Tag: Ricky Ricardo
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“Tennessee Ernie Hangs On”
(S3;E29 ~ May 10, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed April 8, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 55.6/80 Synopsis ~ Ernie is still boarding with the Ricardos, much to their annoyance. In order to help him get home, they try to raise money to pay…
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“The Black Wig”
(S3;E26 ~ April 19, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 25, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 55.8/77 Synopsis ~ Lucy dons a black wig, believing it changes her appearance enough to test Ricky’s marital fidelity. This episode is based on Lucy’s radio show, “My…
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“Pregnant Women are Unpredictable”
(S2;E11 ~ December 15, 1952) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 10, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 68.1/92 Synopsis ~ Lucy can’t make up her mind about what to name the baby and then thinks Ricky only cares about her because she is in the…
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“Sales Resistance”
“It looked so easy when the man did it on television.” (S2;E17 ~ January 26, 1953) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed on August 29, 1952 at General Service Studios. It was the 45th episode filmed. Rating: 71.3/92 Synopsis ~ When Lucy buys yet another new gadget from a…
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“Lucy Raises Chickens”
(S6;E19 ~ March 4, 1957) Directed by William Asher. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed on January 17, 1957 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 51.2/68 Synopsis ~ In order to pay for the high cost of living in the country, the Ricardos decide to raise chickens for eggs. The Mertzes move to…
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“Lucy and Bob Hope”
(S6;E1 ~ October 1, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Madelyn Martin, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed on June 5, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 48.7/71 Synopsis ~ Sighting Bob Hope at Yankee Stadium, Lucy hopes to persuade him to appear at Ricky’s club. To get close enough to him, she disguises…
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“The Passports”
(S5;E11 ~ December 19, 1955) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed November 17, 1955. Rating: 44.2/62 Based on Lucy’s radio show “My Favorite Husband” #121 broadcast in March 1951, also titled "The Passports.” Synopsis: Getting ready to go to Europe, Lucy can’t…
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“The Dancing Star”
(S4;E27 ~ May 2, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 30, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studio. Rating: 41.5/65 Synopsis ~ Carolyn Appleby is in town and expecting to see Lucy rubbing elbows with celebrities so Lucy convinces Van Johnson to play along with her deception. Ray…
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