I LOVE LUCY!--You Won't Believe What Harpo Marx Did OFF-STAGE!--Episode Secrets!
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- I LOVE LUCY!--You Won't Believe What Harpo Marx Did OFF-STAGE!--Episode Secrets!
The Harpo Marx episode on I Love Lucy took place in "Hollywood." It was such a great episode but there are a lot of nice and juicy tidbits about what happened BEHIND THE SCENES while the cameras were NOT rolling. Join me in this video to find out! Also, I am doing a giveaway here so don't forget to participate!
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I love Harpo & Lucy! It always amazes me how Harpo was able to bounce around like that at his age & health during the filming of this episode. This is one of my favourites for sure ♥️
Vivian Vance was drop dead gorgeous, you don't see her beauty in this show, but if you see her back in this time era out side the show, she was absolutely amazing and beautiful.
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They don't make show like I Love Lucy I love mere sean when Lucy and Harpo do a good job .# John Wayne
She was a beautiful lady I thought she was beautiful on Lucy as well
Vivian had a perfect figure too. She never had kids so that helps the waist line
@@josieguthrie2433 I never understand watching it now why or how Fred could possibly allude to her being fat! She has a great figure, probably took the same size dress as Lucy, except that Lucy had a smaller bust and longer torso, arms and legs (being a little taller) which can create the illusion of being thinner than someone with a larger bust and or shorter torso. However, when I was brought up watching it in the 90's as a child, I seem to recall her as plump. I guess the comments on her weight made me see her as bigger than she was.
Unequivocally, there IS - not WAS - but one Lucy and one Harpo. Combine them, and you have ONE incredible talent, to wit, ROOM SERVICE, for starters. Lucy is comedy, whereas Harpo is...well, Harpo! Who needed to hear his voice when his harp sang far more beautifully than even the angels in Heaven could play!
I thank Lucy for all my memories, having grown up with her, Viv, Des, and William - ok, even Doris! I thank Harpo and all the Marx Brothers, for when I am down, I can always watch any, being I own them all, of their wonderful pictures - never 'movies.' (THE BIG STORE is one of my ultimate favourites!)
And I thank God for giving us all the sense of humour, the ability to laugh and love, and the grace of missing those we love with fondness and peace.
Cheers!
Truly a great episode (one of far too many "I Love Lucy" episodes to name in a single post), but I treasure it for a strange reason, besides it being hilarious. There's something about listening to a harp that makes my whole body tingle, and relaxes me. When Harpo Marx played, I had that "unique" feeling, and it was duplicated when I saw an old rerun of Yvonne DiCarlo playing the harp on an episode of "The Munsters". I even bought a CD of harp music for that reason. I am absolutely bewitched by the melodious sound of a harp.
I'm a perfectionist, like Lucy and when I was a Theater Arts major in college, I remember taking this acting class that we pretty much had to make a short play with a group. All we had were brainstorming ideas and we just went with it. During the comedic aspect of the play, I got the giggles. I couldn't help myself. We had rehearsed the scene so much that when we performed it in front of our classmates, I knew what was going to happen next and I just broke down laughing. I couldn't stop myself. It was a scriptless play, but we had gone over the scene so much, I just couldn't contain myself. I get that rehearsing a scene is essential, but when it comes to comedy, one should just role with it. There were many times I heard Desi or William laughing during certain scenes. The show is one of the greatest comedy shows off all time and has surpassed many generations. I💙Lucy #johnwayne
Another hit, Rick! This Hollywood episode is quite the favorite, as shown by the numerous comments below. As for your question, I'd say it depends on the comedians and actors temperament as rather to rehearse a lot or just a few times and then "wing it." That mirror scene does require lots of split second coordination between the two actors, so much rehearsal is understandable, but Harpo knew that routine and Lucy didn't. Oh, well, it turned out to be a winner!
I read somewhere in the past that Lucy and Desi wanted to get the three Marx Brothers in the show, but Groucho and Chico turned it down for some reason or another. Remember, Lucy had acted with them in one of their best movies, "Room Service," 1938, so she knew all three. So, in the ending of the episode, it's Desi as "Groucho" and Fred as "Chico," coming in the living room, and not the real ones. Would have been extra great if the real Groucho and Chico had marched in the room at the end. The live audience would have brought down the house with wild applause and laughter!
