Lucille Ball

Okay, beautiful readers, let me give it to you straight.  There’s absolutely no reason to put your television on any channel but TV Land today.  Starting at 9:00 (be sure to check your own local listings), their going to obliterate the competition.  Being the I Love Lucy addict that I am, I’m getting weak in the knees.  Get this:  Lucy will take over the channel for 7 hours - putting me in 7th Heaven!

When the Lucy Laughs end, TV Land will reshow the AMAZING premiere of their new reality show, She’s Got the Look.  If you didn’t catch it the first time around, you’ll most definitely want to see it this time.  It’s so well done, with a lot of style.

After episode 1 of “She’s Got the Look,” you’re in for more laughs with two back to back Beverly Hillbillies followed by some of the funniest Andy Griffith’s ever.

At 6:00, they’ll air “Hot Rod Ottis,” the one where Otis buys a car and puts the fear of God into Andy and Barney - who then put the same fear back into Otis!  The next Andy Griffith is just as hilarious - the title is “The Song Festers” - it’s the one where Barney thinks he’s a killer singer but Gomer comes  along and outshines him. 

At 7:00, Aunt Bee buys too much beef for the ailing freezer to handle, leading to headaches for Andy and laughs for the rest of us.  “Aunt Bee, call the man!“  At 7:30 is another of my favorites - “Divorce, Mountain Style!”  Any episodes featuring both Barney and the Darlings is one I don’t even blink during.  In this episode, Charlene wants to divorce Dud Wash and marry Andy.  Fortunately, Andy has Barney to help.  Except for one thing - he isn’t any!

After Andy and Barney finish up, there’s an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition followed by… wait for it, wait for it… Episode 2 of She’s Got the Look.  According to the promo, it looks like someone has a big meltdown.   TV Land caps it off (post-meltdown!) with about 4 episodes of MASH.

I’ve already got TV Land on and going here in my home office.  Lucy and Ethel are trying to find a way to get in on the trip to Europe.  Ehtel cracked me up - when it looks like she’ll be the only one who doesn’t get to go, she was extremely down trodden and says, “I don’t want to see Europe anyway.  It’s so old.”

This is going to be a great day!

If these don’t make you smile, your facial muscles may have forgotten how.  Remedy? Turn on TV Land and catch up on some laughs!

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When I post about I Love Lucy products, I always say things like, “I want this…” or “I’d really like to have this..” - but this time I’m going to go away from the norm a little bit.

I must have this throw. I must, at some point in the near future, be able to curl up on the couch underneath the I Love Lucy Licensed Collectible Throw, sipping hot chocolate with marshmallows while watching my I Love Lucy DVDs.

Must.

If you have any I Love Lucy Fanatics on your Christmas list, this would be the perfect gift. The best part is, they’ll think of you everytime they snuggle up with it. You can’t beat that!

Click the link to take a closer look. While on the web site, also check out the Collectible Salt & Pepper Shaker, there’s a set that matches the throw perfectly!

Okay, you all ready know how obsessed I am with I Love Lucy (and with all things that have anything to do with Lucille Ball, for that matter). So, imagine how I’m flipping out for the goodies you see in this post. These little stick people are the cutest things I’ve seen since I saw my cat jump at the sight of his shadow earlier. There’s a good reason he’s named Svenn rather than Killer or Conan.

The I Love Lucy Waste Can “Stick Figures” Style (above) is made of tin and measures about 10 inches tall x 8.5 inches in diameter at the mouth. Too amazingly cute!

Then, there’s the I Love Lucy I’m Home Sign (below) - another Must Have.

But, husband (who I’m sure is sitting with credit card in hand as he hums The Christmas Song) - take note. I want the I Love Lucy Doll Stick Figure Poseable Lucy below first of all. I’ll positively have a blue, blue Christmas without her. Is she cute or what?!?!?

You’ll find many, many, many more I Love Lucy goodies featuring the adorable stick people by clicking any of the links in the post. I’d post more pictures and links, but I’ve got to go write Santa. I’ve got to let him know how good I’ve been…after I polish my halo, that is. Chores come first.

