Tag: Dick Cavett
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MEET THE PRESS
August 3, 1969 You are clued into the frank and tough talk to come by the way Lucille Ball swipes away with her handkerchief at the flies threatening the hors d’oeuvres The kerchief almost snaps like a wet towel. The scene is the pool patio of her home on Beverly Hills’ Roxbury Drive and a…
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CAROL BURNETT
April 26, 1933 Carol Creighton Burnett was born in San Antonio, Texas. As a child of alcoholic parents, she was left in the care of her grandmother, who moved them to Hollywood, where they lived in a boarding house and shared a great passion for the movies. During her six decade career she conquered Broadway,…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1975 Lucille Ball’s first calendar year without a regular series since 1961. She produces two network specials and appears on game, variety, and talk shows. “The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball” ~ February 7, 1975 The first of many celebrations of Lucille Ball’s career. On the dais, Dean Martin presents Lucille’s friends and colleagues…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1971 Part One ~ JANUARY to JULY It’s 1971 and the third season of “Here’s Lucy” concludes with stars like Carol Burnett and Vivian Vance. Lucille also makes many guest star and talk show appearances, including portraying the Statue of Liberty! “Lucy’s Vacation” (HL S3;E17) ~ January 4, 1971 Lucy goes to great lengths to get…
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LUCY on CAVETT
“The Dick Cavett Show” ~ March 7, 1974 Dick Cavett (Host) is an American television personality, comedian, and talk show host notable for his conversational style and in-depth discussions. He appeared regularly on television in for five consecutive decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s. Cavett has been nominated for at least 10 Emmy Awards and…