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cp2k · 10-29-2014, 09:40 PM

Saw this today in CBS's annual Holiday Programming release:

I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) – Features two back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, including the seldom-seen “Christmas Episode,” and an all-new colorized version of “Job Switching” (a.k.a. “Chocolate Factory”). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set—at the beginning and end of the hour, with no interruption between the episodes. (Rebroadcast)

Frank Gannucci · 10-29-2014, 10:51 PM

I was wondering whether CBS was going to air I Love Lucy again this holiday season. Thanks for the heads up.

ChrisTV · 10-30-2014, 12:32 AM

This is great.
Here's the link...
http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2...20141029cbs01/

Wish they would do this for "The Honeymooners."

LittleRickyII · 10-30-2014, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cp2k

Saw this today in CBS's annual Holiday Programming release:

I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) – Features two back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, including the seldom-seen “Christmas Episode,” and an all-new colorized version of “Job Switching” (a.k.a. “Chocolate Factory”). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set—at the beginning and end of the hour, with no interruption between the episodes. (Rebroadcast)

I don't understand this "vintage look" or what it has to do with the '50s. Color movies in the 1950s meant Technicolor, and that looks nothing like Technicolor.

tlc38tlc38 · 10-30-2014, 05:31 PM

I'm actually excited about this; it's bringing another generation to Lucy. I hope next year they colorized "The Freezer"---my favorite episode.

LittleRickyII · 10-30-2014, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I'm actually excited about this; it's bringing another generation to Lucy. I hope next year they colorized "The Freezer"---my favorite episode.

"L.A. at Last!," please!

ChrisTV · 11-04-2014, 03:43 AM

Here is what CBS had to say about 2013's special airing of "The I Love Lucy Christmas Show" & "Lucy's Italian Movie."

http://deadline.com/2013/10/cbs-sets...pecial-618063/

comedyfreak · 11-04-2014, 06:04 AM

Good idea Job Switching would be cool to see in color.

missy's pop pop · 11-08-2014, 06:19 PM

Wow! That should be something to see in color, with all the chocolate-slinging going on at the candy factory.

Keep in mind that Karl Freund, when filming "I Love Lucy," had sets and props painted in various shades of gray to minimize contrast problems (flares, "comets," etc.) found so frequently in early black-and-white TV. So colorizing most any "Lucy" episode will result in muted tones, and not the dazzling Technicolor effect of comparable motion pictures.

(Must admit I'd like to see of the California episodes featuring the 1955 Pontiac convertible in color. Raven Black and Avalon Yellow--two authentic Pontiac colors offered on 1955 models--would have come out black-and-light-gray when filmed in black-and-white. That would be a dazzling sight to see and a classic example of the pastel two-tones popular on mid-'50s cars!)

tlc38tlc38 · 12-01-2014, 06:15 PM

Has an airdate been set for this yet?

ChrisTV · 12-01-2014, 06:29 PM

Sunday, Dec. 7:

I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) - Features two back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, including the seldom-seen "Christmas Episode," and an all-new colorized version of "Job Switching" (a.k.a. "Chocolate Factory"). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set - at the beginning and end of the hour, with no interruption between the episodes.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-01-2014, 09:21 PM

^^^Thanks for the update. I will be watching!

ChrisTV · 12-01-2014, 09:28 PM

Here is a clip of "Job Switching" colorized.

http://redcarpetcrash.com/watch-clip...ecember-7-cbs/

Smilings · 12-03-2014, 12:04 PM

Vintage look doesn't necessarily mean muted.
Lucy's hair was bright.
I wondered if in real life that's how it was.

I can't wait for the conveyor belt going faster and faster.

Hurray to color!
The more the better.

another news article
CBS Repeating I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Last December, CBS premiered an hour-long special consisting of two colorized I Love Lucy episodes from 1956: “The I Love Lucy Christmas Special” (considered missing until 1989; read about its recovery here) and “Lucy’s Italian Movie” with its iconic grape-stomping scene.

This year the network has announced it will air a new I Love Lucy special on Sunday, December 7th from 8-9PM. It will pair “The I Love Lucy Christmas Special” with another newly colorized episode from 1952, “Job Switching,” in which Lucy and Ethel get jobs at a candy factory. The episodes will be combined with just one set of opening and closing credits. The special will also feature never-before-broadcast costume and makeup tests from I Love Lucy.

Last year’s special aired on a Friday and drew close to 9 million viewers. Will this year’s Sunday broadcast fare better?

ChrisTV · 12-05-2014, 03:53 PM

Here is a story from 12/5/2014's "Inside Edition" w/ never before seen footage of Lucy & Desi's 1951 costume & make-up test that is on the recent blu-ray release.

