HATS! ~ Part 3

The Headwear of “Here’s Lucy”

From 1968 to 1974, hats had been relegated to strictly optional – more protection than fashion. But on “Here’s Lucy” hats added immeasurably to the comedy.

Hats could also be used as a disguise. A floppy brim was the best thing to wear undercover!

Admiring her crocheted cloche in the mirror, Kim says “Ali McGraw, eat your heart out!” In 1970, McGraw starred in the film Love Story, which earned her an Oscar nomination. Her character in the film wore a crocheted cloche, which vaulted the fashion accessory to popularity.

MY TOP TEN TOPPERS of HERE’S LUCY

#1 ~ EYE SPY

Thinking Harry is hiding something, Lucy, Kim and Mary Jane spy on him during lunch at the country club.

#2 – SUPERSIZE SOMBRERO

On a trip to Mexcio, Lucy tries on the largest sombrero in the shop.

#3 ~ NATIVE NOGGIN EXTRAVAGANZA

On safari, the Carters perform a Jungle Rain Dance. Desi Arnaz Jr. later said that the dance sequence had him wearing “some of the worst clothes of the entire series.”

#4 ~ LAMPSHADE CHIC

Hiding the fact she’s working in a Chinese Laundry, Lucy turns a lampshade into a hat, with the lampshade’s fringe as her hair.

#5 ~ ‘HEAVENLY’ HILLBILLY HATS

At cousin (Tennessee) Ernie’s Fun Farm, Lucy and Harry croon “Heavenly Music”!

#6 ~ DOGGY DO or DOGGY DON’T?

Running a dog grooming salon, Lucy tries on the merchandise. If #2 is the biggest of Lucy Carter’s hats, this is the smallest.

#7 ~ GROOMER GLAMAZON

In the same episode, Harry dons a fancy shower cap to bathe the pooches.

#8 ~ SEE-THRU STETSONS

Lucy and Carol make their entrances with huge cowboy hats pulled down over their eyes. While Lucy did the stunt blind, Carol Burnett had a mesh visor in her hat!

#9 ~ CHERRIES JUBILEE

Lucy dons a variety of quick change disguises to gain access to a movie studio, including this ‘Mary Poppins on Steriods’ chapeau.

#10 ~ IMPERIAL CROWN

When Harry dons an ornate crown to give Lucy a clue about the identity of a handsome bachelor (he’s a prince), Lucy at first guesses that he is a margarine salesman, a reference to a popular series of commercials for Imperial Margarine in which a person who ate something with Imperial on it would instantly have a crown appear on their head!