We got to Jamestown, New York, Friday night around 6:30. We are staying at the Holiday Inn hotel which is right around the corner from where most of the events are taking place. Last night, we went to the showing of "Yours, Mine, Ours" which Lucille Ball was in. It was a cute movie. Afterwards, the museum was open to fan club members only for free. So, we wandered around there. They had some desserts in there, too.
This morning, we went to the Giuseppe's Birthday Brunch with "I Love Lucy" actor, Bart Braverman. This brunch was hosted by Melody Thomas Scott, who plays Nikki Newman on the "Young and the Restless". First, we had brunch, then saw episode 149 of "I Love Lucy". The Italian shoeshiner kid was the actor that was here to chat with Melody about his life on the set, as well as what he has been doing since then.
At the end of the brunch, Melody Thomas Scott, had to leave, so couldn't get formal autographs and photos, but me and about 3 others hopped on stage right away and I asked Melody if I could get a picture next to her and so she did. I lucked out as she had other engagements to go to, so she was in a bit of a hurry.
Then, my mom and I did the candy wrapping contest. You have 1 1/2 minutes to wrap candies. We ended up wrapping about 19 candies. I had to use large scissors to cut the tin foil (which was hard to do) and then my mom wrapped the chocolate and had to run over and put them in this basket.
We went to the Lucy Desi playhouse and got to see the sets from the New York city apartment, as well as the Hollywood apartment. I am used to watching the show in black and white, so it was nice to see it in color. The walls are light pink, the couch in the living room is blue, and the kitchen is a pale yellow. We couldn't take pictures in there, so that was a bummer.
Then, we got books signed by Keith Thibodeaux who played "Little Ricky" on the show.
At 4, we went on the LucyTown tour and got to see Lucy's birth home, childhood home, and the cemetery where she is now buried (Lakeview cemetery). Lucy's chauffeur for 30 yrs was a host on this tour and told us about his experience will Lucille Ball. His name is Frank Gorey. We got pictures with him, too
Tonight, we went to a Variety show. It was supposed to star "Edie Adams", but she fell ill, so they had a variety show. Melody Thomas Scott and a Lucy impersonator did this show. It was quite cute.
I really wanted to go to the Meet and Greet the stars, but couldn't afford it. I begged my mom to go with me, but she wouldn't. I was quite bummed about that.
At least, I got my picture with Melody and Keith.
Tomorrow, we are going to a Mystery Luncheon starring Wanda Clark, who was Lucy's personal secretary.
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