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Series · CBS

I Love Lucy

1951–19576 seasons181 episodes24 min

I Love Lucy is a American series that premiered on CBS in 1951 and ran until 1957. 6 seasons and 181 episodes. With Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz.

CBS logoOriginal networkCBSbroadcast network · 1207 shows on record
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On air 1951–1957: 7 years

Key facts

Network
CBS
Format
Series
Premiere
October 15, 1951
Finale
May 6, 1957
Years on air
7
Seasons
6
Episodes
181
Running time
24 minutes
Language
English
Distributor
CBS Media Ventures, Hulu
Set in
New York City

Credits

DirectorsDesi Arnaz

Cast 10 of 17 on record

Cast memberRole
Lucille BallLucy
Desi ArnazRicky Ricardo
Vivian VanceEthel Mertz
Mary Wickes—
William FrawleyFred Mertz
Charles Lane—
Natalie Schafer—
Doris Singleton—
Shirley Mitchell—
Barbara Pepper—