[ The Lucy poster, above, is from www.hollywoodmegastore.com....if you've never checked them out, you'll really want to asap. They have things you wouldn't believe! ]

The following is a really cute article I recently came across. See if you agree with the author’s choices. I was glad to see my beloved Lucy on the list, but I’d have Barney on my own list - J.J., too…..DYNAMITE!

The premise is a really fun one - I’m going to work on my own list over the next few days - I already have the three above!

by Jennifer Jordan

Television is constantly filled with memorable characters. Some of these characters are highly likable, such as Charles Ingalls, and some are characters you love to hate, such as Mr. Burns (excellent). Some leave you questioning the government, like Jack Bauer, and others leave you wondering who shot them, like JR Ewing. Then, there are some character who are completely unparalleled. No matter how many times we change the channel, they won’t ever be forgotten.

The following is our list of the top ten television characters of all time.

Cliff Huxtable, The Cosby Show: Dr. Heathcliff “Cliff” Huxtable was the father we all wanted. Funny, smart, and filled with a youthful playfulness, Bill Cosby fitted this character to a tee. He helped set a new standard for primetime television, catapulted NBC’s Must See TV, and left every child in America wishing they too were one of the Cosby kids.

Al Bundy, Married With Children: On the opposite end of the spectrum sat Al Bundy, the bitter, defeated shoe salesman whose greatest accomplishment in life was his stint as a Polk High football star. Played to absolute perfection by Ed O’Neill, Al Bundy wasn’t the same kind of father as Cliff Huxtable, but he was highly original, adorably pathetic, and incredibly funny. Whoaaaaaaaaaaa Bundy!

Phoebe Buffay, Friends: The quirkiest of the Friends’ characters, Phoebe Buffay was drowning in obscurities: her real-mom-turned-fake-mom committed suicide, she had a twin sister whom she rarely talked to, she grew up on the streets, she sang a song about a smelly cat, and, of course, she gave birth to her brother’s triplets. In a show where the entire cast was strong, Lisa Kudrow made Phoebe Buffay stick out like a loveable, and eccentric, thumb.

Karen Walker, Will and Grace: Megan Mullally obtained a feat similar to Lisa Kudrow’s: she set the bar on a sitcom where everyone was great. Playing Karen Walker, the drunk, sharp-tongued, condescending, hardly working assistant to Grace, Megan Mullally took this show to a new level. The duo of Jack and Karen was unforgettable as was the love/hate relationship Karen and her maid Rosario perpetually shared.

Dr. Perry Cox, Scrubs: Take a dollop of ego, a dash of narcissism, a sprinkle of heart, sauté it in sarcasm and you have Dr. Cox. Played by John C. McGinley, Dr. Cox serves as the mentor of J.D., the main character on Scrubs. He’s cruel, he’s arrogant, and he has a penchant for calling his employees by demeaning names, but, in all fairness, Dr. Cox is hilarious. He also tends to shed his tough exterior and reveal humanity at the most appropriate, and poignant, moments.

Newman, Seinfeld: While Wayne Knight’s portrayal of Newman didn’t do much for the stereotypes attached to postal workers, it did make us laugh. As Jerry Seinfeld’s nemesis, Newman was the sugar on top of an incredible show. Whether he was cooking up hair brained schemes with Kramer or foiling one of Jerry’s endeavors, a scene with Newman was always great. Hello, Newman.

Archie Bunker, All in the Family: Before Archie Bunker came along, the term “lovable bigot” seemed impossibly oxymoronic. But, Carroll O’Connor proved it could exist. A blue-collar man with outspoken views, Archie Bunker was portrayed as being biased, but he was also portrayed as a man whose views were formed by the era in which he was raised and not by an evil heart. Ultimately, as the series went on, Archie Bunker became a more decent person. Filled with audacity ahead of his time, this character changed television forever.

Dr. Tobias Funke, Arrested Development: Arrested Development was filled with oddball characters that all added flavor to the show, but Tobias Funke was particularly appealing. A psychiatrist turned actor who was both an overzealous braggart and swimming in oblivion, Tobias Funke was a man conflicted by a never nude syndrome and a homosexual laden vernacular. All of this worked together to make his character ridiculously funny; when he mirrored the plot of Mrs. Doubtfire by dressing up as Mrs. Featherbottom, he went from ridiculously funny to tear-in-the-eyes hysterical.

