I don't care how scripted, or prepared this scene was, that was genuine emotion coming from Lucy. The love a man and a women express for one another when a baby is on the way is extraordinary and beautiful. Here, it's forever captured between Desi and Lucy.
I totally agree Matt. No matter how many times I watch this, the tears flow like rain. Lucy was always so transparent, that's what made her so endearing. She wasn't afraid to take people to their most vulnerable places.
+Jennifer Lorenzo I read in Lucy's autobiography that they did reshoot it, but used the original take instead. I don't think we'll ever see the retake. Unless somebody happened to have a movie camera in the audience. Lol. There is actually behind the scenes color home movie footage of a season 1 episode from an audience member's perspective.
She said it made her think of when she had her first baby, Lucie and all the complications she had, so she became very emotional with her being pregnant again.
Ricky started to cry in thus scene so did Lucy and Ethel sniffled. They wanted retakes but the audience stood up and shouted "no! no!" even Lucy and Ricky didn't want retakes.
Their reaction at the very end was really spontaneous. This is one of those rare moments. The take called for them to do the song and kiss at the end happily but according to Lucy herself as well as Desi Arnaz the whole scene made Lucy tear up, thinking about their troubles having their first birth with baby Lucie. She began to cry and so did Desi prompting that very tender ending. They wanted to re-shoot it but the audience shouted them down and saying it was perfect and so they kept it! et voila-TV History
Tawnya Arns no, she was pregnant during the filming of this episode, but he knew already (her belly was still very prominent, even with their attempts not to film it).
I remember reading somewhere that this episode was controversial even mentioning that she was going to become a mother because no one had done that on television before. Lucy was the first woman on television to do a lot of groundbreaking things. She was definitely a treasure.
@@r.godfrey5231actually it wasn't her idea it was the producers, Lucy and Desi had thought , that was it and both of them were quite happy to finish ,ILL as children were important to both of them .Jess Oppenheimer, was determined not to lose this huge show watched by 50 million people every week, so he thought what the heck, they would try. tbh, the biggest reason the sensors let it happen was the fact that Lucy and Desi were married in real life, other wise the Story line would maybe never have happened. its come to light recently, that Desi, wanted to finish ,and for them to have a family life, life, but lucy wanted to go on, that maybe didn't help her marriage did it, not that im excusing Desi's behaviour however.
I'm crying my eyes out lol I sang this to my boyfriend after telling him we're having a baby. We swayed in the kitchen and cried. It was beautiful just like this moment captured.
I have been binge watching I love Lucy for like a week now . Last night my 20 year old sat and watched a couple of episodes with me and now he is addicted to it. He says it was funnier that the mess that comes on tv now a days. And he always comments how BEAUTIFUL Lucy is
This is my favorite scene in the entire series! They were so in love, the way they looked at each other and how Lucille shyly cried was so beautiful. Can you imagine watching your parents so in love and holding each other so tight, what a privilege to have that on film.
I love this episode too. I still cry when they rerun it. I cried watching it again today, I played this for my granddaughter. turns out I am going to be a GREAT Grandmother!
It’s obvious the love they had for each other. But Desi had that ‘roaming eye’ that Lucy could not, and did not, ignore. Sad. This scene is heart wrenching.
The most touching scene ever! Especially, when we know the story of the struggles of Lucy & Desi ! Lucy was not acting here, She was shedding genuine, joyful tears! Ricky's reaction is so priceless! This is how ALL pregnancies should be regarded respected & loved ,especially today. ,& regardless of the prevailing circumstances of life! This scene is even more stunning , watching it & looking back, today! We are reminded of the 2 marvelous children that Desi.& Lucy had & how they went on to do marvelous things in the world,in spite of the adversity of life! "I LOVE LUCY" was & is an outstanding example of real life! May it go on forever! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
Watching all of these clips after watching "Being the Ricardos" (which was very good) gives me a new perspective on them and their skits, but still Timeless Comedy Gold.
