Host
George Murphy introduces the theme for this episode, which is love in all its forms. Romantic love is displayed between the characters portrayed by
Nelson Eddy and
Jeanette MacDonald in a scene of them singing "Sweetheart" from
Maytime (1937). Patriotic love for
Abraham Lincoln is displayed in
Charles 'Chic' Sale's portrayal of the president in excerpts from
The Perfect Tribute (1935) which deals with a more private incident between the president and a wounded soldier, who doesn't know to whom he is speaking, following the delivery of the Gettysburg address. A more literal use of the word love is presented as
Lena Horne sings the song "Love" in a scene from
Ziegfeld Follies (1945), the song which describes love in its many facets. And love in wedded bliss is displayed in real life and on the silver screen as husband and wife guests
Desi Arnaz and
Lucille Ball present a scene from their upcoming feature,
Forever, Darling (1956).
—Huggo