Desi and Lucy took the primitive concept of TV and took it 30yrs straight into the future. Owning a production company, owning their show, creating new television innovations still used today. And starting the rerun. Most of all their show has been on tv ever since. Power couple? Complete understatement.
Great succinct summary! Both made business decisions that changed entertainment history! From Desi inventing the rerun to Lucy overruling Desilu executives to give us Star Trek & Mission Impossible.
I am very late to this series, but let me say BRAVO! I thought I knew Lucy, but this series gave me a better view into her childhood. Now I appreciate her legacy even more.
I grew up watching Lucy as a child, and I'm throughly loving this series and learning so so much. Didn't realize what an accidental trail blazer she was.
When Lucy died I called my mother and sobbed. The next day in the daylight, I drove with my head lights on to pay tribute to someone that brought so much to my life.
Fantastic podcast! I know it can't cover everything about the on-air pregnancy, but it's worth saying that the scene at the nightclub where she informs Ricky was THE magical moment that cemented the show into viewer's hearts, and elevated it into something more than just a popular and well-done sitcom.
Excellent insight. I can’t say I’ve seen every episode of every early television show, but based on what I’ve seen (of what remains preserved), I Love Lucy had more than a little extra something. From production value, to excellent writing, directing and acting Lucy was clearly more than a joke machine. And, yes, that moment at the nightclub, and the way it was executed, made for a milestone.
I didn't realize that Gale Gordon had been " with " Lucy starting in her radio days. And apparently her core group of writers also started with her in radio and stayed through several of Lucy's later sitcom efforts.
Thank you for this beautiful beautiful show. I cried with happiness hearing of Lucy's pregnancies and births just now on your show. Lucy is both an actual human and some kind of always present, always thriving matriarch of love, fortune, success and humanity. ♥️
I Love Lucy was the show all members of our family watched every week. I still watch it and remain a loyal fan of the Lucy & Desi I Love Lucy episodes shown in the ‘50’s & look forward every time they colorize an episode to see the actual colors of the wardrobes used during that time. These podcasts are wonderful and so informative. Many thank yous for your diligent efforts in putting it all together ❤️🙏🏻
Desi's signature was, "Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do...!" The vitameagen vegetable commercial episode is my favorite, I think. I like Lucy and Ethel paint the apartment, Lucy and Ethel buy a dress shop, the Ricardos sue the Mertzes over a broken TV, and the trip to Europe episodes - those are favorites, too. . I saw the original set of "I ❤ Lucy" on display at the California State Fair around 20 years ago.
Most of this information was released decades ago from documentaries and biographies so no new information to date. But the refresher course is worth listening too especially for those unfamiliar with Lucy and Rick's private life.
This series is fabulous! Btw, does anyone know how to get a complete episode of "Breakfast w Ricky and Lucy." I can't find it, and can only find a brief clip from that episode here on youtube. This is the episode where Lucy finds out Ricky didn't want her to co-star in a televised breakfast show, which is really just a long pitch for the sponsor Phipps Department Store.
Both Lucy and Desi were so brave to dive into television with the show at that time. Racism was alive and well. The fact that they kept pushing against that total crap is WHY we have I Love Lucy to this day. It's just a sad commentary that their personal relationship imploded along that incredibly fascinating journey....
Julie Nunn... I do not consider the imploded personal relationship was a sad commentary. Desi's womanizing was the main factor for the divorce. She filed for divorce in '44 for basically the same reason, but they reconciled. Granted Lucille may not have been the easiest to get along with, but she was putting up with his " carrying on" for years. She said "enough".
@@brianoyler4777 any time or for any reason why two people who fall so in love with each other end up in a divorce, to me that is sad. Yes, I know Desi was a womanizer, however Lucy was no dummy. She had to know on some level who he was when she married him. She knew the first man she became involved with had mob connections but it didn't stop her from falling for him. I am also sure that mistakes came from both her AND Desi. It does take two after all...but I still think its sad...not just for them but it sure was for their kids too...
