Breaking Walls

Jess Oppenheimer On Being Lucky To Work With Lucille Ball and Fanny Brice


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In 1961, My Favorite Husband/I Love Lucy Producer and Director Jess Oppenheimer sat down for a wide-ranging interview on his life and career. During the course of the chat, he spoke about why he was so lucky to work with two of the most popular female comedians of all-time, Lucille Ball and Fanny Brice.
This clip comes courtesy of Jess' son, Gregg Oppenheimer, and Gregg's book, "I Love Lucy: The Untold Story."
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