I'm so glad that I grew up watching this show because of my mom. Literally love this show and this scene is probably my favorite scene in all the seasons. Besides them having their anniversary in Hollywood. ❤ Lucille and Desi, you guys are incredible and I love you
Such an incredible moment in TV and on this show. Never fails to make me smile. Though this show was scripted, no ad libbing whatsoever, they truly had the emotions of an expecting couple. Though this was their second child, Luci was first, it was a crazy coincidence when this episode aired Lucille gave birth to their son Desi Jr. on the same day. They were glad they decided that Lucy and Ricky would have a son. Though their marriage didn't last it was said that after the divorce they did their best at co-parenting despite Lucille's hectic schedule and Desi's drinking and philandering. She said that they made better friends than they did being a couple. Though this show was only on for 5 years, it's still going almost 60 years later. It's funny no matter how many times you've seen it. Pure genius to everyone affiliated with this show.
We’re having a baby My baby and me You’ll read in winchell That we’re adding a limb to our family tree While pushing that carriage How proud I will be There’s nothing like marriage Ask your father and mother and they’ll agree He’ll have toys, baby clothes He’ll always come to the right house By and by, when he grows maybe he’ll live in the White House Our future looks brighter But definitely We’re having a baby We’re having a baby We’re having a baby My baby and me
I've been rewatching a lot of Lucy during the pandemic, the original, her later series and documentaries. I used to be obsessed with Lucy in highschool and I remember crying when I first saw this episode and it looka like it still had the same effect!
Growing up, I watched reruns of I Love Lucy all the time on Nick at Nite. I was maybe 9 or 10 when I first saw this episode, and it hit me right in the feels! ^__^
You really feel like Desi as Ricky was hearing that Lucy/Lucille told him she was pregnant. There is even today real emotional energy that comes from them. Hands down one of the best acted and most touching moment in all tv history. Seriously even in movie history
Lucy and Desi suffered six miscarriages before they had this baby. If you know this fact, you immediately understand why they were so emotional and can't help but tear up yourself.
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One of the sweetest moments in all of television. I can't help but tear up every time.
Jeff Hocker I'm crying now!!!😂
And it was all authentic.
Yesss!!
EVERY TIME!!! 😭
I did cry
I don't care how scripted, or prepared this scene was, that was genuine emotion coming from Lucy. The love a man and a women express for one another when a baby is on the way is extraordinary and beautiful. Here, it's forever captured between Desi and Lucy.
Your right. It was emotional for both of them due to Lucy have multiple miscarriages.
And than the big miscarriage. Divorced!
She was pregnant in real life at the time so I’m sure it was.
I am crying looking at this. And I'm sure everyone else was/is too.
I totally agree Matt. No matter how many times I watch this, the tears flow like rain. Lucy was always so transparent, that's what made her so endearing. She wasn't afraid to take people to their most vulnerable places.
The way he kissed her at the end was. So genuine
I love that her tears were real.
They wanted to record the end scene again but decided to keep it because of their genuine emotions.
+Jennifer Lorenzo I read in Lucy's autobiography that they did reshoot it, but used the original take instead. I don't think we'll ever see the retake. Unless somebody happened to have a movie camera in the audience. Lol. There is actually behind the scenes color home movie footage of a season 1 episode from an audience member's perspective.
Why did she have real tears??
Because she was really pregnant and Desi, the actor that's singing the song is her husband.
She said it made her think of when she had her first baby, Lucie and all the complications she had, so she became very emotional with her being pregnant again.
Ricky started to cry in thus scene so did Lucy and Ethel sniffled. They wanted retakes but the audience stood up and shouted "no! no!" even Lucy and Ricky didn't want retakes.
No re-takes
It’s perfect❤️👩❤️👨
CBS censors prohibited the word "pregnant" at the time. I always cry when I see this.
THis one of the greatest episodes TV ever had
Steve Dwyer Great episode. My other favorite is The Indian Show, Desi sings ByThe Waters of Minnetonka
Yes I fully agree with you!!
My favorite is Indian Show but with the other lady Carol? Can’t find it on you tube anymore. Had it on my favs but it was taken down.
They were soulmates...wish they never got divorced.
Easily one of the most genuinely tender moments in all of TV history. Love it.
