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Comedic Icons:Comedic Icons:Lucille Ball &Lucille Ball &
Robin WilliamsRobin WilliamsPhoebe GydesenPhoebe Gydesen
World History- H Pd. 6World History- H Pd. 6Semester PresentationSemester Presentation
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I have two children.I have two children.
I was born on August 6, 1911.
I was born on August 6, 1911.
I’ve appeared in over 75 different films spanning several
decades.
I’ve appeared in over 75 different films spanning several
decades.
I was kicked out of the John Murray
Anderson School for the Dramatic Arts.
I was kicked out of the John Murray
Anderson School for the Dramatic Arts.
I starred in a comedy that dominated
television for six years and is still considered a
classic.
I starred in a comedy that dominated
television for six years and is still considered a
classic.
My father died when I was only three.
My father died when I was only three.I’m a red-head.I’m a red-head.
I was one of the first women to pioneer the
filming industry by becoming an executive
producer.
I was one of the first women to pioneer the
filming industry by becoming an executive
producer.
I married Desidario Alberto Arnaz y de
Acha III.
I married Desidario Alberto Arnaz y de
Acha III.
Who Am I?Who Am I?
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I’m The Queen of Comedy: Lucille Desiree Ball.
I’m The Queen of Comedy: Lucille Desiree Ball.
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I was born on July 21, 1951.
I was bullied during much of my childhood.
I’ve played a pirate, nanny, genie, and dead president.
I’ve played a pirate, nanny, genie, and dead president.
I won a full scholarship to Julliard.
I won a full scholarship to Julliard.
I got my first big break as “Mork” on
Happy Days.
I got my first big break as “Mork” on
Happy Days.
I’m an actor, comedian, and father.
I’ve starred in numerous films and
been nominated for a great deal of awards.
I’ve received an Oscar for best
supporting actor.
I was best friends with Christopher Reeves.
I was best friends with Christopher Reeves.
Who Am I?Who Am I?
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I’m Robin McLaurin Williams.
I’m Robin McLaurin Williams.
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Lucille Ball
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Early Childhood
• Born- August 6 1911, – Jamestown, New York
• Daughter of Henry Durrell Ball and Desiree Evelyn Hunt Ball
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• February 1915-Lucy’s father dies of typhoid fever
• Lucy and brother Frederick raised by her mother and grandparents
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Adolescent Years
• Frequently attended vaudeville shows with her family
• Her grandfather encouraged her to participate in school plays and her own
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Lucy’s Career Beginning
• 1927- Lucy sent to the John Murray Anderson School for the Dramatic Arts in New York City
• Sent home a few weeks later when drama coaches told her that she "had no future at all as a performer”
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Lucy’s Career
• 1933 - Went to Hollywood as movie showgirl
• Later, became successful actress appearing in more than 75 films – Under contract with Sam
Goodwin, Columbia and RKO
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• 1940 - Married Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y de Acha III (Desi Arnaz) – Cuban percussionist
she met while filming the movie Too Many Girls
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• 1948- Lucille cast in CBS Radio program – Cast as Liz Cugat in
“My Favorite Husband”
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I Love Lucy
• 1951 – Desi and Lucy formed Desilu Productions with $5,000.
• I Love Lucy began six year domination of TV comedy.
• Lucie Desiree Arnaz born on July 17, 1951.
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• 1953 - I Love Lucy episode in which Lucy Ricardo gave birth to Little Ricky in telecast on January 19, 1953, – Same day that Lucille
gave birth to second child Desiderio Alberto Arnaz y Acha IV (Desi, Jr.).
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Lucy’s Career Continues
• 1957 - Desilu purchased RKO Studios and began producing other TV programs
• 1960 - The Arnaz’s divorce and Desi sold his share of the studio to Lucy for 3 million dollars.
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• 1961 - Lucy married Morton Goldapper (Gary Morton), who became her executive producer
• 1962 - Lucille returned to the airwaves with a successful solo launch of The Lucy Show
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• 1967 - Lucy sold Desilu to Gulf and Western Industries for 18 million dollars.
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• 1974 - Lucille played the title role in the movie version of Mame
• 1985 – In first dramatic role in years, Lucy played a New York City bag lady in the CBS teleplay Stone Pillow
• 1986 - Life With Lucy was launched by ABC – Despite hard work, was
not successful
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Accomplishments• 1953- Received first two
Emmy Awards, for Best Comedienne and Best Situation Comedy on the Air
• December 17, 1986, honored with an award for life-long achievement at Kennedy Center by President Reagan.
