I LOVE LUCY on CBS Friday, December 2, 2016 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

LittleRickyII · 11-16-2016, 01:46 AM

I know this is already on another thread, but I want the date in the subject line so everyone sees it's official, and so they know the date (and hopefully are reminded so they don't forget.

This is the original thread: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=354418

This is the CBS press release: http://www.cbs.com/shows/i_love_lucy...stmas-special/

This holiday season is about to get a lot funnier, as CBS plans to broadcast the I Love Lucy Christmas Special, featuring two back-to-back episodes of the iconic sitcom in full color on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8/7c on CBS.

The episodes include "The Christmas Episode" (first broadcast in Dec. 1956) and the newly colorized "Lucy Gets In Pictures" (Feb. 1955). Both were modified to have a "vintage look," which is a nod to the series' 1950s period.

The episodes have also been seamlessly combined into one special, with no interruption between the two.

As fans may recall, "The Christmas Episode" finds the Ricardos and Mertzes decorating Lucy and Ricky's Christmas tree and reminiscing about how their lives have changed since the arrival of the Ricardos' son, Little Ricky. Flashbacks recall the night Lucy tells Ricky she is pregnant, the time Lucy shows up unexpectedly as part of a barbershop quartet, and the day Ricky and the Mertzes rehearse taking Lucy to the maternity ward.

In "Lucy Gets in Pictures," Lucy's lifelong dream of appearing in a motion picture seems to have come true when Ricky arranges for her to play a showgirl in a new musical. Unfortunately, the enormous feathered headdress she is expected to wear as she descends a staircase proves to be too cumbersome. After numerous mishaps on the stairs, the musical's frustrated director decides to make a change.

The I Love Lucy Christmas specials have been an ongoing tradition on CBS for the last three years, each combining the holiday-themed episode with a different comedy classic.

Watch the new I Love Lucy Christmas Special on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8/7c on CBS, and stream full episodes of I Love Lucy on CBS All Access.

LittleRickyII · 11-29-2016, 12:18 AM

Just a reminder that we're only a few days away from the new I Love Lucy Christmas Special.

LittleRickyII · 12-02-2016, 12:58 PM

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!

tlc38tlc38 · 12-02-2016, 02:18 PM

I'll be watching with my mom! This has become a Christmas tradition.

Marvo301 · 12-02-2016, 03:25 PM

Looking forward to it!

Bonniegirl · 12-02-2016, 05:30 PM

Cool! Count me in!

LittleRickyII · 12-02-2016, 06:20 PM

Obviously I will be watching tonight, too. My ONLY gripe is that the first half hour will be another repeat of the Christmas episode which, IMO, is the worst, or maybe second worst episode of the series (after "Drafted"). But I am really exited to see "Lucy Gets in Pictures" in color!

Ron Ron · 12-02-2016, 06:53 PM

I'll be watching too!

BigManMike · 12-02-2016, 06:59 PM

I will certainly be watching. This has become a holiday tradition.

Bonniegirl · 12-02-2016, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleRickyII

Obviously I will be watching tonight, too. My ONLY gripe is that the first half hour will be another repeat of the Christmas episode which, IMO, is the worst, or maybe second worst episode of the series (after "Drafted"). But I am really exited to see "Lucy Gets in Pictures" in color!

Lucy gets in pictures will be really cool in color!

mets82 · 12-02-2016, 10:29 PM

I didn't watch it. The Christmas one is lousy and the part I like in the second one is when she keeps falling down the stairs, which I missed.

tlc38tlc38 · 12-02-2016, 11:45 PM

Fun to watch as usual. Still hoping for "The Freezer" to get the color treatment.

Anna Karenina · 12-03-2016, 01:09 AM

I loved both episodes.

What a treat!

Fred and Ethel looked more attractive in color for some reason.

Ron Ron · 12-03-2016, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlc38tlc38

Fun to watch as usual. Still hoping for "The Freezer" to get the color treatment.

I am sure it will be. There is a new release of colored episodes coming out in Jan which I preordered.

