The Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse: Desilu Revue (Holiday Special) 1959

[@psloidahernandez3807]

I haven seen this before is amazing to see Lucy and Desi working together is really beautiful.

[@renesagahon4477]

They got divorced 3 months after this aired

[@janeharford9342]

Well done and fun to watch! Yes-dated, but a period piece of history

[@vahi37]

I've never seen this before. Brilliant!

[@dominipierce7673]

I thought I had seen most everything with Lucy, but I had never seen this before today.

[@renesagahon4477]

I wish I hadn’t

[@texmexlady8133]

Same here, never seen this show before

[@bronxbearbud272]

Thank you for posting! I never knew it existed, and it's another wonderful example of the Lucy/Desi legacy.

[@reneebraxton1032]

I love Lucille, Desi, Vivian and William!

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Me 2 major ❤

[@alanm5090]

This is great I can't believe I've never seen this before and I've seen everything that Lucy has done I've never seen this one video before

[@margierogers1815]

I love this ! Such wonderful singing numbers ! Lucy is so cute in this !!

[@reneebraxton1032]

I can't get enough of these wonderfully talented people.

[@RemoWilliams1227]

Me neither

[@renesagahon4477]

Where ?

[@kbunky69]

The song at the end was so beautiful and brought wonderful memories 💖

[@MsDisneylandlover]

How so?

[@kbunky69]

@@MsDisneylandlover do you not think the voices and music is beautiful. And I remember hearing that song when I was much younger at Christmas time so it reminds my of those yester years

[@douglasfraser2089]

I love lucy

[@lucythecat12]

Me too

[@KimberlyOurlian]

I kept waiting for Lucy to sneak into the dance routines

[@vickiegilbert3549]

I love both of these wonderful talented people ❤️ 💜 💕

[@fromthesidelines]

Hedda Hopper wrote about her experience appearing in this episode. She noted that Lucy, as the producer. was having trouble with a particular segment- and Desi walked onto the set, offering to help smooth things out. "All right, go ahead and try it!", she snapped. Hedda noted, "In ten minutes, Desi had the revue ticking like a fine clock."

[@RayPointerChannel]

I read that account in reference to one of the hour long LUCY-DESI hour shows, not THIS one.

[@fromthesidelines]

She was quoted about "The Desilu Revue" in Bart Andrews' "The Story of 'I LOVE LUCY'".

[@hollybigelow5337]

That doesn't surprise me. Desi never really got the credit he deserved when he was alive for his amazing talent. I'm sure part of it was because Lucy was the star, and even today people give the stars all the credit and almost no credit to the people who make everything work behind the scenes. I'm sure part of it was also because of a certain amount of racism. And part of it will also always be how Desi treated Lucy in their personal life. And don't get me wrong, his womanizing and drinking really did hurt his family and his wife in very big ways. But there will always be a part of me that will wonder if Desi had gotten the credit and respect and gratitude he deserved if he ultimately might not have needed the drinking and the women on the side. I don't think Desi even cared that much about the public or industry giving him the credit. I always got the impression the reason he worked so hard was because it was his way of trying to give back to Lucy and show her he loved her and to try to make up for hurting her with the other things that he did. He was a brilliant manager, a formidable businessman, an incredible musician, and an amazing actor. Often the hardest part to play in a comedy is the straight man, and Desi played that part to perfection, while still having perfect timing whenever it was his turn to be funny. None of that takes away from Lucy's genius. She also had incredible instincts on the stage and in business, and when she was forced to step into the role of management she held her own and made some daring decisions that ended up paying off back when the business was dominated by men. But in every area of their professional life, as talented and creative and strong and daring as Lucy was, Desi still outclassed her because he was just that good. And the fact that he never tried to outshine her, but instead was doing it as part of the team to make her look good is even more to his credit. I guess there's just always a part of me that hopes Lucy was able to say to herself at some point, "Desi didn't treat me right, and I was completely justified in protecting myself and getting a divorce. I gave him every chance in the world. But I also know that none of what he did was really personally. He was overwhelmed by his demons and addictions and didn't have the strength to defeat them. But I also know he still cared about me, and the tribute he gave to our love of working so hard to help me in my professional career is noted and appreciated and is quite amazing and quite special."

