Tag: Good News
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The Roaring 20s Revues
In 1953 the “I Love Lucy” characters staged a 1920′s revue. In 1970 the “Here’s Lucy” characters staged a 1920′s revue. Both episodes featured the song “The Varsity Drag” originally written for GOOD NEWS! in 1927. The 1970 episode also features the song “Buckle Down Winsocki” (Bullwinkle in the episode). The song was written for BEST FOOT FORWARD, the…
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“The Indian Show”
(S2;E24 ~ May 4, 1953) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 3, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 63.8/90 Synopsis ~ Ricky is producing an American Indian-themed show at the club and naturally Lucy wants to get into the act! [Ed. Note: During the 1950s Native Americans were frequently…
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“Lucy Has Her Eyes Examined”
“I was just thinking about a television show I saw last night…” (S3;E11 ~ December 14, 1953) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed November 12, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 55.2/80 Synopsis ~ A new Broadway musical is casting and Lucy and the Mertzes want to land…