Tony Soprano, The Sopranos: I didn’t put him on this list for fear that exclusion would leave me sleeping with the fishes; I simply did it because Tony Soprano was one of the greats. Played by James Gandolfini, Tony Soprano allowed us to see everyone, even mob bosses, have problems. Forced to juggle his personal life, his family, and his penchant for whacking people, Tony Soprano made crime families human and, oddly enough, even likeable.

Lucy Ricardo, I Love Lucy: It’s hard to think of television without paying homage to Lucille Ball. A woman with an unrivaled talent for physical comedy, Ball gave Lucy Ricardo a permanent place in pop culture. A housewife with big ambitions and an ability to get into trouble, Lucy Ricardo was the meat of I Love Lucy; just watching her once led us all to agree with the show’s title.

About the Author:
Jennifer Jordan is a senior editor for http://iturbocharge.com. Possessing an infatuation with pop culture - and a gift for stalking - she keeps up on the latest news of the musical world.

The Lucy poster, above, is from www.hollywoodmegastore.com….if you’ve never checked them out, you’ll really want to asap. They have things you wouldn’t believe!

Here’s another product after my own heart, and in a big way. Two of my favorite things in the world are I Love Lucy and Handbags. So anytime a handbag features Lucy on it in any way, I flip right out for it. Sometimes, I’m afraid, they can look a little cheesey, if you know what I mean - but other times, they look chic and nostalgic like this one.

The I Love Lucy Tote from Shoe Buy.com includes an interior cell phone and PDA pocket and a zipper pocket. Made of 600 Denier black polyester, it features the I Love Lucy heart trademark in eye-popping studs.

The bag has double shoulder straps with contrasting metallic colors. The drop length is 7.5″.

Gotta have this one!

Not only was Lucille Ball possibly the funniest female to ever live, she was also one of the most stylish. If you look at pictures of her out on the town (or around the studio, for that matter), she was always very well put together and sharp. Very sharp.

She brought this style to her infamous character Lucy Ricardo. No matter what she was getting into or out of, Lucy looked freakin’ amazing!

Twenty-five of these stylish outfit are featured in this 64 page paper doll book. Gorgeous Fifties housedresses, sequined evening sheaths, tapered slack sets, and smart tailored suits are reproduced in miniature - in full color and exact detail.

This book features two removable doll figures and twenty-five detailed cut-out outfits worn by the Lucy, herself. Each page contains one outfit, along with delicious TV trivia, the name of the episodes on which the outfit “co-starred” appeared, and a still photo from the show featuring Lucy in the outfit.

Amazing! I can’t wait to get my hands on this one. Since I collect Lucy memorabilia (everything from Hollywood’s golden age, actually) - I’ll leave my book whole, but I know I’ll be incredibly tempted to put little outfits on the little redheads!

Eh. Better get two….I don’t trust myself. I tend to wax ridiculous when I least need to.

Click the picture at the top, or the link below to take a closer look - and to see the other amazing things on their site. If I had all the money in the world, I’d call them up and simply say, “Yeah. One of everything.” Oh, except for the Lucy paperdolls. Make that one a double.

Running Press The Official I Love Lucy Paper Dolls The Official I Love Lucy Paper Dolls

I just got my newest entertainment blog up. It’s for my current favorite movie actress: Keira Knightley. She’s my present-day Ava, Audrey, Rita, and Lucy. She actually reminds me a great deal of Audrey Hepburn - the impossibly beautiful face, the talent, the way she carries herself, the tiny little frame.

Click HERE to check out the blog and HERE to see the amazing gallery of Keira pics we’ve put together. Whatta face!

Joi

Check out the adorable I Love Lucy costumes below. They’re from Target.com and would make this Halloween even funner than usual. Click on the t-nails to see the larger images. Too cute!

Adult I Love Lucy Candy Factory Costume One Size

Adult Classic I Love Lucy Costume

Adult I Love Lucy Vitameatavegamin Costume