Stay Positive and Be Hopeful, follks, as Rick suggests! #JohnWayne
Everyone is different. Both of them were great comedic actors. That mirror bit was one of my favorite Lucy bits. #JohnWayne
What works for one person doesn't always work for another! Both were geniuses in their own way! Thank you for sharing! #JohnWayne
I was always bored by Harpo. Why was he funny--does anyone know?
always a favorite
Born prior to tv & grew up watching I Love Lucy. Watching this brings back cherished family memories. Thank you
...Harpo was a the best male harpist ever.... his brother Chico was a brilliant pianist....Groucho could be funny as well as annoying but Harpo was a musical genius....his years of experience show through every time he's on. maybe that's why he felt he didn't need to practice as much as Lucy...!! THANKS, Rick!!#JohnWayne
According to the books Harpo Speaks and Son of Harpo Speaks they said that Harpo practiced that harp three hours a day. He even practiced in the bathroom!
Even when he did Broadway shows and films Harper worked pretty much alone watch him perform and you'll see what I mean. He comes on the person ask him a question or two and and stepped back to see what his reaction is going to be. Lucille Ball was more of a given take performer and that's why she wanted to rehearse more because you're always worried that the other performers going to forget their lines or their stage business and screw you up as well
I LOVE LUCY. ALWAYS .I STILL LAUGH AT THIS EPISODE WITH HARPO AS THOUGH WATCHING FOR FIRST TIME. CLASSIC N TIMELESS.# JOHNWAYNE ❤
I loved that episode Harpo was in! And the mirror bit was my absolute favorite!
I think I’m a middle grounder when it comes to rehearsal time. It’s possible to micromanage something so much that it looks stiff and artificial, but there has to be enough rehearsal so that everyone involved is comfortable and knows what to expect. Since both Lucy and Harpo were legendary, I think it’s safe to say that each had a good idea of what worked best for their particular genre. #JohnWayne
I would love to see ALL the I Love Lucy episodes in Color from start to finish! That would be Awesome!
Thank you Rick, for putting these clips on CZcams. Your voice is very appealing to listen to. You do a very good job.
Thats very nice of you to say, Wendy!
I forgot the #john Wayne
According to Lucy, from an interview on The Dick Cavett Show, the reason Harpo and she had to rehearse so much was that Harpo usually did not repeat a scene exactly the same each time. Harpo was used to basically doing a solo bit and it wasn't vital to be exact each time. For Lucy to be able to mirror Harpo she had to know what moves were going to be done next so she could duplicate them.
In this situation, practice, practice, practice. They would have to be spot on. However, all the other "spur of the moment" gems in "I Love Lucy", from the main 4 stars make it the classic show it is. I love Lucy could never be replaced! Thanks Rick, for digging around to find all the little treasures about these old shows. We are learning so much trivia! Will we see any "Leave It To Beaver" anytime or did I miss it? Jerry Mathers is c coming to Niagara Falls Comic-Con in July. I'm bummed I'm not going but my daughter's are so they are on a mission to get a photo for me!
#johnwayne
I love Harpo Marx and Lucy together. They are two very talented performers. Thanks, Rick.
Always love the mirror scenes. I have all the I love Lucy dvds bought them years ago. But it's we on derail to learn new things about the show and characters. Thanks Rick
Very nice video!! Having been a harpo fan since I was a kid,had to wait till CZcams was invented to see the Lucy harpo and John Wayne episodes . keep up your stellar work,love the little bits of trivia too,#John Wayne
Rehearsing is good but it takes the spontaneity out of everything like a missed line or missed move which made it feel genuine and funny. I like this episode a lot in fact I have the complete set on DVD so thanks for the give away offer and keep on making the great videos.
As someone here mentioned - Lucy had to duplicate Harpo's movement - would not have been possible without deep coordination - esp. difficult if Harpo äd libbed"how could Lucy have known what to do? Also, there were no retakes.
In this day and age age where everybody is over sensitive and easily offended, it's great to look back at the simple pleasure of laughter. No sexualization of anything, no identity politics, no agendas, just plain and pure laughter.
I miss this decade and men like Clint Eastwood and #John Wayne
#johnwayne I loved John Wayne on the I Love Lucy show! I also laughed hysterically when Harpo Marx did the mirror bit with Lucy, too 🤩🤩
The Patty Duke show also parodied the Duck Soup Mirror scene. I am not sure it was actually in one of the episodes but there was a brief bit during the opening credits with Patty and Cathy doing the routine.
Don’t forget the #john Wayne
I loved that show!!!
