On this day in 1951 the first episode of the iconic television show “I Love Lucy” aired on CBS television. The show starring Lucille Ball and her husband at the time Dezi Arnez would last for 6 seasons and 181 episodes. It was ranked the second best television show by TV Guide in 2002. “I Love Lucy” remains popular 61 years after its debut and probably will be as long as there are people watching television.