Tag: Alaska
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SPEECH FOR CIVIC ORGANIZATION
February 4, 1949 “Speech for Civic Organization” (aka “Liz Debates Alaska in Town Forum”) is episode #29 of the radio series MY FAVORITE HUSBAND broadcast on February 4, 1949 on the CBS radio network. Synopsis ~ Liz, anxious to win the approval of an important dinner guest, simply agrees with everything he says. The guest is so…
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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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MGM PARADE
February 8, 1956 Directed by Leonard Spigelgass Written by David Greggory CAST George Murphy (Himself / Host) was introduced as “Your Hollywood Ambassador of Good Will.” He started singing and dancing on Broadway at age 25. There he is credited with introducing Bob Hope to his wife Dolores. In Hollywood, he became Screen Actors Guild…
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Lucy and Hotels
From 1951 to 1960 the Ricardos and the Mertzes traveled to 8 countries and 13 states! Naturally, they had to find lodgings in a variety of hotels, motels, inns, and other accommodations along the way. The first time we see the Ricardos away from home for the night is in 1952′s “The Marriage License” (S1;E26) where Lucy…