A new Paramount+ original documentary, Still Loving Lucy, is taking the internet by storm as modern comedy giants reflect on how Lucille Ball and I Love Lucy shaped their careers — and television itself.
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and More Open Up
The one-hour special features heartfelt interviews with top comedians including:
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Tina Fey, who credits Lucy for showing that women could lead and write their own shows
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Amy Poehler, who discusses Lucy’s “wild fearlessness” on screen
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Ali Wong, who praises the show’s depiction of female ambition without apology
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Rachel Brosnahan, who draws direct inspiration for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel from Lucy’s comic pacing
“Before Lucy, women were sidekicks or housewives,” Poehler says. “She broke that mold and then danced on the pieces.”
The documentary also dives into the impact of Desilu Productions — the company co-founded by Ball and Arnaz — which went on to fund legendary series like Star Trek and Mission: Impossible.
Lucy’s Legacy Today
One standout moment comes from Wanda Sykes, who emotionally recalls watching I Love Lucy reruns as a child:
“She made it okay to fall flat on your face and laugh about it. That’s strength. That’s comedy.”
The documentary ends with a powerful montage of Lucy’s best moments — intercut with today’s comedy stars reenacting them in tribute.
Still Loving Lucy is now streaming and has already hit the Top 10 most-watched programs on Paramount+.
