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The reason, fans speculate, is that Vance likely grew tired of commuting from her home in Stamford, Connecticut to Hollywood where the show was filmed. She did make three more appearances until the show ended in 1968 and also made guest appearances on Lucy's third show, Here's Lucy.
The rumor was, back during the production run of “I Love Lucy,” that Vivian Vance had stipulated in her contract something called a “weight agreement.” In other words, she was contractually obligated to stay noticeably plumper than the star, Lucille Ball. But it most assuredly didn't stop there.
It was rumoured that Ball and Vance did not get along during the filming of I Love Lucy. Fortunately, this rumour was false. Lucille Ball eventually warmed to the presence of Vivian Vance and her professionalism, and this led to them becoming close friends.
Lucille Ball was 40 years old. Desi Arnaz was 34 years old. Vivian Vance was 42 years old. William Frawley was 64 years old.
Fox News: It's always been said that William Frawley and Vivian Vance didn't get along on set.