With how popular the show was, it should also come as no surprise that they also had millions of viewers watching their show each and every week. While millions might not be considered that impressive nowadays, back in the 1950s, it was a really big deal. The show was such a big deal that department stores even used to close early because no one would be in the stores when the show was on, and even telephone and water use in homes was less for as long as I Love Lucy was on!