So, what did Ball ... New York high school for Broadway,” the Times reported. However, initially, everyone told the young Ball: “You just don’t have it. Why don’t you go home?” ...

In 1953, Lucille Ball gave her I Love Lucy costar Vivian ... and mementos — little things like dance programs from high school.” It didn’t start out that way. Desi Arnaz first saw Vivian ...

With her sitcom over and marriage finished, Lucille Ball fulfilled ... New York high school for Broadway, only to be told: “You just don’t have it. Why don’t you go home?” ...