How Long did Keith Thibideaux play little rickie on I Love Lucy

Keith Thibodeaux played Little Ricky on I Love Lucy for about 3 years , from 1956 to 1959. Some sources also note he appeared in the follow-up The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour after that, which extended the role beyond the original series.

Quick Scoop

• He was the child actor best known for playing Little Ricky Ricardo.

• On I Love Lucy specifically, he appeared in 23 episodes according to one source, while another says he appeared in 24 episodes of season six.

• Altogether, his Little Ricky role is commonly described as running from 1956 through 1959.

Tiny nuance

There’s a small difference between sources because some count only I Love Lucy , while others include The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour or tally episodes slightly differently.

TL;DR: Keith Thibodeaux played Little Ricky for roughly three years on I Love Lucy , then continued in related Lucy/Desi episodes afterward.