Lucy's Italian Movie

Season 5, Episode 16, Aired
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En route to Rome by train, Lucy is spotted by a famous Italian cinema director and chosen to play a part in his new movie "Bitter Grapes." Lucy sets out to immerse herself in the role. When she nonchalantly wanders into a vineyard inhabited by a motley assortment of Italian-speaking women, she is dispatched to the wine-making area to crush grapes with her feet.moreless
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      • Goof: In the train, when Ricky, Ethel and Fred shout out the phrase: "Has she ever considered acting," you can see the Italian director liping the same line. Edit
      • Lucy's speech about calla lilies comes from the movie Stage Door in which Lucille Ball starred. However, in the movie, the speech was performed by Katharine Hepburn. Edit
      • The Ricardo's room number in this episode is #605. Edit

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      • Water-based lilac coloring was used to turn Lucy's skin purple, due to the skin sensitivity of Lucille Ball. Edit
      • The local California grape industry donated the grapes with the understanding that there was a mention that wine wasn't made by stomping grapes anymore. The crew took home all the extra fruit. Edit
      • The wine vat scene was filmed as one long scene without cuts. Edit

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      • Fred: (about Lucy's grape-stained appearance) Boy, when it comes to soaking up local color, you don't mess around. Edit
      • Ethel: What am I going to tell Ricky when he asks where you are? Lucy: Tell him anything you want. I've got nothing to hide. Tell him the truth. Ethel: Okay I'll tell him the truth. Lucy: Don't you dare. Edit
      • Lucy: Gee did you hear that honey? It's going to be called "Bitter Grapes." I wonder what part they want me for. Fred: You're probably going to be one of the bunch. Edit

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