Tag: tv
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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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“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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On I LOVE LUCY, Lucy’s finances were put in the hands of a tightfisted money manager played by Charles Lane. On THE LUCY SHOW, Lucy’s finances were put in the hands of a tightfisted money manager played by Charles Lane.
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“The Business Manager”
(S4;E1 ~ October 4, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed June 17, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 50.9/72 Synopsis ~ Tired of Lucy’s over-spending, Ricky hires a business manager. When all he gives her is $5 spending money, Lucy finds a way to outwit him and make extra…
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“Lucy’s Club Dance”
(S3;E25 ~ April 12, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed March 11, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 59.1/85 Synopsis ~ With the treasury of the Wednesday Afternoon Fine Arts League $1.14, it is suggested they host a dance. When Ricky won’t volunteer his services, the members…