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LUCYTOWN TOURS REMAIN POPULAR FESTIVAL ATTRACTION!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
 

 Participants in Jamestown, New York’s Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3, can enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Lucille Ball’s hometown – as a young Lucy might have seen it!

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FANS TO GATHER FOR PICNIC DURING LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
 

 Lucille Ball was always personally involved in the annual company picnic for Desilu Studios employees and their families. A highlight of Lucy’s Birthday Celebration will be the Sunday, August 3, Fan Reunion and Picnic with special guest Wanda Clark, Lucy’s personal secretary.

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SNEAK PEEK OF EXPANDED LUCY-DESI MUSEUM OFFERED TO MEMBERS DURING LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Friday, July 18, 2008
 

 An artist’s rendering shows the new Lucy-Desi Museum that will open during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3, in Lucy’s hometown, Jamestown, New York. It is next door to the Desilu Playhouse, the “I Love Lucy” museum.

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LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION HEADLINER TAKES HER CHARITIES SERIOUSLY!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
 

 Hollywood Walk of Fame actress Ruta Lee is the Chairman of the Board of The Thalians, a Beverly Hills-based charity that has raised millions of dollars to treat individuals suffering from mental illnesses. Lee will be the celebrity headliner for Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3, in Lucy’s hometown, Jamestown, New York.

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“VISIONS OF LUCY” ARTISTS TO BE SHOWCASED AT LUCILLE BALL FESTIVAL AUCTION
Monday, July 14, 2008
 

 “Quad” by Dave Woodman is one of 16 pieces of original artwork that will be auctioned August 2 during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration. All these “Visions of Lucy” are currently on display at Roberto’s Restaurant at 20 West Third Street in downtown Jamestown, New York.

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TROPICANA DINNERS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND FOR LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Friday, July 11, 2008
 

 Diane Vincent (right), “Lucy Ricardo” impressionist from Universal Studios Hollywood, and her sidekick “Ethel Mertz”, actress Rhonda Medina, will host Tropicana Dinner Parties and host the “I Love Lucy” Trivia Contest during Lucy’s Birthday Celebration in Jamestown, New York, August 1-3.

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TRIBUTE TO LUCILLE BALL’S COSTUME DESIGNER PLANNED:
Mini Fashion Show with “Lucy” Part of August 1 Event
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
 

 Elois Jenssen, one of Lucille Ball’s favorite costume designers, will be saluted by Allan Glaser, author of The Official “I Love Lucy” Paper Dolls, during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration in Jamestown, NY, August 1-3.

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VIVIAN VANCE’S SISTER TO OFFER IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOPS DURING LUCILLE BALL’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
 

 

 Vivian Vance’s younger sister, Lou Ann Graham (left), will be in Jamestown, New York, during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, for special commemorations of the wonderful woman who immortalized “Ethel Mertz” (right) – and to teach comedy improv!

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FREE EVENTS DURING LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION:
August 1-3 Festival Celebrates The World’s Favorite Redhead!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
 

 

 Lucy’s Birthday Cake Bake-Off is a popular event during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration – especially when Diane Vincent, Universal Studios: Hollywood’s Lucy Ricardo, is part of the fun! Lots of birthday cake and punch will help kick off the more than 40 events of the festival weekend in Jamestown, New York, August 1-3.

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LUCILLE BALL’S MERCEDES ON EXHIBIT DURING “LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION”!
Friday, June 27, 2008
 

 

 Lucille Ball’s long-time chauffeur Frank Gorey will be in Jamestown, New York, for Lucy’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3. At a special fund raising event, festival visitors will have the opportunity to be photographed in the Queen of Comedy’s 1972 gold Mercedes-Benz with Gorey.

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JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE LUCILLE BALL SCHOLARSHIP WINNER ANNOUNCED
Thursday, June 26, 2008
 

 

 Gallager Bobseine is the first recipient of the newly reestablished Lucille Ball Scholarship at Jamestown Community College. The Cattaraugus, New York, resident plans a career in aviation.

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STAR TREK ACTOR JOE RUSKIN IN JAMESTOWN FOR LUCILLE BALL’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
 

 

 With more than 100 television appearances to his credit, including in four Star Trek series, The Lucy Show and Here’s Lucy legendary character actor Joe Ruskin will be in Jamestown, New York, for Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration, August 1-3, to share memories of his guest starring roles with The Queen of Comedy.

