@donuteater111.bsky.social#ILoveLucy - The Seance
A fun take on the obsession on numerology, horoscopes, and other mystical stuff. The dynamic between Lucy and Ricky works well here, and I like how it all escalates. Not as laugh-out-loud as others, but still really funny and clever overall.
@donuteater111.bsky.social#ILoveLucy - The Audition
Nice refinement of the story from the pilot. Again, Lucille Ball does really well showing her comedic acting in the performance scene. Not as strong as a few previous episodes, but really fun overall.
@donuteater111.bsky.social#ILoveLucy - Lucy Thinks Ricky Is Trying To Murder Her
Another really funny episode. I like the setup of Lucy getting really into the murder mystery book, including the running gag of getting shocked out of it. Great use of Lucy's dynamics with Ricky and Ethel here.
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@donuteater111.bsky.social#ILoveLucy - The Diet
The main idea can be seen as an interesting critique on showbusiness' warped views on weight, and the excessive lengths to maintain it. Some parts were really funny, like the dinner scene. Though it could definitely be uncomfortable with how far she goes.
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@donuteater111.bsky.social#ILoveLucy - Be a Pal
A pretty good set-up, showing Lucy and Ricky's marriage in a rut, and Lucy concerned about her appeal. But it's really an excuse to have Lucille Ball show off her comedic talent in different situations. My favorite being Lucy joining the poker game.
@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialI never skip the “I Love Lucy” theme song (youtu.be/4t_lFXZKah4?...) It’s so simple but it puts a smile on my face every time
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialOur final episode is “Nursery School” (pluto.tv/us/shows/155...), which is actually fairly timely
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialApparently, Desi’s holster belt fell down accidentally during dress rehearsal so it was written into the script for taping b/c it got big laughs
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialI know some of the episodes in these later seasons get weird when it shifts more to being about Ricky’s career but I like that they gave Desi more to do beyond reacting to Lucy
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialAnd we roll right into “Lucy Goes to a Rodeo” (pluto.tv/us/shows/155...)
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialDesi was actually a bit less than the “5’11 and a half” he claimed in this episode. Lucy was at least 5 foot 7 and often wore flat shoes
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialAnd just let it roll into “Face to Face” AKA “The Ricardos Are Interviewed” (Season 5, Episode 7) (pluto.tv/us/shows/155...)
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.social“The Homecoming” hit the airwaves around the time of Lucy and Desi’s 1956 fantasy romcom “Forever, Darling”
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@analgesicsleep.bsky.socialFirst up is “Homecoming” (Season 5, Episode 6) (pluto.tv/us/shows/155...) which marks the end of the “Ricky in Hollywood” arc
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@bewitchedbook.bsky.social74 years ago tonight (9/15/52) the #ILoveLucy episode titled "Job Switching" premiered for S2. This episode is important to #Bewitched fans as it is the first episode of ‘I Love Lucy’ to be directed by William Asher. It is also where the idea for ‘Bewitched’'s "Samantha's Power Failure" from…1/🧵
@donuteater111.bsky.social#ILoveLucy - The Girls Want to Go to the Night Club
A good introduction to the dynamics that Fred and Ethel bring. Plot-wise, there are better ones later, but there's a lot of good comedy here. I particularly like the later scene with Ricky and Fred's "dates."
@donuteater111.bsky.social#ILoveLucy - The Lost Pilot
Apparently a version of the regular episode "The Audition." Pretty rough around the edges, but it was still fun. You can tell Lucy and Desi were talented and played off each other really well. I'm glad they made some changes to the show though.
@donuteater111.bsky.socialAfter the Emmy's Legacy Award got me nostalgic for the show, I ordered the complete #ILoveLucy DVDs, which should be arriving later today. Really looking forward to diving back into one of the main shows that helped spark my love for classic sitcoms.