National 'I Love Lucy' Day Draws Tributes Via Twitter On Sitcom's 65th Anniversary
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Sixty-five years ago, the world was introduced to "I Love Lucy," the still-popular, black-and-white sitcom starring Lucille Ball.
As it turns out, Saturday marks National "I Love Lucy" Day, an unofficial holiday to pay homage to the celebrated television sitcom.
Below are a handful of tributes that have emerged via social media:
65 years ago I Love Lucy debuted on television and aside from being amazing in it's own right, paved the way for so many others. pic.twitter.com/kyplxTURpx
— jade ???? (@NowhereGirl138) October 15, 2016
It's National I Love Lucy Day! I Love Lucy first premiered today in 1951. ???? pic.twitter.com/Ljjf6ro2J0
— Töny ???? (@BarnOwl85) October 15, 2016
On National I Love Lucy Day, fans are getting nostalgic for the groundbreaking sitcom which premiered 65 years ago. https://t.co/qDcnb3cl3V
— Twitter Moments (@TwitterMoments) October 15, 2016
Happy 65th Anniversary to I Love Lucy! #ILoveLucy pic.twitter.com/5PHbC9cFvH
— Kat Toner (@Kat2701) October 15, 2016