Tag: Tyler McVey
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TYLER McVEY
February 14, 1912 William Tyler McVey was born Bay City, Michigan. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was one year old and his father allowed his maternal grandparents to raise him. He gained early acting experience in amateur productions in his hometown. McVey also acted on radio programs, including Gene Autry’s Melody Ranch, Glamour Manor, and…
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JACK BENNY’S BIRTHDAY SPECIAL
February 17, 1969 Directed by Fred De Cordova Produced by Irving Fein Written by Hal Goldman, Al Gordon, Hilliard Marks, Sam Perrin, Dee Caruso, Gerald Gardner Jack Benny (Himself, Host / Cowboy) was born on Valentine’s Day 1894. He had a successful vaudeville career, and an even greater career on radio with “The Jack Benny…
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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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“Bon Voyage”
(S5;E13 ~ January 16, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed December 1, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 140th episode filmed. Rating: 50.3/66 Synopsis ~ The gang is on the gangway, ready to set sail for Europe – but Lucy…
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“The Charm School”
I think it’s gonna be a good thing for television! (S3;E15 ~ January 25, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed December 10, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 81st episode filmed. Synopsis ~ After seeing the boys give a pretty girl the eye, Lucy and Ethel decide…
Papermoon Loves Lucy 