tjw Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Just out of curiosity, does anybody know which episode will air first? Christmas episode is first, followed by the chocolate factory, finishing with some brief scenes from the costume/make-up tests (the latter not colorized)... I know everyone has his own opinion as to how things should be colored. In a way, it is like when radio programs changed to TV in the late 1940s and early 50s... Every radio listener had his own opinion as to how a certain character or location "loooked" when the show was on radio -- because it appeared in each person's imagination. Same with the colors... We all have seen the shows in black-and-white for decades, and we all either accept them as monochromatic or have our own private opinions as to how they looked "in real life." When we see them colorized (to one group's choices of colors) the shows ALWAYS seemingly disappoint (at least in a small extent) because this choice may not match our own... Nevertheless, just as the TV interpretations of radio shows were valid, so too are the colorized episodes valid... Certainly if anyone wishes to continue to watch the shows (even tonight) in black-and-white, they have a choice to do so -- thanks to technology. I do not believe there is a TV set manufactured today that does not have the ability to "turn off the color", leaving a monochromatic image... On the other hand, the colorization is the price of admission: it is the passkey that allows I LOVE LUCY to compete once again on the largest single "stage" in the world -- primetime network television. It has NEVER happened before in TV history that programs from 60+ years ago have been dusted off, refurbished, and thought capable of competing with the best and brightest of the current crop of shows... How lucky we are as Lucy fans to be able to see these shows again in this venue. To paraphrase the Lady's famous Emmy speeches, "Last year I was surprised, this year I am shocked" that the network chose to go with these shows. I think the entire Desilu company would be SO proud. (And that's my story, your honor...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desiluforever Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Running 20min late eastern and central due to football. I am guessing the Christmas one as that is how they did it last year. I'm really curious on how they are going to do the screen tests. Really? There didn't seem to be any delay on the start of 60 minutes at 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Really? There didn't seem to be any delay on the start of 60 minutes at 7. Yeah, i too feared FOOTBALL would screw up the start time, but here too everything is on time on CBS, thank God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 This is what CBS Facebook is reporting. I think it was 11 min late. I checked 20 in and saw 60 min so I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Christmas episode is first, followed by the chocolate factory, finishing with some brief scenes from the costume/make-up tests (the latter not colorized)... I know everyone has his own opinion as to how things should be colored. In a way, it is like when radio programs changed to TV in the late 1940s and early 50s... Every radio listener had his own opinion as to how a certain character or location "loooked" when the show was on radio -- because it appeared in each person's imagination. Same with the colors... We all have seen the shows in black-and-white for decades, and we all either accept them as monochromatic or have our own private opinions as to how they looked "in real life." When we see them colorized (to one group's choices of colors) the shows ALWAYS seemingly disappoint (at least in a small extent) because this choice may not match our own... Nevertheless, just as the TV interpretations of radio shows were valid, so too are the colorized episodes valid... Certainly if anyone wishes to continue to watch the shows (even tonight) in black-and-white, they have a choice to do so -- thanks to technology. I do not believe there is a TV set manufactured today that does not have the ability to "turn off the color", leaving a monochromatic image... On the other hand, the colorization is the price of admission: it is the passkey that allows I LOVE LUCY to compete once again on the largest single "stage" in the world -- primetime network television. It has NEVER happened before in TV history that programs from 60+ years ago have been dusted off, refurbished, and thought capable of competing with the best and brightest of the current crop of shows... How lucky we are as Lucy fans to be able to see these shows again in this venue. To paraphrase the Lady's famous Emmy speeches, "Last year I was surprised, this year I am shocked" that the network chose to go with these shows. I think the entire Desilu company would be SO proud. (And that's my story, your honor...) I hate to say this, but today as i went downtown to get the RCA Columbia release of four Lucy Ball movies, the idiot with pink hair and enough piercings to kill a hemophiliac had no idea who i was talking about. Then, when i went to pay, the one there was not much better, "is she an old time star?" Damn youngins are going to be the death of me yet! But when i mentioned she was Lucy from I Love Lucy, she then knew, so i told her the show was on tonight which made her happy. I too cannot get over how CBS celebrates Lucy and the gang repeatedly like this, and why shouldn't they, she was the Queen of their network for decades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 This is what CBS Facebook is reporting. I think it was 11 min late. I checked 20 in and saw 60 min so I don't know. Here's what will happen, the players vote to end the game early so they can also watch the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 THIS IS IT, THE GREATEST TELEVISION SHOW EVER SHOWS OFF IT'S CHRISTMAS EPISODE AND ONE OF it's FOUR OR FIVE SHOWS THAT CAN NOW BE SEEN IN COLOR, 8PM ON CBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looks like it is delayed on my CBS. 60 Minutes just launched into an enthralling feature on violins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 My east coast is on time horray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desiluforever Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looks like it is delayed on my CBS. 60 Minutes just launched into an enthralling feature on violins. Oh I watched it, it's a blast! haha. But, we are on time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Looks like it is delayed on my CBS. 60 Minutes just launched into an enthralling feature on violins. Right on time here, i loved the beginning, great start up splaining what we are about to see and terrific colors too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I feel like such a late bloomer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 A banner at the bottom says it starts at 8.16 sharp. Pffft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 We are gonna see it before you all, nya nya nya nya nya , LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreddieMertz Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I've seen that baby scene a hundred times and it's still one of the most emotional moments in TV history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 I love that now its in HD you can really see Lucy's tears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmadluv7 Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Im so excited! lol The kitchen scene is like watching the show for the first time, I mean, my goodness- it certainly brings a breath of life into the show. Its almost erie to see that this show, was filmed and produced so well, that even in its later reincarnations, it would be able to hold up-technically and visually- with a totally different group of viewers, but here we are. Its amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Tom pointed this out last year but the color helps you see so many details you have missed before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Can they de-colour Terry Bradshaw bitching about shingles, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Hazel in colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCarter Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 They did a great job presenting the costume and make up tests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Great placement by our theatre in Hershey that has the ILL On Stage coming in Feb. to run a commercial in our local ad break. Great commercials for the bluray and colorized pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 We had one on this end for the L-D Museum and Seinfeld's upcoming appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nertz2mertz Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Tom pointed this out last year but the color helps you see so many details you have missed before. I've noticed in the employment agency that you can see the gloss in Lucy's red lips. I'm glad to see that the furniture was colorized to the tee. Not so keen on the brownish color of the walls though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Kampen Tripp Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Its a great DVD commercial..it may become a yearly event! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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