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Lucie joins Billy Stritch’s tribute to Mel Torme to talk about Main Street USA, Ginger Rogers, Liza Minnelli, and more! Starts at 37:00.

Good question. I think the first time the baby’s name was mentioned was in the flashback opening of The Audition rerun.

It was definitely interesting to see a two hour documentary about Lucy that had the 1950s end at the halfway point. Great clips! I imagine most the clips came from YouTube (it seemed like some of the I Love Lucy ones were HD). If this was 15 years ago, I bet all of it would be public domain stuff. It seems like once YouTube came along, they stopped policing these things. It was nice to see The Lucy Show praised so much. Here’s Lucy got the short shrift. I don’t think they mentioned the kids involvement at all. I also don’t think Gale’s name was mentioned, although he was seen in quite a few clips. They were pretty factual until the end when they said she died on April 25. 🤨 The overall theme seemed to be “Woman Power!” rather than then typical “Lucy & Desi love story,” although they did loop back to that at the end. Overall, this exceeded my original expectations. It was nice to see such time spent on the post-I Love Lucy years and in a generally positive way.

Cher... and Other Fantasies, Cher’s 1979 special that featured Lucy, is now available on DVD as part of a pricy Cher box set from Time Life. https://timelife.com/products/the-best-of-cher I’m very surprised the Cher episode with Cloris Leachman and Jack Albertson isn’t included. Both guest stars won Emmys for their work in it.

This review gives me much higher hopes than the initial announcement! https://medium.com/@herbiejpilato/we-love-lucy-says-new-2-hour-tv-doc-on-reelz-and-they-mean-it-cb027bfd0868

Quick interview on the census and more!

This is a fantastic interview with lots of Here’s Lucy stories!

Lucie and They’re Playing Our Song musical conductor Larry Blank reminisce.

I assume this Reelz special will be a more low budget affair.

Lucie is scheduled to participate in all star salute to Latino culture and achievement in theater on October 1.

The Reelz Channel is airing a new Lucy doc on September 12. http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/08/25/reelz-adds-new-stories-celebrating-beloved-stars-of-comedy-music-and-movies-to-september-2020-lineup-575105/20200825reelz01/

“Lucy, Legal Eagle” is the official title, according to the original script. https://www.historyforsale.com/lucille-lucy-ball-script-signed-circa-1986/dc226784

I would guess it would be something along the lines of the Norman Lear Live In Front of a Studio Audience specials. Kate Luckinbill alluded to something like that in the podcast interview posted above.

Allan Rich, who played the judge in Lucy, Legal Eagle, has died a 94. https://www.hollywoodreporter.c om/news/allan-rich-character-actor-who-overcame-the-blacklist-dies-at-94

We’ve had little mentions of the Lucy & Desi documentary Ron Howard is producing, but we now have a lot more information! https://deadline.com/2020/08/amy-poehler-directing-documentary-lucille-ball-desi-arnaz-marriage-imagine-documentaries-white-horse-pictures-1203021502/ Amy Poehler will direct! I don’t think I’ve heard Amy (who I love) discuss Lucy before.