Lucy and Ethel Peep Style - Update!

Earlier this month, I posted about Susan Sessions' winning "I Love Peeps" entry in The Ann Arbor News' Marshmallow Peeps® Diorama Contest. At the time, I couldn't find a photo of Ms. Sessions' entry. Here is one!

"I Love Peeps" by Susan Sessions

View a slide show of all the winning entries! Note: The slide show contains music so turn your speakers down if Mr. Mooney is around.

Congratulations to Susan Sessions on a fantastic job!

Related Blog Entries:
Lucy and Ethel Peep Style (April 5, 2007)

Photo courtesy of The Ann Arbor News.

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Screen capture from Lucy Raises Chickens, "I Love Lucy"

Lucy and Ethel Peep Style

Susan Sessions created an "I Love Lucy"-inspired diorama for a Marshmallow Peeps® Diorama Contest in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sessions' diorama, "I Love Peeps," was the winner in the adult division. Amy Whitesall of The Ann Arbor News wrote:

"I love Lucy and I love Peeps,'' said Sessions, a technical writer from Saline who's between jobs. "Everyone seemed to know the episode with the chocolate factory. It seems to be a universal thing.''

Sessions said she went through four boxes of Peeps, searching for marshmallow chicks with just the right eye alignment and facial expression.

"There were some that looked like the product of first cousins marrying,'' Sessions said.

She made the hats first, convinced that the headwear would make or break the diorama's success. When she put the hats on the Peeps, Sessions says, she just started laughing.

"I have to tell you, it is pretty difficult to dress up a Peep,'' Sessions said. "They have no shape. They're like a blob.''

Read more about the contest. Unfortunately, there aren't any photos. :(

Related Links:
Poll: Do you like Marshmallow Peeps? (members only)
The Official Marshmallow Peeps® Website
Peep Research

Lucy In Green

What did you watch this past St. Patrick's Day? Viewers of Chicago-based ME-TV were treated (or tricked?) to a marathon of classic black-and-white TV shows shown in a green tint. LLL Member, (Josh) DizzyArnizzy, writes:

A local station airs two episodes of "We Love Lucy" (half-hour versions of the "Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour") once a week, as part of a "Saturday Night/Black and White" block of classic shows.

Well, tonight they decided to get creative for St. Patrick's Day and add a green tint to every black and white show, including LDCH's "Lucy Goes to Mexico."

Screen captures courtesy of DizzyArnizzy. Click here to see more (LLL members only).

Valentine's Day Sale at The Lucy-Desi Center

The Lucy-Desi Center writes:

Tomorrow (Wednesday, February 14) is Valentine’s Day and do we have a treat for you!

At exactly* 10:30 AM (Eastern), we will be activating special clearance prices on many, many “I Love Lucy” gift shop items!

Just visit www.lucy-desi.com and click on “Gift Shop”. You’ll find this entire collection of items on the home page. Quantities are very limited, and we’ll be doing our best to keep the website updated as soon as items sell out.

Until tomorrow, here’s a sneak peek at the special savings in store for you while quantities last:

“I Love Lucy” Denim & Leather Jackets ($94.95, Clearance: Under $50!)………A selection of assorted t-shirt designs at more than 50% off! ……….“I Love Lucy” Sweaters (Originally: $79.95, Clearance: $39.99) ………The Lucy Show VHS box set (Originally: $49.95, Clearance: $14.99) ………And videos, books, stationery, charms & bracelets, sheet music, calendars, statues, canisters, purses, and more!

Here’s your “last chance” to add these special items to your collection before they’re gone for good! (And thanks in advance for helping us make room for an entire new line of Lucy-Desi merchandise coming soon!)

*barring any internet or web hosting issues out of our control

Lucie Attending Songwriters' Event; Carlton Cards Issues New Lucy Ornament

The Lucy-Desi Center reported that Lucie Arnaz will be in attendance at the sold-out Great American Songbook show tonight at Lincoln Center. The event is being held to honor songwriters Alan and Marilyn Berman, whose works include "The Way We Were" and the TV theme song Maude.

The center also announced that Carlton Cards has issued its newest "I Love Lucy" ornament. The 2007 ornament is the ninth Carlton Cards has produced and features Lucy dressed in a tu-tu wrapped around a ballet bar. The ornament is expected to ship this summer, but it can be preordered from The Lucy-Desi Center's Gift Shop now.

View (and preorder) a photo of Carlton Cards' 2007 Ballet Ornament:
http://lucille-ball-desi-arnaz-center.stores.yahoo.net/20cabaor.html

Lucy Calendar Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to David (david079), David (uklucyfan), Kyle, Ken (luvlucyinar) and cglenn who were winners of the "A New Year, A New Lucy" Calendar Giveaway. Happy New Year to everyone!

There will be a new Lucy DVD Giveaway in the middle of this month. Watch the forum and this blog for details!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year

From Your Friends

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Screen captures from Chris' New Year's Eve Party, "The Lucy Show"

Related Topics at The Long Live Lucy Forum:

New Year Resolutions 2007!

Countdown to the Release of TLDCH on DVD!

Did you know that this is the year of the Pig? Lucy was born in the year of the Pig.

REMINDER: Calendar Giveaway Entries Due Jan. 1

Entries for the "A New Year, A New Lucy Calendar Giveaway" are due this Monday, January 1. Winners will be posted Tuesday, January 2 by giveaway sponsor, gidgetgrape (Sharon).


Read the previous blog post about the giveaway.

Click here for the details on how to enter.

After Christmas Deals; Lucy's Stamp Sales

Happy Boxing Day!

