Tag: Ed Sullivan Show
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1963 Part One ~ JANUARY to JUNE The conclusion of Lucille Ball’s first season of “The Lucy Show.” Would Ball be talked into a second season? Stay tuned! “Lucy’s Sister Pays a Visit” (TLS S1;E15) ~ January 7, 1963 The title character was played by Janet Waldo (voice of Judy Jetson) who played Ricky’s teenage fan…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1961 In her first year since 1951 without a series on television, Lucille Ball moves to Broadway to star in WILDCAT. While in New York City she makes a couple of appearances before returning to the West Coast. “What’s My Line?” (S11; E545) ~ January 1, 1961 Mystery Guest Lucille Ball uses a low, hushed voice to…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1954 Part One ~ JANUARY to JUNE Season three of “I Love Lucy” concludes with another Emmy win for the series and for Vivian Vance. February would see the premiere of the film “The Long, Long Trailer.” “The Million-Dollar Idea” (ILL S3;E13) ~ January 11, 1954 Lucy takes a page from Jackie Gleason with this get-rich-quick scheme…