Ep 3. Lucy and Sammy Davis, Jr.

Lucy and Sammy Davis Jr. is an episode from the third season of Here's Lucy, which first aired on September 27, 1971. The show revolves around the life of Lucy Carter, played by Lucille Ball, a widow who lives in Los Angeles with her two children and works as a secretary for her brother-in-law who owns a talent agency.

In this episode, Lucy finds out that Sammy Davis Jr., a famous singer and dancer, is in town and decides to surprise him by visiting him at his hotel. When she arrives, she walks into Sammy's suite without knocking and inadvertently interrupts his rehearsal with his band. After apologizing for her intrusion, she introduces herself to Sammy and tells him how she has been a big fan of his music for many years.

Sammy is impressed by Lucy's enthusiasm and invites her to stay and watch his rehearsal. As she watches, she notices that Sammy is struggling to nail a particular dance move and offers to help him practice. Sammy is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees and allows Lucy to coach him. As they work together, Sammy is impressed by Lucy's talent and the two develop a rapport.

After the rehearsal, Sammy invites Lucy to come to his show that night, and she eagerly accepts. When they arrive at the venue, Lucy is surprised to find out that there are no seats available in the audience. However, Sammy has a surprise for her. He invites her to join him on stage and sing a duet with him.

Lucy is initially hesitant, as she has never sung professionally before, but Sammy convinces her to give it a try. As they perform their duet, the audience erupts in applause and cheers, and Lucy is surprised by how much she enjoys performing. After the show, Sammy tells Lucy that he has been looking for a new singing partner and offers her a job touring with him.

Lucy is overjoyed by the offer and immediately accepts. However, her excitement is short-lived when she realizes that she has not yet told her boss, Harry, about the new job. When she tells him, Harry is initially angry but ultimately decides to give her the time off to pursue her dream.

In the end, Lucy embarks on a new adventure, touring with Sammy Davis Jr. and living out her life-long dream of performing on stage. The episode ends with a touching moment between Lucy and her brother-in-law, who expresses his pride and admiration for her.

Overall, Lucy and Sammy Davis Jr. is a heartwarming and entertaining episode that showcases the talents of Lucille Ball and Sammy Davis Jr. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who loves classic TV.