Tag: The Tonight Show
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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…
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LUCY CLOWNS AGAIN!
September 29, 1962 On September 29, 1962, Lucille Ball again graced the cover of TV Guide. This was just one of her 39 TV Guide covers, having appeared on the very first national edition in 1952. The unique and memorable cover photo – which seems to capture the 51 year-old Ball leaping in mid air…
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“Here’s Lucy” ~ Season 2
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 Goes to the Air Force Academy: Part 1” (S2;E1) ~ September 22, 1969 “Lucy Goes to the Air Force Academy: Part 2”…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1985 The first part of the year is spent shooting “Stone Pillow” on the New York streets, an experience that took its toll on Lucy’s health. “Night of 100 Stars 2″ ~ March 11, 1985 Lucille Ball is part of the “Golden Age of Television” segment, while her daughter Lucie Arnaz is part of the tribute to…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1983 & 1984 Still under contract to NBC, Lucille Ball is featured on most of Bob Hope’s many specials. She also fills her time playing charades on game shows. 1984 ends with an all-star party to honor Lucy. “4th Annual TV Guide Special: 1982 – The Year in Television” ~ January 24, 1983 Lucille Ball…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1974 A big year for Lucille Ball. After six seasons, “Here’s Lucy” wraps up and Ball returns to movies with “Mame.” To promote the film, and her first network special, Lucille goes on a publicity tour of talk shows! “Lucy Is a Bird-Sitter” (HL S6;E15) ~ January 7, 1974 Arte Johnson plays an eccentric ornithologist,…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1971 Part Two ~ AUGUST to DECEMBER “Here’s Lucy” begins season 4 with such celebrities as Ginger Rogers, Dan Dailey, Flip Wilson, Tony Randall, Kaye Ballard, Mike Connors, Dinah Shore, Allen Funt, and a real all-nun band named The Remnants! “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” ~ August 26, 1971 Johnny Carson welcomes Lucille Ball,…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1971 Part One ~ JANUARY to JULY It’s 1971 and the third season of “Here’s Lucy” concludes with stars like Carol Burnett and Vivian Vance. Lucille also makes many guest star and talk show appearances, including portraying the Statue of Liberty! “Lucy’s Vacation” (HL S3;E17) ~ January 4, 1971 Lucy goes to great lengths to get…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1970 Part Two ~ JULY to DECEMBER “Here’s Lucy” begins its third season with guest stars Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Sammy Davis Jr., Buddy Rich, Wally Cox, and Vincent Price. On November 16, 1970, Lucille Ball appeared on four different television shows on one night! “Lucy Meets the Burtons” (HL S3;E1) ~ September 14, 1970…
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LUCY: 40 YEARS OF TELEVISION
1970 Part One ~ JANUARY to JUNE A new decade of “Lucy” begins! The second half of season two of “Here’s Lucy” includes appearances by Liberace, Carol Burnett, Lawrence Welk, and Wayne Newton. Plus talk show appearances with Johnny Carson, Irv Kupcinet, Ed Sullivan, David Frost, and Mike Douglas. “Lucy and Liberace” (HL S2;E16) ~ January 5,…
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