That wit that charm that nose...it could only be Bob Hope one of America's most famous exports. He has been making audiences laugh on radio television and in the movies for more than 60 years. The secret of his success is a combination of clever writing rapid fire delivery and a willingness to get laughs - even at his own expense! This programme contains the hilarious and often unpredictable stage skits that made Bob famous including his best moments entertaining US troops
A serial killer in London lures young women into his clutches by posting ads in the personal columns of newspapers. After each murder he informs the police by means of a cryptic poem earning himself the tag the 'Poet Killer'. But when the poet killer murders a dancer her best friend decides to assist the police by answering one of his ads...
Lucile Ball
This DVD collection brings together a wealth of comedy and variety shows that dominated US TV schedules in the 1950s. These provided a showcase for the established stars of the day and a launch platform for a whole new generation of comedians including: Bob Hope Jack Benny Burns & Allen Martin & Lewis Abbott & Costello The Three Stooges Lucille Ball Phil Silvers Groucho Marx and many more. With over 8 hours of highlights from 13 different shows The Golden Age Of Comed
Lucy And Viv Put In A ShowerLucy asks a neighbour to install a shower for her but he hires a plumber instead. When he walks off the job because of Lucy's nagging she and Viv are left to do the job themselves.Lucy's Barbershop QuartetViv's Barbershop is short a member so Lucy volunteers to take their place. Unfortunately she has to learn to sing before taking part in a contest.Lucy And George BurnsBank customer George Burns is looking for a new partner for his comedy act and decides Lucy could fit the bill. A successful hit show leads to an offer from Las Vegas.Lucy And The SubmarineLucy's boss gets stationed on a submarine as a result of her talkativeness. Lucy dresses as a sailor in order to board the vessel and get Mr Mooney to sign some vital documents but the submarine sets sail before she is back on shore.
Lucille Ball was already one of America's best-loved TV stars when she launched 'The Lucy Show' in 1962. A follow-up to the ground-breaking 'I Love Lucy' which had put US family life on hold on Monday evenings throughout its showing 'The Lucy Show' has become a comedy classic in its own right. Gale Gordon stars alongside Lucille Ball in this delightful situation comedy episode.
Everyone's favourite comedienne Lucille Ball is presented here in a compilation which places her in her most hilarious situations and settings. The First Lady of Comedy was always in top form in this top-rated show. Featuring the following episodes: Lucy and Paul Winchell Lucy and the Ring-a-ding ding Lucy gets a room mate Lucy and Carol in Palm Springs
Everyone's favourite comedienne Lucille Ball is presented here in a compilation which places her in her most hilarious situations and settings. The First Lady of Comedy was always in top form in this top-rated show. Episodes: Lucy and Pat Collins Lucy's boss Mr. Mooney confides to her that he has insomnia and hasn't slept in days so she offers to take him to see Pat Collins a hypnotist appearing at The Royal Club to cure him of his sleep deprivation. But Mr. Moo
CBS Salutes Lucy, a 1976 tribute to Lucille Ball, captures prize moments from her three television series (most notably I Love Lucy), highlights from her movie career, and excerpts from numerous other TV appearances. Each segment of the 97-minute special is introduced by famous cohorts, from series regulars such as ex-husband Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and Gale Gordon to sometime co-workers like John Wayne, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dick Van Dyke. Although she lived another 13 years after this special was made and had a fourth go at a TV series, this programme captures the most brilliant moments of her trademark physical comedy. The red-haired queen of American comedy appears at the end when Jimmy Stewart gives her an honorary plaque, making for a nostalgic moment. A short time later the credits roll, revealing that Ball's production company was behind the tribute, reminding viewers that she wasn't a bad businesswoman either. --Kimberly Heinrichs, Amazon.com
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Lucy And Pat Collins:Lucy and Mary Jane spend their lunch hour shopping in a particular store in order to take advantage of the free tea and sandwiches on offer. There they run into a hypnotist.Lucy And The Monkey:A bank benefit is to feature a monkey which an overworked and stressful Lucy sees as Mr Mooney. A visit to the psychiatrist's office tells her to face her fears.Lucy And Phil Silvers:Phil Silvers stars as efficiency expert Oliver Kasten brought in to the bank and stationed in Mr Mooney's office.Lucy's Substitute Secretary:When Lucy is due to go on holiday Mr Mooney hires a temporary secretary to cover. As she is an attractive blonde and Mr Mooney obviously likes her Lucy decides to spend her holiday spying on the couple.
