighborhood, but although they had ideas, nobody knew for sure who she was.
True or false: Lucy and Desi's real son appeared in the show.
True
This is true. He appeared once in the episode titled, "The Ricardos Dedicate a Statue." His appearance was extremely brief, but he also appear in his mother's other television shows.
False
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In which famous person's house do Lucy and Ethel find themselves?
John Wayne
William Shatner
Richard Widmark
Lucy and Ethel found themselves in Richard Widmark's house. They were on a tour of famous Hollywood homes, and got stuck in the house after picking fruit from his yard.
Mr. T
After moving to the country, what did Lucy and Ricky try to raise?
pigs
cows
horses
chickens
Lucy and Ricky tried to raise chickens after moving to their new home in the countryside. They ended up with a few too many of them to handle after some chicks were born!
Is it true or false that the show never had a Christmas episode?
True
False
This is false. The show had an episode titled, "I Love Lucy Christmas Show." It followed the family through Christmas festivities and recalling the best memories from the past.
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Where in Europe was Lucy on Little Ricky's birthday?
Paris
London
Berlin
Florence
Lucy was in Florence, Italy, at the time. She was upset that she was missing her sons big day, but she tried to make it as special as she could from overseas.
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