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I Love Lucy
S5.E3
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Lucy and the Dummy

  • Episode aired Oct 17, 1955
  • TV-Y
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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Desi Arnaz in I Love Lucy (1951)
Comedy

Lucy receives a call from MGM asking Ricky if he wants to perform in a show for the executives. Lucy says he'll do it; if she can perform with him. Ricky won't perform in the show at all, so... Read allLucy receives a call from MGM asking Ricky if he wants to perform in a show for the executives. Lucy says he'll do it; if she can perform with him. Ricky won't perform in the show at all, so Lucy uses a dummy that the studio made of Ricky in the act.Lucy receives a call from MGM asking Ricky if he wants to perform in a show for the executives. Lucy says he'll do it; if she can perform with him. Ricky won't perform in the show at all, so Lucy uses a dummy that the studio made of Ricky in the act.

  • Director
    • James V. Kern
  • Writers
    • Jess Oppenheimer
    • Madelyn Davis
    • Bob Carroll Jr.
  • Stars
    • Lucille Ball
    • Desi Arnaz
    • Vivian Vance
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    338
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James V. Kern
    • Writers
      • Jess Oppenheimer
      • Madelyn Davis
      • Bob Carroll Jr.
    • Stars
      • Lucille Ball
      • Desi Arnaz
      • Vivian Vance
    • 3User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball
    • Lucy Ricardo
    Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz
    • Ricky Ricardo
    Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance
    • Ethel Mertz
    William Frawley
    William Frawley
    • Fred Mertz
    Lee Millar
    Lee Millar
    • Chip Jackson
    • Director
      • James V. Kern
    • Writers
      • Jess Oppenheimer
      • Madelyn Davis
      • Bob Carroll Jr.
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    8angelahptrio

    What a trooper!

    The dance between Lucy and Ricky (the dummy) is so funny. She's too much. She can interact with a plant and it'll be hilarious.

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    • Trivia
      This episode ended up three minutes short of the required running time. For its original airing, CBS filled the gap with a clip from Guys and Dolls (1955) (the "Adelaide" number).
    • Quotes

      Ricky Ricardo: Why are you so interested that I go to the studio party tomorrow night?

      Lucy Ricardo: You want the truth?

      Ricky Ricardo: That would be refreshing, yes.

      Lucy Ricardo: The whole truth?

      Ricky Ricardo: That would be even more refreshing.

      Lucy Ricardo: I lied.

      Ricky Ricardo: That sounds like the truth.

    • Connections
      Features Guys and Dolls (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme From 'I Love Lucy' (Instrumental)
      Written by Eliot Daniel

      Performed by Wilbur Hatch and the Desi Arnaz Orchestra

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    • Release date
      • October 17, 1955 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Ren-Mar Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Desilu Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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