Tag: Boxing
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The Marriage That Fooled Hollywood
June 6, 1952 On June 6, 1952, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz appeared on the cover of TV Guide. This was 14 months before Ball and newborn Desi Jr. appeared on the first National Edition of TV Guide. The cover story is “Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz: “The Marriage that Fooled Hollywood” which refers to Lucy…
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K.O. KITTY
“The Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse” ~ November 17, 1958 Produced by Bert Granet, Quinn Martin Directed by Jerry Thorpe Dances and Fights staged by Jack Baker Written by Bob Carroll, Madelyn Davis, Quinn Martin (story) Synopsis: Los Angeles dance teacher Kitty (Lucille Ball) is delighted when she learns that she has inherited a boxer from her…
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Lucy the Fight Manager
S5;E20 ~ February 20, 1967 Synopsis When Mr. Mooney has an argument with his wife, he orders flowers that are delivered by ex-prize fighter Eddie Rickles (Don Rickles). Eddie wants to buy a flower shop that will cost $3,000. When Mr. Mooney won’t loan it to him, Lucy is determined to get him back in…
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“Ricky and Fred Are TV Fans”
“I’m tired of playing second fiddle to a television set.” (S2;E30 ~ June 22, 1953) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed May 22, 1953 at General Service Studios. Rating: 43.8/64 Synopsis ~ The girls feel neglected when the boys are glued to the TV to watch boxing.…
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“The Girls Want To Go To a Nightclub”
(S1;E1 ~ October 15, 1951) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed September 15, 1951 at General Services Studio. Rating: 38.7/56 Synopsis ~ It is the Mertz’s wedding anniversary and Ethel wants to celebrate by going to the Copacabana, while Fred wants to attend the fights. Ethel…