Lucy's plot-centered, physical comedy or Ricky's interludial, musical showmanship? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

C_ME · 02-28-2006, 07:15 PM

Which part of the 'I Love Lucy' episodes did you like better? As a kid, I liked Lucy's comedy, but now I appreciate Desi's musical talent and enjoy his parts better. Opinions please.

Larry Surrell · 02-28-2006, 07:46 PM

When I was younger I would usually fast forward through Ricky's songs when watching ILL on tape or change the channel (or mute the sound) during the songs if I was watching a TV channel. I wouldn't say that I prefer the music more than Lucy's comedy now, but I too have developed an appreciation of Desi's music and talent. While many sitcoms did lip sinking of the performances, it looks to me like the music in I Love Lucy was performed live, which is impressive.

There are still some songs that I skip past; Fred and Ethel doing "The Varsity Drag", the gang singing "California Here I Come" and performing "The Woman is Smarter" are some songs that I still can't sit through.

Kazza · 03-01-2006, 10:30 AM

Desi's musical numbers is what always had my attention. Lucy and Desi do great comedy together and Desi shines solo during many ocassions where there's no music involved too.

02-28-2006, 07:15 PM	#1
C_ME Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 08, 2003 Posts: 118	Lucy's plot-centered, physical comedy or Ricky's interludial, musical showmanship? Which part of the 'I Love Lucy' episodes did you like better? As a kid, I liked Lucy's comedy, but now I appreciate Desi's musical talent and enjoy his parts better. Opinions please.

02-28-2006, 07:46 PM	#2
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	When I was younger I would usually fast forward through Ricky's songs when watching ILL on tape or change the channel (or mute the sound) during the songs if I was watching a TV channel. I wouldn't say that I prefer the music more than Lucy's comedy now, but I too have developed an appreciation of Desi's music and talent. While many sitcoms did lip sinking of the performances, it looks to me like the music in I Love Lucy was performed live, which is impressive. There are still some songs that I skip past; Fred and Ethel doing "The Varsity Drag", the gang singing "California Here I Come" and performing "The Woman is Smarter" are some songs that I still can't sit through.

03-01-2006, 10:30 AM	#3
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Desi's musical numbers is what always had my attention. Lucy and Desi do great comedy together and Desi shines solo during many ocassions where there's no music involved too.