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.
Minisode 29--Leon Lett’s Thanksgiving ’93 blunder
Episode 430--The 1982 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Episode 429–The 1987 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Episode 428--The missing episodes of Doctor Who
Episode 427--Doctor Who: The Trial of a Time Lord
Episode 426--Time Express
Episode 425--The Stranger
Episode 424–Class
Episode 423–Gracepoint
It Was a Thing on TV Instant Reaction--Greg Recaps the Jets/Giants Game
Episode 422--The ESPN Halloween Derby
Episode 421--Second Chance (2016)
Episode 420--Invitation to Hell
Episode 419--Child’s Play
Episode 418--Police Academy: The Live Action Series
Episode 417--Police Academy: The Animated Series
Episode 416--Together We Stand/Nothing is Easy
Episode 415--Drexell’s Class
Episode 414--The ”Slap” Maxwell Story
Episode 413--Buffalo Bill
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