Ron Ron · 12-03-2016, 02:41 PM

It was the most watched show last night. So I am sure we will see more next year.

11-16-2016, 01:46 AM	#1
LittleRickyII Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2009 Location: California Posts: 2,246	I LOVE LUCY on CBS Friday, December 2, 2016 I know this is already on another thread, but I want the date in the subject line so everyone sees it's official, and so they know the date (and hopefully are reminded so they don't forget. This is the original thread: http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/...d.php?t=354418 This is the CBS press release: http://www.cbs.com/shows/i_love_lucy...stmas-special/ This holiday season is about to get a lot funnier, as CBS plans to broadcast the I Love Lucy Christmas Special, featuring two back-to-back episodes of the iconic sitcom in full color on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8/7c on CBS. The episodes include "The Christmas Episode" (first broadcast in Dec. 1956) and the newly colorized "Lucy Gets In Pictures" (Feb. 1955). Both were modified to have a "vintage look," which is a nod to the series' 1950s period. The episodes have also been seamlessly combined into one special, with no interruption between the two. As fans may recall, "The Christmas Episode" finds the Ricardos and Mertzes decorating Lucy and Ricky's Christmas tree and reminiscing about how their lives have changed since the arrival of the Ricardos' son, Little Ricky. Flashbacks recall the night Lucy tells Ricky she is pregnant, the time Lucy shows up unexpectedly as part of a barbershop quartet, and the day Ricky and the Mertzes rehearse taking Lucy to the maternity ward. In "Lucy Gets in Pictures," Lucy's lifelong dream of appearing in a motion picture seems to have come true when Ricky arranges for her to play a showgirl in a new musical. Unfortunately, the enormous feathered headdress she is expected to wear as she descends a staircase proves to be too cumbersome. After numerous mishaps on the stairs, the musical's frustrated director decides to make a change. The I Love Lucy Christmas specials have been an ongoing tradition on CBS for the last three years, each combining the holiday-themed episode with a different comedy classic. Watch the new I Love Lucy Christmas Special on Friday, Dec. 2 at 8/7c on CBS, and stream full episodes of I Love Lucy on CBS All Access.
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12-02-2016, 02:18 PM	#4
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12-02-2016, 03:25 PM	#5
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12-02-2016, 10:29 PM	#11
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	I didn't watch it. The Christmas one is lousy and the part I like in the second one is when she keeps falling down the stairs, which I missed.
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11-29-2016, 12:18 AM	#2
LittleRickyII Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2009 Location: California Posts: 2,246	Just a reminder that we're only a few days away from the new I Love Lucy Christmas Special.

12-02-2016, 12:58 PM	#3
LittleRickyII Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2009 Location: California Posts: 2,246	TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!

12-02-2016, 05:30 PM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	Cool! Count me in!

12-02-2016, 06:20 PM	#7
LittleRickyII Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2009 Location: California Posts: 2,246	Obviously I will be watching tonight, too. My ONLY gripe is that the first half hour will be another repeat of the Christmas episode which, IMO, is the worst, or maybe second worst episode of the series (after "Drafted"). But I am really exited to see "Lucy Gets in Pictures" in color!

12-02-2016, 06:53 PM	#8
Ron Ron Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 30, 2005 Posts: 2,138	I'll be watching too!

12-02-2016, 06:59 PM	#9
BigManMike Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 25, 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 3,022	I will certainly be watching. This has become a holiday tradition.

12-02-2016, 11:45 PM	#12
tlc38tlc38 Every day’s a Dolly day! Forum Star Join Date: May 02, 2008 Location: I’m just travelin’ thru Posts: 19,258	Fun to watch as usual. Still hoping for "The Freezer" to get the color treatment.

12-03-2016, 01:09 AM	#13
Anna Karenina Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 10,086	I loved both episodes. What a treat! Fred and Ethel looked more attractive in color for some reason.

12-03-2016, 02:41 PM	#15
Ron Ron Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 30, 2005 Posts: 2,138	It was the most watched show last night. So I am sure we will see more next year.