at THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM was Held on Nov. 12, 2011

The Hollywood Museum paid tribute to Lucy with a special Lucy Day to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of I Love Lucy, on Saturday, November 12, 2011. The festivities heralded the largest I Love Lucy reunion/panel of original cast/crew in a decade, a variety of Lucy Collector’s Booths, special Museum Exhibit “Lucille Ball at 100, ‘I Love Lucy’ at 60” and a reception to spotlight the “Queen of Comedy” and the genius of Desi Arnaz.

‘I Love Lucy’ Panel and Q & A was moderated by Tom Watson, Lucy’s publicist; author/TV Historian and creator of “All About Lucy,” the Webzine for Lucy Fans and Collectors. Guest artists in the panel included:

Michael Stern– #1 Lucy fan & author of “I Had a Ball“

Dann Cahn – Head editor of original “I love Lucy“ team

Carole Cook – Longtime family friend, comedienne & protégé of Lucy

Bernard Weitzman – Executive VP of Desilu Productions

Barry Livingston – Actor; son of Mr. Mooney on “The Lucy Show“

Eric Shea – Actor; son in “Yours, Mine and Ours“

Frank Gorey – Driver & head of Arnaz family staff

Bob Schiller – Writer “I Love Lucy“ Show

Jimmy Garrett – Actor; son on “The Lucy Show“

Shirley Mitchell – Longtime friend & co-star, Marion Strong on “I Love Lucy“

(Guest appearances subject to change)

A special performance of the musical comedy “I Love Lucy: Live on Stage,” a “tribute to the most popular and longest-running TV show in history in Hollywood, proceeded the I Love Lucy Panel. A special dessert reception followed.

In addition, Michael Stern signed his book “I Had A Ball,” of which Lucie Arnaz says, “Michael’s memories are my memories, only clearer. What a talent for details! It was very moving for me to relive so much of our lives through Michael’s eyes.. And, more importantly, true.”  Lucy enthusiasts will also enjoy a collector’s corner with variety of classic Lucy memorabilia for sale.

The Lucy Day at The Hollywood Museum marks the second special event celebrating the Special Exhibit, “Lucille Ball at 100 & ‘I Love Lucy’ at 60” showcasing memorabilia saluting the careers and romance of Hollywood’s most famous lovebirds.

“The Hollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor Building is the perfect venue for this exhibit because it’s where Max Factor gave Lucille Ball her famous red hair,” says Museum President Donelle Dadigan. “The ‘RED HEADS ONLY’ Room has been carefully preserved in her memory today. The museum’s historic connection to Lucy is the reason the U.S. Postal Service chose to unveil its official Lucille Ball commemorative stamp here in 2001.”