Irma Kusely

Hair Stylist

"I said to Desi Arnaz when he was a 'victim,' he was a prisoner in my space and I had a chance to talk to him because I’m doing his hair. I said 'I want credit. This is important because if you have another assignment, you’re supposed to have a few credits on the screen.' And he says, 'that makes sense.'"

About This Interview

Irma Kusely was interviewed for three hours in Burbank, CA. Ms. Kusely described her early work as a wig stylist at MGM. She spoke about her friendship with Lucille Ball and Danny Thomas, which ultimately led to a job at Desilu, where she was the hairstylist on I Love Lucy as well as other Desilu shows. After I Love Lucy went of the air, Kusely worked almost exclusively with Lucille Ball, following her through her three subsequent television shows, and traveling with Ms. Ball for all public appearances. The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on June 14, 2001.

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