[@vickiegilbert3549]

​@@hollybigelow5337exmlp

[@LJ-ht4zs]

@@hollybigelow5337 Desi was an addict: booze, womanizing and gambling before he married, during his marriage and after it. His 2nd wife almost divorced him too for the same reasons - also I read somewhere that she also realized that he still loved Lucy. I think Desi loved Lucy and his 2nd wife Edith but he loved his addictions more.

[@christinefediuk7789]

This is a rarity!! I never seen this before. I am a HUGE Lucille Ball/I Love Lucy fan. This video came up on my suggestions, so I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks :)

[@pathough2100]

Beautiful! Thanks for posting.

[@anniem9595]

Wowza! ❤ This is wonderful! So fun to watch 😊💗

[@kathrynleogrande3539]

thank you for sharing. It made me sad to watch it, it was only a few months before they were divorced. They didn't even stand next to each other during the final number.

[@julietteyork3721]

So sad

[@PK-bh1ww]

They stayed friends and still cared for each other after the divorce. According to little Lucy.

[@kathrynleogrande3539]

@PK-bh1ww yes I know but there was so much hurt, and of course we all wanted the fairy tale ending.

[@military_girl91]

i saw the woman which is as countess in The Lucy Show 😂 Oh Lucy we miss you so much although i wasn’t born yet in your era but i watched all your shows and i love it 🥰 Big fans from Malaysia 🇲🇾❤️

[@RayPointerChannel]

You are referring to Ann Southern. She had her own show produced by Desilu.

[@caraqueno]

@@RayPointerChannel Ann Sothern, another great star and comedic actress, like Lucille Ball.

[@muszak1]

Desi and Lucy were brilliant entertainers and business people. I believe they both did their best to remain friends after their divorce. ❤👍

[@kathyflorcruz552]

Lucy defended Desi until the day he died too. Never disparaged him & was very annoyed with idiot talk show hosts who tried to make her speak badly of him. Very admirable.

[@nancyritchie2166]

@@kathyflorcruz552 P⁰A

[@RemoWilliams1227]

@@kathyflorcruz552 Lucy was pure class

[@LJ-ht4zs]

@@kathyflorcruz552 Actually I did hear Lucy bad mouth Desi; but never the reverse. (Not hear about but actually hear her call him a "loser".) Also, everything is blamed on Desi's drinking and womanizing; however, very late before Desi asked for the divorce (he let Lucy be the one to file for it - acting like she asked for it), he said the boozing and womanizing was a way he was unwinding - he said he had too much stress and wanted to sell Desilu productions - Lucy said no. I do feel that she is equally responsible for their difficulties. During the home videos watching him with the children, he was always warm and feelingful. Lucy less so.

[@kathyflorcruz552]

@@LJ-ht4zs Lucy DID indeed acknowledge Desi's drinking & womanizing but refused to diminish him as a talent or his contributions to their careers & television. EVERY Holllywood marriage takes hits & compared to what FILTH you see out there now & degeneracy & dragging through the mud & custody battles & baby mama drama etc - how Lucy & Desi handled their situtation in the spotlight was lightyears better than anyone can claim now. In fact the disgusting presence of social media has made it all even that much worse, an activist judges have too. Men ALSO have been ALWAYS raked over the coals in the public eye when it comes to divorce or relationships & child custody & support & alimony REGARDLESS in MOST situations of the behavior of the women. Again - I think Lucy was a taskmaster indeed, took the reigns when she had a company to run, and she HAD found Desi & had children later in life & wanted THAT desperately to work too & worked hard at it & when it failed was still determined to make a success out of it & didn't HAVE to take Desi down in the public eye to do it. I admire her for that. I admire them both for not hating each other & being loving parents for their children & grandchildren the rest of their lives.

