This was the second edition of "The Wonderful World of Burlesque." The first program aired in March 1965 and starred Jack Benny, Mickey Rooney, and Frank Sinatra. A third edition aired in December 1966 starring Carol Channing and Dean Martin. The fourth and final edition was aired in September 1967 featuring Phil Silvers and Nanette Fabray.
Lucille Ball played burlesque performer Bubbles in the 1940 film "Dance, Girl, Dance."
"Lucy Saves Milton Berle" (S4;E12) premiered on CBS two days prior to this special.
Lucy's "Butterfly Ballet" is included (in color) on "The Lucy Show" season 4 video set as a DVD extra.
The show's sponsors are Timex and Dutch Masters Cigars.