Tag: Lucy Ricardo
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“The Saxophone”
(S2;E2 ~ September 22, 1952) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed June 6, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 67.5/65 Synopsis ~ When Ricky won’t take Lucy on tour, she dig out her saxophone in order to join the band! When that doesn’t work, she tries…
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“The Amateur Hour”
(S1;E14 ~ January 14, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed December 7, 1951 at General Service Studio. It was the 14th episode filmed. Rating: 50.1/72 This story was partly based on “Baby Sitting” episode #62 of Lucy’s radio show "My Favorite Husband,” broadcast November 11, 1949.…
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“Lucy Misses the Mertzes”
(S6;E17 ~ February 11, 1957) Directed by William Asher. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed on December 20, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 38.8/50 Synopsis ~ When the Ricardos finally leave the Mertzes apartment and move to Westport, separation anxiety sets in for both couples. The episode opens in…
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“Lucy Meets Orson Welles”
(S6;E3 ~ October 15, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed June 14, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 43.8/62 Synopsis ~ Ricky tries to pack Lucy off to Florida rather than have her involved in Orson Welles’ act at the new Club Babalu. This…
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In a 1956 episode of I LOVE LUCY, Lucy boarded a cruise ship by being lowered from a helicopter! In a 1957 episode of THE LUCY-DESI COMEDY HOUR (set in 1940), Lucy boarded a cruise ship by being lowered in a cargo net! In a 1971 episode of HERE’S LUCY, Lucy boarded a cruise…
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“Bon Voyage”
(S5;E13 ~ January 16, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed December 1, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 140th episode filmed. Rating: 50.3/66 Synopsis ~ The gang is on the gangway, ready to set sail for Europe – but Lucy…
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“Ricky Needs An Agent”
(S4;E29 ~ May 16, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 7, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 39.2/63 Synopsis ~ When Ricky’s career stalls, Lucy pretends to be his agent – to disastrous results! In the early 1940s, Desi Arnaz was under contract to MGM and had…
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“Hollywood Anniversary”
(S4;E24 ~ April 4, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on February 24, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 51.1/72 Synopsis ~ Ricky has forgotten the date of their anniversary, but he has a scheme to convince Lucy that he knew it all along. The idea for this episode…
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“California, Here We Come!”
(S4;E13 ~ January 10, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on November 10, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 110th episode filmed. Rating: 50.1/65 Synopsis ~ Just as the foursome are ready to leave for Hollywood, Lucy’s mother suddenly shows up and wants to go, too! This…