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 381--Dick Tracy (1967 pilot)
Live Show 42–The Cube Season 2 Premiere
Episode 380--King of the Building (1987 CBS pilot)
Live Show 41–The 2023 XFL Championship Game
Episode 379--Baffled! (1973 NBC backdoor pilot)
Episode 378--Stick Around (1977 ABC pilot)
Episode 377--Bob Rooney Day on Late Night with David Letterman
It Was a Thing on TV Instant Reaction--Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
Episode 376--Stacked (2008 UK pilot)
Episode 375--Red Dwarf (1992 NBC pilot)
Episode 374--Sailor Moon (1994 US pilot)
Episode 373--Pointless (2017 GSN pilot)
It Was a Thing on TV Presents (04.26.23)
Episode 372--Whiz Kids
Episode 371--Shaq Commercials
Episode 370--Top of the Heap
It Was a Thing on TV Instant Reaction--Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
Episode 369--Going Places
Episode 368--A Home Run for Love
Episode 367--I Had Three Wives
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