For more than seven decades, I Love Lucy has remained one of television’s most beloved comedies—a timeless reflection of laughter, family, and groundbreaking storytelling. The classic series, which first aired in 1951, introduced audiences to the comedic genius of Lucille Ball and the charm of Desi Arnaz. Now, the last surviving I Love Lucy star, Keith Thibodeaux, is sharing what it was really like to grow up alongside the Ricardos and the actors who brought them to life.

As Parade reports, Thibodeaux, who played Little Ricky, joined the cast at just four years old after the show’s famous “baby episode.” The 74-year-old actor recalls that Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz treated him like part of their own family, introducing him to their children, Lucie and Desi Jr. “We grew up together,” he s

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