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The Ricardos and the Mertzes Together Again for Christmas @CBS
Lucy Ricardo on the streets of Paris? What could go wrong? Thankfully, a lot… and just in case you’ve had your fill of the pre-holiday rat race, you’ll have ample opportunity to trade your seasonal belly aches for belly laughs … Continue reading
Lucy Bakes a Big Loaf in I Love Lucy Christmas Special
I loved Lucy. Unlike Mama, Harriet Nelson and Margaret Anderson, wife to the father who always knew best, Lucy Ricardo never tied her apron strings. As a housewife, she was rarely content or a success in the traditional sense of … Continue reading
Lucy Mangles Her Movie Debut in I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Ho Ho Ho and Hollywood make for a merry holiday cocktail on CBS tonight, thanks to the genius of Lucille Ball and her alter ego, Lucy Ricardo. While I’d be hard-pressed to single out one favorite I Love Lucy episode of all time, … Continue reading
I Love Lucy Christmas Special Debuts Another Tasty Episode on CBS
Do you poop out at parties? Are your Christmas lights in a tangle? Have your Christmas ornaments been pilfered by Fido or Fluffy? If you’re in dire need of some laughs right about now, I suggest you relax and tune in to CBS tonight, … Continue reading
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Tagged CBS, Desi Arnaz, Ethel Mertz, Fred Mertz, I Love Lucy, I Love Lucy Christmas Special, Little Ricky, Lucille Ball, Vitameatavegamin, Vivian Vance
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Tony Awards Telecast Hits the Jackpot with Jackman
Lately, I’ve become increasingly disillusioned with “Awards” telecasts. I’ve had my fill of the meaningless hype surrounding these shows that seem to focus more and more of their attention on designer gowns, million dollar gems, unseasoned presenters and off-color and demeaning shtick instead of on the craft they’re supposed to be honoring. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, Audra McDonald, Broadway Musicals, Bryan Cranston, Carole King, CBS, Glenn Weiss, Hugh Jackman, James Monroe Iglehart, Mark Rylance, Neil Patrick Harris, Radio City Music Hall, Ricky Kirshner, The American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League, The Tony Awards
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