Lucy was and still is the queen of comedy. I still enjoy the episodes now as much as I did back then. Thank you for creating this channel. #John Wayne#
Thanks for posting. Must have been an amazing harp recital. Harpo plays so well on the episode. I think Lucy rehearsed so much because you couldn't do retakes like in the movies. Because of that I Love Lucy has a movie quality that holds up today.
Agreed - Desi would say at the outset (since film was so expensive) no retakes. When actors such as T. Bankhead or Richard Burton also Joan Crawford drank heavily and would not know their lines during rehearsals - she would be a tigress about it. All three commented about her and did not like her for that. Richard Burton died young cause of his excessive alcoholism and on his last movie before he died, he often could not stand cause he was drunk, and sometimes they had to film him lying down.
I love the mirror scene with Lucy and Harpo. It's so funny.
I love to see the episodes in color just out of curiosity, but the black and white are a timeless classic. Thank you for sharing 😊 #JohnWayne
Hope I'm not too late! Cowboy hats off to the Duke for appearing in the eps he did (more than one!), and for putting up with his "ILL" shananigans, not the easiest thing for a "serious" actor in the '50s! Good job, Rick! #JohnWayne
Harpo (& Chico too) could play such empty headed characters until they sat down to play music. All pretense was gone (even though Chico could sort of horse around while playing the piano). When I was growing up, we made it a game of “Silly Harpo’s gone “ & “Silly Harpo’s back” during his harp pieces. Now I have to go get out my Marx Brothers DVD’s. Thank you for such enjoyable videos. We need more positivity in the world!#John Wayne
Love your channel. I am a big trivia person and I like to hear the in and out when It comes to things like that. But of course my husband it a HUGE I LOVE LUCY FAN. My Great Aunt was a private nurse back in the day a special many of the celebrity's of the day
One of my favorite classic tv show,so excited to see Desi Arnaz in Google doodle
I grew up watching I love Lucy in the 50’s. We were among the first in the neighborhood to have a t.v. I liked her show back then but I like it even more now because I can comprehend things better now than as a child. 🙏🏼 #johnwayne
same here
I never knew she was that much of a perfectionist. As everything she did on camera seems so natural and unrehearsed # John Wayne
You do great work on each video that you make and you really do your homework and get as much info on the subject you are making the video about. I've enjoyed the info on The Munsters videos and Gilligan's Island. Lucy just wanted to make sure she had the routine down pat so she would do good when it came time to do the taping. She sure was a hard worker and dedicated to making sure she did what she had to do to entertain the audience. Even today, she still entertains whoever watches her shows. I wish I could have met her before she passed away. Thank you Lucy. You are still loved to this day and may you rest with the angels and keep everyone laughing in Heaven. #Johnwayne
I have to say I am not a perfectionist and more like the Harpo Marx type if I were a performer. However, having grown up with I Love Lucy - to hear that she had to rehearse, rehearse, rehearse - shocked me. All of her work flowed - simply and spontaneously. However, I know her style decades later and I am totally impressed by her work and how she expected same from others. This helped make I Love Lucy the most classic sitcom ever - Over 70 years since it appeared in 1951 people are still watching it today - and will watch well into the future. I first saw I Love Lucy when I was 6 when it came out, still watching it in 2022
This is very interesting to hear Rick. I love these types of videos. Keep up the great work!
I like the episode where Lucy bought half a beef steer and hid it in the apartment furnace from Ricky.
Huge Lucy fan! Glad I found your channel. So interesting facts. I too wish I could have seen even one performance. I was prompted recently to find out if they still did tours of stars homes and found a video, I guess they do! I caught a glimpse of Lucy's on it. Her daughter now resides there I guess. Thank you. #johnwayne!
Such wonderful talented people. Thank you for bringing the good stuff back.
