Tag: William Frawley
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“The French Revue”
(S3;E7 ~ November 16, 1953) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 15, 1953 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 60.0/81 Synopsis ~ A trip to a French restaurant makes Lucy think she should take French lessons, which then inspires a French revue at the Tropicana. This episode is…
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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…
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“Staten Island Ferry”
(S5;E12 – January 2, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed on November 24, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 45.2/63 Synopsis ~ The Ricardos and the Mertzes prepare for their ocean voyage to Europe by getting their passports in order – when Fred…
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“Lucy Goes to Scotland”
(S5;E17 ~ February 20, 1956) Directed by James V. Kern. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, Bob Carroll, Jr., Bob Schiller, and Bob Weiskopf. Filmed January 6, 1956 at Ren-Mar Studios. The title of the episode is a bit misleading. Although they are in the United Kingdom, Lucy only dreams of going to Scotland, but never actually…
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I Love Lucy Theatre Etiquette
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“Ethel’s Birthday”
(S4;E9 ~ November 29, 1954) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed October 7, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 47.3/66 Synopsis ~ It’s Ethel’s birthday and she gets two memorable presents: Hostess Pants and tickets to the theatre. An argument with Lucy over the former threatens to spoil…
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“First Stop”
(S4;E14 ~ January 17, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed November 11, 1954 at Ren-Mar Studios. It was the 111th episode filmed. Rating: 50.6/65 The episode utilizes second unit footage of the Pontiac driving through Ohio with actor doubles. Synopsis ~ The gang’s first stop on the…
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“The Hedda Hopper Story”
(S4;E21 ~ March 14, 1955) Directed by William Asher. Written by Jess Oppenheimer, Madelyn Pugh, and Bob Carroll, Jr. Filmed February 3, 1955 at Ren-Mar Studios. Rating: 50.3/69 Synopsis ~ Ricky is looking for some publicity in Hollywood so he hires a publicist who concocts a stunt to get the attention of journalist Hedda Hopper. Despite the…