Lucille Ball
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Lucille Ball has been mentioned in 5 episodes across 4 podcasts, first heard Oct 2025 on SmartLess. Presented as Burnett’s key mentor and friend; Burnett describes Ball’s leadership style, lessons about being assertive in production, and their professional collaboration.
Lucille Désirée Ball was an American comedian, actress, producer, and studio executive. She was recognized by Time in 2020 as one of the most influential women of the 20th century for her work in all four of these areas. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning five, and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She earned many honors, including the Women in Film Crystal Award, an indu
| Mentioned in | 5 episodes on 4 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Actor, comedian, producer |
| Affiliation | Desilu Productions; I Love Lucy |
| Field | Acting, Comedy, Producing |
What do podcasts say about Lucille Ball?
3 quotes from Michelle Obama, recorded on Michelle Obama and Howie Mandel Does Stuff.
Now, the other one you asked about a mentor was Lucy.
Michelle Obama · Michelle Obama · · Hear itI just had them paint this beautiful picture of Lucille Ball.
Howie Mandel Does Stuff · · Hear itThe other friendship that I want to talk to her about is her and Lucille Ball.
Good Hang with Amy Poehler · · Hear it
How do different shows talk about Lucille Ball?
4 shows discussed Lucille Ball in these episodes.
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler — 2 episodes
The other friendship that I want to talk to her about is her and Lucille Ball.
Carol Burnett | Good Hang with Amy Poehler - Michelle Obama — 1 episode
Now, the other one you asked about a mentor was Lucy.
CAROL BURNETT: The Honorary Robinson Shares Her Life Philosophy and Legacy | IMO - Howie Mandel Does Stuff — 1 episode
I just had them paint this beautiful picture of Lucille Ball.
Did Ron Funches Mess Up on Traitors? | Howie Mandel Does Stuff - SmartLess — 1 episode
Who talks about Lucille Ball on podcasts?
Michelle Obama and Amy Poehler brought up Lucille Ball; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
- CAROL BURNETT: The Honorary Robinson Shares Her Life Philosophy and Legacy | IMO on Michelle Obama (Jan 2026) — Michelle Obama
- Did Ron Funches Mess Up on Traitors? | Howie Mandel Does Stuff on Howie Mandel Does Stuff (Jan 2026)
- Carol Burnett | Good Hang with Amy Poehler on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Feb 2026)
- Maya Rudolph (Live) | Good Hang with Amy Poehler on Good Hang with Amy Poehler (Dec 2025) — Amy Poehler
- RE-RELEASE: Paul Thomas Anderson | SmartLess on SmartLess (Oct 2025)
Which podcasts mention Lucille Ball most?
Good Hang with Amy Poehler (2 episodes), SmartLess (1 episode) and Michelle Obama (1 episode) mention Lucille Ball most.
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler — 2 episodes · More people from Good Hang with Amy Poehler
- SmartLess — 1 episode · More people from SmartLess
- Michelle Obama — 1 episode · More people from Michelle Obama
- Howie Mandel Does Stuff — 1 episode · More people from Howie Mandel Does Stuff
What is Lucille Ball mentioned alongside?
Lucille Ball is most often mentioned alongside Carol Burnett, Desi Arnaz and Bruce Pearl.
Influenced by: Carol Burnett
Influence on: Carol Burnett
Affiliated with: Desi Arnaz
Mentioned together: Bruce Pearl, Maya Rudolph, There Will Be Blood, Dodgers, Keith Mark, Kristof Penderecki, Good Hang, Martin Scorsese, SNL, Good Night Oscar