Tag: Debbie Reynolds

• LUCY & GRACE

  Lucy & Ricky & Will & Grace & Fred & Ethel & Jack & Karen [Note: This blog was written before the airing of “We Love Lucy” (S11;E16) on April 9, 2020.] There’s no denying that the fabulous foursome of “Will & Grace” was inspired by the antics of the gang of the original fabulous four of…

  Michael T. Mooney

  April 9, 2020

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• RIP STANLEY DONEN

  1924-2019 Stanley Donen was the film director and choreographer responsible for two of Hollywood’s biggest hit musicals, Singin’ in the Rain (1950), and On the Town (1949). On Broadway, he was in the chorus of Best Foot Forward (1941) and when MGM acquired the screen rights he was chosen as Assistant Choreographer, working with LUCILLE BALL, who played…

  Michael T. Mooney

  February 23, 2019

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• TOAST OF THE TOWN

  “MGM’s 30th Anniversary Tribute” (S7;E23) ~ February 14, 1954 Directed by Robert Bleyer and John Moffitt Ed Sullivan (Host) was a preeminent television variety show host who is best remembered for hosting his own show, at first titled “Toast of the Town” but later simply known as “The Ed Sullivan Show,” which became a staple…

  Michael T. Mooney

  October 23, 2018

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• Although the late Debbie Reynolds never appeared or was mentioned on “I Love Lucy,” she was prominently seen on the show for a few brief seconds when Lucy dreams of Hollywood fame in “Ricky’s Screen Test” (S4:E6, November 15, 1954).  

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 11, 2017

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• RIP DEBBIE REYNOLDS

  Michael T. Mooney

  December 29, 2016

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  Debbie Reynolds, Gary Morton, Lucille Ball