With Lucille Ball, the naysayers throughout her life were epic. Studio execs expected her to fail. Marketing execs said the public would never accept an interracial marriage. In the face of all this negativity, however, she persisted and became one of the biggest legends in television history. If you've ever wondered how Lucille Ball became the Lucy that everyone loves, this episode is for you.

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