Keith Thibodeaux Quotes

United States, Actor
December 1, 1950

Keith Thibodeaux (born December 1, 1950) is a former American child actor of television and film and a musician, best known for playing Little Ricky on the television sitcoms I Love Lucy and The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour. His last name, which was Cajun French, was changed by producer Desi Arnaz to "Keith" because "Thibodeaux" was too difficult to pronounce. He is the last living regular appearing cast member from I Love Lucy.

Also known as Television Actor, Film Actor, Musician

George Reeves was really Superman in my eyes. For him to come on the set and be there was a treat for me.

Keith Thibodeaux
- Eyes
- Superman
The first thing I think of when I hear the name of Lucille Ball is a Hollywood legend. I have fond memories of growing up at her house, but she was a different person off the set than she was on the set.

Keith Thibodeaux
- House
- Growing
- Memories

I liked Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer, and that is the kind of character that I would like to have played. That would have been more in tune with who I really was.

Keith Thibodeaux
- Character
Dad bought me a toy drum one Christmas, and I eventually destroyed it. I wanted a real drum and he bought me a snare drum. Dad continued to buy me one drum after the other.

Keith Thibodeaux
- Real
- Dad
- Christmas
My talent for playing the drums was a gift from God.

Keith Thibodeaux
- God
In fact, I was one of the few trusted people that Lucy allowed to play with their kids. I spent time at their summer home, rode horses at their ranch, and swam at their beach house. I even spent a Christmas with them at Palm Springs one year.

Keith Thibodeaux
- People
- Time
- Home
The cast called her Lucy, but everyone else called her Mrs. Ball. She was honest with people. If she liked you, you knew it. If she didn't, you knew it, also.

Keith Thibodeaux
- People
- She
I would rather have played a character like Opie than Little Ricky.

Keith Thibodeaux
- Character

Lucy took care of me on the set, and made sure that none of the crew cussed around me. She also had birthday parties for me and made sure that they were well attended.

Keith Thibodeaux
- She
- Birthday