Vivian Vance (July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American actress and singer from Kansas, best known for her role as Ethel Mertz on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy (1951–1957).

Vivian Vance

Acting Born July 26, 1909 – Died August 17, 1979 Cherryvale, Kansas, USA

Vivian Vance (July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American actress and singer from Kansas, best known for her role as Ethel Mertz on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy (1951–1957).

Known For

The Mike Douglas Show

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The Merv Griffin Show

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Love, American Style

Madame Zimia Zygmundt

I Love Lucy

Ethel Mertz

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

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The Lucy Show

Vivian Bagley

The Bob Hope Show

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The Ed Sullivan Show

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Dinah!

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Here's Lucy

Vivian Jones

Rhoda

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse