'I Love Lucy' Premiered 62 Years Ago: Let's Celebrate!

Happy Anniversary, 'I Love Lucy'!
American actress Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989) (as Lucy Ricardo) and her husband, Cuban actor Desi Arnaz (1917 - 1986) (as Ricky Ricardo) talk in an episode of 'I Love Lucy,' Los Angeles, California, September 21, 1954. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)
American actress Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989) (as Lucy Ricardo) and her husband, Cuban actor Desi Arnaz (1917 - 1986) (as Ricky Ricardo) talk in an episode of 'I Love Lucy,' Los Angeles, California, September 21, 1954. (Photo by CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images)

On this day 62 years ago -- Monday, Oct. 15, 1951 -- "I Love Lucy" premiered at 9 p.m. on CBS.

The series, which starred Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley ran for six seasons and went onto become one of the most beloved and watched sitcoms in television history.

Though the premiere date was 1951, there are still plenty of ways Lucy's reactions apply to situations in today's modern world.

Check out the GIFs below to see if you've ever found yourself in the shoes of everyone's favorite redhead:

Friday Happy Hour:

Said Happy Hour 30 minutes later:

When you finally gather the courage to talk to your crush:

At the party snack table:

Seeing your extended family during the holidays:

Hiding how you really feel:

Ammiright, ladies?

When you're running late:

When you suddenly become the butt of the joke:

Searching for a job:

Up in da club:

Happy Anniversary, "I Love Lucy!"

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