Brock Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Umm... Heavily pregnant Jessica Simpson is developing a remake of classic U.S. sitcom I Love Lucy with the expectant star in the lead role. The singer/actress is due to give birth to her first child imminently, but she's already working on her showbiz return and has reteamed with TV producer Ben Silverman, the man behind her new design show Fashion Star, to breathe new life into the popular 1950s comedy. And Simpson has her sights set on stepping into Lucille Ball's shoes to revive the role she made famous. During an interview with Elle magazine, Simpson is heard chatting about the prospective project with Silverman, during which he asks her, "What about that I Love Lucy thing you and I were talking about? The sitcom. We really should go to the networks. It could be superfunny." Simpson replies, "Let's develop it. But I think it would be good to play myself, a new mum, and not do anything so different that people won't grasp it." And Silverman is convinced the show will be a hit with Simpson in the starring role. Speaking to Elle magazine, he says: "She is just naturally funny. Jess has such a disarming wit for a beautiful girl, making fun of herself in the most charming way." The original I Love Lucy series, which centred around titular character Lucy Ricardo (Ball), her singer husband Ricky Ricardo and their best friends, ran from 1951 to 1957. http://www.contactmusic.com/news/simpson-planning-i-love-lucy-remake_1309552 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 She's obviously joking, but someone better nip this idea in the bud right now. Since this news comes so close to Neil's Kocham Klare thread I am holding him entirely responsible if this becomes a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I know you may find this hard to believe but...words fail me!!! THIS IS WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS I don't even know what to say!!! Harumph! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Is she joking? Seriously? Please tell me she's joking. Please...::loads shotgun:: This may get ugly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magster Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 In my best Mrs. McGillicuddy cackle, "Why, she's not fit to touch the hem of Lucy's burnoose!!!" And I actually really like Jessica Simpson, but gahhhhhhhhh!! As Brock said, let's please nip this thin' in the bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 In my best Mrs. McGillicuddy cackle, "Why, she's not fit to touch the hem of Lucy's burnoose!!!" And I actually really like Jessica Simpson, but gahhhhhhhhh!! As Brock said, let's please nip this thin' in the bud! Jessica Simpson can kiss my ass. She's as dumb as a rock anyway. I'm surprised she even knows who Lucy was. And when the hell is she gonna drop that calf? She's been pregnant for 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magster Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Jessica Simpson can kiss my ass. She's as dumb as a rock anyway. I'm surprised she even knows who Lucy was. And when the hell is she gonna drop that calf? She's been pregnant for 5 years. An I Love Lucy remake is an appalling idea, but I've liked Jessica Simpson since I was in elementary school. lol. I think most of that dumb bimbo stuff is an act. She's made several references to Lucy over the years, and I remember she even wore a pair of I Love Lucy pajamas on an episode of Newlyweds (which was totally my not-so-guilty guilty pleasure in high school). And Lucy got pretty huuuuuge herself during both her pregnancies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivfantoo* Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 ?? ?? Maybe her timing is off & this is just an early April Fool joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Maybe her timing is off & this is just an early April Fool joke? That crossed my mind. LOL The hormones are playing havoc with her internal clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 An I Love Lucy remake is an appalling idea, but I've liked Jessica Simpson since I was in elementary school. lol. I think most of that dumb bimbo stuff is an act. She's made several references to Lucy over the years, and I remember she even wore a pair of I Love Lucy pajamas on an episode of Newlyweds (which was totally my not-so-guilty guilty pleasure in high school). And Lucy got pretty huuuuuge herself during both her pregnancies! "Is Chicken of the Sea tuna or chicken?" ROFLMAO I don't know, I think if she laid off the Haugen-Daaz maybe she wouldn't have gained so much weight. Lucy got fat too but that's just healthy Cuban sperm. Sorry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted March 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Lucy got fat too but that's just healthy Cuban sperm. Everyone knows Cubans have weak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magster Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 "Is Chicken of the Sea tuna or chicken?" ROFLMAO I don't know, I think if she laid off the Haugen-Daaz maybe she wouldn't have gained so much weight. Lucy got fat too but that's just healthy Cuban sperm. Sorry.... Oh I wasn't offended at all, I just honestly feel bad for Jessica Simpson (well as bad as one can feel for a beautiful millionaire celebrity ) sometimes because she's often made fun of for seeming stupid or looking fat and I don't always think that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Oh I know, I was saying "sorry" for being gross bringing up Cuban baby juice. Sorry, I've done it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Everyone knows Cubans have weak... chins? And beady, close-set eyes?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark bale Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have no idea who this woman is. thought she was a cartoon character Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 An I Love Lucy remake is an appalling idea, but I've liked Jessica Simpson since I was in elementary school. lol. I think most of that dumb bimbo stuff is an act. She's made several references to Lucy over the years, and I remember she even wore a pair of I Love Lucy pajamas on an episode of Newlyweds (which was totally my not-so-guilty guilty pleasure in high school). And Lucy got pretty huuuuuge herself during both her pregnancies! Oh yeah, i remember someone mentionning that, about the pj's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 ?? ?? Maybe her timing is off & this is just an early April Fool joke? It's a bit early for THAT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have no idea who this woman is. thought she was a cartoon character You're not missing anything, just another no talent bimbo. Cute but horrible singer. If she ever did play Lucy, i'd exit this world two minutes later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONALISAISMONALUCY Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 This gotta be a joke!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 This gotta be a joke!!! Richard Simmons was second choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 Richard Simmons was second choice. I heard he's gonna play Ricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 I heard he's gonna play Ricky. Maybe LITTLE Ricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKlucyfan Posted March 24, 2012 Report Share Posted March 24, 2012 eeeuuwww what a thought. Hey did anyone here how that Spanish remake went a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PasadenaTrenton Posted March 26, 2012 Report Share Posted March 26, 2012 Everyone knows Cubans have weak... Tonsils! Show me your tonsils! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Come on Jes, be serious. That chicken of the sea stuff you pulled with Nick was far more Gracie Allen than Lucy. Say goodnight, Jessie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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