My favorite part is when he rests his head on her shoulders at the end, so genuine :'-)
Thea I know when he sings we’re having a baby my baby and me i tear up every time
She actually got to be in Ricky’s Show.
I know it's a show and they rehearsed this down to each letter but it feels very spontaneous and real. Kudos to Desi Arnaz's underrated acting.
dtv2031 .....and Lucy's perfectionism
Their reaction at the very end was really spontaneous. This is one of those rare moments. The take called for them to do the song and kiss at the end happily but according to Lucy herself as well as Desi Arnaz the whole scene made Lucy tear up, thinking about their troubles having their first birth with baby Lucie. She began to cry and so did Desi prompting that very tender ending. They wanted to re-shoot it but the audience shouted them down and saying it was perfect and so they kept it! et voila-TV History
dtv2031 this was actually Desi learning about Lucy being pregnant with their second child. His reaction and surprise was not scripted.
Tawnya Arns no, she was pregnant during the filming of this episode, but he knew already (her belly was still very prominent, even with their attempts not to film it).
It was. This was how she told Ricky she was pregnant. He had no idea
They couldn’t say “pregnant”..But Desi said it worked out better because it was funnier for him to say “Spectin’.”
All the vague terms used just to say Lucy was pregnant. Expecting, expectant mother, blessed event. Times were uptight then.
I remember reading somewhere that this episode was controversial even mentioning that she was going to become a mother because no one had done that on television before. Lucy was the first woman on television to do a lot of groundbreaking things. She was definitely a treasure.
@@r.godfrey5231 Not to mention that her and Desi were an inter-ethnic marriage!
@@r.godfrey5231actually it wasn't her idea it was the producers, Lucy and Desi had thought , that was it and both of them were quite happy to finish ,ILL as children were important to both of them .Jess Oppenheimer, was determined not to lose this huge show watched by 50 million people every week, so he thought what the heck, they would try. tbh, the biggest reason the sensors let it happen was the fact that Lucy and Desi were married in real life, other wise the Story line would maybe never have happened. its come to light recently, that Desi, wanted to finish ,and for them to have a family life, life, but lucy wanted to go on, that maybe didn't help her marriage did it, not that im excusing Desi's behaviour however.
You can absolutely feel the emotions that they are feeling ❤️ One of the most touching scenes of the series.
I'm crying my eyes out lol I sang this to my boyfriend after telling him we're having a baby. We swayed in the kitchen and cried. It was beautiful just like this moment captured.
How sweet!
You do realize that a husband comes before the baby does.
@@texasgirl6000You do realize that we no longer bastardize children. Right?!
@@texasgirl6000better to be a bastard than a bitch.
"I want you to meet my mother......I mean my wife, my wife" I don't think that line was scripted, but it couldn't have been scripted better!
I never knew Lucy was six years older than Ricky. So here she is 40 and he is 34. Wow..... ❤️
She was nearly 42 here. So he would've been 36
After 2 years of trying with my wife we are finally having a child together. I am so excited and glad
How's it going Bub?
I have been binge watching I love Lucy for like a week now . Last night my 20 year old sat and watched a couple of episodes with me and now he is addicted to it. He says it was funnier that the mess that comes on tv now a days. And he always comments how BEAUTIFUL Lucy is
My 22 year old son loves watching I Love Lucy too! I love that the younger generation is discovering this great show!
omg! i remember watching this episode the week after i found out and i CRIED!
im at 36 weeks now....SO EXCITED !!!!
congratulations!!!
thanks (:
Mademoiselle Emma aw that's great I love you
Alexis Grammer
i love you too lol
Mademoiselle Emma Wishing you and your family the best.
This is my favorite scene in the entire series! They were so in love, the way they looked at each other and how Lucille shyly cried was so beautiful. Can you imagine watching your parents so in love and holding each other so tight, what a privilege to have that on film.
I love this episode too. I still cry when they rerun it. I cried watching it again today, I played this for my granddaughter. turns out I am going to be a GREAT Grandmother!
wow, congrats. how old are you, your kids, and grandkids any way
the has heart hasheart That's a rude question to ask.
I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. This was always my favorite episode of I Love Lucy. So sweet!