[@shawnwilliams3597]

Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful videos I hope you get more videos of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz with William Frawley and Vivian Vance I'm a huge fan and I just subscribed to your channel. This is Ivana Williams from Blue Mountains Ontario Canada ❤️

[@jesseecheek8348]

I did too! This was a great find. Thanks bunches

[@alanm5090]

It's funny how she says he never forgets a thing because he really did have a photographic memory in real life,lol

[@lindakilbride6755]

I really don't get how that is funny. Confirmation?

[@ms.lesarenay9450]

So it's a play on the reality of desi being able to remember almost everything which they confirmed in every documentary. The line was meant to be a joke when in actuality it's the truth.

[@fromthesidelines]

This was one of Claudio Guzman's early attempts at directing a TV show. He was working as an art director at the studio when Desi gave him the chance to direct several episodes of "DESILU PLAYHOUSE".Later, he was best known for directing (and producing) various episodes of "I DREAM OF JEANNIE".

[@MsDisneylandlover]

Major lucy fan i collect her stuff

[@johnwilliamson2707]

Desilu player Bob Osborne would later go on to be Turner Classic Movies' main host. Also, note Star Trek's Majel Barrett among the Desilu players.

[@maddyhayes617]

See my post.

[@freedomtowin]

Thanks,love anything Lucy

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

What great young talents.

[@garypesci746]

In the Christmas party scenes, Carole Cook was wearing the coat that Lucy wore on the I Love Lucy episode when she told Ricky at the nightclub that she was pregnant.

[@katherinehogan578]

In the musical, singing & dancing ** the guy playing the piano had to of been " Mr. Ed's ", owner !!!!!???? Isn't that correct? I watched all those old shows groing up!!! This is a great channel!!! Thanks!!!

[@sardu55]

Good catch.

[@teresawicks-kq3bq]

I see it. You r right!

[@jangeeslattery8618]

I noticed that too

[@elbapilrose7983]

I recognized it too!

[@rr7firefly]

The last song was a humdinger. There was a time when choral music was performed in this grand style, with perfect orchestral arrangement. What happened to us -- is this level of artistic excellence beyond us now? (49:45)

[@BillHosko]

Hilarious... Well written/produced and acted!

[@maddyhayes617]

In addition to my previous posts, Diane Vincent and Rhonda Medina are the best Lucy and Ethel impersonators !! And Robert Osborne was a very handsome young man, and the same as an older man. I am so happy I had the pleasure of meeting him and so shocked to read of his death. Such a gentleman👍

[@sardu55]

Thanks for posting this, never seen it before. Ironic stuff. The last Christmas for the famous couple together. Right before the new decade is set to start, and the last 'I Love Lucy' episode in 4 months. Watching this I can see why it bombed. The critics opened fire on it, even calling Hedda Hooper a 'hack' for being in it, and that even the 'Lucy' cast couldn't save this monster. Ball was so upset over the reception it received that she dropped plans to develop it into a production and a Broadway show. Robert Osborne, the famous movie historian, was in the group and appeared a great deal in the show. He was a favorite of Ball, as was Carole Cook. Osborne decided to pursue other things in show biz and stopped acting after the show. Cook went on to a fairly decent career, often appearing on Ball's future series and specials None of the others in her group made it in show biz, most fizzed out and a couple only managed to do minor work. Ball's attempt to duplicate the old MGM Actors School, run by Ginger Rogers mom, at Desilu failed big time. After this show she moved onto other things. Her and Arnaz divorced several months later. This was the next to last show they did together.

