"I Love Lucy" - Lost Colored Episode - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

CBSrulz · 08-03-2003, 05:55 PM

Does anyone know about any news on the search for the "I Love Lucy" colored episode?
-Dillon

TV Guy · 08-04-2003, 11:03 PM

None of the episodes were filmed in color, at least according to every source that I've read. Desi wanted to film the hour-long specials in color, but budgetary problems prevented that. The color episode rumor has been floating around these boards for a while, but I've never seen any evidence to back it up. Filming in color is not a matter of switching film -- sets, makeup, lighting, and costumes would have had to be adjusted. And if they had done this, then I'm sure it would be documented in one of the many "Lucy" books out there.

SPLAIN · 08-05-2003, 10:00 AM

Look at the Christmas show colored ep and try and be content with that, it was awesome to finally see them all in color!

Lodee · 08-05-2003, 04:04 PM

Yeah, I think it was just an urban myth

I hate when they colorize black and white.

ricardo/mertz · 08-10-2003, 11:39 PM

I don't like colorized black and white shows either. It looks so fake. Although I would love to see what color things really were.

Mkaleek · 08-11-2003, 12:17 AM

Hey Splain, I am really impressed by the depth of knowledge you possess on Lucille Ball. You are like a Lucypedia in itself. Can I ask you a question? I'm looking for this Lucy interview when she's sitting on a couch, and it sounds like she's revealing everything. They use it on alot of documentaries like American Masters:Finding Lucy, and various others. Do you know anything about it? If so, please Splain.

onefortheroad · 08-11-2003, 12:28 AM

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Originally posted by ricardo/mertz
I don't like colorized black and white shows either. It looks so fake. Although I would love to see what color things really were.

yeah same here

JaneTVFan · 08-11-2003, 03:24 AM

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Originally posted by Lodee
Yeah, I think it was just an urban myth

I hate when they colorize black and white.

There is some color footage that was shot of the "Scotland" episode, which sparked the belief that that episode had been shot in color. But after a long search, it was determined that the episode actually wound up being shot in B&W, in spite of that limited color footage. But while none of the episodes were FILMED in color, "L.A. at Last" has been completely colorized. It was shown at the last Loving Lucy convention. I saw it. And the colorization was actually quite impressive.

SPLAIN · 08-11-2003, 11:25 AM

Lucy is often interviewed on couches, the old Tonight show, the three Joan Rivers interviews, the Dick Cavett one, she did some with Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas Dinah Shore. I'll have to go look at Finding Lucy to know which one you're referring to. It's probably the Cavett or Tonight show ones, Lucy said everything in interviews and would not be afraid to tackle any topic, she was up front about most things, but did still try and control her public image.

ARealLucyFan · 08-11-2003, 11:47 AM

There was an ad in a 1954 TV Guide, stating that the December 6, 1954 I Love Lucy episode (Ricky's Contract) would be aired in color. The We Love Lucy Fan Club contacted CBS about this and they found a list of shows slated to air in color in the 1954-1955 season and the December 6, 1954 Lucy was on the list. Another list was later found with it crossed out. No one is sure if it exists, why it was cut, or why the ad appeared in TV Guide.

Sterling Holobyte · 08-11-2003, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CBSrulz
Does anyone know about any news on the search for the "I Love Lucy" colored episode?
-Dillon

Ummm, they now prefer to be called "episodes of color".

-Sterling Holobyte, PC Police

*ShortCake* · 08-11-2003, 12:44 PM

oh pshh i call them colored episodes LOL. Anyways I just have the black and white christmas episode.. i didnt know it was in color thats cool!

Mkaleek · 08-11-2003, 12:58 PM

Hey Splain, You think there's any way I can get my hands on any of these interviews?

SPLAIN · 08-11-2003, 03:09 PM

What screws you up is your number of posts, i have had instances where people pretend to be new people to get free tapes from me, i'm afraid i'll need more than a couple of compliments and really know who you are, no offence!

CBSrulz · 08-11-2003, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by SPLAIN
Look at the Christmas show colored ep and try and be content with that, it was awesome to finally see them all in color!

Does anyone have any pictures from the colored Christmas Episode? And were can i get a copy of the color episode? Maybe it will appear on the I Love Lucy DvDs????

08-03-2003, 05:55 PM	#1
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08-04-2003, 11:03 PM	#2
TV Guy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 25, 2001 Location: Boston, MA, USA Posts: 3,419	None of the episodes were filmed in color, at least according to every source that I've read. Desi wanted to film the hour-long specials in color, but budgetary problems prevented that. The color episode rumor has been floating around these boards for a while, but I've never seen any evidence to back it up. Filming in color is not a matter of switching film -- sets, makeup, lighting, and costumes would have had to be adjusted. And if they had done this, then I'm sure it would be documented in one of the many "Lucy" books out there.

08-05-2003, 10:00 AM	#3
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Look at the Christmas show colored ep and try and be content with that, it was awesome to finally see them all in color!

08-05-2003, 04:04 PM	#4
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	Yeah, I think it was just an urban myth I hate when they colorize black and white.

08-11-2003, 12:17 AM	#6
Mkaleek Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2003 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 141	Hey Splain, I am really impressed by the depth of knowledge you possess on Lucille Ball. You are like a Lucypedia in itself. Can I ask you a question? I'm looking for this Lucy interview when she's sitting on a couch, and it sounds like she's revealing everything. They use it on alot of documentaries like American Masters:Finding Lucy, and various others. Do you know anything about it? If so, please Splain.

08-11-2003, 11:25 AM	#9
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	Lucy is often interviewed on couches, the old Tonight show, the three Joan Rivers interviews, the Dick Cavett one, she did some with Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas Dinah Shore. I'll have to go look at Finding Lucy to know which one you're referring to. It's probably the Cavett or Tonight show ones, Lucy said everything in interviews and would not be afraid to tackle any topic, she was up front about most things, but did still try and control her public image.

08-11-2003, 11:47 AM	#10
ARealLucyFan Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 02, 2003 Posts: 14	There was an ad in a 1954 TV Guide, stating that the December 6, 1954 I Love Lucy episode (Ricky's Contract) would be aired in color. The We Love Lucy Fan Club contacted CBS about this and they found a list of shows slated to air in color in the 1954-1955 season and the December 6, 1954 Lucy was on the list. Another list was later found with it crossed out. No one is sure if it exists, why it was cut, or why the ad appeared in TV Guide.

08-11-2003, 12:58 PM	#13
Mkaleek Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 11, 2003 Location: Bronx, New York Posts: 141	Hey Splain, You think there's any way I can get my hands on any of these interviews?

08-11-2003, 03:09 PM	#14
SPLAIN I Love Lucy Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2002 Location: MONTREAL, CANADA Posts: 4,563	What screws you up is your number of posts, i have had instances where people pretend to be new people to get free tapes from me, i'm afraid i'll need more than a couple of compliments and really know who you are, no offence!