32 Facts About Classic TV Shows That Will Leave You Feeling A Little Smarter

Originally, both Lucille and Vivian’s characters were supposed to be divorced, but it was decided instead to make Lucille’s character a widow (since the network was scared audiences wouldn’t accept a divorced Lucy, even though she was divorced in real life).

Also, Vivian insisted on being called “Vivian” on the show since she was sick of people calling her “Ethel” in real life.