There was a snot British writer who wrote in a book about film actors/actresses that Lucy was "unattractive" (!)....talk about jealousy of American performers! (The Brits are a very homely race as a whole. there.(!)....I love Lucy.
Umm thats not Javier bardem folks...who and where is that guy??? I just remembered also maurice benard played desi in a tv movie which has more story and scope for those interested.
When Lucille Ball registered to vote in 1936, she listed her party affiliation as Communist, along with her brother and mother. To sponsor the Communist Party's 1936 candidate for the California State Assembly's 57th District, Ball signed a certificate stating, "I am registered as affiliated with the Communist Party."
Yes, this was to please her grandfather. Never voted and was cleared. Those of us who know her story know this. You should follow up your comment with this information.
20:06 At first I thought you were just using audio of the characters, but then I heard DESI say, "VIVIAN VANCE, I'd like you to meet...." Now, he could have been introducing her to anyone in that clip, but that was not audio of Ricky introducing Ethel. So is this just radio production manipulation of different audio tracks? At what point was a microphone on recording Desi introducing Vivian to anyone? I mean, that COULD be a recording of Desi introducing Lucy & Vivian, but that's just such a historic moment that you'd think I would have heard it before now. Is there a recording of Lucy & Vivian meeting? If not, to whom is Desi introducing Vivian in that clip? If yes, then how fortunate for historians that there was a live mic capturing that moment! And where can I heard the unedited recording? Please explain. I know how sound is edited to tell a story, but why would a live mic be on Desi introducing Vivian to ANYONE? OMG, that would blow my mind to hear the, "How do you do?" exchange that started the funniest, most enduring, most widely recognized, & most beloved comedic duo in history! That's why I don't think it's real or I would have heard it before now.
St John 3:16! 💞 JESUS is RETURNING SOON! ALLELUIA! 🙏🙌 "And whosoever was not found written in the book of life a was cast into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:16! REPENT and RECEIVE JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR to have your name secured in His Book of Life! Time is winding up!
@Peter Reilly - not true 100% - especially because you call him Fred Mertz and not by his real name. Lucy clearly never did that on the show so if you can’t even clarify “Fred Mertz’s” real name, chances are this is totally untrue. Don’t post information that isn’t accurate.
Desi and Lucy took the primitive concept of TV and took it 30yrs straight into the future. Owning a production company, owning their show, creating new television innovations still used today. And starting the rerun. Most of all their show has been on tv ever since. Power couple? Complete understatement.
Great succinct summary! Both made business decisions that changed entertainment history! From Desi inventing the rerun to Lucy overruling Desilu executives to give us Star Trek & Mission Impossible.
I have enormous respect for Lucy and Desi.
I am very late to this series, but let me say BRAVO! I thought I knew Lucy, but this series gave me a better view into her childhood. Now I appreciate her legacy even more.
Absolutely loving hearing the story of how 2 television pioneers " outsmarted " a whole network. Lucy AND Desi...what a team of geniuses.
I grew up watching Lucy as a child, and I'm throughly loving this series and learning so so much. Didn't realize what an accidental trail blazer she was.
When Lucy died I called my mother and sobbed. The next day in the daylight, I drove with my head lights on to pay tribute to someone that brought so much to my life.
Fantastic podcast! I know it can't cover everything about the on-air pregnancy, but it's worth saying that the scene at the nightclub where she informs Ricky was THE magical moment that cemented the show into viewer's hearts, and elevated it into something more than just a popular and well-done sitcom.
Well said!!
Excellent insight. I can’t say I’ve seen every episode of every early television show, but based on what I’ve seen (of what remains preserved), I Love Lucy had more than a little extra something. From production value, to excellent writing, directing and acting Lucy was clearly more than a joke machine. And, yes, that moment at the nightclub, and the way it was executed, made for a milestone.
This series is great. Please do more like this.
I love Ben’s great voice. This is the best series! ❤️
Thank you for this most enjoyable piece of entertainment history.
LOVE this podcast - Lucy was such a legend - and this was another great episode.
Correction: Lucy IS a legend.
