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 356--That 80s Show
Episode 355--New Monkees
Episode 354--Madame’s Place
Episode 353--Tucker’s Witch
Live Show 36–Iron Man
Episode 352--The Royal Family
Episode 351--That’s My Mama
Minisode 25--The Golden Dollar Commercials from 2000
Episode 350--The Slap (US)
Episode 349--Finder of Lost Loves
Episode 348--How to Pick Up Men aka The Art of Meeting Men
Episode 347--”The Big Game” XLVII (aka The HarBowl or The Blackout Bowl)
Episode 217--The 1985 Macy‘s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Director’s Cut)
Episode 346--Superdome
Episode 345--Good Sports
Episode 344--Free Spirit
Episode 343--Lotsa Luck!
Live Show 35–The 49ers/Cowboys 2023 NFC Divisional Round Game
Episode 342--Tic Tac Dough without Wink Martindale
Live Show 34–Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
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