CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years

Known as the funniest woman in television history, Lucille Ball was one of a kind.With her outlandish schemes and deadpan zingers, the red-headed actress became legendary and with her TV shows in wide syndication for years, loved for generation around the world.

"I Love Lucy" captured the American public's affection like no other show and was followed by two more hit series, "Here's Lucy" and "The Lucy Show."For good reason, CBS adored Lucy and in 1976 gathered the cast members and many guest stars to participate in a very special television celebration of Lucy's amazing TV life, CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years.

Now available for the first time on DVD, this program captures a remarkable piece of America's cultural history.The show opens with a rare appearance by CBS founder William Paley and closes with Lucy receiving an honorary Emmy from Jimmy Stewart.Also featured are well-loved clips from the "Lucy" shows, introduced by cast members Desi Arnaz, William Frawley, Vivian Vance and Gale Gordon, in addition to such top stars as Richard Burton, John Wayne, Milton Berle, Johnny Carson, George Burns, Jack Benny, Carol Burnett, William Holden, Bob Hope, Harpo Marx, Dean Martin, Red Skelton and more.This outstanding tribute brings back many great moments that will warm your heart and make you laugh just as hard as you did the first time!