Lucille Ball Was the First Woman to Run a Major Hollywood Studio!
After her divorce from Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball bought out his share of Desilu Productions in 1962 and became:
👉 The first woman in Hollywood history to own and run a major television studio.
Under her leadership, Desilu produced some of the most groundbreaking TV shows of the time, including:
- 📡 Star Trek
- 🕵️ Mission: Impossible
- 👩⚕️ The Untouchables
She wasn’t just a brilliant comedic actress — she was also a visionary businesswoman who made bold decisions that many men in the industry at the time wouldn’t dare take.
💪 In an era when women rarely had a voice in business, Lucille Ball became the force that changed television forever.