Tag: Mel Torme
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IS SHE A NATIONAL HABIT? and OTHER PRESS
December 19, 1965 On Sunday, December 19, 1965, the TV Tab supplement to the Rochester (NY) Democrat and Chronicle, published an article by UPI’s Vernon Scott about the staying power of Lucille Ball. The article is reprinted verbatim below, with direct quotes from Lucille Ball in bold and italics. By VERNON SCOTT, HOLLYWOOD (UPI) “Institution”…
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THE LUCY MUSEUM of ART
A look at the various paintings seen on Lucycoms! The artwork seen on Lucille Ball’s four sitcoms was coordinated by the set decorator, generally pulled from props and set stock. It was not unusual for a piece to turn up in more than one location and even on another series! Note: For this blog, we are…
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“The Lucy Show” ~ Season 5
A handy dandy guide to helping you find your favorite episode blogs here at Papermoon Loves Lucy. Click on the hyperlinks to be taken directly to that episode’s trivia, background, and bloopers! “Lucy with George Burns” (S5;E1) ~ September 12, 1966 “Lucy and the Submarine” (S5;E2) ~ September 19, 1966 “Lucy the Bean Queen” (S5;E3)…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1967 Part One ~ JANUARY to JULY Season Five of “The Lucy Show” concludes. The season ends with Lucille Ball as an Emmy winner. Along the way, she has fun with Vivian Vance, Carol Burnett, Zero Mostel, Mel Torme, Don Rickles, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Sheldon Leonard, and a trio of chimps! “Lucy’s Substitute Secretary” (TLS S5;E14)…
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STARSTRUCK! (Part 1 of 4) From Lucy Ricardo’s first trip to Hollywood to Lucy Carter’s famous encounter with Liz and Dick, Lucille Ball’s TV characters have always been starstruck! When Lucy Carmichael moved to Hollywood, a parade of celebrity guest stars (some as themselves, some as original characters) appeared on the show! Enjoy these…
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Main Street U.S.A.
S5;E17 ~ January 23, 1967 Synopsis Lucy and Mr. Mooney travel to a small town that is scheduled to get a new freeway. When Lucy finds out how charming the town is, she leads the band in opposing the highway. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael), Gale Gordon (Theodore J. Mooney) Mary Jane Croft (Mary…
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Lucy in the Music World
S4;E3 ~ September 27, 1965 Synopsis When Lucy takes a job in a music producer’s office, she wangles her new neighbor into a gig on a television show. Regular Cast Lucille Ball (Lucy Carmichael) Gale Gordon (Theodore J. Mooney) and Mary Jane Croft (Mary Jane Lewis) do not appear in this episode. Guest Cast…