Tag: Jack Lemmon
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RIP SEAN CONNERY
1930-2020 Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020) was a Scottish-born actor and producer. He is best known as the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. Connery retired from acting in 2006. His achievements include one Academy Award,…
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MILTON BERLE
July 12, 1908 Milton Berle was born Milton (Mendel) Berlinger in New York City on July 12, 1908. He started performing at the age of five. He perfected his comedy in vaudeville, early silent films, and then on radio, before taking his act to the small screen, where he would be proclaimed “Mr. Television” and later…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1988 & 1989 The final years of Lucille Ball’s life. “America’s Tribute to Bob Hope” ~ March 5, 1988 To celebrate the opening of the Bob Hope Cultural Center at Palm Springs, dozens of friends gather and offer comedy and musical performances to honor the building’s namesake. Taped on January 2, 1988. The regular gang…
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LUCY PROTECTS HER JOB
S2;E14 ~ December 22, 1969 Directed by Danny Dayton ~ Written by Sam Perrin and Ralph Goodman Synopsis When Lucy fears her job is in danger, Kim pretends to be an bumbling secretary to make Harry appreciate Lucy even more! Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis Carter), Lucie Arnaz (Kim…
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LUCY VISITS JACK BENNY
S1;E2 ~ September 30, 1968 Synopsis Lucy sees an ad for a bargain vacation in Palm Springs and decides to take the kids away for the weekend. Not able to resist a bargain, Harry tags along. When they get there, they discover that the place is run by Hollywood’s most notorious cheapskate, Jack Benny, who…