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missy's pop pop · 11-19-2013, 03:01 PM

It is no secret that, even before the "Desilu Playhouse" days, the Ricardo kitchen's appliances were furnished by Westinghouse.

However, one 1956 episode has an interesting blooper. A GAS range appears in the Ricardo kitchen, with the brand name "R O P E R" clearly prominent in several scenes. At that time, Westinghouse did not make gas ranges.

Was this a commercial endorsement or a change made to accomodate a plot device?

treky · 11-22-2013, 04:21 AM

what do you mean "it's no secret"? I didn't know that!

TV_on_the_Porch · 11-22-2013, 01:27 PM

The TV sets in 'The Courtroom' episode were Westinghouse too, although the prop department put some odd knobs on the one given to the Mertzes. Whether that was intended to make it less recognizable as a Westinghouse or not I'm not sure.

missy's pop pop · 11-23-2013, 10:54 PM

Take a look at the refrigerator. Through all the New York episodes, the refrigerator, at least, was a Westinghouse (you can make out the 'WESTINGHOUSE" on the door, above or alongside the door handle). The stove and coffeemaker, based on my observations from the show and comparisons from contemporary magazine advertising, are also Westinghouse products.

11-19-2013, 03:01 PM	#1
missy's pop pop Hooray for "Hazel!" Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 396	CAN You Be Sure...if it's Westinghouse? It is no secret that, even before the "Desilu Playhouse" days, the Ricardo kitchen's appliances were furnished by Westinghouse. However, one 1956 episode has an interesting blooper. A GAS range appears in the Ricardo kitchen, with the brand name "R O P E R" clearly prominent in several scenes. At that time, Westinghouse did not make gas ranges. Was this a commercial endorsement or a change made to accomodate a plot device?

11-22-2013, 04:21 AM	#2
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11-23-2013, 10:54 PM	#4
missy's pop pop Hooray for "Hazel!" Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 396	At least I'm sure SOME of it is Westinghouse! Take a look at the refrigerator. Through all the New York episodes, the refrigerator, at least, was a Westinghouse (you can make out the 'WESTINGHOUSE" on the door, above or alongside the door handle). The stove and coffeemaker, based on my observations from the show and comparisons from contemporary magazine advertising, are also Westinghouse products.

11-22-2013, 01:27 PM	#3
TV_on_the_Porch anything good on? Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Posts: 879	The TV sets in 'The Courtroom' episode were Westinghouse too, although the prop department put some odd knobs on the one given to the Mertzes. Whether that was intended to make it less recognizable as a Westinghouse or not I'm not sure.