I love when Desi says, "I bet he look like you, and Lucy responds, "I bet he'll speak with an accent like you! LOL
It’s obvious the love they had for each other. But Desi had that ‘roaming eye’ that Lucy could not, and did not, ignore. Sad. This scene is heart wrenching.
I love this clip....her emotions were so genuine. I love Lucy :)
I cry EVERY TIME I see this scene. It's so intimate and special, bless them for allowing us to witness this heart warming moment in time.
The most touching scene ever! Especially, when we know the story of the struggles of Lucy & Desi !
Lucy was not acting here, She was shedding genuine, joyful tears! Ricky's reaction is so priceless! This is how ALL pregnancies should be
regarded respected & loved ,especially today. ,& regardless of the prevailing circumstances of life!
This scene is even more stunning , watching it &
looking back, today! We are reminded of the 2 marvelous children that Desi.& Lucy had & how they went on to do marvelous things in the world,in spite of the adversity of
life! "I LOVE LUCY" was & is an outstanding example of real life! May it go on forever! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
this is my favorite scene from what is THE greatest comedy show of all time
Lol I love the look on his face when it finally dawns on him that their having the baby
I know
This is one of my most favorite episode of I Love Lucy ever!! loved Rickys expression the best
this is my favorite episode. I've watched this thousands of times n ball everytime...
watizzright me too sister.
watizzright .... Me three.
watizzright what episode is this one
Desi Arnaz Jr. is now 65 years old--old enough to be collecting a pension. Time flies...
Wow.... like wow. You're right.
The excitement of a new father to be: "I'm going to be a father!" I can't, all these years later..
As a 30 year old man who saw this as a 13 year old kid I’m so fucking happy to announce I’m gonna be a dad this year. I’m SO FUCKING HAPPY
Oh my gosh I cry everytime I see this , she really loved him so much
Welllll..........she didn't. Their marriage was a disaster.
She absolutely adored and loved him...just because it did not work out does not negate that fact !!!
Tess Gregory Desi was the love of her life.
@@tessgregory987 they did love each other. Very much. The marriage just didn't work.
Whenever I'm down, I just watch this video and it cheers me right up. :"))
+Gloria Tonks Whenever I'm down, I watch anything with Lucille Ball. :)
Such a sweet scene between the two of them. You can see how genuinely happy they were those tears were real! I love I love Lucy❤❤❤❤!
My all-time favorite Hollywood couple, along with Rita Hayworth & Gene Kelly.
She's pregnant even though they don't share a bed.
Ricky: Lucy! You got some explaining to do.
One of my favorite scene it made me cry 😊
Watching all of these clips after watching "Being the Ricardos" (which was very good) gives me a new perspective on them and their skits, but still Timeless Comedy Gold.
This is the cutest thing I've seen all week, oh my God.
I'm so glad that I grew up watching this show because of my mom. Literally love this show and this scene is probably my favorite scene in all the seasons. Besides them having their anniversary in Hollywood. ❤ Lucille and Desi, you guys are incredible and I love you
One of my favorite scenes in the entire series ♥
When I found out I was pregnant with my daughter I immediately played this song
I literally ball every single time!!! ugh!
this song makes me cry
this is my favorite moment of this show!!!
Such an incredible moment in TV and on this show. Never fails to make me smile. Though this show was scripted, no ad libbing whatsoever, they truly had the emotions of an expecting couple. Though this was their second child, Luci was first, it was a crazy coincidence when this episode aired Lucille gave birth to their son Desi Jr. on the same day. They were glad they decided that Lucy and Ricky would have a son. Though their marriage didn't last it was said that after the divorce they did their best at co-parenting despite Lucille's hectic schedule and Desi's drinking and philandering. She said that they made better friends than they did being a couple. Though this show was only on for 5 years, it's still going almost 60 years later. It's funny no matter how many times you've seen it. Pure genius to everyone affiliated with this show.
She looked so happy.
This was one of the best episodes so far....I'm still at season 2, but I'm sure the series has much more great moments like this one.
💔💔💔. Always makes me cry.
