After Ginger Rogers and Barbara Stanwyck turned down the part of a brassy showgirl who falls for a stick-in-the-mud professor, Lucy was set for the role. But Stanwyck changed her mind about the part, and Lucy was out of luck.

Lucille Ball was reportedly considered from the lead in Born Yesterday.

Lucy wanted and actively pursued the role of Daisy. But she was not in good health by the time the actual filming began. She contacted the producers (Lili and Richard Zanuck)to remove herself from consideration.

One of many actresses considered for the part of Scarlett.

Pre-TV Lucy accepted the role of Angel and then dropped out after she became pregnant with daughter Lucie.

Lucille Ball was considered for the part of Lorraine Sheldon that was ultimately played by Warner's own, Ann Sheridan.

Frank Sinatra wanted Lucille Ball to play the part of Mrs. Iselin, which eventually went to Angela Lansbury.