Tag: Will Wright
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WILL WRIGHT
March 26, 1891 William Henry Wright was born in San Francisco, California. He was one of those familiar character actors who seems to have been born old. He specialized in playing crusty old codgers, rich skinflints, crooked small-town politicians, and the like. Wright worked as a newspaperman before beginning a career in show business. He started…
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OLD GOLD COMEDY THEATRE
“A GIRL, A GUY, AND A GOB” ~ February 11, 1945 The Old Gold Comedy Theatre (aka Harold Lloyd Comedy Theatre) was NBC Radio’s attempt to replicate the success of CBS’ Lux Radio Theatre. It debuted on October 29th, 1944. Silent film star and producer (and Lucille Ball’s mentor) Harold Lloyd introduced condensations of movie comedies.…
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“The Handcuffs”
(S2;E4 ~ October 6, 1952) Directed by Marc Daniels. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed May 16, 1952 at General Service Studios. Rating: 67.7/64 Synopsis ~ When Lucy feels Ricky is neglecting her for work, she handcuffs herself to him using Fred’s magic act handcuffs. Unfortunately, they are not trick handcuffs…
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“Tennessee Bound”
(S4;E15 ~ January 24, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed at Ren-Mar Studios on November 18, 1954. It was the 112th episode filmed. Syopsis ~ While on their way to California with Lucy at the wheel, the group gets lost in Tennessee, which can only mean the…
Papermoon Loves Lucy 