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Summer of ‘59
In the summer of 1959, two fictional families and their friends escaped to the great outdoors: The Maisels and the Weissmans from New York City; and the Ricardos and the Mertzes from Westport. Midge and Lucy constantly try to break into show business, despite obligations to their husbands and children. Here’s “what they did on their summer vacations” during that last summer of the fabulous ‘50s.
Pack your bags TV fans – summertime is here!
The Weissmans head to the Catskills while the Ricardos are off to Vermont. Both getaway destinations feature a beautiful lake…
…and both families have homey, well-appointed accommodations.
There are always a couple of eccentrically dressed latecomers!
And there’s always some guy wearing a captain’s hat just because he’s near a lake!
One thing’s for sure, everyone looks good in sunglasses!
Both Midge and Lucy come up with a plan to get some alone time with their men – in a rowboat. Once adrift, however, things don’t go exactly as planned!
In the evenings, they relax to some Latin rhythms…
…or gamble the night away.
Next morning they can always sleep in and get some extra shut-eye.
Alas, every good vacation comes with the all-too-son realization that it is time to go home.
[Screenshots from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Season 2, episodes 4, 5, and 6. Screenshots from “The Lucy Desi Comedy Hour” episode #11, “Lucy’s Summer Vacation.”]
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LUCY & ME!
or HOW I BECAME A LUCILLE BALL SUPERFAN
I was born on February 14, 1962, at 10:40am. While my mother was in labor, many of the hospital televisions were diverting patients with a re-run of “I Love Lucy”. (Exactly which episode remains a mystery I have yet to solve.) Seven months later, Lucille Ball made a come-back to network television with “The Lucy Show.” Television was my babysitter and I grew up watching re-runs of “I Love Lucy.”
Sadly, I never met Lucille Ball. Here, at a visit to Orlando’s Stars Hall of Fame (1975-1984), I came close. This wax figure was from the “Lucy Show” years, a show where Gale Gordon played Mr. Mooney! Needless to say, I grew up with people drawing attention to the fact that I shared a surname with Lucy Carmichael’s boss! “Oh, Mr. Mooney!!!!!!”
In 1994 I joined the staff of Paper Mill Playhouse, a regional theatre in Millburn, New Jersey, and discovered I was not alone in my Lucy fandom. Two years later marketeer Nancy Marino and I made a road trip to “Lucy Land” (aka Jamestown NY) during “Lucy-Desi Days”.
We visited all the popular tourist stops, including Lucy’s childhood home, the Lucy-Desi Museum, and of course we took in a “Broadway” show.
While working at Paper Mill, Eddie Bracken would often drop by the offices to talk about the ‘old days’ of Hollywood. Naturally, I wanted him to talk about Lucy and Desi. His faded signature on the above photo is a cherished memory of Eddie. Ann Miller joined Eddie in signing the photo when they both were in an acclaimed production of Sondheim’s FOLLIES in 1998. I would never complete the signatures as Lucy had died ten years earlier.
One year, my fellow Paper Mill Lucy lovers threw a Lucy Party with me as guest of honor. We had a ‘favorite episode’ contest (the winner: “The Operetta”) and dined on spaghetti cut with cuticle scissors and biscuits pitched from the kitchen (”Ethel! Let’s have those biscuits”).
The above Lucy lights were a wonderful gift from Nancy and Susie, the hostess (who did not, sadly, wear Ethel’s hostess pants).
Over the years, people have given me many lovely Lucy items, and I also invested quite a bit of money in collectibles myself. But eventually it came time to downsize (I moved to a trailer and had medical costs from a brain biopsy) and I had to part with most of my collection.
One summer day, I took a table at the popular Collingwood Flea Market but I couldn’t decide what to call my little Lucy Shop in the field.
When I began writing for BroadwayWorld one of my first reviews was a book about Lucille Ball. Read the full review:
Which brings us up to this blog. I always remember how Betty White, through tears, eulogized Lucille Ball in 1989:
“I loved Lucy.”
Doesn’t everyone?
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Lucille Ball is mentioned on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (set in 1959). Season 2, episode 6 “Let’s Face the Music and Dance.”
