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HERE'S LUCY. This often forgotten and critically bashed series from Lucille Ball, her 3rd, is arguably superior to the LUCY SHOW. Probably unjustly misaligned by critics due to a difficult and weak opening season, HERE"S LUCY improved with every season and contains some of the best work of Lucille Ball's... more »

HERE'S LUCY. This often forgotten and critically bashed series from Lucille Ball, her 3rd, is arguably superior to the LUCY SHOW. Probably unjustly misaligned by critics due to a difficult and weak opening season, HERE"S LUCY improved with every season and contains some of the best work of Lucille Ball's career. The wonderfully abstract LUCY SHOW plays more as a variety show than sitcom, and certainly has its share of classic episodes. Missing from the Lucy Show, however, is the character development , focus, and warmth ( that made I LOVE LUCY so successful).

HERE"S LUCY switches formats and focus' on widower Lucy Carter, single-working Mom and life with her two children (Ball's own children with Desi Arnaz), and their Uncle Harry. Played by Gale Gordon, Uncle Harry was also Lucy's over-bearing boss. As the seasons pass, Uncle Harry softens and Lucy, Kim, and Craig play more as a family unit. Like Lucy Ricardo, Lucy Carter still loved to get into the show, and her work at the "Unique Employment Agency" often allowed her the chance to sing and dance with top guest stars.

Carol Burnett, Jack Benny, and Vivian Vance make numerous, nearly seasonal guest appearances, and other famous guests included Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, Flip Wilson, Ann-Margret, Johnny Carson, Milton Berle, Helen Hays, and Ginger Rogers.

Still featuring Lucille Ball's amazing talents for physical comedy and turning a funny line, HERE"S LUCY features dozens of iconic "LUCY" moments. Lucy as down-trodden Dirty Gertie, Lucy wielding a jackhammer on cement, Lucy sky-diving through the roof of a lodge, the famous stuck-on-her-finger Liz Taylor diamond ring, Lucy in a giant pickle outfit, and Lucy and Mannix tied to chairs, physically jumping, bouncing the chairs to comedic perfection, and of course, the moment zany Lucy Carter meets superstar actress Lucille Ball!

Many episodes are written by her I LOVE LUCY writers, as well as other tops-in-their field scribes such as Bob O'Brien, the Fox-Jacob's team, and Lou Derman (many of these writer's were presenting their best work simultaneously to ALL IN THE FAMILY). Even with numerous top directors at the helm–Herbert Kenwith, Jerry Paris, Jack Donohue, Jay Sandrich, and Coby Ruskin– it is often repeated that Lucille Ball really directed the shows, but offered deference to the directors she most trusted and respected.

This show is rarely seen in syndication as it generally received poor ratings. It had a daytime run on CBS in 1977. This was followed by it's debut in off-network syndication in Fall of 1979. Most stations aired the show in latenight after the first few months. Now the show is seen mostly in international markets or on independant stations. PAX TV ran the series briefly in the late 90's.

A DVD with 24 episodes was released in 2005 and features lots of great bonus features.
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  Now that we have the complete ILL series on DVD and have the upcoming release of TLDCH, we still need: The Lucy Show Here's Lucy and Life with Lucy. Please vote for these dvd releases at www.tvshowsondvd.com!! Thanks! 

  Now that we have the complete ILL series on DVD and have the upcoming release of TLDCH, we still need: The Lucy Show Here's Lucy and Life with Lucy. Please vote for these dvd releases at www.tvshowsondvd.com!! Thanks!  less «

  sigmapi30 Last online Aug 9, 2008
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  9 Superb

  This series has always been one of my favorites. I wish we would see more of this in syndication. I can never get enough Lucy. hide « show »

  It is hard for me to find fault with anything Lucille Ball does. I am a die hard fan. No matter what she has done I want to see it because it is Lucy & she has always been a favorite of mine. As for Here's Lucy the series does run hot & cold. That's not to say that I don't love it because I do. I just feel that the show was at it's best when Lucy was being portrayed a an intelligent woman who uses unconventional means to get her way, such as in Lucy & Miss Shelly Winters. This is in contrast to the episodes where she is written as a completely incompetent nit wit, such as in Lucy & The Air Force Academy. Both of these episodes have their merit but for me Lucy is always more fun to watch when the humor is derived from her being sneaky as opposed to being stupid. But no matter what the situation Lucy is always a joy to watch. Her comedic timing is impeccable. She truly was a master at her craft and this show is just another example of the genius that was and is Lucille Ball.

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  Edpittsburgh Added Sep 20, 2008 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  I never get tired of watching Lucy. No matter how bad things seem, just watch Lucy and you will feel better. One of a kind, a total original and never a dull moment. hide « show »

  Here's Lucy is so enjoyable and silly, you can't help but feel good. Gale Gordon is brilliant as the ever suffering brother-in-law Harrison Otis Carter aka Uncle Harry. Together they bring joy and laughter and true fun to the small screen. Lucie and Desi Jr. join in and together the ensemble is wonderful. A definite classic.

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  AprilFox Added Apr 28, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  Please VOTE for Lucy!! hide « show »

  Now that we have the complete "I Love Lucy" series on DVD and have the upcoming complete release of "The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour", we still need full season set releases of:
  
  The Lucy Show
  Here's Lucy
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  Life with Lucy.
  
  Please go vote for these dvd releases at www.tvshowsondvd.com!!
  It's easy to register and vote. It's completely free and I am sure it makes an impact on DVD releases. I've listed monthly updates on voting stats on www.imdb.com under each of Lucy's shows. Please remember to vote for ALL of Lucy's shows. A TRUE lucy fan needs ALL of her series in their DVD collection. Thanks for the support!

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  sigmapi30 Added Feb 4, 2007 All my reviews
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  9.3 Superb

  Another great comedy from lucilie Ball. hide « show »

  This is still a good show by today’s standards. If you are too young to have watched it when it was originally one, do yourself a favor a watch it now. If any of the stories seem familiar it is because most comedy show since have used similar storylines. This is the ultimate compliment to the actors and writers of this show.
  
  Lucille Ball was the star of the show playing the title role of Lucy. Her real-life husband Desi Arnaz played her on-screen husband Ricky. Vivian Vance and William Frawley played their neighbors and best friends Ethel and Fred Mertz. All four actors were incredibly funny and talented.

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  QuadzillaNU Added Nov 28, 2006 All my reviews
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  9.1 Superb

  A classic comedy TV show. hide « show »

  I watched this show as a kid and really thought it was very funny. If you are too young to have watched it when it was originally on, do yourself a favor a watch it now. If any of the stories seem familiar it is because most comedy shows since have used very similar storylines. This is the ultimate compliment to the actors and writers of this show. The star of the show was Lucille Ball playing the title role of Lucy. Her pal from her earlier shows Vivian Vance joined her once again as her best friend. This time Lucy's real life son desi Arnez Jr. player her on screen son as well. You can't go wrong with this show.

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  OtisBrotis Added Jul 6, 2006 All my reviews