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Krazy Krunch, as created, popped, wrapped & packaged in one of the funniest episodes (from Season One) of The Lucy Show. :HALKING:

 

Buy it by the Bagley!

 

Korny Krinkles (Lucy cornered the Connecticut market on this popular breakfast cereal, which, presumably, was purchased by the Wakie Flakies Company by 1959)

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Buster Keaton b. 10/4/1895 d. 2/1/66

 

 

Buster Keaton, Lucille Ball long-time friend and mentor, coaching her personally, while both were under contract to MGM; teaching her deftness of handling props, a huge part of her comedy; co-star, MGM, Easy to Wed, 1946; guest, Desilu Productions', Here's Hollywood, 1961; with Lucille, A Salute to Stan Laurel, 1965; guest, Desilu Productions', The Greatest Show on Earth, “You're Alright, Ivy”, 1964; with Lucille, Legends of Comedy, 1992; and American Masters': Finding Lucy, both via archival footage, 2000; with Lucille, archivally, Bob Monkhouse's Comedy Heroes, 2004, as well as Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America, “Slip on a Banana Peel: The Knockabouts”, 2009; is born this day in 1895.

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On the Occasion of HER birthday:

 

Ruby Keeler b. 08/25/09 d. 02/28/93

 

 

Ruby Keeler, William Frawley (Lucy’s Fred Mertz) co-star, on Broadway, Bye, Bye Bonnie, 1927; appears with Desi Arnaz, The 26th Annual Tony Awards, as performer, 1972; appears with Lucille Ball, via archive footage, That's Dancing! 1985, and Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, 1987, is born this date in 1909.

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On the day of his passing:

 

Larry Keating b. 06/13/96 d. 08/26/63

 

 

Larry Keating, actor, 52 films; radio announcer for both ABC and NBC, 1940s-1953; of Mr. Ed and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show fame; guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, Shower of Stars, “Time Out for Ginger”, 1955; The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour “Milton Berle Hides at the Ricardos”, 1959; as well as Desilu Productions', Vacation Playhouse “All About Barbara”, 1963, is born this date in 1896.

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Deborah Kerr b. 9/30/21 d. 10/16/07

 

 

Deborah Kerr, guest panelist 2/21/54 (“What’s My Line”), Lucille Ball: mystery guest; with Desi Arnaz, The 26th Annual Tony Awards, co-host, 1972; appears with Lucie Arnaz, Night of 100 Stars, 1982; as well as with Desi and Lucille, via archival footage, Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's, 1997, is born this date in 1921.

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If I'm repeating, I apologize; on the OCCASION of HER birthday:

 

Nancy Kulp b. 8/28/21 d. 2/3/91

 

 

Nancy Kulp, of Beverly Hillbillies’, 246 episodes, 1962-71 fame; Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, co-star, Forever, Darling, 1956; guest, (“I Love Lucy”) “Lucy Meets the Queen”, 1956; co-star, NBC’s Desilu Productions’, Our Miss Brooks “Acting Director”, “Connie and Frankie”, and “24 Hours”, 1956; Fountain of Youth, Desi Arnaz, Executive Producer, Orson Welles, Writer, Director, 1958; December Bride “”Lily Hires a Maid”, 1954, “Lily the Matchmaker”, 1956; “The Hi-Fi Show”, 1959; guest, Desilu Productions', Ernestine, 1962, Desilu Productions’-Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Comedy Spot, 1962; Desilu Studios'-filmed, My Three Sons, William Frawley (Lucy's Fred Mertz), 2 episodes, 1962; The Joey Bishop Show “A Man's Best Friend”, 1962, as well as Lucille's guest, The Lucy Show “Lucy Becomes an Astronaut”, 1962, is born this date in 1921.

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Apparently, everyone left the room.....with Elvis!... :marionstrong:

 

Boris Karloff b. 11/23/1887 d. 02/02/69

 

 

Boris Karloff, Lucille Ball early film career co-star, United Artist's, Lured, 1947; as well as guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Red Skelton Show “The Atomic Sailor”, 1956, is born this date in 1887.

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On the Occasion of HER birthday, and ending the month on a SWEET NOTE!:

 

Katie Sweet b. 08/31/57 alive

 

Katie Sweet, Jimmy Garrett co-star, Desi Arnaz Productions' pilot, The Victor Borge Comedy Theater, 1962 - first segment of three sketches, “Suzuki Beane”; as well as Lucille Ball guest, The Lucy Show “Lucy Misplaces $2,000”, as Katie, 1962; guest, Desilu Studios'-filmed, The Joey Bishop Show “A Crush on Joey”, 1963; My Favorite Martian “Martian Report A#1”; as well as Desilu Productions', Slattery's People “Question: Bill Bailey, Why Did You Come Home?” 1965; is born this date in 1957.

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