Tag: Lucy Calls The President
-
THEY STILL LOVE LUCY
May 23, 1977 [The article below is reprinted verbatim. Photos and Footnotes have been added for editorial enhancement.] There has already been some moaning at the bar that when Dinah Shore’s blithe talk show moves to Channel 5 in July, it will be on 3:30 in the afternoon instead of 6:30 p.m. I have letters…
-
ED McMAHON
March 6, 1923 Edward Leo Peter McMahon Jr. was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was best remembered as the announcer / sidekick of Johnny Carson on “The Tonight Show” but he was also a game show host, comedian, actor, singer, and product spokesperson. His first television experience was as the local host of “The Philadelphia Story” in 1950, quickly…
-
The Lucille Ball Specials
1974-1977 A handy dandy guide to helping you find your favorite blogs here at Papermoon Loves Lucy. Click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to that program’s trivia, background, and bloopers! “Happy Anniversary and Goodbye” ~ November 19, 1974 Featuring Art Carney, Nanette Fabray, Peter Marshall, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. “Lucy Gets Lucky” ~…
-
LUCY on DINAH!
1972-1978 Dinah Shore was born Fannye Rose Shore in 1916. She was a singer, actress, and television personality, and the top-charting female vocalist of the 1940s. She rose to prominence as a recording artist during the Big Band era, but achieved even greater success a decade later, in television, mainly as hostess of a series of…
-
LUCY CALLS THE PRESIDENT
November 21, 1977 Directed by Marc Daniels ~ Written by Madelyn Davis and Bob Carroll Jr. Synopsis Indiana resident Lucy Whittaker calls the White House to talk to President Carter about a local housing project and finds he has invited himself to dinner! Lucy’s friends, family, and most of the town soon get involved, causing…
-
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,…
Papermoon Loves Lucy 