[@LucyFansOfficial]

sardu55 you’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@okjoe5561]

Majel Barrett was in Star Trek and Star:Trek The Next Generation among other things (and was the computer voice too). She was also married to Gene Roddenberry. Roger Perry had a pretty long career too, mostly in TV.

[@AniMerci]

I’m happy to hear that at least a couple of these “kids” found some success. Because this is a real stinker.

[@kenny808kine8]

Desilu ended up producing alot pf great shows like Star Trek, Untouchables, Lucy's various series...so this wasn't the best cause the studio system was a dud and coming to an end.

[@RayPointerChannel]

Robert Osborne did not quit acting after this. He continued in bit parts into the mid 60s. He can be seen in a Season One episode of THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES as a bank teller in Dyrsdale's office.

[@videox222ify]

I have been looking for this for years thank you for posting

[@larryaubrey9161]

Robert Osborne of TCM is one of Desilu Playhouse players. He's right behind Lucy in several scenes.

[@coolfia1012]

thanks for posting!

[@theoldbroadsdog2638]

That woman with the full face on the side of her face - wow, that blew me away. Carol Cook, Robert Osborne, Roger Perry actually had very good careers - I think Carol Cook is still active today. Believe she played Maude's mother in Maude. Random thoughts....fun to see this. Thanks for posting!

[@randysills4418]

I think Carole Cook is 97 now!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Thank you I loved it

[@rafaelvega-m7h]

If you enjoyed this, read Thomas Mallon's Up With The Sun. Terrific novel that gives background to this Lucy/Desi production.

[@tonisargent4695]

i loves i love lucy show i never seen this one

[@roscomare8579]

My first time seeing this great show. Thanks for posting!

[@larryhawkins3294]

Seeing Robert Osbourne in his youth was a treat. He could be Robert Wagner's brother. The resemblance became more obvious in later years. I'm Suprised that Paul Picierni from The Untouchables was not among the new young performers.

[@bradsmack1]

Maybe Paul couldn't sing or dance. Or, had a scheduling conflict.

[@crmay72]

Was that Osbourne at 35:18?

[@kerridillon3120]

@@crmay72 Absolutely yes!!

[@anniem9595]

You are so right! RW and RO look so much alike! Even had the same shoulders and build as they aged. ❤❤

[@poochillipickles8525]

Vivian Vance was 50 here and she looks sensational

[@crmay72]

She really does!

[@dallyx66]

And Lucy was 48

[@nuryverdeja5636]

Incomparable , de Best of all time

[@jonathan_nc]

Nobody yet has mentioned the gray-haired lady who's front row center in the audience. That's Bess Flowers, the Queen of the Hollywood Extras from movies and TV. She was in hundreds of things. Sometimes people thought she was a good luck charm, but evidently not this time. She was also in three episodes of I Love Lucy.

[@gwenniegirl50]

Robert Osborne of TCM fame is one of the Desilu Players - featured as Bob Osborne.

[@finalflowerchild]

Thank you.

[@anncarper8163]

See how nice TV was back then? Wholesome entertainment that was actually a pleasure to watch. 🙂

[@cherylb2008]

What a joy to watch

[@reneebraxton1032]

"The Kids!" I love showbiz jargon.

[@elizabethharrison7306]

I Love Lucy my favorite one fan Big New York Jamestown Lucy and Desi Museum Love Dolls Jamestown New York Lucy and Desi Museum Love 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖🎶🗽

[@reneebraxton1032]

All the greats In one place!

[@vickiegilbert3549]

They were both talented and made it the best together.l so wish they could have made it itheir marriage not just entertaining ❤

[@paulinadulevski6931]

I am a big fan ,love their shows. Laughter is priceless and a way to have the whole family together. If you are reading this can you send me a real picture of Lucy and Desi please please please. To Paulina 428 military trail Scarborough Ontario M1E-4E7 TORONTO CANADA THANK YOU

[@jscorpio1987]

You shouldn’t put your address in the public comments on KZbin. Anybody in the world can see it here. Please delete that comment and be safer on the internet.