During the summer of 1959, Lucille Ball was busy shooting “Milton Berle Hides Out at the Ricardos” (LDCH #11). Coincidentally, Milton Berle is also mentioned in the same episode of “Mrs. Maisel”. Earlier in the summer of ‘59, America saw “Lucy’s Summer Vacation” (LDCH #10) where she, like Mrs. Maisel, spent the summer out of the city, in the great outdoors!
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LUCY’S FIRSTS & LASTS
The beginnings and ends of Lucille Ball’s more than 40 year television career.
THE FIRST time Lucille Ball appeared on television ~ December 1947
This was a local, not national, television program called “Mike Stokey’s Pantomime Quiz Time.” Lucy loved to play charades and later appeared on a similar show called “Body Language.” Records are vague, so the year may have been 1949, the same year Ball appeared on “Texaco Star Theatre.”
THE LAST time Lucille Ball appeared on television ~ March 29, 1989
Lucy joined Bob Hope as a presenter of new talent on the 61st Annual Academy Awards. Three weeks later, Lucille Ball entered the hospital with chest pains. She underwent heart surgery and appeared to be recovering, but several days later she slipped into unconsciousness and died on April 27, 1989, at age 77.
THE FIRST time television viewers saw Lucille Ball in an acting role ~ October 15, 1951
Lucille Ball’s TV acting debut came as Lucy Ricardo on “I Love Lucy” in “The Girls Want To Go To A Nightclub” (ILL S1;E1). It established Lucy as a typical American housewife – doing dishes, naturally. She is joined by Vivian Vance as her friend, landlord, and neighbor, Ethel Mertz, beginning one of the greatest partnerships in television history. Although this was the first episode aired, it was not the first episode shot.
THE LAST time television viewers saw Lucille Ball in an acting role ~ November 15, 1986
Although Ball made appearances as herself after this episode, this was her last time in an acting role, as Lucy Barker on “Life With Lucy” in “Mother of the Bride” (LWL S1;E8). The vaudeville trope of a pie in the face is a fitting farewell to the Queen of Comedy. She is joined by Audrey Meadows (”The Honeymooners”), as her sister Audrey Everett, a role that, had the series not been cancelled, may have returned to the show. Although this was the last episode aired, it was not the last episode shot.
THE FIRST time Lucille Ball acted on camera for television ~ September 8, 1951
This is the first shot of Lucille Ball in the first episode of “I Love Lucy” ever filmed, “Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying To Murder Her” (ILL S1;E4). Feeling it did not showcase Lucille Ball’s talents as much as “The Girls Want To Go To A Nightclub,” this episode was aired fourth instead. Notice that Ball’s trademark Lucy Ricardo hairstyle has not yet been established.
THE LAST time Lucille Ball acted on camera for television ~ November 17, 1986
This is the final scene from “World’s Greatest Grandma” (LWL S1;E13). “Life With Lucy” was cancelled after its initial order of 13 episodes. This episode was due to air on December 20, 1986 and a 14th show was planned titled “T’was the Flight Before Christmas.” Like her final TV appearance on the Oscars, Ball is flanked by a ‘new generation of actors’, here playing Lucy Barker’s grandchildren, Jenny Lewis and Philip Amelio.
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1988 & 1989
The final years of Lucille Ball’s life.
“America’s
Tribute to Bob Hope” ~ March 5, 1988
To celebrate the opening of the Bob Hope Cultural Center at Palm Springs, dozens of friends gather and offer comedy and musical performances to honor the building’s namesake. Taped on January 2, 1988. The regular gang Lucille Ball, George Burns, Ann-Margret, Dean Martin, Dinah Shore, and Danny Thomas are on hand.
“AFI
Life Achievement Award: A Salute to Jack Lemmon” ~ March 10, 1988
The AFI gives its 1988 Life Achievement Award to Jack Lemmon. Host Julie Andrews introduces film clips from his most acclaimed films. The audience is full of celebrity friends, including including Lucille Ball.
“Happy
Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years at NBC” ~ May 16, 1988
Bob Hope is celebrating his 85th of his 100 birthdays.
Lucille Ball sings “Comedy Ain’t No Joke,” a song by Cy Coleman and James Lipton.
“The
Princess Grace Foundation Special Gala Tribute to Cary Grant” ~ October 19, 1988
Cary Grant died in 1986. Due to his close friendship with Princess Grace and her family the proceeds from the evening benefit the foundation named in her honor. Lucille Ball attends with her husband, Gary Morton.
