Actress who was seen by Desi Arnaz, who decided she was perfect for the role of Ethel Mertz in the "I Love Lucy" television series. At first she didn't want the part (too frumpy), and she always hated being cast as the wife of William Frawley (she was 39, he was 64; the two never got along). After Lucy ended, she divorced her first husband, married again, and moved to Stamford Connecticut. In 1962 she began work on a new Lucy show, but the pressures of long-distance commuting didn't suit her, so after three years she limited her performances to guest appearances. Rare vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 photo of Vance smiling and pulling at her scarf, which bears her name, signed and inscribed in red ink 'To Joe, Vivian Vance.' In fine condition, with trimmed edges, a few scattered light surface marks and creases and mounting remnants to reverse. RRAuction COA.
