The song "Friendship" was written for the 1939 Broadway musical "DuBarry Was a Lady," with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. Lucille Ball also sang this song in the 1943 film version.
Of the identical dresses, Ethel bought hers yesterday at Macy's, while Lucy bought hers today at Gimbels.
Ricky is reading the September 21, 1953 issue of "Life". As the show's sponsor was Philip Morris, the advertisement for the rival brand Camel on the back cover was replaced with one for Hunter's Whiskey.