Hollywood in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Lucy Stage
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. The Lucy Stage Marker
The Lucy Stage
Original home of "I Love Lucy"
1951 - 1953
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 34° 5.359′ N, 118° 20.077′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. It is on Las Palmas Avenue just south of Santa Monica Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Located at Stage 2 of the Sunset Las Palmas Studios -- Not open to the public. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1040 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles CA 90038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Buster Keaton Studios (approx. 0.4 miles away); John C. Fremont Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Buster Keaton Studio (approx. 0.4 miles away); Radio Recorders (approx. 0.4 miles away); Howard Hughes Headquarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); Highland Avenue Medians (approx. half a mile away); Villa Elaine (approx. half a mile away); Fire Station 27 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.
Regarding The Lucy Stage. Sunset Las Palmas Studios, formerly known as General Service Studios, then Hollywood Center Studios, is an independent studio originally built in 1919. Comedian Harold Lloyd produced
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In 1951, the lot made history when Stage 2 became home to I Love Lucy, the first prime-time comedy to feature an ensemble cast, the first to use three cameras, the first shot on film, and the first produced before a live audience.
From 1951 to 1953, this studio was the home of Desilu Productions, owned by Lucille Ball and her husband Desi Arnaz. After the second season of I Love Lucy, Desilu moved to a larger facility three blocks away at what is now RSH Studios.
I Love Lucy became the most-watched show in the United States. Episodes of the show have been syndicated in dozens of languages across the world and remain popular with an American audience of 40 million each year. It is often regarded as one of the most influential television programs in history.
Additional keywords. Desilu, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, I Love Lucy,
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Sunset Las Palmas Studios
Public Domain
3. Lucy and Desi
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 298 times since then and 105 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on August 14, 2025, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