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HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME ACTRESS TO HEADLINE LUCY’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
 

 

 Hollywood Walk of Fame actress Ruta Lee will headline Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration in Jamestown, New York, August 1-3, 2008. In addition to the more than 40 events in the festival line-up, the weekend will feature a sneak peek at the new Lucy-Desi Museum!

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LUCIE ARNAZ TO MODERATE LEGACY OF LAUGHTER AT HUMOR PROJECT CONFERENCE
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
 

 

 Lucie Arnaz will be moderating a Legacy of Laughter panel and receiving a Laughtime Achievement Award on behalf of her parents, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, at the Humor Project’s international conference on “The Positive Power of Humor & Creativity” this weekend (June 20-22) in Silver Bay, New York.

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EMMY WINNING COSTUME DESIGNER RET TURNER SUPPORTS LUCY-DESI CENTER
Monday, June 9, 2008
 

 

 Five-time Emmy Award-winning costume designer Ret Turner designed scarves and ties for the Lucy-Desi Center staff in Lucy’s hometown, Jamestown, New York. Modeling their exclusive fashion accessories are: (Row 1) Betty Lou Blixt, Theresa Morris, Peggy Myers, Pat Parker, Linda Spano, Raina Montroy, (Row 2) Barb Slumsky, Pedro Vazquez, Su Ewing, Laura Bosworth, Sharon Bergstrom, Mindy Tarr, Mary Brickley, (Row 3) John Schillner, and Abbie Lasker.

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LUCILLE BALL-DESI ARNAZ CENTER RECEIVES MAJOR GIFT FROM LYNNS
Monday, June 2, 2008
 

 

 Community Development Association, LLC and its owners, Gary and Helen Lynn, recently donated the Rapaport Center building in downtown Jamestown, New York, to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center. Home of the Desilu Playhouse, Jamestown’s “I Love Lucy” museum, the Rapaport Center also houses the Tropicana Room, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous nightclub that is used for groups and special events, and administrative offices for the Center.

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MANY FREE EVENTS AT JAMESTOWN’S LUCY-DESI DAYS THIS WEEKEND:
Lucille Ball’s Hometown Celebrates!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
 

 

 “Lucy” and “Ethel” will again join the Junior Guilders of the Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown to kick off Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival this Friday. The Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony will also perform before Mayor Sam Teresi’s official proclamation.

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AM BUFFALO TO BROADCAST FROM “I LOVE LUCY” SET:
Live Telecast Kicks Off Lucy-Desi Days 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
 

 

 WKBW-TV’s Linda Pellegrino will be in Lucille Ball’s hometown on Friday, May 23, to broadcast AM Buffalo live from the Hollywood hotel soundstage in Jamestown’s Desilu Playhouse, the “I Love Lucy” museum!

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SEEING JAMESTOWN LIKE LUCILLE BALL DID:
Two-Hour Guided Tours of Ball’s Hometown Part of May 23-25 Lucy-Desi Festival
Friday, May 16, 2008
 

 

 Residents as well as visitors to Jamestown, New York’s Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 23-25, will enjoy a two-hour guided tour of Lucille Ball’s hometown – as she might have seen it!

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LIBRARY EXHIBIT & SCAVENGER HUNT ARE LUCY-DESI OPPORTUNITIES IN DOWNTOWN JAMESTOWN
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
 

 

 This rare studio audience ticket, dated October 19, 1951, was for admission to see the filming of the seventh episode of “I Love Lucy”, “The Séance.” It is among the collection on exhibit this month at the James Prendergast Library in Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown, New York.

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KOMEDY KOLLEGE WORKSHOPS PART OF JAMESTOWN, NY’S LUCY-DESI DAYS
Monday, May 12, 2008
 

 

 Lucille Ball’s hometown will celebrate The Queen of Comedy’s renown for clowning by offering Komedy Kollege workshops during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day weekend festival, May 23-25 in Jamestown, New York!

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WILMER VALDERRAMA TO PAY TRIBUTE TO DESI ARNAZ
Saturday, May 10, 2008
 

 

 Wilmer Valderrama, star of That ‘70s Show and Fast Food Nation and creator and host of MTV’s Yo Momma, will headline Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 23-25 in Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown, New York!

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“I LOVE LUCY” LEGEND EVENT TO FEATURE ORIGINAL CAST MEMBER:
Thursday, May 8, 2008
 

 

 Child actor Steven Kay played Little Ricky’s pal Little Stevie Appleby in the “I Love Lucy” episode, “Lucy and Superman.” Kay will be in Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown, New York, during Lucy-Desi Days, May 23-25, to share his memories of working with The First Couple of Comedy.

