Trivia: The show's characters mirrored their real lives: Lucille Ball was born in West Jamestown, New York. Desi Arnaz was from Cuba, and both led their own Latin America bands. Vivian Vance was from Albuquerque, New Mexico. William Frawley was a huge Yankees fan.
The Ricardos Visit Cuba - S6-E9
Trivia: In Uncle Alberto's favorite cigar store, there is a Puerto Rico poster on the wall. Since the episode aired in 1957, it was a bit of foreshadowing promoting the migration of Cubans to Puerto Rico ahead of Fidel Castro's revolution in 1959. (00:17:11)
Ricky Has Labor Pains - S2-E19
Trivia: After Lucy's baby shower, one of the gifts she received is a baby doll in a box lying on the couch, that Ricky picks up and smiles at. The actor has a reason to smile, as this doll is the "I Love Lucy Baby" doll which came in a box that had a small drawer with accessories, and was sold in stores. (00:09:30)
Answer: There is no reason. It's a just a silly plot device, typical of the era. Women characters were often portrayed as making uninformed assumptions or decisions.
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