Without question, Lucille Ball is a legend. Unfortunately, even legends make missteps. Life with Lucy in 1986 was Lucy's misstep. Thirteen episodes were shot and only eight aired. In this episode, we look at the reasons why this misfired, was it because ABC was that desperate for a hit? was it because audiences were weary of Lucy's physical comedy at her age? was it because the executives were afraid to say no to Lucy?
On a lighter note, enjoy our discussion of a Pre-Life Goes On Kelle Martin on Card Sharks in 1986.
Live Show 34–Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Minisode 24--The Morgan and Morgan Metaverse Commercial
Episode 341--Double Trouble
It Was a Thing on TV Presents (01.11.23)
Episode 340--Sirota’s Court
Episode 339--Scorch
Episode 338--Hey! Spring of Trivia
Live Show 33–WCW Starrcade 1995
Episode 337--January 3, 1983 in game shows
Episode 336--The 2022 Year in Review, Part 2
Episode 336--The 2022 Year in Review, Part 1
Episode 335–Santabear’s High Flying Adventure
Episode 17.5--Mystery Diners Part 2
Episode 334--Atari 2600 Commercials
Episode 333--Three’s a Crowd (1984)
Episode 332--The Joker’s Wild (1990)
Episode 331–The Facts of Life, Season 1
Live Show 32–The Star Wars Holiday Special Live!
Episode 330--MacGruder and Loud
Episode 329--Time Machine
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