I Love These ‘I Love Lucy’ Facts From The Classic Show!

Published on August 27, 2019 By Chloe Draws

Interesting Sponsors

It’s normal for shows to be sponsored by companies who wish to associate with pop culture and boost revenue. Well, brands were lining up around the block to be the lucky ones to sponsor I Love Lucy due to its rising audience numbers.

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When it first aired in 1951, the show was sponsored by companies like Proctor & Gambles and Philip Morris Cigarettes. How times have changed – can you imagine a cigarette company sponsoring a show today? Thankfully, laws have changed to prevent this.