Tag: Jack Donohue
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LUCY AND PHIL HARRIS STRIKE UP THE BAND
S6;E21 ~ February 25, 1974 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Robert O’Brien Synopsis To drum up business for the Unique Employment Agency, Lucy replies to an ad in the newspaper to supply musicians for Phil Harris’ orchestra. The candidates she brings Harris are all of different ethnicity, creating a multi-cultural musical act. Regular…
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MARY JANE’S BOYFRIEND
S6;E20 ~ February 18, 1974 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs Synopsis Mary Jane has a new boyfriend – who happens to fall for Lucy. Now it’s up to Lucy to figure a way out of her love triangle. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison…
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LUCY AND HARRY’S MEMOIRS
S5;E24 ~ March 5, 1973 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Robert O’Brien Synopsis Harry has sold the Unique Employment Agency for $25,000 and plans to retire. While packing up the office, Lucy and Harry share memories. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter) Archival Footage Cast Lucie Arnaz (Kim…
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LUCY GOES HAWAIIAN: PART TWO
S3;E24 ~ February 22, 1971 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Milt Josefsberg, Ray Singer, and Al Schwartz Synopsis Lucy and Harry have to put a ‘Farewell Show’ for the final night of their cruise. It’s a good thing that Viv, Harry, Kim and Craig are along to help her to produce a Hawaiian…
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LUCY STOPS A MARRIAGE
S3;E16 ~ December 28, 1970 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Frank Gill Jr. and Vincent Bogart Synopsis Harry makes a business deal with an old high school flame (Jayne Meadows) to invest $100,000 in Carter’s Unique Employment Agency. Lucy somehow thinks Harry is going to marry her instead, and goes to outrageous lengths…
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LUCY’S WEDDING PARTY
S3;E8 ~ November 2, 1970 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Sam Perrin and Ralph Goodman Synopsis Harry goes to his college reunion and leaves Lucy to house-sit. When a friend of Mary Jane’s loses her wedding venue due to a mix-up, Lucy invites her to use Harry’s house. But when Harry comes home…
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RIP Jack Bannon ~ TV actor who was the son of Jim Bannon and Bea Benadaret. His mother was on Lucille Ball’s radio show “My Favorite Husband” and was the first choice to play Ethel Mertz, but eventually found fame on “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Petticoat Junction” where her son Jack was employed as a…
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LUCY HELPS CRAIG GET A DRIVER’S LICENSE
S1;E24 ~ March 17, 1969 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Milt Josefsberg and Ray Singer Synopsis When Craig turns 16, naturally he wants to get his driver’s license. Much to the dismay of the nervous driving inspector (Jack Gilford), Lucy insists on playing back seat driver during the road test! Regular Cast…