Luvsbway Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 I find it neat to find a line or bit in a Lucy project that foreshadows something that would relate to her future on screen and off. A few examples. One Live Ghost- The first line spoken to Lucy (the maid), “Where is Mr. Morton.” Annabel Takes a Tour- After being taken hostage and picking up the bag of money. The gangster mentions taking a trip to Havana and says if she likes the place he’ll buy hee the island. Lucy responds “I’ve always wanted to see that island.” Look Who’s Laughing- In the airplane Lucy mangles a few names and in doing so calls someone Mcgillicuddy. ILL The Business Manager- Charles Lane yelling at Lucy about her money problems. MGM Parade Show hosted by George Murphy- After wrapping the Forever Darling segment with Lucy and Desi George says to the camera, “I’d like to have a boss like that.” George in 2 years started working for Desilu. A Jack Benny Special- Dressed in haram pants Lucy sings a song to the tune of Mame (dating to before she had any involvement with the movie). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Not necessarily related to Lucille Ball, but... The Million Dollar Idea -- Lucy & Ethel go on the Dickie Davis Show. Over a decade later, Madelyn rekindles her flame with former beau Dr. Dick Davis and becomes his missus. He must have left quite an impression. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mot Morenzi Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Interesting thread! Of course, there's the notable example of the "Unique Employment Agency" being referenced on "The Lucy Show" that everybody will be familiar with. I also like in "Ethel's Home Town" when Lucy mentions the widescreen, color spectacle. A year later, she and Desi appeared in the widescreen, color "Forever Darling" (sans spectacle). There was a great line on a radio episode titled "Liz Appears on Television" where Lucy said, "imagine...being on television, who KNOWS what may happen!?" Hmm, who knows indeed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie2 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Eva Van Graunitz's new project: "Life Vis Loosil!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneaLady Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Normally I'd call it a sign of lazy and crappy writers when we all know Bob and Mad were anything but... but I love that plots are recycled from I Love Lucy into later shows. It makes me able to mentally plop Ricky into the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeySanJoaquin Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Normally I'd call it a sign of lazy and crappy writers when we all know Bob and Mad were anything but... but I love that plots are recycled from I Love Lucy into later shows. It makes me able to mentally plop Ricky into the show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie2 Posted July 9, 2015 Report Share Posted July 9, 2015 Normally I'd call it a sign of lazy and crappy writers when we all know Bob and Mad were anything but... but I love that plots are recycled from I Love Lucy into later shows. It makes me able to mentally plop Ricky into the show. Does he just take the Gale Gordon roles or what? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneaLady Posted July 10, 2015 Report Share Posted July 10, 2015 Does he just take the Gale Gordon roles or what? Haha! I wish! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nertz2mertz Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Maybe it's nothing but the chemistry between Lucy and Gale in "Lucy Makes Room For Danny" it's a bit similar to Lucy and Mr. Mooney. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Historical foreshadowing: Harry telling Nixon over the phone in "Lucy & The Astronauts" that there might come a time when Richard needs a good employment agency. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneaLady Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Historical foreshadowing: Harry telling Nixon over the phone in "Lucy & The Astronauts" that there might come a time when Richard needs a good employment agency. That's hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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