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Attention Academy Members!For Your Consideration: A STAR IS BORN Two artistic souls coming together, on the small screen and in life.
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1947-1950 Before the October 15, 1951 premiere of “I Love Lucy,” radio personality and movie star Lucille Ball made a select few appearances on the brand new medium of television. “Pantomime Quiz Time” ~ December 1947 Lucille Ball’s first time on the new medium of television was on “Pantomime Quiz Time” hosted by Mike Stokey. At the…
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“The Publicity Agent”
(S1;E31 ~ May 12, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 4, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 64.7/89 Synopsis ~ To get Ricky’s name in the papers, Lucy poses as Shaherizadi, the Maharincess of Franistan, Ricky Ricardo’s #1 fan! When the episode opens, Lucy and Ricky…
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Desi’s Desert Island Discs (1956)
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“Lucy Hires an English Tutor”
(S2;E13 ~ December 29, 1952) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on October 24, 1952 at General Service Studios. It was the 48th episode filmed. Rating: 68.1/91 Synopsis ~ Pregnant Lucy is worried that the gang doesn’t speak proper enough English for the baby, so she arranges for grammar…
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“Lucy Writes a Play”
(S1;E17 ~ February 4, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on December 22, 1951 at General Service Studios. It was the 17th episode filmed. Rating: 55.6/75 Synopsis ~ Playwright Lucy pens a drama with a Cuban locale. She figures Ricky for the star. The hitch: he refuses…
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“The Young Fans”
(S1;E20 ~ February 25, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed January 18, 1952, at General Service Studios. It was the 20th episode filmed. Rating: 56.5/76 Synopsis ~ Two teenagers get crushes on Ricky and Lucy until the Ricardos help them see the grim realities of May…