“Super
Password” ~ November 7-12, 1988
In her last game show appearances, Lucille Ball plays her favorite game with Carol Channing (above), Betty White, Dick Martin and Marsha Warfield (”Night Court”). Bert Convy hosts.
“The
6th Annual American Cinema Awards” ~ January 6, 1989
Lucille Ball attends with her husband Gary Morton and her daughter Lucie Arnaz. Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
“The Fifth Annual Television Academy Hall of Fame” ~ January 23, 1989
In late 1988 (aired early 1989) on Fox, Red Skelton was inducted into the “Television Academy Hall of Fame”. Lucille Ball (an inaugural inductee) was in attendance. Skelton was introduced by Burt Lancaster. This was the last time Lucy and Red would appear on television together.
“The
61st Annual Academy Awards” ~ March 29, 1989
Lucille Ball’s final appearance, appropriately alongside Bob Hope. They introduce a performance by ‘the stars of tomorrow: Blair Underwood, Patrick Dempsey, Ricki Lake, Chad Lowe, Tracy Nelson, Keith Coogan, Corey Feldman, and Corey Parker. Lucy and Bob receive a standing ovation. Lucy appears to be enjoying herself immensely, giggling at all Bob Hope’s jokes. After 42 years, choreographer Kenny Ortega’s name is the last thing Lucille Ball will say on television.
On April 18, 1989, Lucille Ball entered the hospital with chest pains. She underwent heart surgery and appeared to be recovering, but several days later she slipped into unconsciousness and died on April 27, 1989, at age 77. That evening, Lucille Ball’s passing was carried on television stations across the world. Televised tribute shows soon followed, reminding the world that they had lost the “Queen of TV Comedy.”
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1987
After the cancellation of “Life With Lucy” and the death of Desi Arnaz, Lucille Ball makes precious few appearances on television.
“Super Password” ~ January 16, 1987
Lucille Ball plays with Betty White and Ann Dusenberry (”Life With Lucy”). This episode was taped on December 2, 1986, the same day Desi Arnaz passed away.
“The
Annual Friars Club Tribute Present a Salute to Liza Minnelli” ~ April
5, 1987
Lucille Ball was directed by Liza’s father Vincente Minnelli. Her life was complicated when her son Desi Jr. had a very public romance and break-up with Liza. Through it all, Lucille Ball said she loved Liza.
“Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood” ~ May 18, 1987
Lucille Ball was part of an all-star cast (including Ginger Rogers, seen above backstage with Lucy). This was a two-hour special on ABC TV that won an Emmy for editing.
“Bob
Hope’s High-Flying Birthday Extravaganza” ~ May 25, 1987
On the deck of an aircraft carrier, Bob Hope salutes the US Air Force’s 40th anniversary. Lucy and Bob sing “I Remember It Well.”
“Hollywood
the Golden Years: The RKO Story – A Woman’s Lot” (S1;E3) ~ July 17,
1987
A six-part series produced and aired on the BBC. Lucille Ball is interviewed about her relationship with RKO, which she later bought and re-named Desilu. In this episode, Lucy talks about life on the lot as an RKO contract player, getting a few lines, meeting people, and learning how to conduct herself on the set.
“Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story – Howard’s Way” (S1;E6) ~ August 7, 1987
This episode concentrates on Howard Hughes’ ownership of RKO. Lucille Ball concludes the six part series with the apocryphal story that as a young contract player she marched onto the RKO lot and said “Some day I’ll own all of this.” Be careful what you wish for!
“A
Beverly Hills Christmas” ~ December 22, 1987
An evening of Christmas music from stars living in Beverly Hills, California. Lucille Ball, George Burns, Jimmy Stewart, Burt Reynolds, and Walter Matthau are part of the festivities. [Lucy wears the same gray jacket she wore for the RKO interview.]
“The
Kennedy Center Honors” ~ December 30, 1987
Kennedy Center Honoree Lucille Ball returns to introduce 1987 honoree Sammy Davis Jr. Ball also narrates Davis’s biographical footage. Davis had played himself on a 1970 episode of “Here’s Lucy.”
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1986
Lucille Ball is convinced by Aaron Spelling to give series television one last attempt with “Life With Lucy.” The series is cancelled after eight episodes. Lucy is devastated.
