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MichaelKeith · 12-08-2014, 11:31 AM

Did anyone watch the Christmas episode on CBS last evening? I wonder how it did in the ratings. I know last year the airing of the Xmas show won its time slot.

It was great to see the episode job switching colorized. This is a show that needs the whole series colorized. And on top of that, CBS needs to sell both the B&W and color versions so that fans can choose which they want.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-08-2014, 11:57 AM

I watched! "Job Switching" looked sparkly and new! I really don't want them to colorize the entire series. I enjoy only getting one new color episode a year; it makes it more special and a Christmas treat. I hope next year we get "The Freezer" in color!

It doesn't look like their releasing the color version of "Job Switching" on DVD. They'll probably wait until next year and release it with a new episode.

Ron Ron · 12-08-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

I watched! "Job Switching" looked sparkly and new! I really don't want them to colorize the entire series. I enjoy only getting one new color episode a year; it makes it more special and a Christmas treat. I hope next year we get "The Freezer" in color!

It doesn't look like their releasing the color version of "Job Switching" on DVD. They'll probably wait until next year and release it with a new episode.

Actually it will be out tomorrow in the Christmas DVD of I Love Lucy…the DVD will be re released by Target only with the colorized version of Job Switching. I DVR the show last night but might re-buy the DVD for that one episode in color.

John Smith XXI · 12-08-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MichaelKeith

Did anyone watch the Christmas episode on CBS last evening? I wonder how it did in the ratings. I know last year the airing of the Xmas show won its time slot.

It was great to see the episode job switching colorized. This is a show that needs the whole series colorized. And on top of that, CBS needs to sell both the B&W and color versions so that fans can choose which they want.

I did. I'm hoping it won the time slot again.

Given the general (dismal) quality of today's T.V. shows - wouldn't it be great if CBS colourized I LOVE LUCY and aired episodes in it's prime time line-up? I can see them airing season by season - and hopefully the show once again earning top ratings.

It would be great as a family show in the 8:00 EST time slot.

Ron Ron · 12-08-2014, 01:06 PM

Ratings for last night….

CBS: "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" (9.4 million, 5.7/9)

icecream · 12-08-2014, 01:13 PM

I Love Lucy matched the 1.4 it got in the demo last year but fell to 4th in its timeslot with a lot steeper competition. It was 2nd in viewers (9.36 million) but the 18-49 demo is what counts to advertisers. Sunday Night Football and Once Upon a Time always do well, and The Simpsons is fueled by a direct football lead-in (1.5 last week but went up to 2.8 this week helped by football.) Also, I Love Lucy was delayed 17-19 minutes in several markets with football that ran late on CBS affiliates, so it didn't start when it was scheduled everywhere.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...t-down/336277/

Ron Ron · 12-08-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by catsrule

I Love Lucy matched the 1.4 it got in the demo last year but fell to 4th in its timeslot with a lot steeper competition. It was 2nd in viewers (9.36 million) but the 18-49 demo is what counts to advertisers. Sunday Night Football and Once Upon a Time always do well, and The Simpsons is fueled by a direct football lead-in (1.5 last week but went up to 2.8 this week helped by football.) Also, I Love Lucy was delayed 17-19 minutes in several markets with football that ran late on CBS affiliates, so it didn't start when it was scheduled everywhere.

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...t-down/336277/

I'm sure CBS is happy with the numbers. It is the same numbers that a more expensive show like Madam Secretary gets in the demos and ILL had higher demos and rating than The Mentalist and CSI.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-08-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Ron

Actually it will be out tomorrow in the Christmas DVD of I Love Lucy…the DVD will be re released by Target only with the colorized version of Job Switching. I DVR the show last night but might re-buy the DVD for that one episode in color.

Oh thanks for the info. I don't have a Target in my area so I'll have to buy it online.

Ron Ron · 12-08-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Oh thanks for the info. I don't have a Target in my area so I'll have to buy it online.

Only Target will carry the extra Job Switching episode. That's the only way to get that episode in color.

You could order from Target online but make sure you get the new re-release from this year and not last years.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-08-2014, 01:35 PM

^yeah, I ready own the old version, I don't need another copy of it.

ChrisTV · 12-08-2014, 02:14 PM

Will the new dvd have unedited episodes?
Last nights episodes were edited.

comedyfreak · 12-08-2014, 03:21 PM

I watched last night and teared up during the flashback scene which showed how Ricky found out Lucy was having a baby. Job Switching was also fun to see in color. I'll buy the dvd.

icecream · 12-08-2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Ron

I'm sure CBS is happy with the numbers. It is the same numbers that a more expensive show like Madam Secretary gets in the demos and ILL had higher demos and rating than The Mentalist and CSI.