After Christmas Deals
You can receive FREE shipping today only on all in stock items at The Lucy-Desi Gift Shop by using the code: DEC26 - Deal ended December 27.

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Amazon.com has the "Lucy Gets In Pictures Lucy Doll" on sale for $19.99. It's regularly $39.99. I don't know when the sale will end, but as I write this post they have the dolls in stock. - Deal ended December 31.

The Associated Press reported that Lucille Ball's U.S. postage stamp released in 2001 is one of the most popular stamps ever sold. 38.7 million Lucy stamps have been bought. The number one selling stamp is the Elvis Presley Stamp with 124.1 million stamps sold.

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays

From Your Friends

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Screen captures from Lucy, the Choirmaster, "The Lucy Show"

Related Topics at The Long Live Lucy Forum:

Christmas pics

How Christmassy do you feel?

Do you send Christmas or Holiday Greeting Cards to your family and friends?

What’s your favorite Holiday Movie?

*Mame Christmas Scene*

Posts from Christmas Past:

"The Choirmaster"

Christmas TV-DVD Watching

See ya next week!

P.S. Be sure to check the Members Only section for a special Christmas treat!

P.P.S.S. Mame will air Thursday, December 28 at 6:30 a.m. Eastern on Cinemax.

Christmas DVD Giveaway Winners

Congratulations to Steve (bandgeek2003), Mike (LucyShowFanatic), Laura (ThatOtherLaura), Sharon (gidgetgrape), and David (david079) who were winners of the Christmas DVD Giveaway that was held this past Friday. Happy Holidays to everyone!

ALERT: Christmas DVD Giveaway Tomorrow (Dec. 15)!

You don't want to miss this one! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 AT 5:00 PM EASTERN DizzyArnizzy is giving FIVE lucky, Lucy Fans an amazing 2-disc Lucy Christmas DVD Set.

DizzyArnizzy writes:

DISC 1: All 3 "The Lucy Show" Holiday themed episode on DVD ("Together for Christmas," "Chris's New Year's Eve Party," and "Lucy, the Choirmaster"). PLUS, as a bonus, I included one of my favorite "Lucy Show" episodes, "Lucy & Arthur Godfrey"!!

DISC 2: "Desilu Christmas Special" DVD, with 1959's "The Desilu Revue", and as an added bonus: the "We Need a Little Christmas" musical number from "Mame" in WIDESCREEN with a SURROUND SOUND audio track!!

Are you drooling? To enter, PM (private message) DizzyArnizzy tomorrow through The Long Live Lucy Forum or The Lucy Lounge at 5:00 PM (no earlier) for your chance to win. Good luck!

More information at LLL

REMINDER: Secret Santa Swap - Sign Up By Dec. 14

Thursday, December 14 (tomorrow!) is the last day to sign up for this year's Secret Santa Swap. If you would like to participate, send Kyle a private message at the forum right away. Thanks!

More info

We Need A Little "Mame"

Knight at the Movies written by Richard Knight, Jr. listed Lucille Ball's "Mame" on his Top 20 Favorite Christmas Movies List.

Knight writes:

19. Mame ( 1974 ) : Lucille Ball sings ( ! ) We Need a Little Christmas while temporarily donning a hideous Santa Claus mask in this bloated camp classic that begs for DVD release. Santa baby, this is the one I’ve behaved all year to get. Can you imagine the deleted scenes? C’mon Warner Bros.!

Lucy's Christmas Wish List Winners Announced

Congratulations to the winners of the Lucy's Christmas Wish List Giveaway! The winners were:

2004 Hallmark "Ballet" ornament: MISSLUCY

ILL Complete Pictorial History: GIDGETGRAPE

Lucy-Desi Scrapbook: KYLEB17

Lucy-Desi Scrapbook AND matted photo of Lucy: DAVID079

And the GRAND PRIZE WINNER of the 2006 Lucy Christmas Doll:

DEBORAHFINK

Thanks to LUVLUCYINAR for hosting this event. Merry Christmas!

REMINDER: Wish List Giveaway Entries Due Dec. 8

Entries for the Lucy's Christmas Wish List Giveaway are due this Friday, December 8th. Winners will be posted Sunday, December 10th by giveaway sponsor, luvlucyinar (Ken).

Read the previous blog post about the giveaway.

Click here for the details on how to enter.

"Lucy" Is A Holiday Essential

The San Jose Mercury News has named "I Love Lucy: The Complete Fourth Season" as one of 50 essential DVD Sets to give or get this holiday season. Season Four contains the classic "California, Here We Come" episode and features cameos by many of the era's most popular celebrities.

Recently The Boston Herald listed “The I Love Lucy Scrapbook” by Elisabeth Edwards as a great gift for baby boomers.

Lucy's Christmas Wish List Giveaway!

How would you like a 2006 Lucy Christmas Doll under your tree this year? A "Lucy-Desi Scrapbook"? Or maybe a matted photo of Lucille Ball? Your wish you could come true if you enter our Lucy's Christmas Wish List Giveaway!

Other prizes up for grabs are a 2004 Hallmark "Ballet" Ornament and "I Love Lucy Complete Picture History."

Click here for the details on how to enter and see a photo of one of the super prizes YOU could win!

Entries must be received by giveaway sponsor, luvlucyinar (Ken), by Friday, Dec. 8th. Good luck!

Secret Santa

Long Live Lucy is hosting a Secret Santa Swap. If you would like to participate send Kyle a private message at the forum with your name and address ASAP.

Secret Santa Info