Fun with Maps ISSUE 2025-169 – A REWIND

By Steve Kovacs (Introduction by Chuck Gibson)

LOVELAND, OH (October 15, 2025) – In today’s edition of Fun with Maps, we REWIND to October 15, 2021 for “Lucy! You got some splainin to do!” celebrating the most beautiful, talented comedic actress ever to appear on our TV screens. (NOTE: Fresh new FwM will return Monday, October 20, 2025)

WE ALL LOVE LUCY

Seventy years ago today, October 15, 1951, I Love Lucy aired on CBS TV for the first time.  It ran for 6 seasons, 180 shows, and become a true national treasure.

The show starred Lucille Ball, her husband Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley.  Most of the plots involved Lucy scheming up ways to try to break into show business, generally dragging her bestie Ethel (Vance) along the way.

In 1990, the comedy series was the first show to be inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.

Everyone has a favorite episode. From the candy conveyor belt to stomping grapes, Lucy kept America laughing and we love her for it.

Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown in western New York.  In her honor, shown here is a state map of the Empire State from 1855 by Disturnell.

Steve Kovacs and his wife Theresa reside in Loveland, Ohio where they raised their two children. He is a passionate collector of antique maps.

Visit his antique map boutique world-on-paper online. Watch for his daily feature Steve Kovacs: Fun with Maps here on Loveland Beacon.