“AFI Achievement Award: A Tribute to Billy Wilder” ~ March 6, 1986
Lucille Ball is one of the many guests paying tribute to the filmmaker. Jack Lemmon hosts the show on NBC.
“One Good Grandparent Deserves Another” (LWL S1;E1) ~ September 20, 1986
Lucille Ball returns to series television on ABC as Lucy Barker, co-owner of a hardware store with her brother-in-law, played by Gale Gordon.
“ABC Fall Preview Special” ~ September 20, 1986
Alan Thicke (”Growing Pains”) visits the set of eight of ABC’s new shows, including “Life With Lucy” where he talks with Lucille Ball. This show aired at 10:30pm the same night as the premiere of “Life With Lucy.”
“The
38th Primetime Emmy Awards” ~ September 21, 1986
Lucille
Ball presents The Governor’s Award to Red Skelton. Lucy is Introduced by one of her favorite performers, John Ritter. This marks the third time in 24 hours Lucille Ball was seen on television in new programming.
“Lucy Makes a Hit with John Ritter”
(LWL S1;E2) ~ September 27, 1986
The fourth episode filmed but second aired in order to capitalize on John Ritter’s popularity as a ratings boost. Ritter plays himself. TV favorites Ruth Buzzi (”Laugh-In”) and Greg Mullavey (”Mary Hartman”) guest star.
“Love Among the Two-by-Fours”
(LWL S1;E3) ~ October 4, 1986
Peter Graves (”Mission Impossible”) plays Lucy’s old flame. Although they are supposed to be playing characters of the same age, Lucille Ball was actually 15 years older than Graves.
“Lucy Gets Her Wires Crossed”
(LWL S1;E4) ~ October 18, 1986
With competition from other hardware stores, Lucy and Curtis (Gale Gordon) get booked on a morning TV show as Mr. & Mrs. Fix-It. While repairing a lamp on the air, Lucy ends up gluing herself to everyone!
“Lucy Is a Sax Symbol”
(LWL S1;E5) ~ October 25, 1986
In all her previous television shows, Lucille Ball played the saxophone, so Lucy Barker is no exception.
“The
Late Show Starring Joan Rivers” ~ October 30, 1986
On her own late-night talk show, Joan Rivers welcomes Lucille Ball, who promotes “Life With Lucy.” Michelle Lee is also on the show.
“Lucy Make Curtis Byte the Dust”
(LWL S1;E6) ~ November 1, 1986
Lucy’s attempt to computerize the hardware store results in a a shop full of lawnmowers and with Curtis listed in the obituary column. Dave Madden (”The Partridge Family”) and Billy Van Zandt guest star.
“Lucy, Legal Eagle”
(LWL S1;E7) ~ November 8, 1986
At a yard sale, Lucy’s grandson’s favorite Teddy Bear is accidentally sold. When Lucy offers a $50 reward for its return, the woman (Dina Dietrich) who bought the bear asks for $500, so Lucy takes her to small claims court.
“Mother of the Bride” (LWL S1;E8) ~ November 15, 1986
When Ted and Margo decide to renew their wedding vows, Lucy’s sister Audrey drops by for a visit and starts to take over the entire event. Audrey is played by Audrey Meadows (”The Honeymooners”). This is the last episode aired, although five others were filmed.
“Hour Magazine” ~ November 19-21, 1986
Lucille Ball is interviewed in three segments about her return to television. Gary Collins is the host.
“All Star Party for Clint Eastwood” ~ November 30, 1986
As a previous winner, Lucille Ball is present as “hostess” of the evening.
“Super Password” ~ December 1 & 2, 1986
Lucille Ball is introduced as the star of “Life With Lucy.” Ironically, by the time this pre-recorded program aired, the series had already been canceled. Bert Convey hosts, and “Golden Girls” Betty White and Estelle Getty play against Lucy and her TV daughter Ann Dusenberry.
“The Kennedy Center Honors” ~ December 26, 1986
Lucille Ball is honored for her contributions to television and entertainment at large. Onstage tributes come from Robert Stack (”The Untouchables”), Bea Arthur (Mame) and Valerie Harper (Wildcat).
Also in 1986…
“Lucy and the Guard Goose”
(LWL #102)
This was the second episode filmed, but never aired on ABC. It may have been included when Nick at Night ran the series in 1996. Despite not being aired, the goose of the title was in the series opening credits. Originally scheduled to air November 22, 1986.