[@lindakilbride6755]

Sweety, if you'd like to send a msg to the estate holders, you must send it via private messaging. Otherwise you are giving the entire world access to you in a myriad of ways.

[@lindakilbride6755]

I can see the contrition in Mr. Arnaz's eyes and face. One of the saddest things that ever happened on love's roster in the 20th century.

[@peopleddiagram2920]

It's like a televised audition. And I would not be surprised if each role went to the highest bidder. Its all Show BUSINESS after all.

[@briancordova1299]

My first Christmas.

[@renesagahon4477]

Me too👌🏻

[@stevereyes861]

I love Lucy...hee shows were heart warming, wished they would have stayed married

[@eddihaskell]

Very Eisenhower era!

[@Bill23799]

Oh wow! Majel Barrett was one of Lucy's kids in the show. I wonder if Gene Roddenberry was in the audience.

[@darfnader]

Gene Roddenberry spotted at 4:27, smiling as Lucy passes!

[@Bill23799]

You sure he wasn't smiling at Majel Barrett.

[@JMMTrucking]

Noted Majel Barrett as one of the Desilu Performers

[@HenPapirman]

Do you have it without the colorized logo on the side? Look at Carole Cook, wearing Lucy's dress from the baby show, she gave it to her.

[@MichaelGushue-tl8xd]

Roger Perry and Georgine Darcy would star in Harrigan and Son a year after this episode aired in late 1959.

[@bvg83]

They were a lovely couple, too bad they got divorced, love the Spanish language touch

[@onjfan]

This should've been on the season set as a bonus. Wish CBS would re-release the series set with the missing footage added in to the Star Next Door and the LA At Last eps along with the vintage Westinghouse commercials. I wonder if the dreaded copyright kept this special from being included?

[@RayPointerChannel]

"Dreaded Copyrights" had nothing to do with it. It's a matter of appeal. These Westinghouse Specials do not have lasting value. They are a bit contrived, the result of having to fulfill commercial commitments to CBS and the sponsor.

[@richellebrittain2127]

CBS owns the copyright to almost everything Desilu ever produced, whether thru Viacom or Paramount. It's basically their call.

[@mojo500100]

You’re right about the hatcheted episodes on the CBS dvd release. After buying it, I was very annoyed to find they were the edited-for-commercials versions. The missing footage from ‘the Star Next Door’ can be hunted up on KZbin, thanks to real fans who shared.

[@anneroselli161]

I too have never seen this video before hears to Lucy and all rip love anne

[@inspiringtone2975]

And to Desi. He was real brain behind Desilu

[@OofusTwillip]

3:03 - The woman at the left appears to be wearing the outfit that Lucy wore in the "I Love Lucy" episode in which Lucy tells Ricky she's pregnant. I recognize its design, especially the collar & cuffs. It was even re-created on an "I Love Lucy" Barbie doll.

[@cwilson284]

The genesis of this program is covered at some length in Thomas Mallon's new novel, "Up with the Sun," a novel based on the life and murder or Dick Kallman, one of the bright new stars featured in this program. Mallon spills a lot of gay tea about Lucille Ball, Carole Cook, Kenneth Nelson (Boys in the Band) and many others in the New York theatre scene of the fifties and sixties. Think of it as a more literary version of "Valley of the Dolls."

[@maryjocisco3535]

This was wonderful entertainment....❤....Sadly, an era gone....

[@lucythecat12]

The great thing about Desi and Lucy is that they shared the wealth with William and Vivian. They were very generous because desi and lucy were both staving actors then placed into a position of leadership. They took care of their own

[@lucilleballproductions2031]

I love this do you have the one where Lucy and Ricky meet?

[@totomarley1939]

That was Robert Osborne in the cast of young performers. I think Lucy told him he would never make it as an actor and to become a writer.

