Tag: 1959
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CHRISTMAS AT SUN VALLEY / DIVORCE RUMORS
December 27, 1959 The “television show” referenced in the byline was “Lucy Goes To Sun Valley” (LDCH S1;E5). On Sunday, December 27, 1959, The Twin Falls (ID) Times-News did a story with photos about the annual influx of celebrities, including Lucille Ball, who spend their holidays at Sun Valley. Charles Denton also added grist to the rumor…
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HELLO BROADWAY – GOODBYE, TV! / DESILU REVUE
December 20, 1959 [On December 20, 1959, many US newspapers carried stories about Lucille Ball’s plans to do Broadway, as well as her upcoming “Desilu Revue” and the end of the “Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour”. Italics indicate quotes from Lucille Ball. The indented text and footnotes offers historical context on the articles, which are otherwise reproduced verbatim.] Lucille…
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“Lucy’s Last Honeymoon in Havana is a fictional biographical novel based on historical events. If you like high-stakes action, vivid portrayals of 1960s Cuba, and imaginative takes on Lucille Ball’s life and times, then you’ll love Scott Jarol’s cinematic story.”
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An “I Love Lucy” reference on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (S2;E8). Midge takes her friend Imogene to the Stage Deli where she expects to see famous people, but is disappointed. She sites Lucy’s visit to the Brown Derby in “Hollywood at Last!” (S4;E16). The “I Love Lucy” episode first aired in February 1955. “Mrs. Maisel” takes place in Fall 1959.
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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…
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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 & BILKO
“Bilko’s Ape Man” (S4;E24 ~ March 18, 1959) Created by Nat Hiken (creator of “Car 54 Where Are You?”) Produced by Edward J. Montagne Directed by Al De Caprio, Aaron Ruben Written by Arnie Rosen, Coleman Jacoby Synopsis ~ A fitness instructor is placed in Bilko’s platoon. To get rid of him and to make some money, Bilko tries…
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LUCY UPSETS THE WILLIAMS HOUSEHOLD
“Make Room for Daddy” aka “The Danny Thomas Show” (S6;E14) ~ January 5, 1959 Directed by Sheldon Leonard ~ Written by Sid Dorfman and Arthur Stander Synopsis While rehearsing a show together, Danny Williams invites Ricky and Lucy Ricardo to move in to his apartment. Lucy and Kathy, meanwhile, are spending up a storm at…