Tag: Fred Mertz
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“Ricky Asks for a Raise”
(S1;E35 ~ June 9, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on May 2, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 54.2/83 Synopsis ~ At Lucy’s urging, Ricky tries to pressure his boss into giving him a raise…only to get him fired. To make things right, Lucy and…
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“The Publicity Agent”
(S1;E31 ~ May 12, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 4, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 64.7/89 Synopsis ~ To get Ricky’s name in the papers, Lucy poses as Shaherizadi, the Maharincess of Franistan, Ricky Ricardo’s #1 fan! When the episode opens, Lucy and Ricky…
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“The Gossip”
(S1;E24 ~ March 24, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on February 15, 1952 at General Service Studio. Synopsis ~ Lucy and Ethel bet Ricky and Fred breakfast in bed for a month that they can’t stop gossiping. Just to be sure they’ll win, the…
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“Drafted”
(S1;E11 ~ December 24, 1951) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on November 2, 1951. It was the 9th episode filmed, but the 11th aired. Synopsis ~ A letter from Fort Dix makes Lucy and Ethel think that Fred and Ricky have been drafted. When the…
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“Lucy Raises Tulips”
(S6;E26 ~ April 29, 1957) Directed by William Asher. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed on March 28, 1957 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 41.2/65 Synopsis ~ Lucy turns gardener, competing with Betty Ramsey (Mary Jane Croft) for Westport Garden Club’s ‘Best Garden,’ a title that Betty has held for three years…
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“Lucy Does the Tango”
(S6;E20 ~ March 11, 1957) Directed by William Asher. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed February 5, 1957 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 35.4/47 Synopsis ~ When the chickens are not laying, Ricky threatens to get out of the egg business, meaning the Mertzes would have to move back to the city.…
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“Little Ricky Gets a Dog”
(S6;E14 ~ January 21, 1957) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed November 8, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 167th episode filmed. Rating: 45.1/61 Synopsis ~ Every boy wants a dog. Even if he already has a frog, two turtles, two parakeets, two goldfish,…
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“Desert Island”
(S6;E8 ~ November 26, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed October 4, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 46.7/63 Synopsis ~ To prevent the boys from judging a beauty contest, Lucy and Ethel come up with a plan that leaves the Ricardos and…
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“Second Honeymoon”
(S5;E14 ~ January 23, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed December 8, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 141st episode filmed. Rating: 51.5/66 Synopsis ~ Aboard the S.S. Constitution headed to Europe, Lucy is hoping for a second honeymoon, but unfortunately…
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