Tag: Vivian Vance

• A 1952 episode of I LOVE LUCY started with a broken TV set.   A 1968 episode of THE LUCY SHOW started with a broken TV set.  

  Michael T. Mooney

  May 21, 2016

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  1952, 1968, CBS, Desi Arnaz, Ethel Mertz, Fred Mertz, I love lucy, Lucille Ball, Lucy Carmichael, Lucy Ricardo, Mary Jane Croft, Ricky Ricardo, Television, The Lucy Show, TV Set, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

• National Sibling Day could only be celebrated by one of the I LOVE LUCY characters: Fred Mertz. In the episode “The Camping Trip” (S2;E29) Fred mentions a brother. Even Little Ricky is an only child!

  Michael T. Mooney

  April 10, 2016

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  Desi Arnaz, Ethel Mertz, Fred Mertz, I love lucy, Lucille Ball, Lucy Ricardo, National Sibling Day, Ricky Ricardo, tv, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

• “Lucy Meets the Mustache”

  (LDCH S3;E3 ~ April 1, 1960) Directed by Desi Arnaz. Written by Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed March 2, 1960 at Desilu Studios, Hollywood.  Synopsis ~ Ricky is depressed because he has not been getting any TV offers lately, so Lucy, Fred, and Ethel try to get him a job on Ernie Kovacs’ show. Originally,…

  Michael T. Mooney

  February 3, 2016

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  1960, Bennett Green, CBS, chauffeur, Desi Arnaz, Dick Kallman, Edie Adams, Ernie Kovacs, Ethel Mertz, Fred Mertz, I love lucy, Keith Thibodeaux, limousine, Little Ricky, Louis Nicoletti, Lucille Ball, Lucy, Lucy Meets the Mustache, Lucy Ricardo, Mr. Mustache, Norman Leavitt, Paul Dubov, Richard Keith, Ricky Ricardo, That’s All, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, tv, Vivian Vance, Westinghouse, William Frawley

• CHARLES LANE

   January 26, 1905  Charles Lane was born Charles Gerstle Levison in San Francisco, California. He went on to become one of the most familiar faces in America in more than 350 films and TV shows, specializing in character roles, usually officious businessmen and authority figures.  He appeared in some of Hollywood’s most-loved films, You Can’t Take…

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 26, 2016

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  Charles Lane, Desi Arnaz, I love lucy, Lucille Ball, Lucy, Lucy Ricardo, The Lucy Show, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

• Be contrary – it’s National Opposite Day!

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 25, 2016

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  Dragon, I love lucy, Lucy Goes to Scotland, Opposite Day, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

• In a 1956 episode of I LOVE LUCY, Lucille Ball donned kilts in a musical scene co-starring Vivian Vance. In a 1964 episode of THE LUCY SHOW, Lucille Ball donned kilts in a musical scene co-starring Vivian Vance. 

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 25, 2016

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  1956, Bagpipes, clan, Desi Arnaz, drum, I love lucy, Kildoonan, Kilts, Lucille Ball, Lucy Goes Into Politics, Lucy Goes to Scotland, McGillicuddy, Musical, plaid, Scotland, tam, The Lucy Show, Vivian Vance

• Funday Papers

  From 1951 to 1959 newspapers were the catalyst for many “I Love Lucy” plots.  Here are just a few of the times that ‘papes’ played a part! Ricky traditionally starts his day by reading the morning paper during breakfast. In “Be a Pal” (S1;E2) Lucy tries everything and anything to get his attention!  One of the series’ most…

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 24, 2016

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  Bobby Jellison, CBS, Desi Arnaz, Ethel Mertz, Fred Mertz, Harry Bartell, hit the deck, Hollywood Reporter, I love lucy, London Times, Lucille Ball, Lucy, Lucy Ricardo, maxine semon, News, Newspaper, Newspapers, Papers, Ricky Ricardo, Sam Hearn, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, tv, Variety, Vivian Vance, Walter Winchell, William Frawley

• Lucy’s Guide to Getting Through a Blizzard

  Being stuck indoors during a blizzard can cause cabin fever.  Being shut in can drive you a little crazy sometimes!   Best to get outside and enjoy the wonderful winter weather!  1. Build a snowman with friends and neighbors!  2. Toss a friendly snowball or two!    3. Frolic in the snow with pets! 4.…

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 23, 2016

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  Alaska, Alps, Blizzard, Chair Lift, Desi Arnaz, Dinah Shore, electric blanket, Ethel Mertz, Fred Mertz, Frost, Hal King, Here’s Lucy, I love lucy, ice, Ice Skating, Idaho, Lucille Ball, Lucy, Lucy Ricardo, Red Buttons, Ski Lift, skiing, snow, Snowman, Sun Valley, Switzerland, The Freezer, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

• “Lucy’s Bicycle Trip”

  (S5;E24 – April 23, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed March 22, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios.  Synopsis ~ When leaving Italy for France, Lucy has her heart set on biking across the border, until she can’t find her passport! Lucy has…

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 22, 2016

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  1956, Bikes, border, CBS, Cow, Desi Arnaz, Ethel Mertz, Felix Romano, France, Francis Ravel, Fred Mertz, Henry Dar Boggia, I love lucy, Italian Riviera, Italy, Lucille Ball, Lucy, Lucy Ricardo, Lucy’s Bicycle Trip, Mario Siletti, medditeranean, Nice, Nice Carnival, passport, Ricky Ricardo, Sanremo, Schwinn Bicycles, tv, Vivian Vance, William Frawley

• January 20th is National Cheese Lovers Day!  

  Michael T. Mooney

  January 20, 2016

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  1956, Cheese, Ethel Mertz, I love lucy, Lucille Ball, Lucy, Lucy Ricardo, Swiss Cheese, tv, Vivian Vance