This series is wonderful. We are really enjoying this at my home. Many thanks
Top notch, once again. BTW, you're getting me through a particularly hard day, and you've transported me! Thanks so much.
You might also enjoy the podcast You Must Remember This.
Peace and Blessings to you
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What a fantastic story! Love from Northern Ireland, United Kingdom xxx
This is the best podcast so far.
I didn't realize that Gale Gordon had been " with " Lucy starting in her radio days. And apparently her core group of writers also started with her in radio and stayed through several of Lucy's later sitcom efforts.
Thank you for this beautiful beautiful show. I cried with happiness hearing of Lucy's pregnancies and births just now on your show. Lucy is both an actual human and some kind of always present, always thriving matriarch of love, fortune, success and humanity. ♥️
I love the I Love Lucy theme
One observation: During this time women wearing gloves while “out and about” was standard practice, not only for formal occasions.
Hats too.
Ty so much for sharing beautiful Lucille ball a treasure gone too soon 😁🇨🇦🇨🇦
Great. I got the whole I Love Lucy series. Was born with them and love them
.... There is an amazing amount of drama in this chapter!
..... Fine Job!
I Love Lucy was the show all members of our family watched every week. I still watch it and remain a loyal fan of the Lucy & Desi I Love Lucy episodes shown in the ‘50’s & look forward every time they colorize an episode to see the actual colors of the wardrobes used during that time. These podcasts are wonderful and so informative. Many thank yous for your diligent efforts in putting it all together ❤️🙏🏻
I’m enjoying this podcast thoroughly. Thanks.
Fantastic series by TCM..THANK YOU
This series has been an absolute joy!
I wholeheartedly agree!
Look forward to these; whoever did the Lucy's caricature created a lovely modern Lucy with a hairstyle she never wore but should have.
This is a great series, Ben! 👍
Top notch as usual Major kudos and a huge thumbs up!
I just love these stories. Thank you ❤️
Desi's signature was, "Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do...!" The vitameagen vegetable commercial episode is my favorite, I think. I like Lucy and Ethel paint the apartment, Lucy and Ethel buy a dress shop, the Ricardos sue the Mertzes over a broken TV, and the trip to Europe episodes - those are favorites, too. . I saw the original set of "I ❤ Lucy" on display at the California State Fair around 20 years ago.
And the candy factory episode! (SPEED IT UP!) Lucy meets Groucho Marx!
Vita -meata-vegamin!😉 My fav too!!
My Favorite Episode Was When Lucy Goes The Hospital
@@Nikes62 it Was Harpo Marx
I am so enjoying this series, it is truly exceptional and look forward to the next episode, thank you!
I will never look at my bowl of Jello the same way again. Regardless, excellent podcast series! Fabulous job.
What a great episode!
This series never stop ????
If you watch the dinah shore interview where she surprised lucy, you can see they loved each other in the end
Excellent, Ben!
Most of this information was released decades ago from documentaries and biographies so no new information to date. But the refresher course is worth listening too especially for those unfamiliar with Lucy and Rick's private life.
You mean Lucy and Desi’s private life. Ricky was just his character’s name on the series.
@@alexbregman6786 No really? Same difference most people remember him as Ricky not Desi. He really didn't have a career after.
@@rdj1453No, an actor and a character are not the same. Also, it's "to" not "too".
This is a great podcast of a great person.
Brilliant series!
This is a great podcast
This is fantastic thank you. You and You Must Remember This are my two favorite Podcasts.
Love this podcast!
Outstanding! I loved it!
TCM podcast video is the greatest
Again, love it.
This series is fabulous! Btw, does anyone know how to get a complete episode of "Breakfast w Ricky and Lucy." I can't find it, and can only find a brief clip from that episode here on youtube. This is the episode where Lucy finds out Ricky didn't want her to co-star in a televised breakfast show, which is really just a long pitch for the sponsor Phipps Department Store.
Scandalous that a white woman would have her Cuban husband of European decent on her TV show. Only in America.
What an a** you are. Why is it “scandalous”?
