A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Lucille Ball.
Lucille Ball was a highly influential American actress, comedian, producer, and studio executive, recognized by Time as one of the most influential women of the 20th century. She is best known for her groundbreaking sitcom "I Love Lucy", which she both starred in and produced. Ball received numerous accolades throughout her career, including five Primetime Emmy Awards, the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and received a Kennedy Center Honor, solidifying her status as a comedic icon.
On February 8, 1960, Lucille Ball received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for motion pictures and another for her contributions to television.
In 1964, Lucille Ball and her second husband, Gary Morton, attended "Lucy Day", a celebration in her honor held by the New York World's Fair, recognizing her cultural impact.
In 1976, CBS paid tribute to Lucille Ball with the two-hour special "CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years", which marked the first time Ball and Arnaz appeared on screen together in 16 years.
On December 7, 1986, Lucille Ball was recognized as a Kennedy Center Honors recipient. Robert Stack introduced Lucy in place of Desi Arnaz.
In February 1988, Lucille Ball was honored as the Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year, recognizing her contributions to entertainment.
On July 6, 1989, Lucille Ball posthumously received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President George H. W. Bush, honoring her contributions to American culture.
After her death in 1989, the American Comedy Awards were officially dubbed "The Lucy" in honor of Lucille Ball.
On August 6, 2001, the United States Postal Service honored what would have been Lucille Ball's 90th birthday with a commemorative stamp as part of its Legends of Hollywood series.
In 2001, Lucille Ball was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame for her contributions to the Women's Movement.
In November 2007, Lucille Ball was chosen as number two on a list of the 50 Greatest TV Icons, though a public poll chose her as number one.
In 2008, TV Guide named I Love Lucy the second-best television program in American history, after Seinfeld.
In 2020, Time magazine recognized Lucille Ball as one of the most influential women of the 20th century.
On February 8, 2022, Nicole Kidman received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Lucille Ball in "Being the Ricardos". Kidman also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her performance.
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