[@dawsongalloway5454]

yes what has happened to entertainment today wish we had entertainment today that it was like back then Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz where the best

[@maddyhayes617]

I had the pleasure of meeting Robert Osborne several years ago in Jamestown, NY. He was such a nice man and very pleasant to talk with. My mom and I attended the Birthday celebration party festival weekend. So much to do and see and many wonderful people to meet throughout the weekend. I am so happy we attended. Whenever Lucy mentioned Jamestown, I always hoped to actually travel there. We also met the Lucy and Vivian impersonators. They were wonderful. Ric Wyman could not have been more pleasant and welcoming. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@jorgedominguez1957]

When the world was Inocent

[@hye7777]

The world is now Sodom and Gomorrah

[@renesagahon4477]

@@hye7777🧑🏻‍❤️‍💋‍🧑🏼🧚🏻‍♂️

[@robmcgowan4034]

I'm actually very surprised this wonderful show was even made. Another channel did an in depth look at the final 'Comedy Hour' with Ernie Kovacs that aired in March 1960 but was apparently filmed and in the can the previous August or Sept. Everyone knew it was the last episode and there was a lot of sadness and tears during the filming. It makes me wonder when this Holiday special was filmed. I don't know the air date, but likely mid-later Dec. '59. I wonder if perhaps it wasn't shot the previous spring or early summer.

[@TJ1920]

The pioneers of television as we know it today most of the credit should go to Desi Arnaz as well as his then wife Lucy Vivian Vance William Frawley Lucille Ball of course is the legend we have all learned to love and enthusiastically enjoy

[@DStuart-s1q]

Some of this is interesting.

[@gcfifthgear]

It may have been Lucy's dream, but I have read that the "Desilu Revue" experience drained her (not to mention ending of Lucy and Desi's stormy marriage)...

[@brianw9129]

I have never been a Carole Cook fan. She never had anything nice to say about Lucy or the great favor and kindness that came her way.

[@RayPointerChannel]

Yes, that is odd, isn't it. What puzzled me is how and WHY Carole Cook ever got anywhere. Her only best known movie role was as "Bessie" in THE INCREDIBLE MR. LIMPET. I never saw what was to "outstanding" about her. While she might have had an interesting voice, her appearance was a bit horrifying. She was surely no threat to Lucille Ball. Even into her 70s, Lucy retained her beauty in a matured fashion. Carole Cooke just grew more grotesque. She might have fared better as a "Character Actress" in dark films, or more specifically horror.

[@stephenwilliams1269]

Does anyone know who the lady singer who is in the last section before the intermission?

[@fromthesidelines]

Marilyn Lovell. She retired from show business in the early 1960's to be the wife of astronaut Jim Lovell (to whom she'd been married since 1952).

[@maddyhayes617]

Great piece of trivia. Thank you!

[@johannagarcelon9240]

There’s definitely a mystery here. It’s 1959. Jedda Hopper looks gorgeous here. However, her adult son William was the White haired private detective Paul Drake in Perry Mason at that same time frame.😮

[@johannagarcelon9240]

Wow, through simple Mathematics I have solved my own mystery. In 1959 Hedda was 74 years old. My my, she surely did not look that old.

[@valeriefauteux90]

Love this. Had never seen this before. Who's the guy (around 32.:25) singing blue in gay Paris?

[@amahra100]

Did anybody see Vivian Vance and William Frawley peck each other on the cheek? They couldn't stand each other. They were damn good actors.

[@happydayz7857]

😮where did you find this greatness?

