Tag: Bruce Gordon
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BRUCE GORDON
February 1, 1916 Bruce Gordon was born Boris Benjamin Grabowsky in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He is best known for playing gangster Frank Nitti in the Desilu television series The Untouchables (1959-63). His acting career ranged over a half century and included stage, movies, and the small screen. His first appearance on Broadway was in 1937 in the…
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“Here’s Lucy” ~ Season 3
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! “Lucy Meets the Burtons” (S3;E1) ~ September 14, 1970 “Lucy the Skydiver” (S3;E2) ~ September 21, 1970 “Lucy and Sammy Davis, Jr.” (S3;E3)…
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DIRTY GERTIE
S5;E10 ~ November 13, 1972 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Bob O’Brien Synopsis Lucy gets a surprise fruit basket and heads downtown to share her good fortune with her hairdresser. On the street she is mistaken for Dirty Gertie, an apple peddler who just happens to be the good luck charm of a…
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LUCY’S WEDDING PARTY
S3;E8 ~ November 2, 1970 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Sam Perrin and Ralph Goodman Synopsis Harry goes to his college reunion and leaves Lucy to house-sit. When a friend of Mary Jane’s loses her wedding venue due to a mix-up, Lucy invites her to use Harry’s house. But when Harry comes home…
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LUCY AND THE EX-CON
S1;E15 ~ January 13, 1969 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Robert O’Brien Synopsis The Unique Employment Agency sends Rocky (Wally Cox), a reformed safe cracker, on an assignment as a janitor. When the place is robbed, Rocky is the number one suspect. Disguised as old ladies, Lucy and Rocky go undercover to catch…
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Lucy the Gun Moll
S4;E25 ~ March 14, 1966 Synopsis In an “Untouchables” parody, a Federal Agent says that Lucy looks just like the chanteuse gun moll of a bank robber about to be released prison. For a $5,000 reward, Lucy agrees to become the gun moll and help find the hidden loot. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy…