Tag: Marl Young
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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 AND PHIL HARRIS STRIKE UP THE BAND
S6;E21 ~ February 25, 1974 Directed by Jack Donohue ~ Written by Robert O’Brien Synopsis To drum up business for the Unique Employment Agency, Lucy replies to an ad in the newspaper to supply musicians for Phil Harris’ orchestra. The candidates she brings Harris are all of different ethnicity, creating a multi-cultural musical act. Regular…
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THE CARTERS MEET FRANKIE AVALON
S6;E11 ~ November 19, 1973 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Story by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs, Teleplay by Bob O’Brien Synopsis Lucy, Harry and Kim go to see Frankie Avalon perform and Kim is chosen from the audience to sing with him on stage. This leads to her performing in the nightclub’s talent…
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LUCY AND ANDY GRIFFITH
S6;E8 ~ October 29, 1973 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Robert O’Brien Synopsis When Lucy meets a charismatic man (Andy Griffith) raising money for underprivileged youth in the park, Kim decides to investigate to see if he’s really who he says he is. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carter), Gale Gordon (Harrison…
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LUCY IS REALLY IN A PICKLE
S5;E15 ~ January 1, 1973 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Bob Carroll Jr. and Madelyn Davis Synopsis Lucy’s show business aspirations get her cast in a pickle commercial with Harry as her agent. When the commercial is suddenly changed to a duet song and dance number, Lucy and Kim become singing and dancing…
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MY FAIR BUZZI
S5;E13 ~ December 11, 1972 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Fred S. Fox and Seaman Jacobs Synopsis Kim’s shy and awkward friend Annie (Ruth Buzzi) comes out of her shell in order to audition for a 1920s revue, only to find the director was looking for someone shy and awkward in the first…
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LUCY AND PETULA CLARK
S5;E8 ~ October 30, 1972 Directed by Coby Ruskin ~ Written by Bob O’Brien Synopsis Singer Petula Clark is in town for a recording session and needs a personal companion and secretary. Lucy takes the job, but when she finds out the star is pregnant, Lucy turns Clark’s world upside down catering to the expectant…