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Husband and wife team Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball co-starred in I Love Lucy from 1951 until 1957. AP hide caption

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With 'I Love Lucy' and beyond, Desi Arnaz helped shaped TV as we know it

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A bronze sculpture of Lucille Ball at the Lucille Ball Memorial Park in the village of Celoron, N.Y. The statue drew worldwide scorn for its unflattering depiction of the I Love Lucy star. AP Photo/The Post-Journal hide caption

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A bronze sculpture of Lucille Ball is displayed in her hometown of Celoron, N.Y. Since the sculpture was unveiled in 2009, it has been blasted by critics — and now there are plans to move it. The Post-Journal/AP hide caption

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A bronze sculpture of Lucille Ball is displayed in Lucille Ball Memorial Park in her hometown of Celoron, N.Y. Since the sculpture was unveiled in 2009, it has been blasted by critics who say it bears little or no likeness to the popular 1950s sitcom actress and comedian. The Post-Journal/AP hide caption

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