Greetings Rick, watching Harpo play the harp in this episode is very heartwarming to me, he was certainly talented. I too would have loved to have been a fly on the wall as he played the harp & Vivian sang, that had to be a special moment. Be Hopeful!! #johnwayne ✈
Thanks for another great video. Glad you picked the Harpo episode to tell us what was going on behind the scenes. Doris Singleton was perfect as Lucy's friend/rival. Wish she had been included in the rest of the series from time to time. Thanks again! #johnwayne
The Harpo Marx episode is one of my favorites of the Hollywood season. Thanks so much for posting, Rick. Be Hopeful. #JohnWayne
I first started watching I Love Lucy when I was a little kid. I was home from school on a snow day and it came on and I thought... ugh! It’s in black and white! I don’t want to watch this! But, I did and I was hooked!! I’ve loved Lucy ever since! Lost count on how many times I’ve seen each episode and I still laugh like it’s my first time! #JohnWayne
Harpo Marx was the best at what he did, and as far as the rehearsing philosophies between Harpo and Lucille Ball, both philosophies are good...after all, Practice makes perfect, but Harpo didn't rehearse much and he made it work. Jackie Gleason was the same way about rehearsing on the Honeymooners, as he would rehearse with the cast one time and have someone else read his lines for him, so the rest of the cast could get their timing down...and it worked. This episode is probably my favorite episode of I Love Lucy, with the episode with George Reeves as Superman a close second. Harpo is probably my favorite of the Marx Brothers, followed by Groucho. Harpo died on his wedding anniversary on September 28, 1964, but I would have loved to see him in person as well. There are a couple of videos here on CZcams of him speaking, and he has a fantastic voice.
It's interesting to see how they use the studio in behind the scenes photos. Sometimes, the whole kitchen was removed, and something else was there instead.
Can't forget the funny Lucy episode with William Holden in the restaurant.
The methods are not better or worse the methods are what worked for them. Obviously it worked. It is my all time favorite episode and I know them all by heart. It is the best acting, she rehearsed relentlessly, he hated rehearsing, yet it is the absolute best acting from 2 so separate and different people. It's magic!
Great video Rick. Lucy and Harpo was a great show. Did you know Lucy and Harpo were reteaming up? Both of them were working in the 1938 movie Room Service! I thought I let you know. Have a nice day! #JohnWayne!
Thank you. Love Lucy and Harpo together. One of my favorite episodes. #johnwayne
Lucy and Harpo made a great combination. I am not sure whether rehearsing to a fine point or remaining loose with just a couple of rehearsals is better, but it is great how well their differing styles meshed. It was seamless and really funny. #JohnWayne
I would personally practice to a T, like Lucille, but I also kinda see where Harpo was coming from. There’s something about impromptu acting that can sometimes make the moment more authentic.
You know it’s interesting...In Barbara Walters interview with Lucy she says she does not “think funny”. She is just gifted in knowing exactly how to BE funny. Sounds like she and Harpo Marx had that in common as he didn’t “think funny” either. Knowing this, isn’t it amazing these two actors were phenomenally funny?!!
TGIF Rick! So happy to see a new RICK NINEG video. And before I settle back to enjoy this episode and your positivity, I click the THUMBS UP icon because I absolutely know I'm going to love it.
Harpo Marx was ill while filming this episode. He was 66 years old and had suffered a heart attack shortly before filming this episode. His doctors advised against doing the show, as they didn't to put extra strain on his heart. Harpo wanted to do the show and thus did so. He even did a very strenuous task which was not in the script of bending down to pick up his hat while carrying a girl on his shoulder. He suffered a second heart attack shortly after filming ended.
P.S. I'm not entering the contest for the video as I believe I have too many videos already.
I too have a lot in fact I have the complete set.
Wow that was very informative. Sad to hear be had a second heart attack after they filmed the show.
True story?
Yes. Harpo's son, Bill Marx, writes about it in his book "Harpo Speaks".@@MentLeee
Did he survive the second heart attack?
Lu,luv,luv Lucille Ball! Thanks for letting us peek behind the curtain.
They learned they're craft from different teachers, or maybe self taught. This is one of my favorite episodes, because I've always liked the Marx brothers. To bad they couldn't get Groucho and Chico on board. That would have been something.
Thanks for the opportunity!
👏🏻I haven’t been able to find the whole Ep with John Wayne sadly 🤧
I loved the bit with harpo and Lucy!🙌🏻😭 #JohnWayne
Wow! I never really thought about how actors with different acting practice styles work together! It’s really amazing! #JohnWayne
I find it interesting that Lucy was a perfectionist like that. She masted her performance to the point that it looks natural and unrehearsed. Buster Keaton was known to film exactly opposite. His movies had a good start and end. The middle was completely impromptu. He insisted on only 1 take on every scene!
I am so happy to have found your channel a few weeks ago. I love everything Lucy did . Every show and movie. Thanks for giving us all the info you find. #JohnWayne.
