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15 Fun Facts About ‘I Love Lucy’ You Never Heard Before

14. Expecting who?

When Ball became pregnant in 1952, writers couldn’t use the word “pregnant” and had to opt for “expecting” instead. Fans watched as Ball’s baby bump grew and 44 million viewers—made up of 72% of U.S. homes with televisions at that time—tuned in to watch the star give birth to little Ricky. Not only was “pregnant verses expecting” a hot topic, but each episode that featured Lucy’s pregnancy was reviewed by a minister, priest, and rabbi to make sure that they would in no ways offend the viewing audience. Times sure are different now!

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