Suzanne LaRusch was the very first person I ever saw do an impersonation of Lucy as Lucy Ricardo. She knocked my socks off! Suzanne is one of only 3 women that I am aware of that have approval from the family and estate of Lucille Ball to portray her. ‘Suzanne first played Lucy Ricardo on special assignment to Universal Studios. She quickly came to the attention of Lucie and Desi Arnaz, Jr. who authorized Suzanne to portray their mother's work in other venues. Desilu, too, Inc., and CBS Worldwide TV, Inc., (which owns the I Love Lucy property) have since also recognized Suzanne as "The Official LUCY Performer"’—article, 2008. (Suzanne also placed 4th runner-up on the ABC talent competition, The Next Best Thing.) #lucilleball #suzannelarusch #impersonator #impressionist #lucyricardo #ilovelucy #lookalike #homage #tribute #universalstudios #desilu https://www.instagram.com/p/CDEvkJGHYf0/?igshid=8puiw4efbfyx