#johnwayne hey Rick always enjoy your postings....after a busy week and making it through an odd Indiana winter watching your post helps me make it through and enjoy life 1000%. so refreshing to see the behind the scenes of a great show...I Love Lucy and others you research on....have a great day and never lose your humor,,,J.David Edwards
Another show that did the mirror episode was a show called Mr. Young, and I think Lucy and Harpo would be proud of that little boy.
I loved all the California episodes, especially the big name star ones and this was pretty great. To get a great show, requires a lot rehearsal and I would have to go along with Lucy on this one. Practice, practice, practice because it does make perfect. Enjoy your videos Rick as always, it makes my day when I get a notification from you. Smiles. #JohnWayne
Lucille Ball's perfectionism - and the outcome is why we are still watching I Love Lucy 70 years later. Her face was the most well known face in the world at one point and the show was seen in over 60 countries. Re-runs will probably go on for many more decades.
Simply, some people HAVE to practice and practice, and some don't. Lucy wouldn't practice that much if she didn't have to. The end product is the only thing that matters, and it's up to the artist how they get there.
Harpo was self taught and was a killer on that piano
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Another great video, Rick! I understand why Lucy would want to rehearse the mirror sequence so it would be “perfect” but Harpo was a traditional comedian, who understood that sometimes the best comedy isn’t perfect. That’s why it’s funny. So, I can understand both sides of the argument. Thanks for the great video.
#johnwayne - Or, otherwise known as #theduke :)
I don’t think any acting style is better than one or the other. Improv takes a large amount of skill to master, and is very impressive. But to spend so much time honing your skills to near perfection is just as impressive to me. Both actors are fabulous at what they do. Amazing video! #johnwayne
The best rehersal techigue for each actor is absolutely what works best for that actor. What works best for example, Lucy's penchant for props wouldn't work the same for someone else, nor should it.That is what makes an individual star. #johnwayne
Thank You Very Much For Sharing...
It's so difficult to choose who was because they were both so professional at their acting. Love them both #johnwayne.
If Lucy wanted to rehearse it was because she wanted to show us her perfect talent.She was the queen of comedy.I have her b/w videos.I would like to have a colorized videos,i think that would be awesome.Thanks Rick God bless you.
Lucy queen of comedy...#johnwayne
It is now 2022 and I am still enjoying all your presentations Rick. Happy to hear your are doing better and also you and Noelle enjoyed your journey to Jamestown. My mom and I enjoyed the festival weekend several years ago. We traveled from Oneonta NY which is about 30 minutes from Cooperstown and the ⚾️ Hall of Fame. Take good care👍
Harpo's improv allows for magic moments, but for people like Lucy I think the feeling of uncertainty in an improv atmosphere actually stifles her and affects her ability to perform. Her style requires having great vision for the scene ahead of time, and being allowed to perfect bringing that vision to reality. #JohnWayne
Harpo did a great job. I also heard he was a very nice and pleasant to work with. Great video Rick. #johnwayne
#John Wayne
Wonderful Wonderful Good O'l Days! You are amazing for bringing our Good O'l Days back.
Harpo was amazing too, but no one comes close to "Lucille Ball"
#John Wayne
With Lucy and harpo acting is fantastic. If your a actor do what your more comfortable with.
Harpo was a comic genius.
So great to see your you tube videos Rick, I was on medical leave from October and now back to work! Keep up the fantastic work. Good to see Twilight Zone as well. Blessings to you and yours xx
Yes, more to come!
love your videos and so informative. SO wonderful.
I Love Lucy!!!
Lucille Ball has always been my Favorite! I have an I love Lucy Kitchen, and also a lot of Lucy memorabilia and Decor throughout my house.
I love Lucy is on in my house EVERY DAY!!
Thanks for these fun vids!! #JohnWayne
Also it depends on the person and how they perform, some need to rehearse over and over, some can just wing it once and its perfect!
Again thanks for the fun vids!!
#JohnWayne
I love all.your videos. I live on the other coast (Florida) and I'd would.love to meet you and just watch and talk about all of there classic TV show which are timeless and funnier now than ever, especially " I Love Lucy"
I did not know that Harpo was a harpist til I watched this episode.He played beautifully!!!
I would understand why Lucy would want to practice this scene more than once.I think you need to practice because practice makes perfect!!!
#JohnWayne
Hi Rick... I enjoyed this video very much !!
