Tag: tv
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PROPS!
“Here’s Lucy” props master Kenneth Westcott was in charge of sourcing and creating some usual items to make Lucy’s comedy work! Here’s a look at some of the oddities seen on screen! While it was amazing to book Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Lucille Ball Productions also managed to get Taylor’s world-famous 68 carat Cartier…
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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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THE QUEEN OF PHYSICAL COMEDY!
The comedy of Lucille Ball was always rooted in clowning, weather it was grape stomping or trying to keep up with a fast-moving conveyor belt. She was never afraid to take on any improbable stunt or situation! Here’s a photo revue of some of the most outrageous situations that made us laugh in “Here’s Lucy.”
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LUCY’S MENAGERIE!
Lucille Ball loved animals and she wasn’t afraid to incorporate them into her shows. Everything from lions to kittens found its way into “Here’s Lucy.” There were also some ‘fake’ animals in the mix to add to the fun! LIONS Lions were part of two episodes of “Here’s Lucy”! The “chauffeur” is “Kitty Cat’s” trainer! The cat wants to…
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LUCY & HARRY: The Dynamic Duo!
Gale Gordon was an integral part of the success of “Here’s Lucy.” Although Gordon had played roles in all of Lucille Ball’s shows, here he was part of most every episode. Here’s a photo revue of their adventures over six seasons as Lucy and Harry Carter. THE FRICK ‘N’ FRACK FROLICS! ALL WASHED UP! COMEDY RICHES! …
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CAROLE COOK
a tribute to the supporting cast of “Here’s Lucy” Carole Cook played Thelma Green on “The Lucy Show” as well as a host of other characters. She was a protege of Lucille Ball’s during the Desilu Playhouse years. Although born as Mildred Cook, Ball suggested she take the name Carole, in honor of Lucy’s great friend, Carole…
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MARY WICKES
a tribute to the supporting cast of “Here’s Lucy” Mary Wickes was one of Lucille Ball’s closest friends and at one time, a neighbor. She made a memorable appearances on “I Love Lucy” as ballet mistress Madame Lamond in “The Ballet” (ILL S1;E19). In her initial “Lucy Show” appearances her characters name was Frances, but she…
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