Tag: 1965
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RIP CAROL CHANNING
1921 – 2019 Carol Channing and Lucille Ball were both known for playing leading roles in Jerry Herman musicals: Channing in Hello Dolly and Lucy in Mame (1974). Lucille came backstage to meet Carol Channing during her run as Dolly. There was probably a time that Lucy flirted with the idea of playing Dolly…
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THE STEVE LAWRENCE SHOW
September 13, 1965 ~ S1;E1 Directed by Stan Harris Written by Gary Belkin, Mel Diamond, Saul Turteltaub, Tony Webster, Sydney Zelinka Steve Lawrence (Himself / Host) was born Sidney Leibowitz in 1935. Between 1958 and 1960 he served in the US Army and was a vocalist with the US Army Band and Orchestra. After he…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1965 Part Two ~ AUGUST to DECEMBER Finally in color, “The Lucy Show” launches its fourth season! “Password” ~ August 26, 1965 Lucille and Gary play with and against Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr. Lucy’s mother, Dede Ball, is sitting in the front row. “The Steve Lawrence Show” (S1;E1) ~ September 13, 1965 Singer Steve…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1965 Part One ~ JANUARY to JULY Season Three of “The Lucy Show” concludes, the last one aired in black and white and the last season to take place in Danfield, New York. “Password” ~ January 7, 1965 Lucille Ball is introduced as “the brilliant comedienne and fabulous star of motion pictures and television.” Lucy says…
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DANNY THOMAS’ THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF BURLESQUE
December 8, 1965 on NBC Directed by Alan Handley Written by Hugh Wedlock Jr., Allan Manings Flying by Peter Foy Comedy Consultant Herbie Faye Danny Thomas (Himself, Host / Dr. Vivian Throckmorton) and Lucille Ball’s careers are forever linked. “Make Room for Daddy” was filmed at Desilu Studios and when it moved to CBS the…
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LUCY on PASSWORD ~ Part 2
1965-1966 [For “Password’s” backstory and Lucy’s previous appearances, click here.] “Password” ~ January 7, 1965 Allen Ludden (Host)Jack Clark (Announcer) The program is sponsored by Clairol and Bufferin.Thee top prize is $500 and the consolation prize if $50. THE PLAYERS Lucille Ball is introduced as “the brilliant comedienne and fabulous star of motion pictures…
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RIP Clint Walker ~ who is probably best remembered as the title character in “Cheyenne” (1955-1962), TV’s first hour-long western. In addition to his many film and TV credits, Walker appeared as Lucy Carmichael’s boyfriend, construction worker Frank Winslow in two episodes of “The Lucy Show” (1965 & 1966). In real life, he also had…
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RIP Jimmy Piersall (1929-2017)
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Lucy Discovers Wayne Newton
S4;E14~ December 27, 1965 Synopsis When Mr. Mooney’s dog runs away from Lucy, he turns up on Wayne Newton’s farm. While there to retrieve him, Lucy hears Newton singing and decides to introduce him to a record producer who just took a loan out at the bank. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael), Gale…
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Lucy the Choirmaster
S4;E14~ December 13, 1965 Directed by Maury Thompson Written by Bob O’Brien, Lila Garrett, Bernie Kahn Synopsis Lucy celebrates her first Christmas in California. To continue a tradition she started in Danfield, she convinces Mr. Mooney to allow carolers to perform at the bank. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael), Gale Gordon (Theodore J. Mooney)…
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