Tag: Bob Schiller
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BOB WEISKOPF
March 13, 1914 Bob Weiskopf was born in Chicago, Illinois. He became an Emmy-winning writer and producer for television. At the start of World War II, he moved in with writer Jess Oppenheimer, who 13 years later would hire him to write for “I Love Lucy". Weiskopf was hired to write radio comedy for the legendary comedian…
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“I Love Lucy” in Europe
A handy dandy guide to helping you find your favorite episode blogs here at Papermoon Loves Lucy. Click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to that episode’s trivia, background, and bloopers. From “Ricky’s European Booking” to “Return Home from Europe” – don’t miss the boat! “Ricky’s European Booking” (S5;E10) ~ December 12, 1955 Directed…
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“I Love Lucy” in Hollywood
A handy dandy guide to helping you find your favorite episode blogs here at Papermoon Loves Lucy. Click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to that episode’s trivia, background, and bloopers. From “Ricky’s Movie Offer” to “Homecoming” – gas up the Pontiac and “California, Here We Come!” “Ricky’s Movie Offer” (S4;E6) ~ November 8, 1954 Directed…
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“I Love Lucy” ~ Season 1
A handy dandy guide to helping you find your favorite episode blogs here at Papermoon Loves Lucy. Click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to that episode’s trivia, background, and bloopers! “The Girls Want To Go To A Nightclub” (S1;E1) ~ October 15, 1951 Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh…
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SUNDAY SHOWCASE: THE LUCY-DESI MILTON BERLE SPECIAL
November 1, 1959 Directed by Desi Arnaz ~ Written by Lou Derman and Arthur Julian ~ Script Consultants Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf Milton Berle (Himself) was born Milton Berlinger in New York City on July 12, 1908. He started performing at the age of five. He perfected his comedy in vaudeville, early silent films, and…
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RIP Bob Schiller ~ Emmy-winning TV writer who joined the “I Love Lucy” writing team in season 5 and was responsible for all of the Europe and Connecticut episodes including the classic “Lucy’s Italian Movie” (aka Grape Stomping). He co-wrote all 13 of the “Lucy-Desi Comedy Hours” and was a co-writer and creator of “The…
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“Ricky Sells the Car”
“Lots can happen in thirty minutes!” – Lucy Ricardo, Vice-President in Charge of Sneaky Swishes (S5;E4 ~ October 24, 1955) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed September 29, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: N/A Synopsis ~ Ricky sells the car and then forgets…
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“Lucy Visits Grauman’s”
(S5;E1 ~ October 3, 1955) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed September 9, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 42.7/61 Synopsis ~ The trip to Hollywood is coming to an end and Lucy has her heart set on one last great souvenir –…
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