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KIDZ!
The Young People of the Lucyverse ~ Part 1 W.C. Fields famously warned performers never to work with children or animals. Luckily for us, Lucille Ball consistently disregarded his advice. Here’s a look at some of the young performers and characters of the Lucyverse. “Baby Sitting” (1949) ~ To makes some extra cash, Liz (Lucille…
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LUCY & THE JOANS!
Lucille Ball’s Collabs with Women Named Joan A remarkable number of talented women named Joan – and even a few memorable characters – were part of the Lucyverse. In alphabetical order… JOAN BANKS (1918-1989) Joan Banks’ only credit with Lucille Ball was in “Fan Magazine Interview” (1954) in which she played reporter Eleanor Harris, assigned to do a…
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BALL & THE BUTCHERS!
Butchers & Meat Markets of the Lucyverse Before supermarkets and online ordering, consumers visited local buthers and meat markets to shop. Take a number! While waiting, here’s a look at the butchers of the Lucyverse! Lucille Ball had a huge imagination when she was a child in Jamestown NY. In order to attempt to control…
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THE DESILU BAKE SHOP!
Freshly Baked Comedy! Baked goods were popular on Lucycoms – whether it be competitve cake-baking or cream pies for throwing! And there was also some experiments in bread baking that failed in a big way! “The Wonder Show” (1938) ~ A radio show sponsored by Wonder Bread that marked the first collaboration between Gale Gordon…
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LUCY & THE WRITERS
Wordsmiths of the Lucyverse Whether Lucy was the writer, or it was one of the various characters in her universe, their creative output always made us laugh! Novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, journalists, composers, and columnists were all part of the Lucyverse. “Liz Writes a Song” (1949) Liz Cooper (Lucille Ball) is convinced that she is a musical…
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RADIO on TV!
Radio Shows on Lucille Ball’s TV Sitcoms Television was an outgrowth of radio. Many of our best loved shows originally came from radio – including “I Love Lucy,” which was inspired by the success of “My Favorite Husband”. Here are a few stragglers – radio shows and incidental broadcast that were featured on Lucy TV! There was…
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TV on TV!
Part 3 ~ The Television Shows of the Lucyverse Although it may seem redundant, the worlds created by Lucille Ball on television frequently created and mentioned other TV shows as well as popular TV commercials! Here are a few from “Here’s Lucy” (1968-1974), and one from “Life With Lucy” (1986). “Lucy Visits Jack Benny” (1968) At…
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TV on TV!
Part 2 ~ The TV Shows of the Lucyverse Although it may seem redundant, the worlds created by Lucille Ball on radio and television frequently created and mentioned other TV shows! Here are a few from “The Lucy Show” (1962-1968). “Lucy Puts Up a TV Antenna” (1962) When Lucy’s TV set doesn’t work, she discovers…
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TV on TV!
Part 1 ~ The TV Shows of the Lucyverse Although it may seem redundant, the worlds created by Lucille Ball on radio and television frequently created and mentioned other TV shows! Here are a few. “Television” (1949) Liz and George’s visit to their next door neighbors, the Stones, turns into a disaster when George tries…
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MOVIES on TV!
Part 3 ~ The Movies of “Here’s Lucy” In “Here’s Lucy,” Lucille Ball had a new character, a new family, and a new show – but one thing remained constant, her love of movies! Here are some of the movies (real and imagined) of “Here’s Lucy.” ~FACTUAL FILMS~ “Lucy and Carol Burnett” aka “The Unemployment Follies” (1971) Carol…
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