Includes the following episodes:Lucy Gets A Room-mate:Lucy needs help meeting the expenses and advertises for a room-mate. She finally selects librarian Carol but Carol soon starts taking over.Lucy And Carol In Palm Springs:Lucy calls in sick in order to accompany Carol to Palm Springs where she is to entertain at a golf tournament. When hotel staff realise there are two women sharing a room Lucy finds herself having to take part in the show.Lucy Gets Caught Up In The Draft:A wrongly addressed envelope advises Lucy that she has been drafted into the marines. The letter is addressed to Lou C so Lucy heads off to the draft office to point out the mistake.Lucy And John Wayne:Lucy is sent to a film studio to deliver some papers regarding the financing of a new John Wayne film with explicit instructions not to bother Mr Wayne. But Lucy being Lucy ends up in a sticky situation.
Combining war footage with interviews with the likes of Humphrey Bogart Bob Hope Lucille Ball Dwight D. Eisenhower Bing Crosby and James Stewart.
Lucy Gets Trapped:Lucy calls in sick in order to go shopping with Mary Jane but ends up as customer of the year and has her picture taken for the newspaper. She must try and keep the paper from Mr Mooney...Lucy And The French Movie Star:French film star Jacques Du Pre wants to open an account at the bank so Lucy is sent to his apartment to dictate a formal letter of agreement. Whilst there she drinks too much champagne.Lucy The Starmaker:The nephew of the bank president is sent to work with Mr Mooney and Lucy in order to discourage him from pursuing his dream of a career in show business. But he is talented so Lucy tries to help him achieve his dream.
Viv Visits Lucy: Newly maried Vivian visits Lucy and the pair chat about old times. Upon hearing of a friend's son who now has long hair a guitar and an earring the pair decide to become hippies in order to rescue him. Lucy The Babysitter: Needing extra money Lucy enrols with an employment agency and gets a job babysitting. Unfortunately she is sitting chimpanzees. Main Street USA: Lucy organises a protest against a freeway going through a small town unawar
Lucy The Fight Manager: Mr Mooney has an argument with his wife so Lucy arranges for some flowers to be sent to her. The florist that delivers them is a former boxer looking to raise $3 000 to open his shop. Lucy And Tennessee Ernie Ford: Mr Mooney is warned he is in danger of losing his job unless he attracts new business to the bank. Lucy offers her help trying to convince country music star Homer Higgins he should open an account at the bank. Lucy Meets Sheldon
Lucy And Jack Benny's Account:Jack Benny agrees to open an account at the bank if it can be proved that their vault is safer than his. Lucy gets a new vault built and arranges to give Jack Benny a personal tour.Little Old Lucy:Mr Mooney and Lucy travel out to the airport to collect bank president Mr Heatherington whose eye is immediately taken by Lucy. She is then required to be Mr Heatherington's escort for that evening's banquet.Lucy And Robert Goulet:Trucker Chuck Willis is turned down for a loan but is persuaded by Lucy to enter a Robert Goulet lookalike contest. When he loses that as well Lucy takes matters into her own hands.
Lucy The Bean QueenAn advertisement promises 'The Best Beans You've Ever Eaten Or Double Your Money Back' so Lucy and Mary Jane buy and return enough to save for new furniture.Lucy And Paul WinchellVentriloquist Paul Winchell is the latest celebrity customer at Lucy's bank and agrees to perform a benefit. When the dummy suffers a mishap on the big night Lucy is forced to stand in.Lucy And The Ring-A-Ding-DingMr Mooney buys his wife an expensive ring for their anniversary only for it to get stuck on Lucy's finger.Lucy Goes To LondonLucy wins a competition writing a jingle for a dog food company and lands a trip to London. Unfortunately she misses her flight and heads off to New York in order to catch up with the plane.
This seven disc box set takes you on a trip down memory lane re-visiting some of the timeless comedy classics from years gone by. Disc 1: Beverly Hillbillies Vol 1 (4 TV shows) Disc 2: Beverly Hillbillies Vol 2 (4 TV shows) Disc 3: Beverly Hillbillies Vol 3 (4 TV shows) Disc 4: The Lucy Show Vol 1 (4 TV shows) Disc 5: The Lucy Show Vol 2 (4 TV shows) Disc 6: The Lucy Show Vol 3 (4 TV shows) Disc 7: The Dick Van Dyke Show (4 TV shows)
Tackling a series on her own without husband Desi Arnaz Lucille Ball firmly established herself as the first lady of American television with this long-running series. With one exception the supporting cast underwent numerous changes over the years and at one time included both of Miss Ball's real-life children. The one exception was Gale Gordon who provided Lucy with a stubborn stuffy foil for most of the show's run. The real constant however was Lucy and her special brand of slapstick humour played off of all sorts of guests and regulars.
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