Within an industry typically dominated by men, women have had to fight hard for laughs in Hollywood.
But their careers would look very different if not for Hollywood’s most iconic comedic trailblazer,Lucille Ball.
Interestingly, the actress gave birth to her real-life son the same day the episode aired.
While you will no longer see Desilu Productions on your screen, its foundation is still going strong.
With Lucy opening doors in Hollywood, women continue to have opportunities in the industry.
