Tag: Lou Derman

• SUNDAY SHOWCASE: THE LUCY-DESI MILTON BERLE SPECIAL

  November 1, 1959 Directed by Desi Arnaz ~ Written by Lou Derman and Arthur Julian ~ Script Consultants Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf Milton Berle (Himself) was born Milton 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…

  Michael T. Mooney

  April 4, 2018

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  Arthur Julian, Beldon Katleman, Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf, Casino, Cyril Delavanti, Desi Arnaz, Desilu, El Rancho Vegas, Emelio Muscelli, Fred Sherman, George Macready, Jack Berle, Jewel Thieves, Las Vegas, Leslie Sheldon, Lou Derman, Lucille Ball, Marion Colby, Mike Mazurski, Milton Berle, Monty O’Grady, Nancy Kulp, Paul Cristo, Ralph Brooks, Ruth Berle, Sammy Shack, Sayre Dearing, Sunday Special, The Milton Berle Lucy-Desi Special

• 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…

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 10, 2018

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  1953, 1973, Brock’s Last Case, CBS, Champagne, Coby Ruskin, Desi Arnaz Jr., Dub Taylor, finale, Fred Silverman, Gale Gordon, Gene Thompson, George Marshall, Herbert Kenwith, Here’s Lucy, Jack Donohue, Larry Rhine, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Milt Josefsberg, parachute, Ray Singer, Richard Burton, Richard Widmark, Robert O’Brien, September Song, tv

• LUCY IN THE JUNGLE

  S4;E13 ~ December 6, 1971 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Larry Rhine and Lou Derman Synopsis Harry’s doctor says he’s in danger of a nervous breakdown, so Lucy suggests a house swap vacation.  Unfortunately, the only home left was in Nairobi, Kenya. Their swap turns out to be a jungle hut, populated by…

  Michael T. Mooney

  December 4, 2017

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  1971, Africa, Ben Wrigley, CBS, Chimpanzees, Coby Ruskin, Deep in the Heart of Texas, Gale Gordon, Ginny Tyler, Here’s Lucy, Kenya, King Kong, Larry Rhine, Lion, Lola Fisher, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucy in the Jungle, My Fair Lady, Nairobi, Parrot, San Diego Zoo, tv

• LUCY AND THE ASTRONAUTS

  S4;E5 ~ October 11, 1971 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Lou Derman and Larry Rhine Synopsis Harry takes Lucy along to a NASA splash-down, but before the astronauts can be medically cleared, Lucy has kissed them forcing Lucy and Harry to join the space travelers in isolation. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter),…

  Michael T. Mooney

  November 26, 2017

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  Byron Morrow, Chester Conklin, Christopher Columbus, Coby Ruskin, Ferdinand Magellan, Gale Gordon, Hal England, Hank Brandt, Here’s Lucy, John Wayne, Larry Rhine, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucy and the Astronauts, Moon Over Miami, Moon River, NASA, Neil Armstrong, Paul Picerni, President of the United States, Project Redhead, Robert Hogan, Roy Roberts, Roy Rowan, shine on harvest moon, Sid Gould, Steve McQueen, Viewmaster, Winston Churchill

• LUCY AND THE MOUNTAIN CLIMBER

  S4;E2 ~ September 20, 1971 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Lou Derman and Larry Rhine Synopsis Harry takes on a new partner named Rudy (Tony Randall) who is a youthful sports enthusiast.  In order to prove she fits with the new company image, Lucy challenges Rudy to a mountain climbing contest.   Regular…

  Michael T. Mooney

  November 23, 2017

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  1971, Capistrano, CBS, Coby Ruskin, Gale Gordon, Here’s Lucy, Janos Prohaska, Larry Rhine, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Morgan Jones, Mountain Climbing, Roy Rowan, Sid Gould, Tiny Tim, Tony Randall, tv, Walter Cronkite, Walter Smith

• LUCY AND MA PARKER

  S3;E15 ~ December 21, 1970 Directed by Herbert Kenwith ~ Written by Larry Rhine and Lou Derman Synopsis When a woman and two children mysteriously move in next door, Lucy discovers that they’re a band of criminals led by Ma Parker. Reporting it to the police, Lucy is recruited to impersonate Ma Parker and help…

