LLL Goes Regional

There's a brand new board at our house! That's right, Long Live Lucy now has section devoted to regional discussion. Stop by to ask questions and share your experiences.

Regional Discussion

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Paramount/CBS Committed To Bringing More Lucy In 2007

Today TVShowsOnDVD.com reported that there is a rumor that I Love Lucy - The Hour Shows (a.k.a The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour) is "dead certain" to be released on DVD from Paramount/CBS in 2007. The site was also able to get a description of the series from the studio even though a confirmed released date for the DVD Set hasn't been formally announced.

This isn't really news to us since other sources have confirmed the DVD being released since September and we were given the tentative release date in early October. Until we are told otherwise, expect the Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour DVD Set in stores on February 13, 2007.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving

From Your Friends

At Long Live Lucy!

Screen captures from The Indian Show, "I Love Lucy"


HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Name a reason you should be happy becaused your not stuck in a Lucy situation.

TCM Serves Up More Lucy

And we're all thankful! Tonight Turner Classic Movies will be featuring movies that show Lucille Ball playing domestic roles. The family fun starts at 8:00 PM Eastern with "Yours, Mine and Ours" starring Lucy and Henry Fonda. Hopefully, you didn't miss Ball and Fonda together in 1942's The Big Street last week. TCM will be showing the movie in widescreen. The DVD contains the full screen version.

*All times listed are Eastern*

November 22
8:00PM Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)

10:00PM The Facts of Life (1960)

November 23
12:00AM Her Husband's Affairs (1947)

1:30AM You Can't Fool Your Wife (1940)

2:45AM Du Barry Was A Lady (1943)

4:30AM The Magic Carpet (1951)

Forgot About Fred

I don't get to write about William Frawley (a.k.a Fred Mertz) in this blog very often because he just isn't mentioned in the media as much as his fellow I Love Lucy castmates. No wonder the special edition release of the original Miracle on 34th Street slipped passed my radar yesterday! Frawley made an appearance as Charlie Halloran in this classic holiday film from 1947.

Miracle on 34th Street - Special Edition is a two-disc set and is currently priced at $14.99 at amazon.com.



Most diehard I Love Lucy Fans know that William Frawley's last TV appearance was as a maintenance man in a 1965 episode of The Lucy Show entitled, "Lucy and the Countess Have a Horse Guest."

A review of Miracle on 34th Street - Special Edition

See screen captures of William Frawley in "The Princess Comes Across" starring Carole Lombard.

The Irish-American Roots of William Frawley

"A Wedding" Director Dead At 81

American Director Robert Altman died Monday, November 20 of complications from cancer. He was 81. Altman directed "A Wedding" starring Desi Arnaz, Jr. in 1978. Earlier this year, Altman received a lifetime achievement Oscar. His unique style will be missed.

View Robert Altman's Filmography
Yahoo! News Story

Lucie Screencaps, Abbott & Costello DVDs Released

Did you catch Lucie on PBS last night? Our resident screencapper (LOL!) DizzyArnizzy has posted screencaps of Lucie's performance at The Kennedy Center for all of us to enjoy in the Co-Stars section of the forum. Thanks Josh!


Also...

"Abbott & Costello in Hollywood" was released on DVD today. Lucy made an uncredited appearance as herself in this movie in 1945.

"Abbott & Costello in Hollywood" can be purchased as apart of The Classic Comedy Teams Collection DVD Set which also includes the movies "Lost in a Harem", "Air Raid Wardens", "Nothing But Trouble", "Meet the Baron", and "Gold Raiders." Amazon.com is currently selling the set for $21.69 (plus shipping and handling).



"Abbott & Costello in Hollywood" has also been packaged into a set with "Lost in a Harem" and can be purchased from Amazon.com for $11.19 (plus shipping and handling).



Did you know that Long Live Lucy Members can listen to Lucille Ball on The Abbott & Costello Radio Show? Check it out in the Members' Only section of the forum!

Valderrama Admires Desi Arnaz

Wilmer Valderrama, 26, listed Desi Arnaz as one of his influences in an interview with The Chicago Tribune.

Professionally, two people influenced my career: Anthony Quinn and Desi Arnaz. Quinn was probably one of the greatest character actors. Desi Arnaz [played] Ricky on "I Love Lucy." Most people don't understand what he contributed to television. He created the multicamera process ... the actors were covered from different angles.

Valderrama is best known for his role as "Fez" on That '70s Show and currently does the voice of Manny in the Disney Channel show Handy Manny.

Desi Arnaz Jr. and Family Featured In Catalog

The 2007 edition of the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Gift Shop Catalog is out!

Mattel's 10th Lucy Ricardo Doll, "Showgirl Lucy" graces the cover of the 32 page catalog.

You can purchase Showgirl Lucy (item #1955) from the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Gift Shop for $39.95 (plus shipping and handling) through February 28, 2007. The price will rise to $69.95 on March 1, 2007. The doll is based on I Love Lucy Episode #116, "Lucy Gets In Pictures."



Guess who graces the back cover of the catalog? Desi Arnaz, Jr. and his wife Amy Arnaz!



Desi Jr. is modeling a Club Babalu Cabana Shirt (item #2111) and Amy Arnaz is holding a Love That Lucy Shopping Tote (item #2449).

Among the other photos inside the the catalog are Lucy and Desi's granddaughter, Haley Arnaz, and Lucy's close friend and protégé, Carole Cook, with her husband Tom Troupe.





You can place an order with the Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Center Gift Shop by calling 1-877-LUCY-FAN (1-877-582-9326) or by visiting their website http://www.lucy-desi.com/ and clicking the gift shop icon.

November DVD Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to Long Live Lucy Members bandgeek2003 (Steve) and luvlucyinar (Ken) for winning November's Here's Lucy DVD Giveaway! They will receive a DVD with 5 rare Here's Lucy episodes from contest sponsor DizzyArnizzy (Josh).