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Lucille’s Legacy
• 1989 - On April 18, Lucille underwent emergency heart surgery
• She died a week later on April 26, 1989.
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• Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George H. W. Bush on July 6,1989
• Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of the Century”
• Inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame
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• 2007- Awarded the Legacy of Laughter Award at the fifth Annual TV Land Awards
• I Love Lucy was named the Greatest TV Series by Hall of Fame Magazine
• Chosen second out of the 50 Greatest TV Icons
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LucilleDesireeBall
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“The Queen of Comedy”
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Robin Williams
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Early Childhood
• Robin McLaurin Williams
• Born- July, 21 1951– Chicago, Illinois
• Father, Robert, executive for Ford Motor Company
• Mother, Laurie, retired fashion model
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• Robin was bullied during his much of his childhood
• Had weight problems – Spent most of his time in his
parents’ house
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Adolescent Years
• Eventually conquered his “fat” label – Went out for track and
wrestling
• Realized that his ability to make others laugh could help him gain respect from kids
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• When Robin was 16, his father retired early
• The family moved to California– Graduated from
Redwood High School in 1969
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• After high school, attended Claremont Men’s College– Studied political
science & played soccer
• Took improvisation classes
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• Entered College of Marin to study acting
• Won a full scholarship to Juilliard College
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• While at Julliard:– Studied with
Christopher Reeve & became lifelong friends
– Met his first wife, Valerie Velardi
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Robin’s Career Beginning• Practiced stand up comedy
& left acting in pursuit of a career as a comedian
• In 1977, Williams won a spot on The Richard Pryor Show
• Got his first big break as “Mork” on Happy Days
• Sparked the show Mork and Mindy– Show earned him his first
Golden Globe in 1979
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• 1980- Took the title role in Robert Altman's “Popeye”
• 1982- Williams battle with drugs and alcohol had negative effects on his personal life
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Robin’s Career
• Robin did five more films before his first break-through role
• “Good Morning, Vietnam”– Earned first Academy
Award nomination & second Golden Globe win
• 1987- Valerie and Robin separate
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• 1989- Williams marries Marsha Garces
• The same year Williams starred in “Dead Poet’s Society”– This earned him his
second Oscar nomination
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Movie Madness
• 1991- Stars in “The Fisher King”- acclaimed as his best film to date
• Also starred in Steven Spielberg’s “Hook”
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• Williams proved his skill as a voice actor in the 1992 film “Aladdin” as the Genie
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Mrs. Doubtfire
• Wife Marsha runs across “Mrs. Doubtfire” script & suggests it to Robin
• Earned 200 million in the box office and a Golden Globe Award for Williams
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• 1995- Received an Emmy nomination for a brief role in the TV programme Homicide: Life On The Streets
• Filmed “Jumanji” the same year
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• Starred in the 1996 film “The Birdcage”
• The same year, Williams played the lead in “Jack”
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• 1997 was a superb year for Robin
• The hit film “Flubber” started off the 1997 year
• “Good Will Hunting” earned Williams his first Academy Award– Best Actor in a
Supporting Role
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Accomplishments• Academy Award
– Best Actor in a Supporting Role• “Good Will Hunting”
• Emmy Award – Best Individual Role in a
Variety or Music Program• Carol and Carl and Whoopi and
Robin
• Golden Globe Awards– Best Actor- Motion Picture,
Musical, or Comedy• Good Morning Vietnam• The Fisher King• Mrs. Doubtfire
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• Golden Globe Awards– Best Actor in a Television
Comedy or Musical• Mork and Mindy
– Cecil B. DeMille Award• Grammy Awards– Best Comedy Album
• Reality…What a Concept• A Night at the Met• Good Morning, Vietnam
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• Grammy Awards– Best Spoken Comedy
Album• Robin Williams- Live 2002
• Screen Actors Guild Awards– Best Cast in a Motion
Picture• The Birdcage
– Best Supporting Actor- Motion Picture• Good Will Hunting
• Numerous American Comedy Awards spanning three decades
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Robin’s Legacy• Robin Williams is known
around the world for his entertaining skills.
• He is also involved in many philanthropic projects, including the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
• His works will undoubtedly continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.
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Robin McLaurin Williams
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