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Madame X · 09-04-2007, 01:42 PM

There was a discussion about "The Amateur Hour" when Lucy gets kicked in the shins several times by the Hudson twins. It looks and sounds so real it makes me wince to watch it, although Lucy's facial expressions make me laugh!

We all kind of figured Lucy wore some type of shin guards during those kicks. I think I found evidence of that in this screencap:

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coffield3 · 09-04-2007, 01:51 PM

Oh yes, you can clearly see them in those pictures, im glad she had proctection on it goes through me when i watch that episode.

*ClassicPinUp* · 09-04-2007, 04:04 PM

Ooooo great pictures..I never even noticed them before.
Uh, it is hard to watch though! I think most everyone knows the pain caused by being hit or kicked in the shin

it ain't pretty lol.

catlover79 · 09-04-2007, 04:06 PM

Shins of Steel sounds like the title of an aerobics video.

Ireneparalegal · 09-04-2007, 06:29 PM

Monika...

Thank you for those pics!!!! You know, when the show is airing, you only get so much time to look at things like that. On DVD, you can actually PAUSE and see what we have been missing.

Yep, there are those shin guards. I figured that is what she used, because those kicking scenes are TOO REAL AND TOO INTENSE!

I love looking at that still pic on the Mystery Door Thread. That is so funny.

BTW how do you get these scenes? Do you put the DVD in your computer?

AB · 09-04-2007, 09:05 PM

They do show up well in the picture, but you never notice it when you're watching the show.

Madame X · 09-04-2007, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by annball1957

They do show up well in the picture, but you never notice it when you're watching the show.

I know what you mean. I caught a glimpse in an earlier scene and had to go real slow to find this. Of course when they filmed this in 1952, they could hide the things we can now pick apart with one frame frozen in time. They had to think of ways to accomplish the feats that were meant to be viewed at normal speed, and trick our eyes.

Madame X · 09-04-2007, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

BTW how do you get these scenes? Do you put the DVD in your computer?

Yes, I use one program to scan and find things, then I use another program to "capture" the shot, then I use an editing program if needed. I am sure there are programs that do it all, but I am just learning and don't have a lot of bucks to spend on high-end equipment.

Anyway, it's fun to be able to provide a picture or two to enhance our discussions!

Ireneparalegal · 09-04-2007, 09:59 PM

I appreciate the time you take to provide us with these pics. That is awesome.

Mikado · 09-04-2007, 10:03 PM

darn my old, dark monitor....just looks like shes wearing slacks, on my puter

oh well )

shadycat · 09-04-2007, 10:08 PM

Wow!! That picture should have been included with the DVD! Lucy gave Desi a hard kick to the shins in "Lucy Fakes Illness." I thought that was so funny because he could be so mean to her at times.

OH Nuts! · 09-05-2007, 12:17 AM

Dear Irene & Madame-

You gals SURE KNOW YOUR LUCY!! This is fun! I love learning all this stuff. And MadameX thx for all the fun stuff you told me about The Million Dollar Idea and Lucy Hires A Maid. First thing tomorrow I'm watching another ep!! What a way to start the day!!

Ireneparalegal · 09-05-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rich p

Dear Irene & Madame-

You gals SURE KNOW YOUR LUCY!! This is fun! I love learning all this stuff. And MadameX thx for all the fun stuff you told me about The Million Dollar Idea and Lucy Hires A Maid. First thing tomorrow I'm watching another ep!! What a way to start the day!!

Well, I have only watched Lucy since I was 6 years old.

And I know Madame is really into Lucy and really knows it inside and out. I know she has educated me on many things I never knew. She and I each have a Lucy book that we find very interesting and use that to help with us here on the Lucy board.

Larry Surrell · 09-06-2007, 07:41 PM

The one that makes me wince every time I see it is the episode where Ricky stubs his toe when they think there's burglars in the Connecticut house. Desi's in bare feet and it looks like he really whacked his big toe on the coffee table.

BTW, I had the opportunity to see a show that aired on WKBW TV in Buffalo earlier this year that they did at the Lucy Desi Museum during Lucy week. A guest on the show was one of the "Twins" from the Amateur Hour episode. I never realized this, but the two boys were not related; he said one of them was a blonde (I forgot which one) and they died his hair black for the show. He said the glasses and matching suits really made them look like identical twins!