“Lucy and Curtis Up a Tree”
(LWL #107)
The seventh episode filmed, but not aired on ABC. It was intended to be broadcast on November 29, 1986. Much of the plot was borrowed from a 1964 episode of “The Lucy Show.”
“Lucy’s Green Thumb”
(LWL #109)
The ninth episode filmed and unaired. It was intended to be seen on December 6, 1986.
“Breaking Up Is Hard to Do”
(LWL #111)
This was the eleventh episode filmed, although it was scheduled to air tenth on December 13, 1986 had the series not been canceled. The final cut of the episode was finished on November 17, 1986.
“World’s Greatest Grandma” (LWL #113)
This was the 13th and final episode filmed. It was scheduled to air on December 20, 1986 but the series was canceled on November 15th. The first draft of the script was finalized on October 20, 1986.
The Death of Desi Arnaz ~ December 2, 1986
When Desi Arnaz passed away on December 2, 1986, footage of Lucille Ball and “I Love Lucy” was used extensively on newscasts and tributes worldwide. He was 69 years old.
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1985
The first part of the year is spent shooting “Stone Pillow” on the New York streets, an experience that took its toll on Lucy’s health.
“Night of 100 Stars 2″ ~ March 11, 1985
Lucille Ball is part of the “Golden Age of Television” segment, while her daughter Lucie Arnaz is part of the tribute to New York City with her co-star from Broadway’s They’re Playing Our Song Robert Klein. The event is held at Radio City Music Hall.
“The
2nd TV Academy Hall of Fame” ~ March 25, 1985
Lucy inducts Carol Burnett into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Burnett had done the same when Lucille Ball was inducted in 1984.
“Bob
Hopes Buys NBC?” ~ September 17, 1985
Lucille Ball has a cameo appearance in this Bob Hope special. The premise has Bob staging a telethon to buy NBC, his adopted network, in an hour-long variety special of music, dance, and comedy. Former President Gerald Ford makes a cameo appearance along with network president Brandon Tartikoff.
“The
Tonight Show with Joan Rivers” ~ November 1, 1985
Joan Rivers welcomes Lucille Ball, who is promoting her TV movie “Stone Pillow”, her first dramatic lead in a film.
“CBS This Morning” ~ November 5, 1985
Lucille Ball appears on the morning news show to promote “Stone Pillow,” which will air on the network later that evening.
“Stone Pillow” ~ November 5, 1985
In her first dramatic lead, Lucille Ball plays a homeless women in New York City. Daphne Zuniga plays the social worker who tries to help her. Lucy uses her grandmother’s name, Florabelle, for the character.
“The Friar’s Club Tribute To Gene Kelly” ~ November 9, 1985
The Friars give Kelly their Lifetime Achievement Award with Frank Sinatra as the master of ceremonies. Joining Sinatra on the dais will be Friars President Milton Berle, John Forsythe, Joan Collins, Lucille Ball and her husband Gary Morton, Tony Martin and his wife Cyd Charisse, Angie Dickinson, Red Buttons, Sid Caesar, Eddie Murphy, Richard Widmark, Dinah Shore, Richard Widmark, , Shirley Jones, Janet Leigh and more.
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LUCY is BACK ON BROADWAY!
As a character in the new Broadway musical The Cher Show!
According to The Hollywood Reporter:
“Among the show’s nuttier moments is an encounter with Lucille Ball, when Cher is concerned about how the American public will react to her separation from Sonny Bono (Jarrod Spector) after he has worked her to exhaustion and shafted her out of a financial stake in their company. "F#*k him,” snarls Lucy, played by Emily Skinner as a brassy vaudevillian ham. Hilariously, she then launches into a big-sisterly take on “Heart of Stone,” all the while chugging on a cigarette. “My hand to God, guys, this conversation actually happened,” [Cher] tells us in one of many wry, fourth wall-breaking asides peppered through the show.“ ~ David Rooney
Lucille Ball and Cher’s mother, Georgia Holt, first met when Holt played one of Jacques Marcel’s fashion models on “I Love Lucy” in “Lucy Gets a Paris Gown” (ILL S5;E20) in 1956. Cher was 9 years old at the time.
Ten years later, Holt also played a model on “The Lucy Show” in “Lucy and Pat Collins” (TLS S5;E11) in 1966.
