Taylor Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Just remembered...hoping to finally get the Let's Talk To Lucy Episode with Vivian Vance. Now THAT would be interesting. I hope so too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magster Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Now THAT would be interesting. I hope so too. Thirded! I love the Let's Talk to Lucys. I would love it if there was ever a way we could have all of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Thirded! I love the Let's Talk to Lucys. I would love it if there was ever a way we could have all of them! Yeah, hope they're ALL available to be put on dvd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvsbway Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Once all the sets come out someone needs to make these downloadable the way the MFH's from the I'LL sets are. I'd love to get these as audio files so I can listen in my car and mp3 player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 While I see where the "miscast" venom comes from, I don't fully support it. I think Lucy especially fits in later in the film, when the character has grown older anyways. Me, too. I don't know how many times I've heard "Lucille Ball is a clown and was miscast as sophisticated Mame". It's been said in so many words by everyone from Jerry Herman on down. One would think she was on par style-wise with Martha Raye, Joan Davis or Judy Canova. I want each of these people to watch her descend the stairs for her entrance on "The Steve Lawrence Show" and eat those words. The uniqueness of Lucy is that she could do both to a degree of competence that nobody else matched then, before or since. Even the critics who skewered the movie admitted that the few "Lucy" moments we're given stand out: mounting the rickety moon, skating through the department store, staggering out of bed to the bathroom-post "It's Today". Judith Christ is her scathing review did say "who could possibly do this but Lucy?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Me, too. I don't know how many times I've heard "Lucille Ball is a clown and was miscast as sophisticated Mame". It's been said in so many words by everyone from Jerry Herman on down. One would think she was on par style-wise with Martha Raye, Joan Davis or Judy Canova. I want each of these people to watch her descend the stairs for her entrance on "The Steve Lawrence Show" and eat those words. The uniqueness of Lucy is that she could do both to a degree of competence that nobody else matched then, before or since. Even the critics who skewered the movie admitted that the few "Lucy" moments we're given stand out: mounting the rickety moon, skating through the department store, staggering out of bed to the bathroom-post "It's Today". Judith Christ is her scathing review did say "who could possibly do this but Lucy?" Yeah, i remember her review, used to like her till then. Lucy often played sophistocate, just yesterday i saw a still of Roz Russell in Auntie Mame and she's wearing this seemingly see through number and has the hip hair and the long cigarette holder, that's what they were looking for and Lucy gave it to them. She also supplied a marquee name that would bring people into theaters to see it, however they stayed away after those awful reviews came out. Loved your analogy of Raye and company, now SHE could not have pulled off the sophisticated part. Mame wouldn't do denture commercials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Yeah, i remember her review, used to like her till then. Lucy often played sophistocate, just yesterday i saw a still of Roz Russell in Auntie Mame and she's wearing this seemingly see through number and has the hip hair and the long cigarette holder, that's what they were looking for and Lucy gave it to them. She also supplied a marquee name that would bring people into theaters to see it, however they stayed away after those awful reviews came out. Loved your analogy of Raye and company, now SHE could not have pulled off the sophisticated part. Mame wouldn't do denture commercials. I loved "Auntie Mame" and Roz in it. The one scene that falls flat is her attempt at slapstick..and it was not her fault. It is completely unrealistic for her to walk around in boots so small that she's dragging the shoe part (in the fox hunting scene). I wonder if it was a conscious decision in "Mame" to underplay the comedy for both scenes with the Upsons. Lucy, the actress is doing what she's told to do and she's wonderful but she's so subdued (as are the scenes)that the comedy is all but lost. After hearing a recording of Lansbury's stage version, I realized that these scenes could have been hilarious. Indeed the live audience was howling. It's all played a couple of notches up on the farce scale than Lucy's movie which they could get away with on the stage more than the screen. Too bad they couldn't have aimed for something in between: a little more 'madcap' while retaining the realism necessary for a movie. It's a dilemma faced whenever a stage work is transferred to the screen, particularly a musical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjw Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Some of this, sadly, was Lucille's fault. I remember reading an interview at the time the film was being made -- and the columnist visited the set. Apparently after every "take," Lucille asked, "Was I too Lucy?" She wanted to leave her slapstick TV image out... which was a BIG mistake because in this case the script CALLED for riotous slapstick. If she'd been doing a straight-drama, mystery or some other type of story, I'd agree that the mugging needed to go... But as has been said here, in some instances, Roz Russell was much more physically funny in "Auntie Mame" than Lucille was in "Mame." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 I loved "Auntie Mame" and Roz in it. The one scene that falls flat is her attempt at slapstick..and it was not her fault. It is completely unrealistic for her to walk around in boots so small that she's dragging the shoe part (in the fox hunting scene). I wonder if it was a conscious decision in "Mame" to underplay the comedy for both scenes with the Upsons. Lucy, the actress is doing what she's told to do and she's wonderful but she's so subdued (as are the scenes)that the comedy is all but lost. After hearing a recording of Lansbury's stage version, I realized that these scenes could have been hilarious. Indeed the live audience was howling. It's all played a couple of notches up on the farce scale than Lucy's movie which they could get away with on the stage more than the screen. Too bad they couldn't have aimed for something in between: a little more 'madcap' while retaining the realism necessary for a movie. It's a dilemma faced whenever a stage work is transferred to the screen, particularly a musical. Exactly, and the most obvious thing about Auntie mame, the Roz Russell starer is it's theatricality, especially that kid, absolutely hated him, i think he grew up to star on Glee, and changed his name to Colfer. That kid just screams G A Y ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Some of this, sadly, was Lucille's fault. I remember reading an interview at the time the film was being made -- and the columnist visited the set. Apparently after every "take," Lucille asked, "Was I too Lucy?" She wanted to leave her slapstick TV image out... which was a BIG mistake because in this case the script CALLED for riotous slapstick. If she'd been doing a straight-drama, mystery or some other type of story, I'd agree that the mugging needed to go... But as has been said here, in some instances, Roz Russell was much more physically funny in "Auntie Mame" than Lucille was in "Mame." Because Roz had a good director. Lucy did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark bale Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Did I miss the details of extras for this set yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert13 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Did I miss the details of extras for this set yet? According to MPI's web site, these are the extras for Season 5: New Video Episode Introductions by Lucie Arnaz & Others Featurette: Here’s Lucy Spotlight: Desi Arnaz, Jr. Let‘s Talk To Lucy - Lost Interviews with Frank Sinatra Lucy on The Donny & Marie Show Treasures From Lucie‘s Vault (Bloopers, home movies) Here‘s Lucy Slide Show, Production Files & Syndication Promos Doesn't seem like as much as the other seasons but they could be running out of footage that they are able to license. Would be nice if they could include just one episode from "Life With Lucy" as a teaser possibly for a complete series set?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Featurette: Here’s Lucy Spotlight: Desi Arnaz, Jr. I wonder why they saved this one for a season in which he only makes one appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryCarter Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sounds great! I am so looking forward to hearing the Sinatra Let's Talk to Lucy. The Treasures for Lucy's Vault are always a wonderful surprise. I can't wait to see what will be included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I always love to see the bloopers and home movies. I just hope they are different from the ones we've already seen. I feel we got a bit gypped on the ones from The Lucy Show Season 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Sounds great! I am so looking forward to hearing the Sinatra Let's Talk to Lucy. The Treasures for Lucy's Vault are always a wonderful surprise. I can't wait to see what will be included. Sounds absolutely terrific, as all of them have been, i will especially enjoy the Sinatra interview as he was one of her all time favorite entertainers and mine also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I wonder why they saved this one for a season in which he only makes one appearance. Typical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I feel we got a bit gypped... "Gyp-gyp-gyp-gyp-gypped!" ? and Treasures from Lucie's vault? I hope that's a misprint, because I couldn't take any more "Outtakes" from "Home Movie". According to MPI's web site, these are the extras for Season 5: New Video Episode Introductions by Lucie Arnaz & Others Featurette: Here’s Lucy Spotlight: Desi Arnaz, Jr. Let‘s Talk To Lucy - Lost Interviews with Frank Sinatra Lucy on The Donny & Marie Show Treasures From Lucie‘s Vault (Bloopers, home movies) Here‘s Lucy Slide Show, Production Files & Syndication Promos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 "Gyp-gyp-gyp-gyp-gypped!" ? and Treasures from Lucie's vault? I hope that's a misprint, because I couldn't take any more "Outtakes" from "Home Movie". According to MPI's web site, these are the extras for Season 5: New Video Episode Introductions by Lucie Arnaz & Others Featurette: Here’s Lucy Spotlight: Desi Arnaz, Jr. Let‘s Talk To Lucy - Lost Interviews with Frank Sinatra Lucy on The Donny & Marie Show Treasures From Lucie‘s Vault (Bloopers, home movies) Here‘s Lucy Slide Show, Production Files & Syndication Promos Weren't the outtakes just the worst??? LOL! Spoiled kids grimacing and making faces, how friggin fascinating! LOL! I was hoping it was a misprint also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Weren't the outtakes just the worst??? LOL! Spoiled kids grimacing and making faces, how friggin fascinating! LOL! I was hoping it was a misprint also. Hey, I did enjoy Lucie's Carol Channing impression. But that was about it. Her kids were kinda whiny when they were young. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magster Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Hey, I did enjoy Lucie's Carol Channing impression. But that was about it. Her kids were kinda whiny when they were young. LOL I also enjoyed Carole Cook's story about the two little old ladies who thought she was Lucy when Lucy had already been dead for a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I also enjoyed Carole Cook's story about the two little old ladies who thought she was Lucy when Lucy had already been dead for a few years. Oh God, that's another story like Carol Burnett's that Cook tells over and over again. It is funny but it's been told to death! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 I also enjoyed Carole Cook's story about the two little old ladies who thought she was Lucy when Lucy had already been dead for a few years. Yeah, now THAT was funny. I especially loved her exit line after meeting them where she said to them that she wasn't feeling well, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted January 26, 2012 Report Share Posted January 26, 2012 Oh God, that's another story like Carol Burnett's that Cook tells over and over again. It is funny but it's been told to death! lol Yeah, when Carole met those two little old ladies it was the second night of a show she was in, Once Upon a Mattress, they was sitting in the second row, both had flaming red hair, they called her KID, thank you! . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C L A U D E Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I finally got it!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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