The scene of the "mirror" with Harpo is probably my favorite scene of all time! #JohnWayne
One of my favorite episodes from the Hollywood series. I like the Lucy way of rehearsal. Without rehearsing, I don’t know if the mirror act would have come out as perfectly as it did. Great videos! #johnwayne
I love watching your videos. I have the entire DVD set of I Love Lucy, but I don't have this DVD, I'd love to add it to my collection. Just as a side note, We just bought a male and female parakeet and were thinking of names and decided Lucy and Desi.
#John Wayne
Rick! The Hollywood episodes are at the top of my faves list. You were talking about Harpo becoming 'Harpo' when he'd put on his wig. I always thought he was actually mute. Is that true or have
I been mistaken all theses decades? Great episode. Love the backstage stuff! #John Wayne.
Great point. He was not mute. That was all part of his character. He used to do his comedy with words but people asked him to speak less....so he just stopped completely (for his Harpo character, Arthur spoke). You can find recordings of his voice online :)
@@ricknineg You're the answer Man!! Thanks Rick...
My mom used to watch this show and she passed it down to me.. I’m forever grateful! I love this show even today! ❤️ #JohnWayne
This episode is one of my favourites. Harpo hadn't worked for a while because he had a heart attack. His doctor advised him not to do the show but he really wanted to do it. Right after the show he had another heart attack. What a trooper #John Wayne
I feel sad that Harpo had another heart attack after doing the show😢
Love your research on vintage shows it's great
Harpo Marx and Lucille Ball were each comic geniuses. Both were gifted physical comics. Harpo came from a background in vaudeville where ad-libbing was the norm. The Marx Brothers were to crazy and antic on stage that they were the closing act. Nobody could follow the Marx Brothers.
Lucy started as a model, went on Broadway and eventually made it into the movies. Maybe she favored rehearsals due to being in plays.
By the way, her #johnwayne episode was classic!
The Hollywood episodes are my favorites from the series. From the stop in Ethel's home town, and they do the stuff behind her as she sings, to the train ride home. Your videos are great Rick, thanks for sharing your stories with us all. #JohnWayne
This is my favorite Lucy episode!
I am a loyal watcher, but I never comment, I find your videos fascinating. I grew up with my grandparents and we only watched nick at night, I feel a sense of nostalgia when I watch your videos. #JohnWayn
I wish every episode of this show were colorized. Seeing them colorized is like watching them for the first time all over again. My favorite color episode is one of their Christmas ones.
I Love I LOVE LUCY!
I very much love the episode with Harpo because it shows how talented he was. Playing the harp and how he could make a simple song like “Take Me Out To The Ball Game” sound so beautiful, that on the show you could see Ethel literally getting chills...just mesmerizing.
#JohnWayne
I believe people have different learning styles. Mine is more like Lucy's: constant repetition to imprint it on the brain. Others are like Harpo. They love spontaneity and feel the pressure makes for a better performance. They don't like to rehearse My daughter is like this. Lucy discovered that the more preparation she had, the better she performed. It really worked for her, because she was grwat!
also Lucy had to duplicate Harpo's movements and if he kept changing them spontaneously - the scene world never have worked
Two comic legends - Lucille Ball and Harpo Marx - at the top of their games, recreated one of cinema's most iconic scenes: the mirror scene from "Duck Soup" (perhaps the funniest movie ever). In the process, they created one of television's great moments. I do wonder what Groucho and Chico Marx (who did the original) thought of this version.
I Love Lucy has been my favorite show since childhood. Doesn't matter how often I see the show....I laugh every time! #JohnWayne
Great channel, Rick! You always do a terrific job. The Lucy/Harpo episode was probably my favorite. I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, but Bill Marx wrote in his book "Son of Harpo Speaks" that he arranged that harp version of Take Me Out to the Ball Game for his dad. He was a young musician (18 at the time) and was also an usher at Desilu Studios.
Thanks for all you do! Keep up the great work.
That is very sweet of you to say, Pixie!
Great to see someone take the time to tell the stories about these shows. Perhaps a portion of the the next generation will be there to keep the classics from fadding into history . Now for a nod to the Duke # John Wayne.
I have always enjoyed the Hollywood episodes and I am one of those people old enough to remember seeing them when they showed on TV for the first time in 1955.
#JohnWayne
Thanks for another great video. Glad you picked the Harpo episode to tell us what was going on behind the scenes. Doris Singleton was perfect as Lucy's friend/rival. Wish she had been included in the rest of the series from time to time. Thanks again! #johnwayne