Tag: Frank Nelson
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In a 1955 episode of “I Love Lucy,” Lucy encounters a beleaguered train conductor played by Frank Nelson, in a show that also includes Vivian Vance and Louis Nicoletti. In a 1963 episode of “The Lucy Show,” Lucy encounters a beleaguered train conductor played by Frank Nelson, in a show that also includes Vivian Vance and Louis…
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“Ricky’s Hawaiian Vacation”
(S3;E22 ~ March 22, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed February 11, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Synopsis ~ A millionaire wants to take Ricky and his band to Hawaii with some other entertainers to play at a dance. Naturally, Lucy has a scheme to get into the…
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“Return Home from Europe”
(S5;E26 ~ May 14, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed April 5, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 38.4/62 Synopsis ~ Lucy has promised her mother a present from Europe – a rare Italian cheese. When plans change for their trip home, Lucy must…
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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 Handcuffs”
(S2;E4 ~ October 6, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed May 16, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 67.7/64 Synopsis ~ When Lucy feels Ricky is neglecting her for work, she handcuffs herself to him using Fred’s magic act handcuffs. Unfortunately, they are not trick handcuffs…
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“Lucy Gets Ricky on the Radio”
“Not watch television!?!? What else is there to do?” (S1;E32 ~ May 19, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 11, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 57.9/85 Synopsis ~ When their TV breaks down, the gang tunes in to a radio quiz show. Surprisingly, Ricky correctly guesses…
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“Housewarming”
(S6;E23 ~ April 1, 1957) Directed by William Asher. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed on February 28, 1957 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 45.1/62 Synopsis ~ When Ethel and Betty Ramsey become chums, Lucy feels left out until she mistakenly thinks that they are throwing them a housewarming party. To bring…
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“The Million Dollar Idea”
“Television! We’ll go on television!” (S3;E13 ~ January 11, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed November 28, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 62.7/83 It was the 79th episode filmed. This is the first new episode of the series in calendar year 1954. Synopsis ~ Lucy dreams…
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