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YoAdrian · 01-03-2008, 08:47 PM

On PBS last night they had a show about the Pioneers of Televisions and they interviewed Barbara Eden about her guest spot on the show. She said spent alot of time hiding from Desi. When she saw him coming she would hid.
I wasn't sure how to take that. Did he hit on the guest stars or was she just aware of his reputation so she stayed away from him?

Ireneparalegal · 01-03-2008, 08:49 PM

I am sure Desi had a roving eye for Barbara. She was one hell of a gorgeous young thing when she appeared on ILL. She still is hot. I wouldn't blame her for hiding from Desi. He probably tried to flirt with her. I always wondered if Desi had his eye on her during that episode, thanx to you, you answered my question.

Mikado · 01-03-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I always wondered if Desi had his eye on her during that episode

It wouldnt surprise me if he had more than an EYE on her....if you know what i mean......or at least TRIED to!

SPLAIN · 01-03-2008, 09:02 PM

Remember that scene in Lucy's Last Birthday, at the club where they're all gathered for her, and this blonde floozie type is there, i assumed she got cast by Desi, LOL! I knew about the ladies on the set, he was a producer after all, and they all did that back then, some still do today, LOL! But what shocked me was that Barbara told the story of Lucy helping her and sewing sparkles on her dress and all, i guess she wanted to keep an eye on her and keep her away from Desi, LOL! Barabara said it was because she was young and starting out and Lucy was very kind to newcomers.

Mikado · 01-03-2008, 09:12 PM

Hey Splain, do you speak Francais? (J'aime bien la ville de Montreal)

catlover79 · 01-03-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I am sure Desi had a roving eye for Barbara. She was one hell of a gorgeous young thing when she appeared on ILL. She still is hot. I wouldn't blame her for hiding from Desi. He probably tried to flirt with her. I always wondered if Desi had his eye on her during that episode, thanx to you, you answered my question.

I wondered about that myself.

Ricardos4ever · 01-03-2008, 11:29 PM

I didn't see this documentary, but I'm surprised that it showed Barbara making that statement without an explanation of what she meant by it. A lot of us ILL fans who are familiar with Desi's reputation as a skirt-chaser would understand, but the average Joe might not.

One internet bio of Deborah Walley of "The Mothers-in-Law" said that she "reportedly spending much of her free time fending off the advances of producer Desi Arnaz" during the filming of the series. So there was definitely a pattern...

Ireneparalegal · 01-04-2008, 12:50 AM

There are two other ILL episodes where I wondered if there was something more than meets the eye.

The first one is where Lucy is on that diet. The scene where Lucy pretends to not know Ricky and she auditions for the dancing lead. That blonde floozie with those large legs and thighs, seemed to be something that Desi would go for. She is the one who told Lucy in that mean way, "I've known Ricky Ricardo for a long time. You're not his type." I always wondered when the ladies were auditioned for that episode, if some of those floozies allowed a little "flirtation" to occur from Desi just to be on the show.

The second one is the lucious blonde we all talked abt before, the actress' name was Joy (forgot her last name) and she was in the Florida episode abt the boys' judging a beauty contest.

comedyfreak · 01-04-2008, 05:10 AM

I wished I would have seen it, I'll have to look up the PBS schedule and see when the next airing will be.

SPLAIN · 01-04-2008, 09:46 AM

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I wished I would have seen it, I'll have to look up the PBS schedule and see when the next airing will be.

I have two PBS stations here and only one showed it, so i guess they'll be putting the show in anywhere they need to over the next few months, i'm sure it will be on a lot as it was very good. Lots of insights here and there on Griffith, Gleason Van Dyke and Lucy and Desi. Producers have always had the reputation of using the casting couch to get EXTRAS, Lucy herself went through that when starting out, some considered it easier to go that route instead of actually having talent, LOL! An obvious one was Joy Lansing who guested on the one where they get stuck on an island after the fuel for the boat expires, she also did a Lucy Desi comedy hour, with Paul Douglas i think, where they even mentionned all this, Lucy doing wolf whistles describing Paul who was looking for a girl Friday, trouble is sometimes it was for the whole week. LOL!

SPLAIN · 01-04-2008, 09:47 AM

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Hey Splain, do you speak Francais? (J'aime bien la ville de Montreal)

Oui, je suis Francais. But i prefer English for my entertainment, LOL!

