Why did William Frawley and Vivian Vance not get along?
Why did William Frawley and Vivian Vance not get along?
Despite the fact that they played husband and wife on I Love Lucy (1951), Frawley and Vivian Vance disliked each other intensely. Part of it was the real life age difference between the two (Frawley was 22 years Vance’s senior), but essentially it was a clash of two driving, strong personalities.
Did William Frawley have a child?
In 1914, Frawley married fellow vaudevillian Edna Louise Bloedt. They developed an act, “Frawley and Louise”, which they performed all across the country. Their act was described as “light comedy, with singing, dancing, and patter.” The couple separated in 1921 (later divorcing in 1927). They had no children.
Did Lucille and Ethel dislike each other?
Lucy and Ethel Were Not BFFs in Real Life Vivian Vance was the perfect comedic sidekick to her on-screen best friend Lucy (Lucille Ball) on I Love Lucy. It’s well known among fans that Vance hated her co-star, William Frawley, who played her on-screen husband, Fred.
Why did Fred Mertz hands shake?
While filming, Frawley couldn’t drink on the set. So, the actor began to experience withdrawals. The alcohol withdrawals made Frawley’s hands shake as a result. In order to hide the symptom from audiences, Frawley kept his hands secured inside of his pockets.
