Tag: Gary Morton
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LUCY on PASSWORD ~ Part 1
1963-1964 “Password” is a game show created by Bob Stewart for Goodson-Todman Productions. The host was Allen Ludden, who had previously been well known as the host of the “G.E. College Bowl.” In the game, two teams, each composed of a celebrity player and a contestant, attempt to convey mystery words to each other using…
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LUCY on I’VE GOT A SECRET
1956 – 1966 “I’ve Got a Secret” is a panel game show derived from “What’s My Line?.” Instead of celebrity panelists trying to determine a contestant’s occupation, the panel tries to determine a contestant’s ‘secret’; something that is unusual, amazing, embarrassing, or humorous. The show premiered on June 19, 1952 on CBS and ran until…
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BOB HOPE’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH LUCY
September 23, 1989 Produced & Directed by Ellen Brown Written by Robert L. Mills, Martha Bolton, Jeffrey Barron Lucille Ball (Archival Footage) was born on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. She began her screen career in 1933 and was known in Hollywood as ‘Queen of the B’s’ due to her many appearances in…
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LUCY on HOUSE PARTY
February 1965 Art Linkletter (Host) was born in 1912 in Moose Jaw, Canada. He was the host of “House Party” (aka “The Linkletter Show”) which ran on CBS radio and television for 25 years, and “People Are Funny,” on NBC radio and TV for 19 years. Linkletter had one of the longest marriages of any…
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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…
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LUCY ON “THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW” ~ PART 3
November 24, 1969 ~ S3;E9 Directed by Dave Powers Written by Bill Angelos, Stan Burns, Mike Marmer, Hal Goodman, Larry Klein, Don Hinkley, Kenny Solms, Gail Parent, Buz Kohan Cast Carol Burnett got her first big break on “The Paul Winchell Show” in 1955. A years later she was a regular on “The Garry Moore…
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LUCY THE GUEST STAR
Lucille Ball guest-starred on dozens of TV variety shows. Here’s a look at three appearances between 1968 and 1973. “The Bob Hope Christmas Special” ~ December 9, 1973 Starring Bob Hope (Host), Lucille Ball, Gary Morton, Marie Osmond, Shirley Jones, and Doris Singleton Uncredited performers play the Jewelry Saleswoman and Lucy’s Maid The show also…
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THE DEAN MARTIN CELEBRITY ROAST: LUCILLE BALL
February 7, 1975 Directed by Greg Garrison Written by Harry Crane, George Bloom, Tom Tenowich, Milt Rosen, Don Hinkley, Peter Gallay, Stan Burns, and Mike Marmer Dean Martin (Roastmaster) was born Dino Paul Crocetti in Steubenville, Ohio, in 1917. He made his screen debut in a short playing a singer in Art Mooney’s band, but…
Papermoon Loves Lucy 