"The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour" (1957) TV series 1957-1960

User Rating:

8.6/10   

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

6 November 1957 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Plot:

Lucy is back again in this one hour sequel to I Love Lucy. Lucy and her husband, Ricky Ricardo, are...

Plot Keywords:

Neighbor | Marriage | Husband Wife Relationship | Character Name In Title

Cast

Lucille Ball	...	Lucy Ricardo (13 episodes, 1957-1960)
Desi Arnaz	...	Ricky Ricardo (13 episodes, 1957-1960)
Vivian Vance	...	Ethel Mertz (13 episodes, 1957-1960)
William Frawley	...	Fred Mertz (13 episodes, 1957-1960)
Richard Keith	...	Little Ricky Ricardo / ... (10 episodes, 1957-1960)

Also Known As:

The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show
We Love Lucy (USA) (syndication title)

Runtime:

USA:60 min (including commercials) (13 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Desilu Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Desilu Productions

Trivia:

Lucille Ball filed for divorce from Desi Arnaz the day after filming of the final episode wrapped.

Quotes:

Lucy Ricardo: But how's Ricky ever going to find out who took the pearls?
Ethel Mertz: He'll ask me and I'll confess.
Lucy Ricardo: Why?
Ethel Mertz: Because while he's asking me, he'll have his fingers around my throat!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Lucy (2003) (TV)

A enjoyable way to spend Saturday night

I have to add that Lucille Ball in these one-hour shows is very attractive. The comedy is fresh and almost as enjoyable as the chocolate-eating scene from I Love Lucy. Predictable but very enjoyable is an appropriate way to describe this comedy. In addition to a cast of celebrities, there are some great scenes with chickens, horses, donkeys, and little Fred (a dog).

Each episode has a unique twist to it: a snowball fight with Danny Thomas, a horse race with Betty Grable, a chance to ice skate with Fernando Lamas.

It is a great way to spend a Saturday night.