CBS SALUTES LUCY – THE FIRST 25 YEARS (CBS 11/28/76) EXCELLENT QUALITY!!! Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Bob Hope, Johnny Carson, Carol Burnett, Dean Martin, John Wayne, Dick Van Dyke, Danny Kaye, Jimmy Stewart

Celebrate 25 years of television's funniest lady in this unforgettable all-star tribute to an American icon!

Originally broadcast by CBS in 1976, CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years is a star-studded celebration honoring the incomparable Lucille Ball, whose groundbreaking career forever changed the landscape of television comedy. Hosted by friends, co-stars, and Hollywood legends, this special traces Lucy's remarkable journey from the birth of I Love Lucy through her decades of success as television's most beloved comedienne.

Relive unforgettable moments from I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, and Here's Lucy, including many of the classic scenes that made Lucy a household name. Watch her become hilariously tipsy after sampling Vitameatavegamin, race through the unforgettable chocolate factory assembly line, announce her pregnancy to Ricky, and delight audiences with countless other timeless moments.

The celebration also features memorable clips from Lucy's motion picture career and classic television appearances with some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Enjoy hilarious comedy sketches, musical performances, and unforgettable guest appearances with Milton Berle, Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Dean Martin, Richard Burton, Carol Burnett, Danny Thomas, Red Skelton, Eddie Albert, George Burns, Johnny Carson, John Wayne, Harpo Marx, William Holden, Danny Kaye, and many more.

Special appearances by Desi Arnaz and Vivian Vance introduce highlights from I Love Lucy, while heartfelt tributes honor longtime co-stars William Frawley and Gale Gordon. The evening concludes with James Stewart presenting Lucille Ball with a special award recognizing her extraordinary contributions to television and entertainment.

Featuring appearances by Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, Gale Gordon, Jimmy Stewart, Richard Burton, John Wayne, Milton Berle, Johnny Carson, George Burns, Sammy Davis Jr., Dick Van Dyke, William Holden, Bob Hope, Harpo Marx, Dean Martin, Red Skelton, and dozens of other legendary entertainers, CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years is an affectionate, nostalgic tribute to one of television's greatest pioneers.

A must-have for every Lucille Ball fan—celebrating the laughter, the memories, and the enduring legacy of the First Lady of Television Comedy.

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Number of DVDs: 1

Quality: 9.5/10

Running Time: 1 hr 34 mins (approx)

Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen 1.33:1

NOTES: This is a fan-made DVD set. Not a studio release.