Tag: Jack Benny
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JACK BENNY’S CARNIVAL NIGHTS
March 20, 1968 Directed by Fred De Cordova Produced by Irving Fein Written by Hal Goldman, Al Gordon, Hilliard Marks Script Consultant Milt Josefsberg Jack Benny (Himself, Host) was born on Valentine’s day 1894. He had a successful vaudeville career, and an even greater career on radio with “The Jack Benny Program” which also became…
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THE LUCILLE BALL SHOW
“The Jack Benny Program” (S15;E2) ~ October 2, 1964 Produced and Directed by Norman Abbott Written by Sam Perrin, Al Gordon, Hal Goldman, and George Balzer CAST Jack Benny (Himself / Paul Revere) was born on Valentine’s day 1894. He had a successful vaudeville career, and an even greater career on radio with “The Jack…
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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…
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LUCY AND THE LECHER aka LUCY, THE HOUSEGUEST
“Make Room for Granddaddy” (S1;E16) ~ January 21, 1971 Directed by John Rich ~ Written by Lee Erwin Synopsis Kathy’s old friend Lucy Carter comes to New York for a visit. When Danny comes home from a trip, there is a series of accidental flirtations between Lucy and Danny that make her believe he is…
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LUCY’S BEST (& THE REST)
After 144 episodes of “Here’s Lucy”, here are my favorite and my least favorite episodes of the series. Your level of enjoyment may vary! THE BEST: FIVE-HEART EPISODES (in order of broadcast) “Lucy Visits Jack Benny” (S1;E2 ~ September 30, 1968) The second episode aired, but possibly the first filmed, features the Arnaz’s neighbor and friend,…
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LUCY THE STAR-GAZER! ~ Part One
On “Here’s Lucy,” more than any other series, Lucille Ball used her vast network of Hollywood celebrities as guest stars! It became a great honor to be asked to guest star on “Here’s Lucy,” and even the most accomplished actors were nervous about appearing with the great Lucille Ball. Here are some of the great stars of…
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LUCY AND THE CELEBRITIES
S4;E10 ~ November 15, 1971 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Milt Josefsberg and Al Schwartz Synopsis When a rival employment agency starts advertising using endorsements, Harry charges Lucy with getting celebrities to do radio commercials for the Unique Employment Agency. After being refused admittance to a movie studio, Lucy discovers that Kim is…
Papermoon Loves Lucy 