Story...
http://www.insideedition.com/enterta...oliday-special

Video...
http://www.insideedition.com/videos/...otage-revealed

10-29-2014, 09:40 PM	#1
cp2k Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 22, 2004 Posts: 45	New Color Episode: "Job Switching" This December! Saw this today in CBS's annual Holiday Programming release: I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) – Features two back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, including the seldom-seen “Christmas Episode,” and an all-new colorized version of “Job Switching” (a.k.a. “Chocolate Factory”). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set—at the beginning and end of the hour, with no interruption between the episodes. (Rebroadcast)

10-30-2014, 05:31 PM	#5
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	I'm actually excited about this; it's bringing another generation to Lucy. I hope next year they colorized "The Freezer"---my favorite episode.
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11-04-2014, 06:04 AM	#8
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11-08-2014, 06:19 PM	#9
missy's pop pop Hooray for "Hazel!" Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 19, 2013 Location: St. Louis Posts: 396	Colorful news for Christmas 2014! Wow! That should be something to see in color, with all the chocolate-slinging going on at the candy factory. Keep in mind that Karl Freund, when filming "I Love Lucy," had sets and props painted in various shades of gray to minimize contrast problems (flares, "comets," etc.) found so frequently in early black-and-white TV. So colorizing most any "Lucy" episode will result in muted tones, and not the dazzling Technicolor effect of comparable motion pictures. (Must admit I'd like to see of the California episodes featuring the 1955 Pontiac convertible in color. Raven Black and Avalon Yellow--two authentic Pontiac colors offered on 1955 models--would have come out black-and-light-gray when filmed in black-and-white. That would be a dazzling sight to see and a classic example of the pastel two-tones popular on mid-'50s cars!)

10-29-2014, 10:51 PM	#2
Frank Gannucci Member Forum Star Join Date: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 16,069	I was wondering whether CBS was going to air I Love Lucy again this holiday season. Thanks for the heads up.

10-30-2014, 12:32 AM	#3
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	This is great. Here's the link... http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2...20141029cbs01/ Wish they would do this for "The Honeymooners."

11-04-2014, 03:43 AM	#7
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	Here is what CBS had to say about 2013's special airing of "The I Love Lucy Christmas Show" & "Lucy's Italian Movie." http://deadline.com/2013/10/cbs-sets...pecial-618063/

12-01-2014, 06:15 PM	#10
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	Has an airdate been set for this yet?

12-01-2014, 06:29 PM	#11
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	Sunday, Dec. 7: I LOVE LUCY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) - Features two back-to-back classic episodes of the 1950s series, including the seldom-seen "Christmas Episode," and an all-new colorized version of "Job Switching" (a.k.a. "Chocolate Factory"). Both were colorized with a vintage look, a nod to the 1950s period in which the shows were filmed. The main titles and end credits of the two episodes are seamlessly combined into one set - at the beginning and end of the hour, with no interruption between the episodes.

12-01-2014, 09:21 PM	#12
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,259	^^^Thanks for the update. I will be watching!

12-01-2014, 09:28 PM	#13
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	Here is a clip of "Job Switching" colorized. http://redcarpetcrash.com/watch-clip...ecember-7-cbs/

12-03-2014, 12:04 PM	#14
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	Vintage look doesn't necessarily mean muted. Lucy's hair was bright. I wondered if in real life that's how it was. I can't wait for the conveyor belt going faster and faster. Hurray to color! The more the better. another news article CBS Repeating I Love Lucy Christmas Special Last December, CBS premiered an hour-long special consisting of two colorized I Love Lucy episodes from 1956: “The I Love Lucy Christmas Special” (considered missing until 1989; read about its recovery here) and “Lucy’s Italian Movie” with its iconic grape-stomping scene. This year the network has announced it will air a new I Love Lucy special on Sunday, December 7th from 8-9PM. It will pair “The I Love Lucy Christmas Special” with another newly colorized episode from 1952, “Job Switching,” in which Lucy and Ethel get jobs at a candy factory. The episodes will be combined with just one set of opening and closing credits. The special will also feature never-before-broadcast costume and makeup tests from I Love Lucy. Last year’s special aired on a Friday and drew close to 9 million viewers. Will this year’s Sunday broadcast fare better?

12-05-2014, 03:53 PM	#15
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	Here is a story from 12/5/2014's "Inside Edition" w/ never before seen footage of Lucy & Desi's 1951 costume & make-up test that is on the recent blu-ray release. Story... http://www.insideedition.com/enterta...oliday-special Video... http://www.insideedition.com/videos/...otage-revealed