1973 Part Two ~ AUGUST to DECEMBER
The sixth and final season of “Here’s Lucy” begins with guest stars Danny Thomas, Steve & Eydie, O.J. Simpson, Ed McMahon, Eddie Albert, Jackie Coogan, Andy Griffith, Joan Rivers, Foster Brooks, and Chuck Connors!
“Lucy and Danny Thomas”
(HL S6;E1) ~ September 10, 1973
“Here’s Lucy” opens its 6th season with Lucille Ball no longer shot in close-up and always filmed through a filtered lens. Danny Thomas plays an artist Lucy decides would be more successful if he were dead!
“Steve & Eydie…On Stage” ~ September 16, 1973
An NBC special from Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. This was a reciprocal appearance for Steve and Eydie’s appearance on “Here’s Lucy,” aired eight days later.
“The Big Game”
(HL S6;E2) ~ September 17, 1973
O.J. Simpson speaks at Harry’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon and passes on a couple of free passes to a sold out game. Harry and Lucy try to scalp the tickets outside the stadium not knowing it is illegal.
“Lucy, the Peacemaker” (HL S6;E3) ~ September 24, 1973
Lucy tries to mediate a marital spat between Steve Lawrence and Eydie
Gormé. A reciprocal appearance in return for Lucy appearing on their NBC special. Lucille takes an opportunity to plug her upcoming movie Mame by singing a bit of “If He Walked Into My Life,” a song from the musical that earned Eydie Gormé a 1966 Grammy Award.
“Lucy, the Wealthy Widow” (HL S6;E4) ~ October 1, 1973
Ed McMahon plays a banker that Lucy woos to get a loan for the Employment Agency. McMahon mentioned this episode on the August 1, 1973 installment of “The Tonight Show.”
“The Bow-Wow Boutique”
(HL S6;E5) ~ October 8, 1973
Harry invests in a dog grooming boutique, with Lucy and Kim his employees. Special appearance by comic Bob Williams and his dog Louie. The show features five other live canines and a lot of foam from an out-of-control shampoo machine.
“The
Merv Griffin Show” ~ October 12, 1973
A Salute to Lucille Ball featuring her husband and children, and her two most famous male co-stars, Bob Hope and Gale Gordon. A phone message tribute from then Governor Ronald Reagan is played.
“Lucy Gives Eddie Albert the Old Song and Dance”
(HL S6;E6) ~ October 15, 1973
Lucy asks Eddie Albert to star in a charity show. At the same time, a woman meeting Lucy’s description has been stalking Albert. Lucy and Albert perform “Makin’ Whoopee.” Guest Doris Singleton (Carolyn Appleby) called the show “old home week.”
“Lucy’s Tenant”
(HL S6;E7) ~ October 22, 1973
Jackie Coogan (”The Addams Family”) plays an irascible grouch who rents a room from Lucy. Lucy can’t wait to get rid of him but he’s no budging.
“Lucy and Andy Griffith” (HL S6;E8) ~ October 28, 1973
After years of working as Sheriff Taylor on the Desilu backlot, Lucy and Andy Griffith finally team up. He plays a charity worker who Lucy thinks may have less than honorable intentions.
In March 1965, Lucille Ball had interviewed Griffith for her radio show.
“Lucy and Joan Rivers Do Jury Duty”
(HL S6;E9) ~ November 5, 1973
Joan Rivers plays an impatient juror who wants to come to a swift verdict, but Lucy is the lone holdout. Lucille Ball would be interviewed by Rivers when she subbed for Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show.”
“Tipsy Through the Tulips”
(HL S6;E10) ~ November 12, 1973
Foster Brooks plays an alcoholic mystery writer who hires Lucy as his secretary to type his latest book. He dictates to Lucy while getting slowly inebriated!
“The Carters Meet Frankie Avalon” (HL S6;E11) ~ November 19, 1973
Frankie Avalon and Kim Carter (Lucie Arnaz) do a spot-on imitation of Sonny and Cher singing “I Got You Babe.” As themselves, they sing
“Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
“Harry Catches Gold Fever” (HL S6;E12) ~ December 3, 1973
There was no new episode the previous week, Monday, November 26, 1973. There will also be no new episode next week, Monday, December 10, 1973. Here, Harry is convinced there is gold in his favorite fishing stream. Janos Prohaska returns as the Black Bear.
“Show
Business Salute to Milton Berle” ~ December 4, 1973
The Friars Club celebrates Milton Berle’s 60 years in show business. Sammy Davis Jr. hosts with guests Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope, Kirk Douglas, Red Foxx, and Carol O’Connor. Some sources say this program was actually broadcast on November 27, 1973.
“The
Bob Hope Christmas Show” ~ December 9, 1973
Lucille Ball and Gary Morton play themselves in a sketch with Bob Hope. Also featuring Marie Osmond, Shirley Jones, and Doris Singleton.
“Lucy and Chuck Connors Have a Surprise Slumber Party" (HL S6;E13) ~ December 17, 1973
Chuck Connors plays himself shooting a film in the Carter home. When the shoot goes late, Chuck beds down at Lucy’s – unbeknownst to her!
“Lucy Plays Cops and Robbers”
(HL S6;E14) ~ December 31, 1973
Although season 6 is now more than a dozen episodes old, this installment was meant to be aired first, explaining why it is not themed for New Year’s Eve. It features a group of familiar faces from TV: Al Lewis (”The Munsters”), Mary Wickes, Gary Crosby, Dick Sargent (”Bewitched”), and Gino Conforti.
ALSO IN 1973…
“U.S. Savings Bond Special”
A 12 minute mini-episode of “Here’s Lucy” filmed September 27, 1973. Directed by Coby Ruskin if stars Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz, and Roy Rowan (Announcer).
“Magnavox
Presents Frank Sinatra” ~ November 18, 1973
A concert by Frank Sinatra with Lucille Ball and Gary Morton spotted in the audience. Gene Kelly performs with ‘Old Blue Eyes.’ Also in the audience is Sammy Davis Jr., and Fred Astaire.
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