On “Here’s Lucy” in 1973, Lucie Arnaz and Frankie Avalon played Sonny and Cher. Preparing, Avalon and Arnaz went to see a taping of “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour” in order to get some pointers. Cher loaned Lucie a wig, earrings and a pair of her eyelashes for the episode.
Lucy Carter’s kids, Kim and Craig (Lucie and Desi Arnaz Jr.) were referred to as “Sonny and Cher” a couple of times on “Here’s Lucy.”
In 1979, Lucille Ball played a mystical charwoman in Cher’s TV special “Cher…and other Fantasies” alongside Elliott Gould and Shelley Winters.
Coincidentally, The Cher Show is playing at The Neil Simon Theatre, formerly the Alvin, where Lucille Ball did her one and only Broadway musical, Wildcat, in 1960.
Emily Skinner as both Georgia Holt and Lucille Ball in “The Cher Show”.
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1983 & 1984
Still under contract to NBC, Lucille Ball is featured on most of Bob Hope’s many specials. She also fills her time playing charades on game shows. 1984 ends with an all-star party to honor Lucy.
“4th
Annual TV Guide Special: 1982 – The Year in Television” ~ January 24, 1983
Lucille Ball receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from ‘the kid’, Carol Burnett.
“On the Road to Hollywood – Part II” ~ March 2, 1983
A tribute to the film career of Bob Hope, with clips from many of his films and appearances by many of his female co-stars, including Lucille Ball, Dorothy Lamour, Martha Rae, Jane Russell and others.
“Happy
Birthday, Bob: A Salute to Bob Hope’s 80th Birthday” ~ May 23, 1983
Bob Hope returns to the site of his 75th Birthday Special, the Kennedy Center, for another three hour special. Lucille Ball, George
Burns, Kathryn Crosby, George C. Scott, and Jim Henson were also a
part of the 1978 program.
“The
Television Academy Hall of Fame” ~ March 4, 1984
Lucille Ball is in the first group inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, along with Barbara Walters, Milton Berle, David Sarnoff, William Paley, Norman Lear, and Edward R. Murrow. Carol Burnett presents the award to Lucille.
“Who Makes the World Laugh? ~ Part 2″ ~ April 4, 1984
Bob
Hope is joined by Lucille Ball, George Burns, Paul Rodriguez and
Mickey Rooney for a fond look at the talented and funny men and women
who make the world laugh.
“The
American Parade” ~ April 24, 1984
A primetime CBS news magazine show led by Charles Kuralt and Bill Moyers.
“Body
Language” ~ September 11-14, 1984
Tom Kennedy hosts a week with Lucille Ball and Charles Nelson Reilly.
“The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards” ~ September 23, 1984
Hall of Fame winner Lucille Ball is a presenter.
“Bob
Hope’s Unrehearsed Antics of the Stars” ~ September 28, 1984
Lucille Ball tells Bob Hope – with a fair amount of embellishment for comedic effect – her audition for the role of Scarlet O’Hara in the 1939 film Gone With The Wind.
“The
Tonight Show” ~ December 3, 1984
Johnny and Ed are off, so Joan Rivers (guest host), Doc Severinson (guest announcer), Tommy Newsom (guest bandleader) welcome Lucille Ball, Sandy Duncan, Morgan Fairchild, and Betty White.
“All Star
Party for Lucille Ball” ~ December 9, 1984
Variety Clubs International salutes Lucille Ball. At Lucy’s center table is her husband Gary Morton, Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Burt Reynolds and Loni Anderson, Jimmy and Gloria Stewart, Cary Grant and Barbara Harris. Taped on November 18 at Warner Brothers Studios.
“Body Language” ~ December 24, 26-28, 1984
Tom Kennedy hosts ‘Celebrity Week’ for the holidays featuring Lucille Ball, Richard Simmons, Isabel Sanford (”The Jeffersons”), and Robert Morse.
Also in 1983…
“Late Night with David Letterman” ~ May 23, 1983
The same night (and network) as Lucille Ball appears on “Happy Birthday, Bob” (see above), Desi Arnaz is David Letterman’s guest on his late night show. He sings “I’ll See You in C.U.B.A” with Marco Rizzo at the piano. Although Lucille Ball does not appear (there is a still photo of Lucy and Desi in “I Love Lucy”), Jack Paar does a quick walk-on cameo.
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