Series synopsis
Here's Lucy is an American comedy television series that premiered on CBS on September 23, 1968. It ended on March 18, 1974. It was created by Milt Josefsberg. It stars Lucille Ball, Gale Gordon, Lucie Arnaz and Desi Arnaz Jr..
Lucille Ball's third network sitcom, following I Love Lucy (1951–57) and The Lucy Show (1962–68).
Premise
Lucille Ball's third network sitcom, following I Love Lucy (1951–57) and The Lucy Show (1962–68).
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lucille Ball as Lucy Carter
- Gale Gordon as Harrison Carter
- Lucie Arnaz as Kim Carter
- Desi Arnaz Jr. as Craig Carter
- Hans Conried as William Barkley
- John Davidson as John Kleindorf
- Jerome Cowan as Mr. Gary
- Marilyn Maxwell as Gloria Pendleton
Supporting cast
- Buddy Rich as Buddy Rich
- Vincent Price as Vincent Price
- George Burns as George Burns
- Jayne Meadows as Laura Trenton
- Parley Baer as Dr. Cunningham
- Jerry Maren as Mildred
- William Benedict as Deliveryman
- Richard Erdman as Clerk
- Andy Albin as Joe
- Ed McMahon as Ed McMahon
- Eddie Albert as Eddie Albert
- O. J. Simpson as O.J. Simpson
Guest cast
- Hans Conried as William Barkley
- John Davidson as John Kleindorf
- Jerome Cowan as Mr. Gary
- Marilyn Maxwell as Gloria Pendleton
- Buddy Rich as Buddy Rich
- Vincent Price as Vincent Price
- George Burns as George Burns
- Jayne Meadows as Laura Trenton
- Parley Baer as Dr. Cunningham
- Jerry Maren as Mildred
- William Benedict as Deliveryman
- Richard Erdman as Clerk
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 144 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | September 23, 1968 | March 10, 1969 |
| Season 2 | 24 | September 22, 1969 | March 2, 1970 |
| Season 3 | 24 | September 14, 1970 | February 21, 1971 |
| Season 4 | 24 | September 12, 1971 | February 21, 1972 |
| Season 5 | 24 | September 11, 1972 | March 5, 1973 |
| Season 6 | 24 | September 10, 1973 | March 18, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mod, Mod Lucy Cheapskate Uncle Harry hire's his nephew & neice, Craig and Kim, as the band needed by a client at the Unique Employment Agency. Lead vocalist Kim develops laryngitis, however, and mom Lucy, decked out in modern fashions, fills in for her. |
September 23, 1968 |
| 2 |
Lucy Visits Jack Benny The Carter family vacations in Jack Benny's desert mansion. Percieved as a budget getaway, Benny loads charge after charge to up the bill. This exceptional episode has a cameo by Jackie Gleason playing his classic Ralph Kramden character from the Honeymooners. |
September 30, 1968 |
| 3 |
Lucy the Process Server Lucy confuses a bank deposit and a summons. Amusing episode borrowing on older Lucille Ball plots. |
October 7, 1968 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lucy Joins the Air Force Academy (1) Uncle Harry is hired to drive a motor home from California to Colorado, and foolishly agrees to take Lucy and the kids along for the ride. Lucy takes over driving so Harry can take a nap, and decides to take a detour, setting up this and the following three episodes. |
September 22, 1969 |
| 2 |
Lucy Joins the Air Force Academy (2) Lucy is still trying as hard as she can to get Craig into the Air Force Academy, and each result ends hilariously. |
September 29, 1969 |
| 3 |
Lucy and the Indian Chief Lucy indadvertently ends up marrying an Indian Chief who gives her the state of Utah as a wedding gift! |
October 6, 1969 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lucy Meets the Burtons Richard Burton, the movie star, escapes riotous fans by wearing a plumber's disguise. Lucy Carter mistakes him for a much needed plumber. Sam (Burton), the plumber, escapes to the Carter household. Lucy later finds a remarkable diamond ring in his discarded over-alls. By the time Lucy discovers it is THE famous Elizabeth Taylor diamond ring, it is already stuck on her finger. The end result is a creshendo of comedy as Liz feverishly tries to get the ring off Lucy's finger. Ultimately, Lucy's arms are used as Liz Taylor's while Richard & Liz do a scheduled press conference. |
September 14, 1970 |
| 2 |
Lucy the Skydiver Lucy threatens to take up skydiving if her kids don't drop their dangerous activities, but Harry convinces her to actually do it as publicity for the Employment Agency. |
September 21, 1970 |
| 3 |
Lucy and Sammy Davis, Jr. Lucy ends up hitting Sammy Davis Jr. while opening the door to the employment agency and it hits his nose which causes him to threaten to sue Harry and Lucy if his nose looks different for the movie he is filming. |
September 28, 1970 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lucy and Flip Go Legit Lucy convinces Flip Wilson to play the part of Prissy in a local production of Gone With the Wind, with Harry as Rhett Butler, Lucy as Scarlett O'Hara, and Kim as Melanie. |
September 12, 1971 |
| 2 |
Lucy and the Mountain Climber Lucy bets Harry's business partner that she can beat him at mounting climbing. |
September 20, 1971 |
| 3 |
Lucy and the Italian Bombshell Uncle Harry's ex-flame Donna is coming to town, and Harry begins to worry about his appearance. |
September 27, 1971 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lucy's Big Break Lucy Carter breaks her leg, and is in the hospital. She is attracted to a doctor, and attempts to get his affection. |
September 11, 1972 |
| 2 |
Lucy and Eva Gabor Are Hospital Roomies Lucy's new hospital mate (Eva Gabor) has broken her foot, and steals the attention from Lucy. |
September 18, 1972 |
| 3 |
Harrison Carter, Male Nurse Uncle Harry plays nurse when Lucy arrives home from the hospital. |
September 25, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lucy and Danny Thomas Lucy schemes with a starving artist to fake his death, hoping his paintings will begin to sell. |
September 10, 1973 |
| 2 |
The Big Game Uncle Harry books OJ Simpson as a guest speaker for the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce. |
September 17, 1973 |
| 3 |
Lucy, the Peacemaker Lucy attempts to resolve the marriage separation between Eydie Gorme and Steve Lawrence. |
September 24, 1973 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 1968 |
| Last aired | March 18, 1974 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |