Tag: I love lucy
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1951 1951 marked the premiere of “I Love Lucy.” Although a pilot episode had been filmed, it was only shown to prospective sponsors and network executives. It was not broadcast until 1990. This is the start of television history! “The Girls Want To Go To A Nightclub” (ILL S1;E1) ~ October 15, 1951 This was the…
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HOLLYWOOD WITHOUT MAKE-UP
1963 Produced by Ken Murray Music by George Stoll Written by Royal Foster Ken Murray (Himself, Host) is billed as “the man who makes movies of the people who make movies.” He was born Kenneth Abner Doncourt in 1903 to vaudevillian parents. Murray got his start in show business on the stage in 1920s as…
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LUCY & THE GARDEN STATE
Lucille Ball’s various encounters with New Jersey! Save the “Lucille Ball” Pond! The famed “Lucille Ball house and pond”, located on the corner of Clive Street and Mason Drive in Edison, New Jersey, has been recently purchased by developers. Word has spread that the plans call to demolish the existing home and fill in the…
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K.O. KITTY
“The Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse” ~ November 17, 1958 Produced by Bert Granet, Quinn Martin Directed by Jerry Thorpe Dances and Fights staged by Jack Baker Written by Bob Carroll, Madelyn Davis, Quinn Martin (story) Synopsis: Los Angeles dance teacher Kitty (Lucille Ball) is delighted when she learns that she has inherited a boxer from her…
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CIRCUS BALL
In 1977, Lucille Ball acted as Ringmaster for CBS’s second annual “Circus of the Stars.” On screen, however, Lucy was a one-woman circus star, performing virtually all the acts found under the big top on her four television series, various specials, several films, and even in real life! Here’s a look at her moments of…
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LUCY THE SPORTS FAN
In both her personal life and her screen roles, Lucy was always a sports fan! “The Bob Hope Buick Sports Award Show” February 15, 1961 on NBC Produced by: Jack Hope, Bob’s younger brother. He died 18 months after this special aired. Directed by: Jack Shea Written by: Mort Lachman, Bill Larkin, Lester White, John…
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August 6 ~ Happy Birthday Lucy!
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Lucy is one of the AMERICAN GODS!
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LUCY’S OPENING NIGHTS!
In 1962 & 1963, CBS launched their new season with a televised special celebrating their programming! CBS’s Opening Night September 24, 1962 Jack Webb (Host) “Dragnet” Hank Simms, Announcer Sunday “College Bowl” “The Twentieth Century” with Walter Cronkite “Password” “Lassie” “The Ed Sullivan Show” (clip promoting 15th season) “Dennis the Menace” (scene starring Jay North and…
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THE LUCY LIBRARY – Volume 2
Before television and the internet were the main evening’s entertainment, there was always the option of reading a good book! Lucy and friends did their share of reading. This volume presented (mostly) in glorious color! FICTIONAL FICTIONS Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Jack Benny But Were Afraid To Ask – March 10,…
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