Paul Douglas guest starred as the episode 'star' who is starting a new morning program (ala 'Today' which started around this time (1959)). Needing an assistance, he ends up getting Lucy, who is hired by the sponsor.
Lucy 'finally' gets into show biz and soon becomes a hit on the program. Douglas has accepted her and enjoys having her. So does the sponsor, who is getting high ratings. However, Lucy always has 'something' go wrong. Here, it's her work schedule. She's off to work early while Ricky works nights. The two hardly see each other, and Vivian now sees Little Ricky more than she does. Lucy finally discovers what is 'really' important to her: her family. And, she decides to leave the 'biz'. We'll let you see how that goes down.
This is my favorite 'Comedy Hour' episode. It has the feel and tenor of the original 'Lucy' series. It focuses on Lucy and her family. In that sense it is probably the once 'Comedy Hour' episode that does as all the others spotlight the celebrity guest star. Here, we get the original cast (even Fred) more than Douglas. Douglas does a great job and brings super energy to the role. Unfortunately, he died in September, 1959. The first actor in the series to do so.
Lucy 'finally' gets into show biz and soon becomes a hit on the program. Douglas has accepted her and enjoys having her. So does the sponsor, who is getting high ratings. However, Lucy always has 'something' go wrong. Here, it's her work schedule. She's off to work early while Ricky works nights. The two hardly see each other, and Vivian now sees Little Ricky more than she does. Lucy finally discovers what is 'really' important to her: her family. And, she decides to leave the 'biz'. We'll let you see how that goes down.
This is my favorite 'Comedy Hour' episode. It has the feel and tenor of the original 'Lucy' series. It focuses on Lucy and her family. In that sense it is probably the once 'Comedy Hour' episode that does as all the others spotlight the celebrity guest star. Here, we get the original cast (even Fred) more than Douglas. Douglas does a great job and brings super energy to the role. Unfortunately, he died in September, 1959. The first actor in the series to do so.