The Lucy Show . . .

[JaneTVFan]

when Lucy still had Vivian and her I Love Lucy writers:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=P7LlYWvj2D4

[Lodee]

Thanks for the link Jane. I've never seen that clip before.

[InspectorExstead]

that was hilarious. thanks for posting!

[Jude The Obscure]

That's a like a new episode for me! it's one of those I missed while taping the run on Nick. Man, CBS needs to release this series on DVD, pronto!

[Brieannas21]

Thanks for the clip.

[InspectorExstead]

Originally Posted by Jude86

That's a like a new episode for me! it's one of those I missed while taping the run on Nick. Man, CBS needs to release this series on DVD, pronto!

seriously! they need to release it asap.

[drewfussclass101]

Originally Posted by JaneTVFan

when Lucy still had Vivian and her I Love Lucy writers:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=P7LlYWvj2D4

Lucy plays Florence Nightengale is a pretty funny episode but there are much more funnier ones. i agree IT SHOULD BE RELEASED BY SEASONS>>>NOW

[JaneTVFan]

Originally Posted by Lodee

Thanks for the link Jane. I've never seen that clip before.

That's cool to know. It's always a good feeling to know you've pointed someone in the direction of "new" Lucy.

[JaneTVFan]

Originally Posted by Jude86

That's a like a new episode for me! it's one of those I missed while taping the run on Nick. Man, CBS needs to release this series on DVD, pronto!

Great! One reason I appreciate this clip is because of the complexity involved in pulling off this scene. This is a case where every detail mattered, beginning with the script. It had to be written in such a way to, first of all, get Lucy in this predicament. For example, getting Lucy and the other wheelchair-bound woman to switch places. There were also all those moments where the actors couldn't be facing one another, and other moments where they *had* to face one another. Or certain actors could not face Lucy, but had to face another actor, and vice versa. For this, all the timing and pacing was key. So the writing had to be precise, and the director had the burden of figuring out who goes where and when. Also, the set design had to be structured in a way to make it all work, and for all the comedy elements to work. And of course the actors also had to be in the right place at the right time and looking in the correct direction at the appropriate moments, and they had to be in sync with one another. Then there's Lucy. I doubt she had had much experience operating a wheelchair, much less doing comedy in a wheelchair. Additionally, she needed strong arms. Anyone who's used a non-motorized wheelchair can tell you they're not easy to get around in. But there's Lucy racing around and making quick moves. And remember, from the day they first saw the script, they only had a couple days to learn it all and perform it.