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JAMESTOWN’S LUCY-DESI DAYS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLECTORS:
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
 

 

 Lot 32 of the upcoming Lucy-Desi Memorabilia Auction features two candid photos of Lucy at a backyard Beverly Hills party with the Gabor sisters. The auction is one of the highlights of Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 23-25, in Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown, New York!s in Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown, New York.

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“I LOVE LUCY” FILM EDITOR IN JAMESTOWN TO CELEBRATE
50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DESILU PLAYHOUSE TV SERIES:
Monday, May 5, 2008
 

 

 Pictured here with Lucille Ball, film editor Dann Cahn will be the special guest for the 50th anniversary celebration of The Desilu Playhouse on Friday evening, May 23, during Lucy-Desi Days in Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown, New York.

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DESILU PRODUCTIONS RESIDENT COUNSEL TO HOST JAMESTOWN EVENT:
Thursday, May 1, 2008
 

 

 As Lucille Ball’s professional attorney and her personal secretary, Howard Rayfiel and Wanda Clark both played unique roles in the life of The Queen of Comedy. They will share their experiences and their stories during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival in Jamestown, New York, May 23-25.

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LUCY-DESI CENTER REESTABLISHES
JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
 

 

 When Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz visited Jamestown, New York, in 1956, they announced the creation of a scholarship at Jamestown Community College (JCC). Through the generosity of individuals from across the country, the Lucy-Desi Center has reestablished the Lucille Ball Scholarship at JCC. It will be administered through the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.

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LUCY HISTORIAN TO BE HONORED AT JAMESTOWN’S LUCY-DESI FAN REUNION
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
 

 

 Lucille Ball author and historian Tom Watson will be honored during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival. Watson will be the special guest at the Lucy-Desi Fan Reunion & Picnic on Sunday afternoon, May 25, in the village of Celoron, New York, where a young Lucille Ball spent so many happy years!

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“I LOVE LUCY” COSTUME PARTY TO CAP FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Monday, April 21, 2008
 

 

 Melody Thomas Scott, founding board member of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center, will host the Talent Show & Costume Contest during Lucy-Desi Days in Jamestown, New York. The star of The Young and The Restless will be part of the fun in Lucille Ball’s hometown during the May 23-25 festivities!

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LUCILLE BALL’S FAMILY TO HOST BOAT CRUISE ON CHAUTAUQUA LAKE
Friday, April 18, 2008
 

 

 Zo Ball, Lucille Ball’s sister-in-law, and her children and grandchildren will host a cruise on Lake Chautauqua during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 23-25, in Lucy’s hometown, Jamestown, New York.

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“LUCY” & “ETHEL” TO HOST DINNER PARTIES & TRIVIA CONTEST
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
 

 

 Diane Vincent (left), “Lucy Ricardo” impressionist from Universal Studios Hollywood, and her sidekick “Ethel Mertz”, actress Rhonda Medina, will host Tropicana Dinner Parties and join the “I Love Lucy” Trivia Contest during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival in Jamestown, New York, May 23-25.

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LUCY-DESI & ARTS COUNCIL COLLABORATE ON LATE NIGHT LAUGHS!
Friday, April 11, 2008
 

 

 Named the funniest person in Buffalo in 2005 and 2007, Matt Rohr is one of many comedians who will have folks laughing out loud during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 23-25 in Jamestown, New York!

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MELODY THOMAS SCOTT PLANS JAMESTOWN VISIT
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
 

 

 Melody Thomas Scott, “Nikki Newman” in The Young and The Restless, is returning to the hometown of her idol, Lucille Ball, to host three events during Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 23-25. Melody is a founding board member of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, New York.

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LUCY-DESI CENTER RECEIVES SPECIAL SHIPMENT
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
 

 

 This swag lamp that once hung in Lucille Ball’s home was among the treasures delivered to Jamestown, New York, from Universal Studios: Hollywood. Formerly on display at Universal’s Tribute to Lucille Ball, it was loaned by her family to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center for exhibit in the Lucy-Desi Museum in Lucy’s hometown.

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WILMER VALDERRAMA HEADLINES LUCY-DESI DAYS 2008 THIS MAY
Thursday, March 13, 2008
 

 

 Wilmer Valderrama, star of That ‘70s Show and Fast Food Nation and creator and host of MTV’s Yo Momma, will headline Lucy-Desi Days Memorial Day Weekend Festival, May 23-25 in Lucille Ball’s hometown, Jamestown, New York.