And it had 100% demo retention from last year with stronger competition.

Smilings · 12-08-2014, 07:41 PM

I thought Job Switching was helped by color.

The pink uniform contrasted nicely with the little brown gobs of chocolate zipping by.

I also imagine it was pretty easy to colorize because instead of elaborate colorful costumes and special settings, this was work uniforms and plain walls.

I hope CBS sees colorizing is a great way to pull in a prime-time audience for little cost.

Why stop with Christmas?

How about an I Love Lucy Valentine Day special. Colorize Ep 15 Lucy Plays Cupid or maybe Ep 99 The Matchmaker and one other one not related?

tlc38tlc38 · 12-08-2014, 08:44 PM

There's so many classic episodes I'd like them to colorize but these are my top picks:

"Be a Pal"
"The Freezer"
"Pioneer Women"
"Lucy Does a TV Commercial"
"The Operetta"
"Lucy Tells the Truth"
"Lucy is Envious"
"California, Here We Come!"
"L.A. at Last!"
"Lucy Raises Chickens"
"Lucy Raises Tulips"

12-08-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	Wonder how "Lucy" did in the ratings last night? Did anyone watch the Christmas episode on CBS last evening? I wonder how it did in the ratings. I know last year the airing of the Xmas show won its time slot. It was great to see the episode job switching colorized. This is a show that needs the whole series colorized. And on top of that, CBS needs to sell both the B&W and color versions so that fans can choose which they want.

12-08-2014, 11:57 AM	#2
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	I watched! "Job Switching" looked sparkly and new! I really don't want them to colorize the entire series. I enjoy only getting one new color episode a year; it makes it more special and a Christmas treat. I hope next year we get "The Freezer" in color! It doesn't look like their releasing the color version of "Job Switching" on DVD. They'll probably wait until next year and release it with a new episode.
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12-08-2014, 01:13 PM	#6
icecream Cat-tastic and Whiskerlicious Forum Celebrity Join Date: Sep 01, 2006 Location: The Catacombs Posts: 20,784	I Love Lucy matched the 1.4 it got in the demo last year but fell to 4th in its timeslot with a lot steeper competition. It was 2nd in viewers (9.36 million) but the 18-49 demo is what counts to advertisers. Sunday Night Football and Once Upon a Time always do well, and The Simpsons is fueled by a direct football lead-in (1.5 last week but went up to 2.8 this week helped by football.) Also, I Love Lucy was delayed 17-19 minutes in several markets with football that ran late on CBS affiliates, so it didn't start when it was scheduled everywhere. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...t-down/336277/
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12-08-2014, 03:21 PM	#12
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	I watched last night and teared up during the flashback scene which showed how Ricky found out Lucy was having a baby. Job Switching was also fun to see in color. I'll buy the dvd.
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12-08-2014, 07:41 PM	#14
Smilings Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2012 Location: California Posts: 417	Colorized I Love Lucy Valentine special I thought Job Switching was helped by color. The pink uniform contrasted nicely with the little brown gobs of chocolate zipping by. I also imagine it was pretty easy to colorize because instead of elaborate colorful costumes and special settings, this was work uniforms and plain walls. I hope CBS sees colorizing is a great way to pull in a prime-time audience for little cost. Why stop with Christmas? How about an I Love Lucy Valentine Day special. Colorize Ep 15 Lucy Plays Cupid or maybe Ep 99 The Matchmaker and one other one not related?

12-08-2014, 01:06 PM	#5
Ron Ron Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 30, 2005 Posts: 2,138	Ratings for last night…. CBS: "I Love Lucy Christmas Special" (9.4 million, 5.7/9)

12-08-2014, 01:35 PM	#10
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	^yeah, I ready own the old version, I don't need another copy of it.

12-08-2014, 02:14 PM	#11
ChrisTV Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Posts: 773	Will the new dvd have unedited episodes? Last nights episodes were edited.

12-08-2014, 08:44 PM	#15
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	There's so many classic episodes I'd like them to colorize but these are my top picks: "Be a Pal" "The Freezer" "Pioneer Women" "Lucy Does a TV Commercial" "The Operetta" "Lucy Tells the Truth" "Lucy is Envious" "California, Here We Come!" "L.A. at Last!" "Lucy Raises Chickens" "Lucy Raises Tulips"