Crucible in relation to the Red Scare
Suspicion, incrimination, and inquiry. Living with the fear that the hysteria that had overtaken the surrounding communities would overtake the world. Lives forever ruined and relationships tarnished and stopped in their very tracks. The Salem Witch Trials and the Red Scare are characteristics of t....
Desi Arnaz
Desi Arnaz
Cuban-born musician and actor Desi Arnaz is best remembered for his hit song ''Babalu'' and for his role as Ricky Ricardo in the television series I Love Lucy. He was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba's second largest city, to a wealthy family. His ancestors had been among the recipients....
Fifities (The 50's)
The fifties was a very exciting decade. It was a time of happiness and fun. The end of World War II brought thousands of young servicemen back to America to pick up their lives and start new families in new homes with new jobs. With energy never before experienced, American industry expanded to m....
How Verbal, Physical and Visual Humor makes
Lucille Ball is one of televisions greatest comedic stars. Along with Dezi Arnaz, she starred in the situational comedy I Love Lucy that premiered on October 15, 1951, and the show would go on to be one of the greatest of all time. The elements of physical, visual and verbal comedy help make T....
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was the most loved television comedienne of her time. She was an American icon and is considered the first lady of television. With her strong work ethic and her determination, Lucille not only changed the face of television, she also paved the way for a lot of other female actresses.....
Lucille Ball: The World's Greatest Actress
Just mention Lucy, and everyone knows who you're talking about. Lucille Ball is without a doubt the world's greatest actress and the most famous redhead. She is remembered most for her famous TV character, Lucy Ricardo, but there was more to her than just the famous character she portrayed on I Love....
McCarthyism and the Media
The Cold War ushered in a new era in the American society that would change the way in which everyday life was carried on by the public. Men, women and children were convinced to fit the average mold that was promoted through propaganda issued from the American government and media. Events, such as....