Tag: Johnny Carson
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LUCY MOVES TO NBC
February 8, 1980 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Hal Kanter, Robert O’Brien, and Paul Pumpian Synopsis TV star Lucille Ball is convinced to come back to work for NBC. She is welcomed back by some of the network’s top stars and immediately gets to work creating her first show, “The Music Mart” starring…
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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE
S1;E8 ~ November 15, 1986 [Photos © Getty Images] Directed by Bruce Bilson ~ Written by Linda Morris and Vic Rauseo Synopsis When Ted and Margo decide to renew their wedding vows, Lucy’s sister Audrey (Audrey Meadows) drops by for a visit and starts to take over the entire event. Regular Cast Lucille Ball…
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RIP Reverend Billy Graham (1918-2018) ~ who was mentioned in “Lucy and Johnny Carson” (HL S2;E11). Crashing dinner at the Brown Derby with Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon, Lucy Carter confuses a report by Walter Cronkite (left) about campus unrest with “The Tonight Show.” Lucy then confuses an Ed Sullivan (center) routine about a boxing kangaroo with…
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CREATIVE CASTING!
After two series, Lucille Ball’s sitcoms were literally a family affair. On “Here’s Lucy” she employed her husband, her children, her cousins, and many others! Here’s a look at some of the other unusual casting choices on the show! The ultimate celebrity guest star was none other than Lucille Ball herself! Lucy Carter met the movie…
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LUCY THE STAR-GAZER! ~ Part Two
On “Here’s Lucy,” more than any other series, Lucille Ball used her vast network of Hollywood celebrities as guest stars! Here are some of the famous and near-famous who braved Lucy’s comedy Olympics! LUCY FACES THE MUSIC: THE MUSICIANS LAWRENCE WELK Welk was a musician, accordionist, bandleader, and television impresario, who hosted the television…
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LUCY, THE WEALTHY WIDOW
S6;E4 ~ October 1, 1973 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Robert O’Brien Synopsis Harry needs a loan to help keep the Unique Employment Agency open. Under the impression that banks only lend money to those who don’t need it, Lucy invites a loan officer (Ed McMahon) over and poses as a wealthy widow,…
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LUCY AND JOHNNY CARSON
S2;E11 ~ December 1, 1969 Directed by George Marshall ~ Written by Milt Josefsberg and Ray Singer Synopsis When Harry takes Lucy and the kids to the filming of an educational TV show, Lucy wangles their way into “The Tonight Show” instead. Playing ‘Stump the Band’, Lucy and Harry win dinner at the Brown Derby.…
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