Hidden Details About “I Love Lucy” And Lucille Ball that Will Make You Rethink History

Ball Nearly Died in the Grape Vat Scene

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The scene where Ball stomped on grapes at a vineyard was epic. But fans don’t know that Ball nearly lost her life at the hands of grape crusher Teresa Terelli. The non-English speaking performer misunderstood a cue and started holding the actress down headfirst in the vat of grapes and Ball almost drowned during taping.

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