  Michael T. Mooney

  November 4, 2017

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  1970, Billy Curtis, Boyd Red Morgan, Carole Cook, CBS, Desi Arnaz Jr., Emile Autuori, Gale Gordon, gangster, grapefruit, Harry Hickox, Herbert Kenwith, Here’s Lucy, Jerry Maren, Larry Rhine, little people, Lollipop Guild, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Ma Barker, Marc Lawrence, Mickey Martin, mobster, Orwin C. Harvey, Soupy Sales, Stafford Repp, The Wizard of Oz, Tony Dante, tv

• LUCY, THE PART-TIME WIFE

  S3;E14 ~ December 14, 1970 Directed by Ross Martin ~ Written by Larry Rhine and Lou Derman Synopsis Harry is panicked when he thinks an old college girlfriend wants to marry him, so he recruits Lucy to pretend to be his wife – complete with two teenage kids and another one on the way! Regular…

  Michael T. Mooney

  November 3, 2017

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  1970, Annabel, Billy Benedict, Carole Cook, CBS, Eddie Quillan, Gale Gordon, Gary Morton, Here’s Lucy, Jean Willes, Larry Rhine, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Nurse, Patton, Pickles and Ice Cream, pregnant, Ross Martin, steam cabinet, The Affairs of Annabel, tv

• LUCY, THE SKYDIVER

  S3;E2 ~ September 21, 1970 Directed by Herbert Kenwith ~ Written by Larry Rhine and Lou Derman Synopsis When Kim and Craig take up dangerous hobbies, Lucy decides to use reverse psychology and take up skydiving.  But when Harry sees an opportunity to get publicity for the Unique Employment Agency, Lucy has no choice but…

  Michael T. Mooney

  October 20, 2017

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  1970, Bill Baldwin, CBS, Christopher Columbus, Desi Arnaz Jr., Do Your Own Thing, Florence Nightingale, Gale Gordon, Goodyear Blimp, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, Green Bay Packers, Herbert Kenwith, Here’s Lucy, Joan of Arc, LA Rams, Larry Rhine, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Medicare, Motorcycle, Neil Armstrong, NFL Monday Night Football, parachute, Rhodes Reason, skydiving, spear fishing, Steve McQueen, The Flying Nun, US Air Force Song

• LUCY COMPETES WITH CAROL BURNETT

  S2;E24 ~ March 2, 1970 Directed by Jay Sandrich ~ Written by Lou Derman and Larry Rhine Synopsis Lucy’s old friend Carol Krausmeyer (Carol Burnett) has entered a secretary beauty pageant. In a competitive mood, Lucy puts aside her reservations and enters the contest too! Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison Otis…

  Michael T. Mooney

  October 18, 2017

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  A Pretty Girl Is Like a Meloday, Beauty Pageant, Bert Parks, Buddy Lewis, Carol Burnett, Dawson, Desi Arnaz Jr., Francine Pyne, Gale Gordon, Harvey Stone, Here’s Lucy, I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together, Jay Sandrich, Krausmeyer, Larry Rhine, Lavelle Roby, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Miss America Pageant, Mr. Ed, Raquel Welch, Robert Alda, Secretary, Sid Gould, The Carol Burnett Show, Tiny Tim, Tonia Izu, Vanda Barra, Zimmerman

• LUCY THE LAUNDRESS

  S2;E17 ~ January 12, 1970 Directed by Herbert Kenwith ~ Written by Larry Rhine and Lou Derman Synopsis After bragging to Craig about her perfect driving record, Lucy smashes into a laundry truck. In order to pay for the repairs, she has to go to work at the laundry and keep her identity a secret…

  Michael T. Mooney

  October 11, 2017

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  1970, Bea Thompkins, CBS, Chinese Laundry, Desi Arnaz Jr., Gale Gordon, Greyhound Bus, Heather Lee, Herbert Kenwith, Here’s Lucy, James Hong, Larry Rhine, Laundry, Lauren Gilbert, Lou Derman, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucy the Laundress, Madam Butterfly, Romo Vincent, Rosalind Chao, tv