Tag: Bea Benadaret
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YOU CAN’T DO THAT ON TELEVISION!
Lucille Ball always prided herself on providing good, wholesome family entertainment, but “I Love Lucy” sometimes pushed the boundaries of what was allowed on the new and ever-growing medium. Some of the below moments seem tame by comparison to today’s television, but in the early 1950s, they raised some eyebrows! 1. WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! …
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LUCY THE GUEST STAR
Lucille Ball guest-starred on dozens of TV variety shows. Here’s a look at three appearances between 1968 and 1973. “The Bob Hope Christmas Special” ~ December 9, 1973 Starring Bob Hope (Host), Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, Marie Osmond, Shirley Jones, and Doris Singleton Uncredited performers play the Jewelry Saleswoman and Lucy’s Maid The show also…
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RIP Jack Bannon ~ TV actor who was the son of Jim Bannon and Bea Benadaret. His mother was on Lucille Ball’s radio show “My Favorite Husband” and was the first choice to play Ethel Mertz, but eventually found fame on “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Petticoat Junction” where her son Jack was employed as a…