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Secrets and Surprises From the Set of ’50s Family Sitcoms: ‘Leave It to Beaver,’ ‘Honeymooners’ and More
American comedienne Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989) wearing harem pants and a false beard for 'The Moustache', an episode of the television series 'I Love Lucy', 1952. The episode first aired on 17th March 1952. On the right is her husband and co-star Desi Arnaz (1917 - 1986) and on the left, guest star John Brown (1904 - 1957) as Mr Murdoch. (Photo by FPG/Getty Images)
The 1950s brought some of the most wholesome stories to television screens with sitcoms like Leave It to Beaver, I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners and more. There’s a reason people still shout, “Lucy, I’m home!” and why Collies will forever be associated with a breed of dog that loves to help people. While these sitcoms might not be airing any new episodes, they’ve left a mark on people across the world and Closer takes a look at some of the best kept secrets and surprises from the sets of ‘50s family sitcoms.
