LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION

1982

In 1982 Lucille Ball fills her year with tributes, awards, and guest appearances. 

“The
John Davidson Show” (S2;E98) ~ February 26, 1982

John Davidson had appeared on “Here’s Lucy” in 1973. Other guests are Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour. 

“Bob
Hope’s Women I Love – Beautiful But Funny” ~ February 28, 1982

Bob Hope takes a look back at the beautiful and funny women he has worked with over the years. More than 60 of Bob’s co-stars are presented in studio segments, as well as television and film excerpts.

“The
8th Annual People’s Choice Awards” ~ March 18, 1982

Hosted by Army Archerd and John Forsythe. Lucille Ball is a presenter. Aired on CBS. 

“Good
Morning America” ~ May 17-21, 1982

A week-long
profile of Lucille Ball with Mary Jane Croft, Cleo Smith, Lucie Arnaz, Gary
Morton, and others.

“The Best of Three’s Company” (S6;E27 & 28) ~ May 18, 1982

Lucille Ball hosted a one-hour clips show of the sitcom “Three’s Company.” In 1986 John Ritter repaid Ball by guest starring on “Life With Lucy.” 

“The
Merv Griffin Show” ~ June 24, 1982

Lucille Ball shares the stage with two powerhouse performers from her past. Ethel Merman guest-starred in two back-to-back episodes of “The Lucy Show” in 1964. Ball had done five films with Ginger Rogers during the 1930s. She guest-starred as herself on a 1971 episode of “Here’s Lucy” (HL S4;E11).

“Hour Magazine” ~ November 29, 1982

In addition to Pat Mitchell’s interview with Lucille Ball, Dudley Moore is featured.  Lucy talks about an upcoming benefit fashion show in which she will wear her Mame dress. 

“All-Star
Party for Carol Burnett” ~ December 12, 1982

Lucille Ball honored Carol Burnett, who she called ‘the kid’. Ball would be the subject of an ‘All-Star Party’ in 1984. Two year later, she participated in an ‘All Star Party’ for Clint Eastwood.