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LUCY-DESI QUADRUPLES ITS EFFORTS IN FULFILLING OUTREACH MISSION
Thursday, March 13, 2008
 

 

 Lucille Ball is shown here visiting a young patient in the hospital. The lives and contributions of The First Couple of Comedy are serving as continuing inspiration for expanding the outreach programs of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center initially in Lucy’s hometown, Jamestown, New York, and then regionally and beyond, where the Center is quadrupling its outreach efforts to enrich the world through the healing power of laughter.

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CLOWNS CELEBRATE GLOBAL BELLY LAUGH DAY IN LUCY’S HOMETOWN
Thursday, January 24, 2008
 

 Snow flurries didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the clowns who greeted passers-by in Lucille Ball’s hometown on Global Belly Laugh Day!



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Lucy-Desi Center Board Looks Forward To The Future
 Thursday, January 10, 2008
 

 Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center collections manager Phoebe Forbes is shown among the artifacts – including one of Lucy’s Emmy Award -- in the Center’s archives in Lucy’s hometown, Jamestown, New York. Matching funds from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation are being used to preserve the Lucy-Desi Center collection.



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Lucy-Desi Center Adds New Board Members
 Wednesday, December 5, 2007
 

 At a meeting of the board of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center earlier this week additional directors were elected.

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Lucy-Desi Center Scavenger Hunt Winners Announced
 Tuesday, November 6, 2007
 

 This 1946 issue of the French magazine Cinevogue is one of 25 foreign magazine covers that were stowed in shops and restaurants for the Downtown Jamestown (New York) Loves Lucy Scavenger Hunt. Contest winners came from across the United States and Canada!



 


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Jamestown's 4th Lucy-Desi Mural Completed!
 Friday, October 26, 2007
 

 Artists Gary Peters, Jr., and Gary Peters, Sr., stand in front of their most recent Lucy-Desi mural in downtown Jamestown, New York, Lucille Ball’s hometown.




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Carol Burnett Donates Special TV Episodes to Lucille Ball's Hometown Museum
 Tuesday, October 9, 2007
 

 The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center was honored when Carol Burnett donated copies of every installment of The Carol Burnett Show in which Lucille Ball appeared. The two iconic comediennes are shown here in one of these shows.




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Sale of Lucille Ball's Jewelry to Benefit Lucy-Desi Center
 Tuesday, August 18, 2007
 

 In this picture with now California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lucille Ball wears the diamond and gold pendant necklace that will be sold by Christie’s next month.





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Lucy's Birthday Cake Bake-Off Winners Announced
 Friday, August 10, 2007
 

 One of the prize-winning cakes at Lucy’s Birthday Cake Bake-Off last weekend in Jamestown, New York, featured a picture of The Queen of Comedy.





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Senator Cathy Young Makes Major Lucy-Desi Announcement
 Friday, August 3, 2007
 

 At the opening ceremonies for Lucy’s Birthday Celebration Friday afternoon (August 3), New York State Senator Cathy Young presented a check for $100,000 to Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Executive Director for the expanded and relocated Lucy-Desi Museum.




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Lucille Ball's Costume Designer, Ret Turner, Plans Visit to Her Hometown
 Tuesday, July 10, 2007
 

 Direct from Hollywood, four-time Emmy Award-winning costume designer Ret Turner will be part of two exciting events during Lucille Ball’s Birthday Celebration in Jamestown, New York, in early August!



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Lucille Ball's Granddaughter Inspires Children's Book!
 Friday, June 29, 2007
 

 Lucille Ball’s granddaughter, Haley Arnaz, was the inspiration for The Magic Tutu, a beautiful children’s book written by her mother, Amy Arnaz.





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Rapaport's Add Another Treasure to Lucy-Desi Archives
 Wednesday, June 13, 2007
 

 “Pepito the Spanish Clown”, a close personal friend of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, is pictured with the world’s smallest bicycle that he rode in an “I Love Lucy” episode. This unique prop was donated to the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center in Jamestown, New York – Lucy’s hometown – by Mary and Bill Rapaport of East Amherst, New York.


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Lucy-Desi Center Acquires Desi Arnaz's Office Chair
 Tuesday, June 5, 2007
 

 Gregg Oppenheimer poses with a picture of