Hearttouching!!
im 7 months pregnant watching this and cant stop crying! 😍
The fantastic Desi Arnaz orchestra, conducted off camera by Wilbur Hatch. The unsung fifth man of ILL!
omg this makes me cry its so sweet
I remember watching this as a kid on Nick at Night. I cried my eyes out. One of the best scenes in the show. The look on his face is priceless.
This is exactly how I felt when my wife told me we were having our little girl
everyone loves that part when ricky freezes and that crazy look hes got
I just saw the Lucy and Desi documentary on amazon. I didn't think I could love these two more...
tears me up everytime I see that!! So sweet
So sweet and moving. When he realizes he's going to be a father☺My niece is expecting my 3rd Great Nephew! Memphis was born 6-18-20💖
We’re having a baby
My baby and me
You’ll read in winchell
That we’re adding a limb to our family tree
While pushing that carriage
How proud I will be
There’s nothing like marriage
Ask your father and mother and they’ll agree
He’ll have toys, baby clothes
He’ll always come to the right house
By and by, when he grows
maybe he’ll live in the White House
Our future looks brighter
But definitely
We’re having a baby
We’re having a baby
We’re having a baby
My baby and me
This is my favorite clip. Ty for posting.
This is the greatest moment in sitcom history, and no one can tell me otherwise.
I've been rewatching a lot of Lucy during the pandemic, the original, her later series and documentaries. I used to be obsessed with Lucy in highschool and I remember crying when I first saw this episode and it looka like it still had the same effect!
...there’s no acting here...just absolutely incredible
I'm gonna record this song and surprise it to by husband in a card :)
One for the ages. Genuine love and emotion.
ugh crying so much this is soo sweet! I love Lucy!!!
This part of the episode makes me cry every time. Its such a sweet announcement and when Ricky realized he going to be a father 💗
One of my favorite episodes ever from this show 🥰❤️ 💯💯💯💯💯
This was one of my favorite moments
the queen of comedy!
What a beautiful couple. This show is timeless
This episode took my breath away when I first saw it! Once of the best Episodes on a TV show I ve ever seen! ❤️❤️
I love this episode. It gets me every time 😥
Back then...They didn't allow the word "pregnant" You wonder where we are now.
this was a legit episode cause Desi Arnaz didn't know she was pregnant til she told him on the set
noooooo that never happened. He knew way beforehand and it was his idea and the producers idea to incorporate the pregnancy into the show.
Desi already knew she was pregnant. It was the audience who really didn't know - there were only rumors of that.
That would've been something if it were true.
and plus, in the show they had a boy . But really they had Lucie first , then Baby Desi second
When this was made, Lucie had already been born. This was her second pregnancy, so it WAS a boy, Desi Jr.
I love how you can hear the director shout “DO THE BABY SONG!” Because Desi and Lucy are so distracted by the joy.
If only Desi kept true to this song and his vows.......smh
Growing up, I watched reruns of I Love Lucy all the time on Nick at Nite. I was maybe 9 or 10 when I first saw this episode, and it hit me right in the feels! ^__^
Probably the most beautiful scene in a sitcom ever
Probably the sweetest moment in television history. I dare anyone to name anything else....
This is so cute omg i almost cried 😭😭
One of the greatest moments in US TV history.
Love this moment forever. 😭
You really feel like Desi as Ricky was hearing that Lucy/Lucille told him she was pregnant. There is even today real emotional energy that comes from them. Hands down one of the best acted and most touching moment in all tv history. Seriously even in movie history
still watch in 2018
Like he didnt known hideous old time pregnancy wear. LOL ha ha I love this.
Why did I tear up? I love this show so much!! 😭
This is one of the cutest things, ever!
Lucy and Desi suffered six miscarriages before they had this baby. If you know this fact, you immediately understand why they were so emotional and can't help but tear up yourself.
I can't stop smiling :)
" I want you to meet my mother!" @ 1:58- LMAO - LOVE THEM !!!!
Never had the chance to see it on TV. Glad it's here.
I love very much when Ricky Ricardo goes from table to table in which Lucy Ricardo gives to him the good news herself.
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This is so sweet and touching.