Ep 11. Lucy and Donny Osmond
- TVG
- November 20, 1972
- 25 min
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8.0 (45)
Lucille Ball stars in the hit comedy, Here's Lucy, as Lucy Carter, a single mother who works as a secretary for her brother-in-law, Harrison Carter (played by Gale Gordon), at his talent agency. In season 5, episode 11, entitled Lucy and Donny Osmond, Lucy's talent agency is trying to sign one of the hottest acts in show business, Donny Osmond.
Lucy and her best friend Mary Jane (played by Mary Jane Croft) are huge fans of Donny, and they can't wait to meet him in person. However, when Lucy and Mary Jane accidentally get locked in the agency's supply closet, they overhear Harrison and Donny's agent, Marvin (played by Lucie Arnaz), discussing a conflict between Donny's schedule and a charity event that Lucy is organizing.
Determined to help out with the event, Lucy comes up with a plan to convince Donny to reschedule his concert. Lucy and Mary Jane sneak into Donny's hotel room and pretend to be chambermaids. However, Donny catches onto their scheme and decides to turn the tables on Lucy.
In a hilarious sequence of events, Lucy finds herself roped into performing a duet with Donny at his sold-out concert. Lucy, a talented singer in her own right, is thrilled to get the chance to perform with her idol. However, things quickly take a chaotic turn when Lucy accidentally spills a bucket of confetti onto the stage, causing the entire audience to erupt into a frenzy.
Throughout the episode, Lucy and Donny work together to overcome the hurdles that stand in the way of their duet. Along the way, Lucy's trademark comedic antics keep audiences laughing and engaged.
Here's Lucy was a groundbreaking show that consistently pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable on television. It was one of the first shows to feature a female lead who was unapologetic about her desires, flaws, and quirks. Lucy Carter was not afraid to take risks or make mistakes, and audiences loved her for it.
The show also featured a powerhouse cast, with veteran actor Gale Gordon playing Lucy's brother-in-law and boss, and Lucie Arnaz (Lucille Ball's real-life daughter) playing Marvin, the ambitious talent agent. Mary Jane Croft provided comic relief as Lucy's best friend and partner in crime.
Overall, the relationship between Lucy and Donny Osmond in season 5, episode 11, is emblematic of the show's signature blend of comedy and heart. Here's Lucy remains a beloved classic that continues to be adored by fans of all ages.