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desilu #1 · 09-30-2000, 07:33 AM

I Love Lucy is my favorite show ever!! The
only problem I have with the show is the fact
that Fred and Ethel walk into Lucy and Ricky's apartment without knocking. I know
that it is just a show, but they must have
had spontaneous sex even back then! How does
Fred or Ethel know whether or not they are getting busy on the piano or anywhere else?
I can't help but think about this. I know I'm
not the only one! I mean,look at Ricky!! He is SEXY!!!!

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Amy M. Weaver

Bixby_Love · 10-26-2000, 10:38 PM

Members and Moderator,

I LOVE LUCY is a favorite of mine, too. But, my all time favorites are THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER.

But, the most gorgeous actor, director and producer which ever lived was Bill Bixby (Bill Bixby was gorgeous inside and out).

But, you are entitle to your opinion. And Desli Arnaz was handsome.

I hope ever went okay with your delivery (of your newborn). Congratuluation!

Lucille Ball was a great actress. Vivian Vance was a wonderful and delightful actress to watch, too.

Well, I have often wonder why the Mertzs do not knock. I am not sure how to answer that one. But good luck in finding the answer.

Mindy Roberts,
Member

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M.R.

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ilovelucyjg15 · 02-17-2002, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by desilu #1
I Love Lucy is my favorite show ever!! The
only problem I have with the show is the fact
that Fred and Ethel walk into Lucy and Ricky's apartment without knocking. I know
that it is just a show, but they must have
had spontaneous sex even back then! How does
Fred or Ethel know whether or not they are getting busy on the piano or anywhere else?
I can't help but think about this. I know I'm
not the only one! I mean,look at Ricky!! He is SEXY!!!!

------------------
Amy M. Weaver

AHHHHH hahahahaha!!

OMG that was so funny Desilu#1!

Joicetti · 02-17-2002, 02:15 AM

Yeah they always do walk in without knocking but it really never bothered me. I saw it on some show or something (the 50th Anniversary show perhaps) about how the Vivian Vance/Ethel was the biggest door opener on television. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Anyhow, I just guess it was part of their charm, since they were such good friends that they didn't need to knock...

Hollow · 02-17-2002, 05:02 PM

They do that alot in sitcoms

dawsongirl · 02-17-2002, 08:17 PM

Well, according to TV, people in the 50s didn't have sex. I mean, how could they with separate beds?!

People also didn't have toilets.

tdr · 02-17-2002, 08:48 PM

< Well, according to TV, people in the 50s didn't have sex. I mean, how could they with separate beds?! >

Yeah, makes you wonder what Lucy was so jealously worried about when Ricky was rehearsing with or having his picture taken with beautiful women.

dawsongirl · 02-17-2002, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tdr
Yeah, makes you wonder what Lucy was so jealously worried about when Ricky was rehearsing with or having his picture taken with beautiful women.

There's another thing. No one cheated. It wasn't moral. Of course, it's not great now, but TV doesn't seem to care.

ilovelucyjg15 · 02-17-2002, 09:57 PM

my god! In the 50s you couldn't even say the word pregnent on tv, never mind talking about sex. That was pretty stupid them sleeping in different beds. What was the big deal about sex in the 50s? Were people scared of it or something!?

I'm sorry but this thread is cracking me up!

ilovelucyjg15 · 02-17-2002, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dawsongirl
Well, according to TV, people in the 50s didn't have sex. I mean, how could they with separate beds?!

People also didn't have toilets.

Oh my god! Too funny!

Beruche · 02-18-2002, 12:02 AM

ilovelucyjg15 · 02-18-2002, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dawsongirl
There's another thing. No one cheated. It wasn't moral.

Well it was moral for Desi. Mybe the writers wanted to make it realistic.

dawsongirl · 02-18-2002, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ilovelucyjg15
Well it was moral for Desi. Mybe the writers wanted to make it realistic.

I REALLY, REALLY doubt that. Can you imagine how Lucy would have felt??

ilovelucyjg15 · 02-19-2002, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dawsongirl

I REALLY, REALLY doubt that. Can you imagine how Lucy would have felt??

I WAS JUST KIDDING! JEEZE!

Barnabas1 · 02-19-2002, 09:11 AM

I've seen them do it. I guess because they were their land lord and best friends so I guess it was ok.

RICKY

02-17-2002, 02:15 AM	#4
Joicetti Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 46	Yeah they always do walk in without knocking but it really never bothered me. I saw it on some show or something (the 50th Anniversary show perhaps) about how the Vivian Vance/Ethel was the biggest door opener on television. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Anyhow, I just guess it was part of their charm, since they were such good friends that they didn't need to knock...
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02-19-2002, 09:11 AM	#15
Barnabas1 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 01, 2001 Posts: 4,598	I've seen them do it. I guess because they were their land lord and best friends so I guess it was ok. RICKY
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09-30-2000, 07:33 AM	#1
desilu #1 Lucy/Desi 4-EVER Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 23, 2000 Location: Battle Creek, Michigan USA Posts: 724	Fred and Ethel walking in without knocking!! I Love Lucy is my favorite show ever!! The only problem I have with the show is the fact that Fred and Ethel walk into Lucy and Ricky's apartment without knocking. I know that it is just a show, but they must have had spontaneous sex even back then! How does Fred or Ethel know whether or not they are getting busy on the piano or anywhere else? I can't help but think about this. I know I'm not the only one! I mean,look at Ricky!! He is SEXY!!!! ------------------ Amy M. Weaver

10-26-2000, 10:38 PM	#2
Bixby_Love Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 26, 2000 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 89	Members and Moderator, I LOVE LUCY is a favorite of mine, too. But, my all time favorites are THE INCREDIBLE HULK and THE COURTSHIP OF EDDIE'S FATHER. But, the most gorgeous actor, director and producer which ever lived was Bill Bixby (Bill Bixby was gorgeous inside and out). But, you are entitle to your opinion. And Desli Arnaz was handsome. I hope ever went okay with your delivery (of your newborn). Congratuluation! Lucille Ball was a great actress. Vivian Vance was a wonderful and delightful actress to watch, too. Well, I have often wonder why the Mertzs do not knock. I am not sure how to answer that one. But good luck in finding the answer. Mindy Roberts, Member ------------------ M.R. [This message has been edited by Bixby_Love (edited 10-26-2000).] [This message has been edited by Bixby_Love (edited 10-26-2000).]

02-17-2002, 05:02 PM	#5
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	They do that alot in sitcoms

02-17-2002, 08:17 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Well, according to TV, people in the 50s didn't have sex. I mean, how could they with separate beds?! People also didn't have toilets.

02-17-2002, 08:48 PM	#7
tdr Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 23, 2001 Posts: 1,454	< Well, according to TV, people in the 50s didn't have sex. I mean, how could they with separate beds?! > Yeah, makes you wonder what Lucy was so jealously worried about when Ricky was rehearsing with or having his picture taken with beautiful women.

02-17-2002, 09:57 PM	#9
ilovelucyjg15 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 06, 2001 Location: MA Posts: 209	my god! In the 50s you couldn't even say the word pregnent on tv, never mind talking about sex. That was pretty stupid them sleeping in different beds. What was the big deal about sex in the 50s? Were people scared of it or something!? I'm sorry but this thread is cracking me up!

02-18-2002, 12:02 AM	#11
Beruche Chicago Senior Member Join Date: Aug 27, 2001 Location: In anti land singing the lala song Posts: 2,613