The Hidden Prop on ''I Love Lucy'' That Changed TV Forever

In 1951, one hidden "prop" on the I Love Lucy set sparked a revolution. The network called it wasteful. The sponsors thought it was crazy. But this single decision changed television forever, creating a multi-billion dollar industry overnight. Even more shocking? This secret weapon almost didn't make it onto the show. Today, we're revealing how one piece of equipment turned a sitcom into an empire-and why Hollywood tried to stop it.