Cate Blanchett will play Lucille Ball in a biopic produced by Ball’s own children and written by Aaron Sorkin.
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Critics and fans alike have dubbed this the year of women’s comedy, which is a huge and wonderful step forward for female comedians. But this isn’t the first time women have ever been funny (I hate the “ZOMG, women can be funny #whoknew” attitude). It’s time to pay homage to the greats starting with Lucille Ball.