Tag: 1966
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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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CAROL + 2
March 22, 1966 Directed by Marc Breaux Written by Nat Hiken and Charles Sherman CAST Carol Burnett (Herself) got her first big break on “The Paul Winchell Show” in 1955. A years later she was a regular on “The Garry Moore Show.” In 1959 she made her Broadway debut in Once Upon a Mattress, which…
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RIP Peter Wyngarde – British stage and screen actor who was born in France to an English father and French mother. Lucille Ball personally asked Wyngarde to appear in the her TV special “Lucy in London” (1966) having seen him on Broadway in “Duel of Angels” starring Vivien Leigh in 1960 (while she was rehearsing…
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Lucy and the Efficiency Expert
S5;E13 ~ December 12, 1966 Synopsis An efficiency expert (Phil Silvers) takes over the bank and makes Lucy his gal Friday. On a visit to a toy factory looking for a big loan, Lucy must work the assembly line to prove that one worker can do the job of four. She fails – spectacularly! Regular…
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Lucy and the Monkey
S5;E12 ~ December 5, 1966 Synopsis Mary Jane warns an over-worked and over-tired Lucy that she could start having hallucinations. Meanwhile, Mr. Mooney gets a visit from his old college friend, who has a monkey for a show business partner. Lucy goes to a psychiatrist when she sees the monkey and thinks it is Mr.…
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Lucy and Pat Collins
S5;E11 ~ November 28, 1966 Synopsis When Mr. Mooney gets insomnia, Lucy takes him to see Miss Pat, “The Hip Hypnotist.” Pat Collins guest stars. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael), Gale Gordon (Theodore J. Mooney), Mary Jane Croft (Mary Jane Lewis) Guest Cast Pat Collins aka Miss Pat (Herself) ran a nightclub on…
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Lucy Gets Caught Up in the Draft
S5;E9 ~ November 14, 1966 Synopsis Lucy Carmichael gets an induction letter for a “Lou C” Carmichael telling her to report for military duty. While Mr. Mooney is trying to get it straightened out, a drill sergeant puts Lucy through the paces rather than ignore protocol. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael), Gale Gordon…
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Lucy and Carol in Palm Springs
S5;E8 ~ November 7, 1966 Synopsis Lucy’s new roommate Carol gets a gig singing in Palm Springs with The Vagabonds and wants Lucy to come along. Lucy has to fake illness to get off work and then perform with the group to earn her stay. Carol Burnett and Dan Rowan guest star. Regular Cast Lucille…
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Lucy Gets a Roommate
S5;E7 ~ October 31, 1966 Synopsis Carol Burnett guest stars as Lucy’s new roommate, a shy librarian who happens to have a piercing laugh and a tendency to hiccup loudly. When their musician neighbors visit for a party, Lucy discovers she also has a powerful singing voice! Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael), Gale Gordon…