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.
Episode 443--What happens when a character dies?
It Was a Thing on TV Presents: Before the Show IV
Episode 442--The Tim Conway Show (1980)
Episode 441--The Good Life (1994)
Episode 440--The 2023 Year in Review, Part 2
It Was a Thing on TV Instant Reaction--The Pop-Tarts Bowl
Episode 440--The 2023 Year in Review, Part 1
Episode 439–The David Letterman Holiday Film Festival
It Was a Thing on TV Outtakes: Tom Poston’s Coma
Episode 438--The Adventures of Brisco County Jr.
Episode 437--Man from Atlantis
Episode 436--Aquaman (2006 pilot)
Episode 435--That’s My Line
Live Show 47–Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (Director’s Cut)
Episode 434--The New Liar’s Club
Episode 433--The Colbys
Episode 432–The Frank Reynolds Centennial
It Was a Thing on TV Instant Reaction--Doctor Who: The Star Beast
Episode 431--Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death
Minisode 29--Leon Lett’s Thanksgiving ’93 blunder
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