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LIFE WITHOUT GEORGE (1961) by Irene Kampen – was the basis for “The Lucy Show” (1962). It is the story of two divorcees living in suburban Connecticut. Desi Arnaz purchased the rights to the book for Lucy thinking she and Vivian Vance would be ideal to play the characters, both of whom were recently divorced themselves.…
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The Lucy Show “Lucy is a Referee” (S1;E3 ~ October 15, 1962) While Lucy and the gang are on the football field, Lucille Ball’s canvas director’s chair, clearly marked LUCY is visible in the background left, behind the chain link fencing.
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“The Golf Game”
(S3;E30 ~ May 17, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 15, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 54.2/81 Synopsis ~ Frustrated that their husbands seem to prefer golf to them, Lucy and Ethel insist that Ricky and Fred teach them the fundamentals of the game. The boys…
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“Home Movies”
(S3;E20 ~ March 1, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on January 28, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 58.5/83 “If I want to see old movies, I’ll watch television.” Synopsis ~ When his feelings get hurt that no one is interested in his home movies, Ricky refuses to…
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“Oil Wells”
(S3;E18 ~ February 15, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed January 14, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 84th episode filmed. Rating: 63.9/85 Synopsis ~ Sam and Nancy Johnson are new tenants at 623 East 68th Street. They hale from Texas and they are in oil. (LUCY:…
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“The Black Eye”
Readers keepers, losers go look at television! (S2;E20 ~ March 9, 1953) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed September 15, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 67.5/92 The script is based on “The Misunderstanding of the Black Eye,” episode #118 of Lucille Ball’s radio show “My…
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Happy Birthday to the best side-kick ever – Miss Vivian Vance! She was born on July 26, 1909, in Cherryvale, Kansas, although just like her TV counterpart Ethel Mertz, she soon moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she was encouraged by her teachers to become a performer. The role of Ethel Mertz was originally intended…
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