Lucille Ball delivers a larger-than-life, Golden Globe-nominated performance as Mame Dennis, a zesty, eyebrow-raising eccentric who suddenly finds herself guardian to her orphaned nephew. But while her parenting credentials may be dubious, she has plenty to teach the lad about living life to the hilt. Bea Arthur also earned a Golden Globe nod for her turn as Mame's boozy best friend, Vera Charles.