[@renesagahon4477]

⚰️

[@MusicMan-dv7jg]

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse The Desilu Revue (Season 2, Episode 10) TV Episode | 60 min | Drama Lucille Ball plays herself as the vice-president of Desilu Productions, who is busy readying her workshop of young performers for their musical revue. Director - Claudio Guzmán Writers - Bob Schiller | Bob Weiskopf Producer - Lucille Ball Composers - Walton Farrar | Wilbur Hatch | Walter Kent Cinematographer - Sidney Hickox (as Sid Hickox) Editors - Edward A. Biery | Robert Oberbeck (as Robert C. Oberbeck) Casting Director - Kerwin Coughlin

[@glendaicaza6337]

Amazing showsssssß

[@ralphangioli4852]

Too bad there wasn't a scene with Bill Frawley and Bill Demerest together (Bub and Uncle Charly). Though I've heard the two didn't really like each other. Not sure if that was only after Demerest took over for Frawley on My Three Sons.

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

The logo is too big. I wonder if being under contract to Desilu inhibited the careers of these young people. Carole Cook is the only familiar one because she made so many appearances on the Lucy Shows.

[@jimrick6632]

SAD TO KNOW WHEN THEY FILMED THIS THAT THE MARRIAGE WAS OVER....MUST HAVE BEEN HARD TO PRETEND.....

[@billgreen1861]

"Acting is pretending" Did you not see Vivian, give William Frawley a kiss? Well they couldn't stand each other but, they pretend to like each other for the show. Now that's "acting".

[@jimrick6632]

@@billgreen1861 WE HAVE TO PRETEND WHEN WE GO TO FAMILY HOLIDAY GET TOGETHERS AND THERE ARE PEOPLE THERE THAT WE REALLY ARE NOT CRAZY ABOUT BUT.....THAT IS LIFE....

[@eurouc]

Why are the open minutes so frantic. It doesn’t appear realistic

[@joecozzi1365]

Any other episodes of The Desilu Playhouse still around, waiting release?

[@johnnyj0104]

Has this ever been remastered? I would love to add this to my collection!

[@yamil.343]

Sad they divorced a year later. Wow Carole Cook is a young 98.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Never saw this before. 😮 Funny how the "kids " look like they are all 30 years old! 🤣

[@larryhawkins3294]

I'm a huge Lucy fan. Actually cried when she passed away. Never understood her friendship with Need a Hopper though. She was a flaming bigot. Carole Cook was more her style.

[@Alan-yn9fk]

I love Lucy too. Have all her episodes on DVD, movies, specials etc. I don't collect The Lucy Show or Here's Lucy because without Desi to handle the business end the shows just got ridiculously stale. Lucy had a workshop to develop new talent and a couple of the students did ok. This special was obviously done to showcase them but turned into 1959's reason why Vaudeville died. As to Desi and Lucy's marriage, relationship and eventual divorce is really nobody's business except theirs. Lucy stated herself she knew what she was getting into when she married Desi. Thanks to tabloid trash and the whore monger media of then and the world today, none of their personal life will ever be left alone. Damn shame. Desi and Lucy, I Love You.

[@scotnick59]

Lucy was THE person responsible for both STAR TREK and MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE to appear on TV; it was essentially her "say" since she owned DESILU by then.

[@trudyharper9222]

❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️

[@dianalawhorn3338]

Bob Osborne, of Turner classic movies ?

[@maddyhayes617]

I had the pleasure if meeting and talking with him at the Lucy Festival in Jamestown NY. He was very personable, down to earth, and a gentleman. So sad to read he passed away a few years later.

[@mojo500100]

It’s not ‘I Love Lucy’ but it has all the ingredients--notably the Ball/Arnaz/Vance/Frawley dynamic and Lucy doing her dizzy-redhead schtick as she darts about while the big show is put together. Many I/❤/L fans will like this trip back, in glorious black & white. And to whoever thought it was a good idea to leave the garish little full-color headshot of Lucy in the lower left corner: it wasn’t. It distracts attention from the entire show.)

[@bartgreenberg9001]

This special features heavily in the strange bio/novel hybrid Up With the Sun

[@heru-deshet359]

Who was that stunning blonde dancer?

[@scotnick59]

The young men sing very well, but don't know who they are name-wise