Mikado · 01-04-2008, 07:52 PM

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Oui, je suis Francais. But i prefer English for my entertainment, LOL!

Je suis Franco-Ontarien, and i prefer my entertainment in English OR Japanese!

Je parle Francais & Anglais fluament, et un pettit peu de Japonais! (Nihongo ga sukoshi wakarimasu!)

Lodee · 01-04-2008, 08:03 PM

Darn! I meant to watch that show! Does anyone know if it's going to be on again? I'd even watch it in French.

Ireneparalegal · 01-04-2008, 08:15 PM

Believe me, the way PBS aired the American Masters with Lucille Ball several times over, they will do the same with this. The program will air its next segment on Wednesday. Just check the PBS website and it can help you there.

mrs.gingerhinkley · 01-13-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YoAdrian

On PBS last night they had a show about the Pioneers of Televisions and they interviewed Barbara Eden about her guest spot on the show. She said spent alot of time hiding from Desi. When she saw him coming she would hid.
I wasn't sure how to take that. Did he hit on the guest stars or was she just aware of his reputation so she stayed away from him?

Yeah, I caught that as well. Gosh, Barbra Eden looked AMAZING!!! If I was her, I would have been intimidated by both the status of Lucy and Desi as well.

By the way, the Pioneers of Television series is every Wednesday evening from 8-9 just so you know. It's definately worth catching!

01-03-2008, 08:47 PM	#1
YoAdrian Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 11, 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 24	Interesting comment about Desi On PBS last night they had a show about the Pioneers of Televisions and they interviewed Barbara Eden about her guest spot on the show. She said spent alot of time hiding from Desi. When she saw him coming she would hid. I wasn't sure how to take that. Did he hit on the guest stars or was she just aware of his reputation so she stayed away from him?

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I am sure Desi had a roving eye for Barbara. She was one hell of a gorgeous young thing when she appeared on ILL. She still is hot. I wouldn't blame her for hiding from Desi. He probably tried to flirt with her. I always wondered if Desi had his eye on her during that episode, thanx to you, you answered my question.
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Ricardos4ever Henna-rinsess Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 28, 2002 Location: Somewhere in the middle of the world's longest Conga line Posts: 473	I didn't see this documentary, but I'm surprised that it showed Barbara making that statement without an explanation of what she meant by it. A lot of us ILL fans who are familiar with Desi's reputation as a skirt-chaser would understand, but the average Joe might not. One internet bio of Deborah Walley of "The Mothers-in-Law" said that she "reportedly spending much of her free time fending off the advances of producer Desi Arnaz" during the filming of the series. So there was definitely a pattern...
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01-03-2008, 09:02 PM	#4
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Remember that scene in Lucy's Last Birthday, at the club where they're all gathered for her, and this blonde floozie type is there, i assumed she got cast by Desi, LOL! I knew about the ladies on the set, he was a producer after all, and they all did that back then, some still do today, LOL! But what shocked me was that Barbara told the story of Lucy helping her and sewing sparkles on her dress and all, i guess she wanted to keep an eye on her and keep her away from Desi, LOL! Barabara said it was because she was young and starting out and Lucy was very kind to newcomers.

01-03-2008, 09:12 PM	#5
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Hey Splain, do you speak Francais? (J'aime bien la ville de Montreal)

01-04-2008, 12:50 AM	#8
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	There are two other ILL episodes where I wondered if there was something more than meets the eye. The first one is where Lucy is on that diet. The scene where Lucy pretends to not know Ricky and she auditions for the dancing lead. That blonde floozie with those large legs and thighs, seemed to be something that Desi would go for. She is the one who told Lucy in that mean way, "I've known Ricky Ricardo for a long time. You're not his type." I always wondered when the ladies were auditioned for that episode, if some of those floozies allowed a little "flirtation" to occur from Desi just to be on the show. The second one is the lucious blonde we all talked abt before, the actress' name was Joy (forgot her last name) and she was in the Florida episode abt the boys' judging a beauty contest.

01-04-2008, 08:03 PM	#13
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	Darn! I meant to watch that show! Does anyone know if it's going to be on again? I'd even watch it in French.

01-04-2008, 08:15 PM	#14
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Believe me, the way PBS aired the American Masters with Lucille Ball several times over, they will do the same with this. The program will air its next segment on Wednesday. Just check the PBS website and it can help you there.