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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1961 In her first year since 1951 without a series on television, Lucille Ball moves to Broadway to star in WILDCAT. While in New York City she makes a couple of appearances before returning to the West Coast. “What’s My Line?” (S11; E545) ~ January 1, 1961 Mystery Guest Lucille Ball uses a low, hushed voice to…
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“I Love Lucy” reference on “This Is Us” ~ October 23, 2018
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1960 The Ricardos and Mertzes make one last appearance in the new decade. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz divorce, and Lucille has a new movie with Bob Hope, “The Facts of Life.” “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood” ~ January 10, 1960 Hedda Hopper had appeared on “The Desilu Revue” (the “Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse” 1959 Christmas special) and in return Lucille…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1959 As the decade ends, and the “Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour” winds down, Lucy and Desi do other projects, many to pay back stars who appeared on their own show. “Make Room for Daddy: Lucy Upsets the Williams Household” (S6;E14) ~ January 5, 1959 A reciprocal appearance by the Arnazes in return for the cast of “Make Room for…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1958 A few months into the hour-long format of “I Love Lucy”, Desilu joins forces with Westinghouse to create “The Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse” which will showcase new talent, new writing, and “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.” “Lucy Hunts Uranium” (LDCH E3) ~ January 3, 1958 Fred MacMurray and his wife June Haver guest star in the first hour-long…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1956 Part Two – JULY to DECEMBER The sixth and final season of “I Love Lucy” starts and includes a quick trip to Florida. “The Ed Sullivan Show” (S9;E2) ~ September 30, 1956 Lucy and Desi are in New York to promote the sixth season of “I Love Lucy”. In a comedy sketch Lucy mistakenly believes that she…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1955 Part Two – JULY to DECEMBER “I Love Lucy” enters its fifth season – in Hollywood! Classic episodes with memorable guest stars. “What’s My Line?” (S7;E5) ~ October 2, 1955 Lucy and Desi are the mystery guests. The panel has trouble identifying that it is a couple, not just one guest. Arlene Francis guesses…
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