Tag: 1955
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“Hollywood at Last!” aka “L.A. at Last!”
(S4;E16 ~ February 7, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed December 2, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 114th episode filmed. Rating: 49.9/63 Synopsis ~ The gang finally arrive in Hollywood and Lucy immediately sets out to hunt for celebrities at the Hollywood Brown Derby, where…
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“The Passports”
(S5;E11 ~ December 19, 1955) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed November 17, 1955. Rating: 44.2/62 Based on Lucy’s radio show “My Favorite Husband” #121 broadcast in March 1951, also titled "The Passports.” Synopsis: Getting ready to go to Europe, Lucy can’t…
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“The Dancing Star”
(S4;E27 ~ May 2, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 30, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 41.5/65 Synopsis ~ Carolyn Appleby is in town and expecting to see Lucy rubbing elbows with celebrities so Lucy convinces Van Johnson to play along with her deception. Ray…
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“Ricky Needs An Agent”
(S4;E29 ~ May 16, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 7, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 39.2/63 Synopsis ~ When Ricky’s career stalls, Lucy pretends to be his agent – to disastrous results! In the early 1940s, Desi Arnaz was under contract to MGM and had…
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“Hollywood Anniversary”
(S4;E24 ~ April 4, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on February 24, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 51.1/72 Synopsis ~ Ricky has forgotten the date of their anniversary, but he has a scheme to convince Lucy that he knew it all along. The idea for this episode…
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“California, Here We Come!”
(S4;E13 ~ January 10, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on November 10, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 110th episode filmed. Rating: 50.1/65 Synopsis ~ Just as the foursome are ready to leave for Hollywood, Lucy’s mother suddenly shows up and wants to go, too! This…
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“Lucy and John Wayne”
(S5;E2 ~ October 10, 1955) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed September 15, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 41.1/61 Synopsis ~ Lucy and Ethel are in trouble with the police after stealing John Wayne’s footprints from Grauman’s Chinese Theatre the night…
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In “Lucy Gets Into Pictures” (S4;E18 of I LOVE LUCY), Lucy the showgirl has trouble balancing a huge headdress while walking down a flight of steps on camera. In “Lucy Helps Danny Thomas” (S4;E7 of THE LUCY SHOW), Lucy the showgirl has trouble balancing a huge headdress while walking down a flight of steps…
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