Other guests on the show were Lucie Arnaz and Vivian Vance's sister (sorry, I forgot her name). I'm sorry now that I didn't get a copy of that show when I had the chance; I'd like to watch it again to refresh my memory.

Ireneparalegal · 09-06-2007, 07:50 PM

I could easily tell the "twins" were in fact, not twins. Also, aren't their names stated at the end of the closing credits? Their names would be mentioned and the last names would not match.

I also have one of the Lucy books that verified that fact abt the actors.

I too have to agree with the Ricky stubbing his toe scene. CAN WE HAVE A SCREEN CAP OF THAT SCENE HERE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!?????

He sure looks like he is indeed lots of pain. And I crack up when Lucy puts her hand to his forehead as if she is checking for a temperature.

09-04-2007, 01:42 PM	#1
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	Shins of Steel There was a discussion about "The Amateur Hour" when Lucy gets kicked in the shins several times by the Hudson twins. It looks and sounds so real it makes me wince to watch it, although Lucy's facial expressions make me laugh! We all kind of figured Lucy wore some type of shin guards during those kicks. I think I found evidence of that in this screencap:
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09-04-2007, 01:51 PM	#2
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09-04-2007, 06:29 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Monika... Thank you for those pics!!!! You know, when the show is airing, you only get so much time to look at things like that. On DVD, you can actually PAUSE and see what we have been missing. Yep, there are those shin guards. I figured that is what she used, because those kicking scenes are TOO REAL AND TOO INTENSE! I love looking at that still pic on the Mystery Door Thread. That is so funny. BTW how do you get these scenes? Do you put the DVD in your computer?
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09-04-2007, 09:05 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	They do show up well in the picture, but you never notice it when you're watching the show.

09-04-2007, 09:59 PM	#9
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I appreciate the time you take to provide us with these pics. That is awesome.

09-04-2007, 10:03 PM	#10
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,886	darn my old, dark monitor....just looks like shes wearing slacks, on my puter oh well )

09-04-2007, 10:08 PM	#11
shadycat Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2007 Posts: 18	Wow!! That picture should have been included with the DVD! Lucy gave Desi a hard kick to the shins in "Lucy Fakes Illness." I thought that was so funny because he could be so mean to her at times.

09-05-2007, 12:17 AM	#12
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	Dear Irene & Madame- You gals SURE KNOW YOUR LUCY!! This is fun! I love learning all this stuff. And MadameX thx for all the fun stuff you told me about The Million Dollar Idea and Lucy Hires A Maid. First thing tomorrow I'm watching another ep!! What a way to start the day!!

09-06-2007, 07:41 PM	#14
Larry Surrell Ed M. 1918-2006 RIP Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 27, 2003 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 702	The one that makes me wince every time I see it is the episode where Ricky stubs his toe when they think there's burglars in the Connecticut house. Desi's in bare feet and it looks like he really whacked his big toe on the coffee table. BTW, I had the opportunity to see a show that aired on WKBW TV in Buffalo earlier this year that they did at the Lucy Desi Museum during Lucy week. A guest on the show was one of the "Twins" from the Amateur Hour episode. I never realized this, but the two boys were not related; he said one of them was a blonde (I forgot which one) and they died his hair black for the show. He said the glasses and matching suits really made them look like identical twins! Other guests on the show were Lucie Arnaz and Vivian Vance's sister (sorry, I forgot her name). I'm sorry now that I didn't get a copy of that show when I had the chance; I'd like to watch it again to refresh my memory.

09-06-2007, 07:50 PM	#15
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I could easily tell the "twins" were in fact, not twins. Also, aren't their names stated at the end of the closing credits? Their names would be mentioned and the last names would not match. I also have one of the Lucy books that verified that fact abt the actors. I too have to agree with the Ricky stubbing his toe scene. CAN WE HAVE A SCREEN CAP OF THAT SCENE HERE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!????? He sure looks like he is indeed lots of pain. And I crack up when Lucy puts her hand to his forehead as if she is checking for a temperature.