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Vivian Vance (born Vivian Roberta Jones; July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) [1] was an American actress best known for playing Ethel Mertz on the sitcom I Love Lucy (1951–1957), for which she won the 1953 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress, among other accolades.
Nov 25, 2020 · On a summer day in August 1979, Lucille Ball came to Belvedere, California, to bid farewell to her friend and beloved costar Vivian Vance.
Vivian Vance became a huge star on TV in the 1950s and beyond thanks to her role as Ethel Mertz on I Love Lucy, but one thing forgotten through the passage of time is the fact that she was a true icon of the theater world as well.
Jan 11, 2022 · Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance met when their legendary sitcom began, and a lifelong friendship was born. Who can forget the zany antics of Lucy and Ethel as they got jobs at a chocolate factory and ate an abundance of candies just to keep up with the conveyor belt?
She was an American veteran Broadway actress fondly remembered for playing Lucille Ball's landlady, 'Ethel Mertz' in the hit 1950s television sitcom I Love Lucy. She was born Vivian Roberta Jones on July 26, 1909 in Cherryvale, Kansas, the second of six children.
Feb 26, 2024 · So why did actor Vivian Vance essentially walk away from a role on the lesser-known follow-up to that sitcom, The Lucy Show? Of course, Vivian appeared here and there on the show, but she wasn't featured as a main cast member, which was her decision.
May 31, 2024 · Vivian Vance was an incredibly talented and versatile actress who left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Best known for her iconic role as Ethel Mertz on the classic sitcom “I Love Lucy,” Vance captivated audiences with her comedic timing and unforgettable performances.
Aug 17, 2021 · Actress Vivian Vance, who played “Ethel” the sidekick to America’s beloved “Lucy” in I Love Lucy, died 22 years ago of cancer at 70 years old. Vance was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in 1973, and then the cancer metastasized, or spread, to her bones.
Ball was the lead actress in a number of comedy television specials to about 1980, including Lucy Calls the President, which featured Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, and Mary Jane Croft, and Lucy Moves to NBC, a special depicting a fictionalization of her move to the NBC television network.
Vivian Roberta Jones (or Vivian Vance; July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American actress and musician. She was in lots of notable television series and movies. She played Ethel Mertz in the American sitcom I Love Lucy. She also played Vivian Bagley in The Lucy Show.