Phillip Morris " you'll feel beter" lol if ya can breathe
Lucy was waiting for her Star to fall. For the ax to grind…Tune in for the next episode…
Will and Viv hated each other on site, eventually they got on decent terms but never chummy chummy
1st comment! Love this series!💗
I bet Jello were kicking themselves. 🙄
Both Lucy and Desi were so brave to dive into television with the show at that time. Racism was alive and well. The fact that they kept pushing against that total crap is WHY we have I Love Lucy to this day. It's just a sad commentary that their personal relationship imploded along that incredibly fascinating journey....
Julie Nunn...
I do not consider the imploded personal relationship was a sad commentary. Desi's womanizing was the main factor for the divorce. She filed for divorce in '44 for basically the same reason, but they reconciled. Granted Lucille may not have been the easiest to get along with, but she was putting up with his " carrying on" for years. She said "enough".
@@brianoyler4777 any time or for any reason why two people who fall so in love with each other end up in a divorce, to me that is sad. Yes, I know Desi was a womanizer, however Lucy was no dummy. She had to know on some level who he was when she married him. She knew the first man she became involved with had mob connections but it didn't stop her from falling for him. I am also sure that mistakes came from both her AND Desi. It does take two after all...but I still think its sad...not just for them but it sure was for their kids too...
I love her
A kinescope was film, you didn't "press record" with film.
14:04 Lily is upside down
There was a snot British writer who wrote in a book about film actors/actresses that Lucy was "unattractive" (!)....talk about jealousy of American performers! (The Brits are a very homely race as a whole. there.(!)....I love Lucy.
Umm thats not Javier bardem folks...who and where is that guy??? I just remembered also maurice benard played desi in a tv movie which has more story and scope for those interested.
So did Danny Pino
When Lucille Ball registered to vote in 1936, she listed her party affiliation as Communist, along with her brother and mother. To sponsor the Communist Party's 1936 candidate for the California State Assembly's 57th District, Ball signed a certificate stating, "I am registered as affiliated with the Communist Party."
Yes, this was to please her grandfather. Never voted and was cleared. Those of us who know her story know this.
You should follow up your comment with this information.
20:06 At first I thought you were just using audio of the characters, but then I heard DESI say, "VIVIAN VANCE, I'd like you to meet...." Now, he could have been introducing her to anyone in that clip, but that was not audio of Ricky introducing Ethel. So is this just radio production manipulation of different audio tracks? At what point was a microphone on recording Desi introducing Vivian to anyone? I mean, that COULD be a recording of Desi introducing Lucy & Vivian, but that's just such a historic moment that you'd think I would have heard it before now.
Is there a recording of Lucy & Vivian meeting? If not, to whom is Desi introducing Vivian in that clip? If yes, then how fortunate for historians that there was a live mic capturing that moment! And where can I heard the unedited recording?
Please explain. I know how sound is edited to tell a story, but why would a live mic be on Desi introducing Vivian to ANYONE?
OMG, that would blow my mind to hear the, "How do you do?" exchange that started the funniest, most enduring, most widely recognized, & most beloved comedic duo in history! That's why I don't think it's real or I would have heard it before now.
It seems to be an assortment of clips from I Love Lucy shows and promos
There will be NO PROFANITY in the SOON COMING KINGDOM od GOD!
St John 3:16! 💞
JESUS is RETURNING SOON! ALLELUIA! 🙏🙌
"And whosoever was not found written in the book of life a was cast into the lake of fire."
Revelation 20:16!
REPENT and RECEIVE JESUS as your LORD and SAVIOR to have your name secured in His Book of Life!
Time is winding up!
What the F**K are you posting religious comments that have no application to this topic? May the devil welcome you.
Lucy used to grab Fred Metz's croch in between takes.
Ewww....
@Peter Reilly seriously doubt that...
@Peter Reilly - not true 100% - especially because you call him Fred Mertz and not by his real name. Lucy clearly never did that on the show so if you can’t even clarify “Fred Mertz’s” real name, chances are this is totally untrue. Don’t post information that isn’t accurate.