Mot Morenzi Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I know this is commonly considered to be one of the weaker season 1 episodes, but I quite enjoy it. I think part of it has to do with Lucy, Ethel and Fred joining forces without Ricky. I've always found that an intriguing combination. It's probably one reason I enjoy "Ricky Asks For a Raise" so much. Perhaps the final sequence could've been executed a bit more smoothly, but I find it one of the underrated comedy bits. I love their phoney accents and how excited they are to be acting together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I know this is commonly considered to be one of the weaker season 1 episodes, but I quite enjoy it. I think part of it has to do with Lucy, Ethel and Fred joining forces without Ricky. I've always found that an intriguing combination. It's probably one reason I enjoy "Ricky Asks For a Raise" so much. Perhaps the final sequence could've been executed a bit more smoothly, but I find it one of the underrated comedy bits. I love their phoney accents and how excited they are to be acting together. All i can say is W O W ! Maybe you should be a defense lawyer, finding so many great points in a, as you say, weak episode. Just saw it yesterday and hated it but after reading that i'm tempted to see it again, won't actually do it but am really tempted, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie2 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I've always loved this one! It was one of the episodes I had recorded off TVLand back in the day, so I would watch it all the time. One part that always makes me laugh is the fact that the walls just have paint on them and Viv and Lucy have to pretend like there is a three dimensional chair, fireplace mantle, what have you. I also love when they're doing the read through with Ricky and Ethel's unfortunate literary skills and Lucy's bad typing. My bean lookita. Your nose is continued on the next page. That's nice???? I think you go there to meet your liver. Are you having trouble with your lover? Those just kills me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chedderchester Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 When I first saw it 10 years ago on TV Land I was dying at when Lucy couldn't open the fake door so she just tore through the wall. And when Ricky got the British/Spanish mixed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONALISAISMONALUCY Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 This is one of my favorites along with "The Operetta". Ricky ruins Lucy act this time around. With me in it, how can it possibly be a flop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 This is one of my favorites along with "The Operetta". Ricky ruins Lucy act this time around. With me in it, how can it possibly be a flop? That's another good point. It's an inverse on the usual formula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I've always liked this episode, even though it's among those 1st season wilder ones while they were finding their best formula. One small moment: The one-arched eyebrow look Lucy gives to the audience member who heckles "I think it stinks" after Lucy does her British "Good show!". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I've always liked this episode, even though it's among those 1st season wilder ones while they were finding their best formula. One small moment: The one-arched eyebrow look Lucy gives to the audience member who heckles "I think it stinks" after Lucy does her British "Good show!". Same audience member who yelled out her line in Mame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I also love Myra Marsh. What a scene stealer she was! Pity she wasn't utilized more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 I also love Myra Marsh. What a scene stealer she was! Pity she wasn't utilized more often. Who's Myra Marsh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Who's Myra Marsh? "I just HAPPENED to bring a poem!" "Ah ha ha haaaaah! Ah ha ha haaaah! Ah ha ha haaaah! Ah ha....um, well, anyway...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 "I just HAPPENED to bring a poem!" "Ah ha ha haaaaah! Ah ha ha haaaah! Ah ha ha haaaah! Ah ha....um, well, anyway...." Oh yes, she WAS great. I had an aunt who looked and behaved exactly like her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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